Acquisition And Management Of Serial In Academic Libraries In Imo State (a Case Study Of Imo State University Library)

This work is on acquisition and management of serials in Imo state university library Owerri. The research was centered on the acquisition, storage, utilization and management of serials and their attendant problems involved in the Imo state academic library. The research employed the survey method of research, using questionnaires, interview schedules and direct observation to collect data. Apart from the methodology and procedures of investigation. Which were given the presentation, analysis and interaction, the findings were also done, data was analyzed using simple percentages.

Results gotten should that the acquisition, storage and utilization of serial were affected by inadequate funding, inadequate accommodation, lack of storage facilities and inadequate number of personnel. The researcher recommended that the perspective authorities involved should ensure of adequate funding of the serials department, provision of adequate accommodation, formulating well thought out storage policy and recruiting enough personnel in the section. Recommendations for further studies were also made. The researcher is of the view that these recommend actions will help to alleviate the serials management problems if they are implemented.

Title page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Table of contents

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background of the study

1.2 Statement of the study

1.3 Objective of the study

1.4 Research questions

1.5 Scope of the study

1.6 Significance of the study

1.7 Definition of terms

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Literature review

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Importance and use of serial

2.3 Practical and techniques of serials management

2.4 Selection methods

2.5 Acquisition and management of serials

2.6 Book and bibliography control preservation, storage and retrieval

CHAPTER THREE

3.0 Research methodology

3.1 Types of data required

3.2 Instrument for data collection

3.3 Population of the study

3.4 Method of data analysis

3.5 Presentation of instruments.

3.6 Method of data analysis

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 Interpretation and analysis of data

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 Summary, Conclusion and recommendation

5.1 Summary of findings

5.3 Conclusion

5.4 Recommendation

    Bibliography

    Appendix

    Questionnaire