ABSTRACT
The study examined the students’ attitude to cataloguing and classification in an academic institution. The case of Federal Polytechnic Offa, Library and Information Science Department. It was a survey study. Questionnaire was the instrument for the collection of data. Ninety-five (95) questionnaires were used for the analysis. The sample was drawn from the total population of the students. Random sampling method was used in selecting the sample from HND II, HND I and ND II students. The study revealed that some students perceived the courses as difficult with their practical which attributed to insufficient practical, also tradition method of teaching employed by lecturers teaching the courses makes the courses not interested. Recommendations among the students are that school should provide a well equipped cataloguing and classification laboratory for teaching and learning. Lecturers teaching the courses should employ new strategies for effective teaching of the courses and theory should be balanced with practicals as well as provision of ICTs facilities connected with internet which will change the negative attitude of students to the courses.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract v
Table of Content vi
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Historical Background of the Federal Polytechnic Offa
1.2.1 Historical Background of Library and Information Science in Federal Polytechnic Offa.
1.3 Statement of the Problem
1.4 Objectives of the Study
1.5 Research Questions
1.6 Significance of the study
1.7 Scope and Limitation of the Study
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms
References
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Librarianship School: An Overview and Historical Background
2.2 The Concept of Attitude
2.3 Attitude of Students to Cataloging and Classification
2.4 Factors Affecting Attitudes
2.5 Prospect of Cataloguing and Classification Education
2.6 Cataloguing and Classification: An Overview
2.7 Essence of Cataloguing and Classification
2.7.1 Routine in Cataloguing
2.7.2 Routine in Classification
2.8.1 Tools for Cataloguing and Classification
2.8.2 Equipments for Cataloguing and Classification
2.9.1 Procedure for Cataloguing
2.9.2 Procedure for Classification
2.9.3 Principles and Rules of Classification
2.10 Summary of Literature Review
References
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Sample and Sampling Procedure
3.5 Instrument for Data Collection
3.6 Procedure for Administration of Instrument
3.7 Data Analysis Procedure
References
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Presentation, Analysis and Discussion of Results
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary of Findings
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Recommendations
Appendix