Cataloguing And Classification In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike: Are We Meeting The Standards?:- Chinyere, OKezie A.
ABSTRACT
Cataloguing
and classification standards are viewed in two dimensions: Standards of procedure
and standards of functions. The CUNLU guidelines for cataloguing in Nigerian
academic libraries are used as a standard for assessment. Findings revealed
that standard procedures for cataloguing and classification are fully met and
complied with in MOUAU library. However, in respect of the basic standard
function of library cataloguing, which is to facilitate access to the holdings,
the MOUAU library is found largely wanting, owing to the absence of a
functional catalogue. Several constraints arc identified which include
non-production of catalogue cards, resulting in high incidence of backlog of
un-typed and un-filed cards, lack of power supply and resources for cataloguing
and card production ,inadequate staff and high turnover of cataloguing staff.
The paper proffers strategies such as outsourcing; capacity building and
automation of cataloguing operations as strategies to enable the library attain
the standard of a functional catalogue. Key Words: Cataloguing, Classification,
Standard, Michael Okpara University
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CHINYERE, O (2023). Cataloguing And Classification In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike: Are We Meeting The Standards?:- Chinyere, OKezie A. . Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 21, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/cataloguing-and-classification-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-are-we-meeting-the-standards-chinyere-okezie-a-7-2
OKEZIE, CHINYERE. "Cataloguing And Classification In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike: Are We Meeting The Standards?:- Chinyere, OKezie A. " Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 08 Nov. 2023, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/cataloguing-and-classification-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-are-we-meeting-the-standards-chinyere-okezie-a-7-2. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
OKEZIE, CHINYERE. "Cataloguing And Classification In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike: Are We Meeting The Standards?:- Chinyere, OKezie A. ". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 08 Nov. 2023. Web. 21 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/cataloguing-and-classification-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-are-we-meeting-the-standards-chinyere-okezie-a-7-2 >.
OKEZIE, CHINYERE. "Cataloguing And Classification In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike: Are We Meeting The Standards?:- Chinyere, OKezie A. " Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2023). Accessed 21 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/cataloguing-and-classification-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-are-we-meeting-the-standards-chinyere-okezie-a-7-2