Challenges of Collection Development of Electronic Resources in University Libraries in South East Nigeria:-Ozioko, R.E
Abstract
This study
surveyed the challenges of collection development of electronic resources in
university libraries in South East Nigeria. The descriptive survey research
method was adopted for the study with population of 86 respondents. The
instruments for collection of data were questionnaire and interview. Data
collected from the questionnaire were analyzed using simple statistics (mean).
The findings revealed twelve challenges that affect collection development of
electronic resources in university libraries in South East Nigeria. They all
have mean values ranging from 2.51 to 3.05 and are above the cut-off point of
2.50 on a 4-point rating scale. The study also revealed cost as a major
challenge of collection development of electronic resources The study
recommended that the university libraries in South East Nigeria should have an
upward review ofthe libraiy budget in order to attain to the cost of electronic
resources and for the regular training ofstaffon new skills for electronic
collection development; they should also take drastic action of acquiring
electronic resources through consortium to maximize profit and discount; and
the libraries understudy should improve their internet bandwidth for better
access to the network.
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OZIOKO, O (2024). Challenges of Collection Development of Electronic Resources in University Libraries in South East Nigeria:-Ozioko, R.E. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/challenges-of-collection-development-of-electronic-resources-in-university-libraries-in-south-east-nigeria-ozioko-re-7-2
OZIOKO, OZIOKO. "Challenges of Collection Development of Electronic Resources in University Libraries in South East Nigeria:-Ozioko, R.E" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 28 Jun. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/challenges-of-collection-development-of-electronic-resources-in-university-libraries-in-south-east-nigeria-ozioko-re-7-2. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
OZIOKO, OZIOKO. "Challenges of Collection Development of Electronic Resources in University Libraries in South East Nigeria:-Ozioko, R.E". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 28 Jun. 2024. Web. 23 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/challenges-of-collection-development-of-electronic-resources-in-university-libraries-in-south-east-nigeria-ozioko-re-7-2 >.
OZIOKO, OZIOKO. "Challenges of Collection Development of Electronic Resources in University Libraries in South East Nigeria:-Ozioko, R.E" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2024). Accessed 23 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/challenges-of-collection-development-of-electronic-resources-in-university-libraries-in-south-east-nigeria-ozioko-re-7-2