“Extent of Disaster Preparedness of Library Materials in University Libraries A case of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike:- Mba Adaku L
ABSTRACT
The research is a descriptive survey research
design on extent of disaster preparedness of library materials in university
libraries A case ofMichael Okpara University ofAgriculture Umudike. The major
purpose was to investigate the extent ofdisaster preparedness oflibrary
materials in university libraries A case ofMichael Okpara University
ofAgriculture Umudike. It was guided byfive purposes andfive research
questions. The study has a population of 70 which was totally enumerated for
the study: A single data collection instrument was questionnaire. Data were
analyzed using descriptive statistical method including frequency counts,
simple percentage and mean score. Data analysis revealed the types of disaster
MOUAU library is vulnerable to. The data indicates that the respondents agreed
that thunderstorm, mutilation, fire, insect attack, rodent invasion, water and
wind storm are types ofdisaster MOUAU library is vulnerable to. It also
indicates that enactment ofpolicy against disaster, provision of basic
facilities to avert disaster, supporting training and retraining of staffin
areas ofdisaster preparedness, provision ofadequate fundfor disaster
preparedness and organizing a disaster fighting scheme are carried out
efficiently and effectively. The finding also reveals the causes of disaster in
MOUAU library. They include fire outbreak, lightning, relative humidity,
temperature and water.
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MBA, L (2025). “Extent of Disaster Preparedness of Library Materials in University Libraries A case of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike:- Mba Adaku L. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Oct 15, 2025, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/extent-of-disaster-preparedness-of-library-materials-in-university-libraries-a-case-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-mba-adaku-l-7-2
LUCINA, MBA. "“Extent of Disaster Preparedness of Library Materials in University Libraries A case of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike:- Mba Adaku L" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 15 Oct. 2025, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/extent-of-disaster-preparedness-of-library-materials-in-university-libraries-a-case-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-mba-adaku-l-7-2. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
LUCINA, MBA. "“Extent of Disaster Preparedness of Library Materials in University Libraries A case of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike:- Mba Adaku L". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 15 Oct. 2025. Web. 15 Oct. 2025. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/extent-of-disaster-preparedness-of-library-materials-in-university-libraries-a-case-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-mba-adaku-l-7-2 >.
LUCINA, MBA. "“Extent of Disaster Preparedness of Library Materials in University Libraries A case of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike:- Mba Adaku L" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2025). Accessed 15 Oct. 2025. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/extent-of-disaster-preparedness-of-library-materials-in-university-libraries-a-case-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-mba-adaku-l-7-2