Security Challenges And Crime Prevention In University Of Uyo Library:- Ike Gospel S

ABSTRACT i ! ii The purpose of the study was to examine the Security' challenges and crime prevention in University' of Uyo Library. The research design used was a descriptive survey'. The population ofthe study was one hundred and ten (110) staff. The sample size of the study is 110 staff as the whole population was enumerated.A Likert-four point rating scale were used as data collection instruments. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics ofmean scores, frequency and percentage with the use ofStatistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Thefindings revealed that the Nature ofthe Security Challenges and Crime in University of Uyo Library include Book theft, Book mutilation. Usingfake ID cards to borrow books, Mis-shelving ofbooks. Noise making in the library, Eating in the library, and Loss oflibrary materials. It also revealed that the Effect ofthe Security Challenges and Crime Faced in University’ of Uyo Library include Overall library’ inefficiency, Unmotivated library staff, Closure or abandonment of the library, infrequent usage of the library. Unavailability' ofvital library facilities. Loss ofInformation materials and Lack ofcurrent and relevant materials. Based on thefindings ofthe study, thefollowing recommendations were made: Multiple copies ofbooks in the circulation section and those displayed in the open stack should be provided since it has been discovered that textbooks are the most vulnerable among the collections. The library should adopt the use of new technologies on security’ such as Closed Circuit Television (CCTV).In-service training courses should be encouraged by the library to enlighten, particularly thejuniorstaffon what libraryprofession is all about. This will enhance the efficiency ofthe workers. Windows and other openings apartfrom the entrance should be covered with strong wire mesh to deter throwing out of library materials. The library should map out different campaign strategies like pasting posters containing warning against theft and mutilation and other library misconducts.