Survey of collection development practices in university libraries; case study of Ajayi Crowther University Library,Oyo, Oyo State

ABSTRACT
This research work examined in detail the collection development practices in university libraries using T.Y Danjuma Library, Ajayi Crowther University as a case study in carrying out this research work. A descriptive survey design was adopted in carrying out the study. To achieve this goal the study employed a primary data, by administering a structured questionnaire for 55 Professional librarians and lecturers. Data was analyzed using frequency counts and simple percentage distribution. The result also shows that information materials are acquired mainly by gifts and purchase. Out dated materials, resistance to change, worn out materials, inadequate professionals/Librarians, lack of cooperation from parent organization, problem of storage facilities, lack of funds, lack of collection development policy are some of the major problems encountered in developing library collections. Based on the research findings, it was recommended that libraries should have a written collection development policy that will embrace acquisition, selection, weeding, gifts and exchanges, there should be constant staff training/orientation, and librarians should consult with lecturers in order to get information on the institutions curriculum thus acquiring materials that will suit the curriculum. From the findings of the study, it was concluded that top challenge of collection development practices in universities was funding, storage problem and staff resistance to change each of which needs management urgent attention  for effective service delivery to library clientele.



ABSTRACT


This research work examined in detail the collection development practices in university libraries using T.Y Danjuma Library, Ajayi Crowther University as a case study in carrying out this research work. A descriptive survey design was adopted in carrying out the study. To achieve this goal the study employed a primary data, by administering a structured questionnaire for 55 Professional librarians and lecturers. Data was analyzed using frequency counts and simple percentage distribution. The result also shows that information materials are acquired mainly by gifts and purchase. Out dated materials, resistance to change, worn out materials, inadequate professionals/Librarians, lack of cooperation from parent organization, problem of storage facilities, lack of funds, lack of collection development policy are some of the major problems encountered in developing library collections. Based on the research findings, it was recommended that libraries should have a written collection development policy that will embrace acquisition, selection, weeding, gifts and exchanges, there should be constant staff training/orientation, and librarians should consult with lecturers in order to get information on the institutions curriculum thus acquiring materials that will suit the curriculum. From the findings of the study, it was concluded that top challenge of collection development practices in universities was funding, storage problem and staff resistance to change each of which needs management urgent attention  for effective service delivery to library clientele.
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