Presents hypotheses of factors that influence the decision to take up librarianship. Includes a survey of respondents' perceptions, general orientation and remarks. Finds that two of the hypotheses were accepted while the third was neither rejected nor accepted.
Librarians across the world are increasingly concerned with the safety and physical integrity of valuable intellectual properties. The scenario in developing countries is exacerbated by economic difficulties. A survey of the problem in the Nigerian Universities of Technology revealed that in common with their traditional counterparts, they are not immune from theft and mutilation. Reference and periodical materials are the most likely materials that will be mutilated. Librarians could neither curb nor stem the problem. All of the libraries still rely solely on manual checks carried out by unskilled personnel at the library entrance and exit. The high cost of photocopying and frequent breakdown of copiers were the causes of Library material theft and mutilation. Only 14 per cent of the respondents indicated greediness. There is a compelling need for the Committee of the University Librarians of Nigerian Universities (CULNU) to address the problem and put in place measures that would effectively monitor this crime, or else the Nigerian university libraries will soon be empty.
University libraries, the world over, are continually striving to ensure timely information access and retrieval. Those at the centre of making this mission possible are the cataloguers. However, because of the nature of the work of cataloguers, very few librarians these days ever aspire to this role. What leads them to become a cataloguer is intriguing. This survey attempts to unravel the mystery about the personal characteristics of head cataloguers of Ghana’s state‐owned university libraries, their continuing professional development and use of information technologies.
Briefly discusses the importance of motivation. Points out that
managers should take interest in motivating their workers for
this influences their performance and organizational
effectiveness. Gives a short review of the administrative
structure of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Library,
Bauchi, Nigeria (ATBU). Presents empirical data, which were
gathered by means of a questionnaire relating to the
motivation and productivity of library assistants in ATBU.
Also gives several suggestions aimed at improving the
productivity of staff.
Explores the factors which motivate graduates in Nigeria to enter
librarianship via the Master of Library Studies qualification.
Questionnaire respondents cited the desire to be professional, to work
with people within a creative environment, and to ensure a stable and
secure future, as key motivators in their decision to enter the
profession. Important external factors included the influence of
friends, practising librarians and the mass media.
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