ABSTRACT
The major purpose of this work was to
investigation classification and knowledge development by technical librarians
in academic libraries in Anambra State it was also directed to find out the
factors militating against effective knowledge development in academic
libraries, survey design was considered most appropriate and was adopted. The
population of the study was 400,000 people while the sample sizes was 400
respondents selected using the Taro Yamane formula for sample selection. It was
found out that inadequate facilities is one of the factors affecting knowledge
development in academic libraries in Anambra State. It was found out there was
lack of accessibility and utilization of academic libraries in Anambra State.
In conclusion, it was concluded that Anambra State has been described by
researchers as a failed state due to it’s incapacitations to provide enabling
environment for knowledge development in academic libraries. It was recommended
that both Anambra State and private individuals should join hands in building
up effective academic libraries which will enhance effective knowledge
development in Anambra State, the researcher also brought forward. ICTs
knowledge development in academic library as the area for further research work
in Anambra State.
TABLE
OF CONTENT
Title page - - - - - - - - i
Approval page - - - - - - - iii
Dedication - - - - - - - - iv
Acknowledgement - - - - - - - v
Table of content - - - - - - - vii
Abstract - - - - - - - - x
CHAPTER
ONE
1.0 Introduction
- - - - - - - 1
1.1
Background of the study - - - - 4
1.2
Statement of the problem - - - - 8
1.3
Purpose of the study - - - - - 9
1.4
Significance of the study - - - - 11
1.5
Research questions - -- - - - 12
1.6
Scope of the study - - - - - 12
1.7
Limitation of the study - - - - 13
1.8
Definition of the terms - - - - 14
CHAPTER
TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction
- - - - - - - 14
2.1 The
concept/meaning of classification and
Knowledge development in academic
libraries 18
2.2 Knowledge
development in libraries 20
2.3 Important
of library classification - - 22
2.4 Types
of library classification scheme - 25
2.5 Library
and information education and
Training - - - - - - - 27
2.6 The
technical section of the library - 29
2.7 The
economic value of information and
knowledge - - - - -- - 33
2.8 Other
initiative that facilitate access to
knowledge
and information in African - 35
2.9 The
role of academic libraries - - 37
2.10
The role of innovation libraries and
Information services - - - - 38
CHAPTER
THREE
3.0 Research
Methodology - - - - - 40
3.1 Design
of the study - - - - - 40
3.2 Area
of the study - - - - - - 41
3.3 Population
of the study - - - - 41
3.4 Sample
and sampling techniques - - 42
3.5 Instrument
for data collection - - - 43
3.6 Validation
of the study - - - - - 44
3.7 Reliability
of the instrument - - - 44
3.8 Distribution
and retrieval of instrument 44 3.8 Method of data analysis - - - - 45
CHAPTER
FOUR
4.0 Data presentation and analysis - - 46
4.1 Presentation of findings - - - - 46
4.2 Discussion/analysis of findings - - 53
CHAPTER
FIVE
SUMMARY
OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary
of findings- - - - - 55
5.2 Conclusion
- - - - - - - 56
5.3 Recommendations - - - - - 58
5.4 Area
for further studies - - - - 59
References - - - - - - - 61
Appendix A - - - - - - - 63
Appendix B - - - - - - 64
CHAPTER
ONE
1.0
INTRODUCTION
Library classification
forms part of the field of library and information science. It was a form of
bibliographic classification (library classification are used in library
catalogues, while “bibliographic classification”, also covers classification
used in other kinds of bibliographic data bases). It goes hand in hand with
cataloguing and classification, sometimes grouped together as technical
services. The library professionals who engages in the process of cataloguing
and classifying library materials is called a cataloguer or catalog librarian.
Library classification scheme are one of the two tools used to facilitate
subject access. The other consist of alphabetical indexing language such as
Thesauri and subject headings.
Library classification
of a piece of work consists of two steps. Firstly, the aboutness of the
material is ascertained. Next, a call number (essentially, a book’s address)
based on the classification scheme in use at the particular library will be
assigned to the work using the notation of the systems.
However, a library
classification is a system of grouping the like terms and separating them from
the unlike one’s. library classification documents library materials or any
information (books), serials, audio visual material, computer files, maps
manuscripts, realia) according to their subject and allocating a call number
(information needed) to that information resources. Bibliographic
classification schemes group entitles together that are relevant the same subject,
typically arrange in a hierarchical tree structure (like classification schemes
used in biology). A different kind of classification scheme called a faceted classification
scheme is also widely used which allows the assignment. It multiple classifications
to an objects, enabling the classification to be orderly in multiple ways. Barr
Jim (2009) knowledge management is about cooperation and contact.
It is important to note
that unlike subject headings or thesauri where multiple terms can be assigned
to the same work, in library classification schemes, each work can be placed in
one class. This is due to shelving purposes. A book can have only one physical
place. However, in cataloguing one may have main entries as well as added
entries most classification scheme like Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and
library of congress classification scheme also add a cutter number to each work
which adds code for the author of the work.
Classification system
in libraries generally play two roles. Firstly, they facilitate subject access
by alloying the user to find out what is available in a give library on a
particular topic. Secondly, they provide a known location for the information
source to be accessed leg where it is shelved.
Lawrence Sand Giles CL
(2006) Accessibility Information on the web nature.
1.1
BACKGROUND
TO THE STUDY
Library plays a very
important role in this economic and industrial development of developed countries.
As early as 1995, Ifidon (1995) demonstrated how libraries (i.e academic,
public and special libraries) were important building blocks in the economic
and industrial development of developed countries Ifidon (2005) documented
several information services that were provided by libraries in Canada, Germany
and United Kingdom (UK) to the industry. Community which includes: providing
access to patents… informations, reference services borrowing privileges,
current awareness services, inter library cooperations, translation services
etc. The range of these services varied according to the resources which can be
tapped and the financial support given by local government and industries. A
study of Kansas public libraries in the United States of America also showed
that nearly a third of business and economic development organization in all
pars of the state used public libraries as a resources high proportions of
business that have their own libraries also use the resources and services of
public libraries in most cases in the United State of America (USA) such as
library system of Lancaster Country (PA) and the Cecil Country (MD) public
library. Small Business Information Centre (Hamilton Pennell, 2008).
Most libraries in
African are still in a weak position to successful playing their roles in
economic and industrial development. Libraries are still tied in the traditional
role of providing access to information resources by only acquiring processing
and disseminating library materials.
Originally libraries
were small, served the monitory and possessed a collection of books imported
from colonial countries. This situation has not changed even when independence
came to many African states. Most libraries have renamed with the Tittle
content generated from the north, as their development was ignored in favour of
the efforts to uplift poverty. Further, the rising cost of journal prices and
adequate and expensive distribution mechanisms on knowledge and innovations in Africa
have also inhabited libraries to provide access to updated and relevant
literature for economic growth and industrial development journal subscriptions
normally increase at rate of 11.16% every year beyond the reach of many
institutions in Africa Ngika, (2006).
Academic libraries are
among the best developed libraries in Africa and they can play a great role in
serving the industry community. These libraries are well equipped.
However, there is a
significant variation in there development and growth both in quality because
their support mainly comes from their institutions with minimum subsidization
they receive from government or other affiliations (Ocholla, 2008) despite the
development of ICT, changing nature it will also serve as a guide line for the
students scholars in library and information science field of study.
It will also serve as
books of record in the field of information science.
1.2
STATEMENT
OF THE PROBLEMS
It is a common
knowledge that the viability of academic library have not been explored nor
utilized. This is because of the excruciating in effective equipment of
libraries in the Nigerian contemporary societies which has been culminating to
the traumatizing non-challant attitude of the masses towards sourcing information
from libraries, lack of interest in academic study cum knowledge acquisitions
from academic libraries in Anambra State. It is unfortunate that Anambra is a
failed state in regards to library building and knowledge acquisitions this is
demonstrated by the past governments of Anambra State on their failure to
support effective library buildings in the state, which has been stigmatizing (militating)
knowledge exploration in the academic setting which demoralizes the interested
researchers (readers) in Anambra State for the past twelve years in which
knowledge development in Academic Library has become a past history in Anambra
State
1.3
PURPOSE
OF THE STUDY
In line with the
statement of the problems of this study which are not limited to the excruciating
lack of effective support towards equipping academic libraries non-challant
attitude of masses towards gaining new knowledge from academic libraries lack
of proper library classification which makes information difficult for the
researches, this work aims to the following;
1)
To
find out factors affecting classification and knowledge development by
technical librarians in Academic Libraries in the state.
2)
To recommend the most possible solutions
to those identified factors (affecting) militating against effective
classification and knowledge development in Academic Libraries in this state.
3)
To determine the strategy through which
government of Anambra State will ensure proper and adequate library building in
all the Academic settings.
4)
To examine the level of information
accessibility and enhance effective information dissemination for depositions
in the Academic Libraries in Anambra State.
1.4
SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE STUDY
This field research
work will be significance in the following ways;
i.
It will serve as a book of reference for
further research work in Anambra State and Nigeria general.
ii.
This research work will also be
significance in enhancing effective classification and knowledge development in
Nigeria contemporary society and in Academic settings generally.
iii.
It will be of great help in ensuring
proper classification in Academic libraries in Anambra State. It will also
serve as a guideline for the students, scholars in library and information. It
will also serve as books of record in the field information science.
1.5
RESEARCH
QUESTIONS
In line with the
statement of the problems and in chronological with the purpose of this
research work; the following (4) research questions were posed by the
researcher which will guide this field research work.
1)
What are the factors affecting effective
classification and knowledge development academic libraries in Anambra State?
2)
To what extent could there be solution
to the problems militating against effective classification in Academic
libraries?
3)
To what extent does government of
Anambra State enhance adequate library buildings in Academic environments?
4)
To what extent do masses access and
utilize the information in academic libraries in the state?
1.6
SCOPE
OF THE STUDY
This research work is
focused on classification and knowledge development by technical libraries in
Academic libraries in Anambra State. It covers the problems affecting effective
classification and knowledge in Academic libraries. It also touches the solutions
to the problems and the strategy designed through ensuring government and
provide effective and active participation in Academic libraries buildings in
the state.
1.7
LIMITATIONS
OF THE STUDY
In the course of this
study the researcher encounters many impediments and challenges as follows: -
TIME CONSTRAINTS: Time constraint is one
of the major factor that limits this course of study mean while, the researcher
faced many activities coupled with her course of study.
FINANCIAL CONSTRAINT: The researcher of
a student was financially constraint in the sense that she found it difficult
to travel round Anambra State from week to week.
NON-CHALLANT ATTITUDE: of the respondents
towards the questionnaires was also one of the factors that limited the
researcher.
Some wrong information and fear of
giving information among the respondents was also a difficult factor in
achieving this research work target.
1.8
DEFINITION
OF TERMS
1.
CLASSIFICATION: Is a systematic arrangement
of things, people, animals, books in groups or categories according to
established criteria.
2.
KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT: Is the process of
capturing, developing, sharing and effectively using organizational knowledge.
It refers to a multi disciplined approach to achieving organizational
objectives by making the best use of knowledge.
3.
TECHNICAL LIBRARIES: These are the
people that specialize in selecting, acquiring, processing, organizing, and
preserving library materials.
4.
ACADEMIC LIBRARY: Is a library attached
to a higher institution which service (2) two contemporary purposes to support
school curriculum and support the research work of the students and lecturers.
5.
DDC: Dewey Decimal Classification.
6.
LC: Library of congress classification.
7.
ICT: Information
and Communication Technology.
8.
IFLA: International Federal of Library
Association.
9.
ALA: American Library Association
10.
AACR: Anglo American Cataloguing Rule.
11.
OPAC: Online Public Access Catalogue.
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