Description
ABSTRACT
This research work examined shelving of library materials in college libraries with Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo and FECOLART as comparative study. Data was collected through a combination of questionnaire and documentary sources. The questionnaire, which was the major instrument for data collection, was designed to elicit information relevant to the research questions and objectives.
The data obtained were analyzed and results show that shelving of library materials were undertaken by Para-professionals and recommendation was made that shelving of library materials should be done by Para-professional under the strict supervision of professional librarians.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
i Title Page
ii Certification
iii Dedication
iv Acknowledgement
v Abstract
vi Table of Content
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
1.2 Historical Background of College Libraries under Study
1.3 Aim and Purpose of the Study
1.4 Objectives of the Study
1.5 Research Questions
1.6 Scope/Limitation of the Study
1.7 Significance of the Study
1.8 Methodology
1.9 Operational Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Concept of Shelving/shelf reading
2.2 Importance of Shelving/shelf reading
2.3 Periods for Shelving Library Materials
2.4 Method used in Shelving Library Materials
2.5 Types of Shelves used in shelving Library Materials
2.6 Categories of Staff involved in Shelving Library Materials
2.7 Type of Materials Shelved in the Library
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample Size
3.4 Instrument for Data Collection
3.5 Validation of Questionnaire for Reliability
3.6 Questionnaire Administration
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary Of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
Bibliography
Appendix I
Appendix Ii