Security and Crime Management in University Libraries in Nigeria
Journal Title: Invention Journal of Research Technology in Engineering & Management - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 8
Abstract
Security and prevention of crime in university library is very paramount duties of librarian. The survival of a library depends to a large extend on how secured its collections are, security of library resources constitutes serious challenge facing university libraries in Nigeria. The paper, therefore, investigates security and crime management in university libraries in Nigeria using university of Jos and university of Ilorin libraries. The study adopted a descriptive survey method. The population of the study comprised 108 library personnel and 16,012 registered library users in two university libraries. While the sample size consisted of all the 108 library personnel, and 2% of the registered users to make a total of 428 respondents. Questionnaire and interview with the university librarians of the selected university libraries were the instruments used for data collection. Data were analysed using frequency distribution and percentages. Results revealed that security breaches included stealing/theft of library materials, mutilation of library materials, and non-return of borrowed items. It also showed inadequate funding, selfish interest of the culprits and lack of institutional security policy in the library. Base on the findings, that staff security training, electronic security system should be introduced and improve funding of university libraries among others. Recommendation orientation of users and staff should be done from time to time in university libraries to mention but few
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Suleiman Musa
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