Conservation of Library Resources:: Case Study of Three Selected Special Libraries in Lagos State, Nigeria - Couverture souple

Akor, Clement S.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 384849003X ISBN 13 : 9783848490035

Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

This research looked at Conservation of Library resources in three selected special libraries in Lagos State. Titled conservation of library resources questionnaire (CLRQ) to guide the study and survey design was used. The result of the study showed that the conservation methods of the libraries were mainly cleaning, dusting of library materials, installation of air conditioners in the libraries and that the libraries have binding units, regular fumigation of the library materials, proper shelving of the books and photocopying machines. The result also showed that the conservation method was less extent which means that enough attention is not given to conservation methods. The study revealed that few resources were employed for conservation of the libraries resources among which are photocopying machine, good housekeeping mainly and that they lack trained conservators and equipments for digitalisation. Based on the findings the study recommended strategies to enhance the conservation of library resources among which are the formulation and implementation of the conservation policy, education of the library users and training of the library staff to enhance their performance.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 384849003X
• ISBN 13: 9783848490035
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 68
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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