Overcoming Challenges of Electronic Collection Development in University Libraries: A Study of Three Nigerian University Libraries

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LIBRARY COLLECTIONS ACQUISITIONS & TECHNICAL SERVICES Pub Date : 2015-10-02 DOI:10.1080/14649055.2016.1231564

Austin-Jude Chikodi Mole, Nnenna A. Obidike

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Abstract

The study determined strategies for overcoming the challenges associated with electronic collection development (ECD) in Nigerian university libraries. It employed a descriptive survey design. The total population of library respondents (Professionals and Paraprofessionals) used for this study was 208. Questionnaire and interviews were the instruments used to collect data for this study. The result of the study revealed that ECD is not yet very effective in Nigeria university libraries. The major factors militating against ECD as revealed by this study were inadequate funding for automation which is also at infancy level, poor technical knowhow, lack of higher bandwidth in Internet connectivity and lack of sound administrative policies and guidelines. The major strategies for overcoming the challenges include constant evaluation of automation facilities, adequate and regular systems upgrade, provision of skilled manpower and periodic and regular training of librarians and paraprofessionals in the use of modern information and communication technology facilities.

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大学图书馆电子馆藏发展面临的挑战&以尼日利亚三所大学图书馆为例

该研究确定了克服尼日利亚大学图书馆电子馆藏发展(ECD)相关挑战的策略。它采用了描述性调查设计。参与本研究的图书馆受访者(专业人员和辅助专业人员)总数为208人。问卷调查和访谈是本研究收集数据的工具。这项研究的结果表明，早期开发在尼日利亚大学图书馆还不是很有效。本研究显示，阻碍幼儿发展的主要因素是自动化资金不足(也处于初级阶段)、技术知识不足、互联网连接缺乏更高的带宽以及缺乏健全的行政政策和指导方针。克服这些挑战的主要战略包括不断评价自动化设施、适当和定期升级系统、提供熟练人力以及定期和定期培训图书管理员和辅助专业人员使用现代信息和通讯技术设施。

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期刊介绍： Library Collections, Acquisitions, and Technical Services provides a forum for the international exchange of ideas and experiences among members of the library collection management, technical services, vendor and publishing communities throughout the world. It is a comprehensive publication designed to bring together many of the specializations within the broad areas of library collection management and technical services including, but by no means limited to, acquisition of books and serials in academic, public, school and special libraries; cataloging and authority control.