Collection Development Models in Academic Libraries in South-South, Nigeria

Authors

  • Joseph Chukwusa Delta State University Library

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70759/br59zz34

Keywords:

Collection development, “just-in-case”, “just-in-time”, academic library, South-South, Nigeria

Abstract

Rationale of Study – The study investigated collection development models in academic libraries in South-South, Nigeria.
Methodology – This study was designed as a descriptive survey. The population consisted of 30 academic collection development librarians purposively sampled from academic libraries in SouthSouth, Nigeria. The instrument for data collection was a 3-point scale (Agreed- 3, Undecided- 2 and Disagree- 1) questionnaire. Out of the 30 questionnaires administered to respondents, 27 were retrieved and used for the study. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Findings – The study revealed that the main method for developing academic library collections was through purchase; respondents have adequate knowledge of “just-in-case” and “just-in-time” models of collection development; and that a majority of the respondents use the “just-in-time” model in building their library collections.
Implications – As a result of insufficient funds to address purchase of library resources and embark on just-in-case model, chief librarians must advance and put forward fund raising strategies to circumvent government inability to provide funds adequately.
Originality – To best knowledge of the author, this study is the first of its kind in investigating the application of “just-in-case” and “just-in-time” collection development methods in academic libraries in South-South Nigeria

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Published

01-12-2019

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Research Articles

How to Cite

Collection Development Models in Academic Libraries in South-South, Nigeria. (2019). Regional Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 4(2), 22-32. https://doi.org/10.70759/br59zz34

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