UTILISATION OF LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS BY LIBRARY PERSONNEL IN FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC EDE, OSUN STATE
Abstract
The study investigated the utilisation of Library Management systems by Library Personnel in Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State. The aims of the study was to find out the kind of Library Management systems available at the library, ascertain the areas of utilisation of Library Management systems and identity the challenges facing the utilisation of Library Management systems in Federal Polytechnic Ede.
A case study research was adopted for the study. The population of study comprises the library personnel of the library. A total enumeration technique was used to select the sample size of 37 with a structured questionnaire as the data collection instrument. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentage, mean and standard deviation.
The findings revealed that Koha and OPAC are readily available. The library personnel of Federal Polytechnic Ede use digital library Management system in cataloguing processes, data management, serial control, charging and discharging, inventory management, inter library loan and acquisition processes.
The study concluded that there are diverse array of software platforms utilised within the institution's Library Management system but there are some significant challenges. The study recommends that in view of the efficient usage of library Management system, the library should invest more in library Management system and other functioning component to enhance service delivery.
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