TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Abstract
Table of contents
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Statement of problem
1.3 Objectives of the study
1.4 Scope of the study
1.5 Significance of the study
1.6 Research questions
1.7 Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature review
2.1 Concepts of library and its functions
2.2 Acquisition
2.3 Acquisition policy
2.4 Library materials/stocks
2.5 Types of library stock
2.6 Methods of acquisition
2.7 Problems of acquisition
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research methodology
3.1 Research design
3.2 Area of study
3.3 Population
3.4 Sample and sampling technique
3.5 Treatment procedure
3.6 Validity of instrument
3.7 Distribution and retrieval of the instrument
3.8 Data analysis technique
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Presentation and analysis of data
4.1 Presentation and data/findings
4.2 Discussion/findings
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary, Conclusion, Recommendation, Suggestion
5.1 Summary
5.2 Recommendations
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Suggestion for further studies
References
Appendixes
Questionnaires
ABSTRACT
This research work deals with stock acquisition with a reference to Alex Ekwueme Library, Federal polytechnic, Oko.
Acquisition is a means by which books and non book materials are collected in a library. The librarian glossary (2001) defined acquisition as a process of acquiring or the department concerned with acquiring for the library. In chapter one of this research study, there are problems militating against stock acquisition in Alex Ekwueme library such as lack of fund to build up the library stock, there is a problem of staffing and inadequacy of reading space and furniture.
Chapter two of this research study deals with literature review which discusses the following headings: acquisition, acquisition policy, library materials/stocks, types of library stocks, methods of acquisition, problems of stock acquisition and selection tools. Chapter three of this research study is research methodology which the research adopted survey research/designs because survey deals with interview and questionnaires.
Chapter four of this research study discusses presentation and analysis of data which were drawn and gathered from the research questions as follows:
i. What are various methods of acquiring library materials at Alex Ekwueme library?
ii. Are there procedures of book acquisition in the library
iii. What are the needs for stock acquisition in academic libraries?
iv. What types of materials are to be acquired in the library?
Based on the findings, the researcher indicated that the main reason for stock acquisition is for dissemination of information.
Chapter five deals with summary, conclusion, recommendation and suggestion for further study. The researcher recommends that the institution management should not depend on government grant alone but should try to allocate more funds for the acquisition of library stocks/materials.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1 .1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The quality of service provided by any library will be determined by the richness of its collection. According to oxford advanced learner’s dictionary 8th edition, stock is a supply of something that is available for use. Stock in library terms refers to book and non book materials in a given library.
The term acquisition means different thing to different people. Evans, (2000) defined acquisition as the process of securing materials for the library collection, whether by purchase as gifts or through exchange programs.
Gorman (1998) described acquisition as the procedure which is primarily concerned with ordering, claiming and receipt of materials for the library.
Acquisition according to Bakare (1999) is the means by which books and non book material are collected in a library or group of libraries.
The Librarian Glossary (2001) defined acquisition as the process of acquiring, or the department concerned with acquiring for the library....
================================================================
Item Type: Project Material | Size: 52 pages | Chapters: 1-5
Format: MS Word | Delivery: Within 30Mins.
================================================================
