Procedures and challenges of retrospective catalogue conversion in two Nigerian University Libraries: A comparative study of Federal University of Technology, Minna, Library and University of Jos, library

Abstract

This study examined the procedures and challenges of retrospective Catalogue  Conversion in Federal University of Technology, Minna, Library and University of Jos, Library. The investigation was based on the data gathered through questionnaire to elicit information on the reasons for the retrospective conversion, approaches adopted for the retrospective conversion, procedures followed for retrospective conversion, techniques adopted for retrospective conversion, hardware and software used in  retrospective conversion, human resources requirements and challenges encountered in the process of retrospective conversion in the two university libraries. A descriptive survey research method was adopted for this study. A total of twenty-four (24) copies of the questionnaire were distributed by the researchers and all were completed, returned and used for the study. The data gathered from the study were analysed using simple percentages. Based on the findings, the study concluded that there is need for training and re-training of staff from time to time. The study recommended that management of the universities should provide stand- by electricity generator and upgrading of Internet network services among other things in the two university libraries for effective and efficient service delivery.

Key words: Catalogue, Libraries Procedures, Conversion, Universities