Organizing library print resources for enhanced students' information access and utilization in Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria Nsukka

Abstract

This study was set out to investigate the organization of library print resources for enhanced information access and utilization by undergraduates in Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. To achieve this, seven (7) research questions were developed. A descriptive survey research design was considered appropriate for the study, while observation checklist and questionnaire were use for data collection. Out of the 213 respondents who formed the population, including: 30 librarians who are involved in organization of library print resources in Nnamdi Azikiwe Library and 183 registered undergraduate users which is the total number of registered users in 2020/2021 session in Nnamdi Azikiwe Library at the time of the study, 160 correctly filled and returned their questionnaire, making a return rate of 75%. The data collected from the observation were presented using frequency tables and percentages and charts, while data gotten using questionnaire were presented in mean, percentage and standard deviation. To make appropriate decision, real limit of the numbers were used. The major findings reveal that undergraduates are not satisfied in organization as it affects their access to some of the Library print resources. Among the barriers to organization of library print resources for enhanced information access and utilization are inadequate provision of manual and online tools, laxity and non-commitment of librarians and inadequate infrastructure. Librarians should therefore regularly evaluate undergraduate students' satisfaction with their organization of library print resources while providing updated manual and online tools and equipment for proper access to information resources.