Organization of Reserved Book Collection and Utilization In Olabisi Onabanjo University Library

Abstract

The study investigates the Organization and Utilization of Reserved Book Collection (RBC) in Nigerian University Libraries using Olabisi Onabanjo University Library as a case study. A combination of documentary records and survey by means of observation and questionnaire methods were employed. The study shows that the RBC is well used by the undergraduates and has a significant impact towards their excellent performance.
The study shows that a written policy is being advocated to specify the number of materials to be placed in the RBC. Recommendations were made towards effective and efficient library services in the area of RBC to the enhancement of the users

Samaru Journal of Information Studies Vol. 7 (1) 2007: pp. 19-23