Interlending & Document Supply Emerald Article: Resource Sharing Challenges and Prospects in Nigerian University Libraries

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dc.contributor.authorAnasi, S.M
dc.contributor.authorAli, H
dc.date.accessioned2019-04-23T16:55:02Z
dc.date.available2019-04-23T16:55:02Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.descriptionJournal Articlesen_US
dc.description.abstractPurpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the barriers to effective resource sharing among academic libraries in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – Professional librarians from six randomly selected federal university libraries representing the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria were surveyed using a descriptive survey research design. Questionnaires were sent to 124 librarians; 85 were returned and found to be usable, for a response rate of 68.5 per cent. Findings – The study revealed that the prospect for resource sharing among university libraries in Nigeria is high. However, factors that hinder effective resource sharing include inadequate funding, a dearth of skilled librarians, power outages, an absence of web-accessible OPACs, uneven development of libraries, and slow progress of library automation. It is recommended that each university library have a specific annual budget allocation for ICT development and maintenance and for training of librarians to pilot resource sharing projects. Originality/value – This paper presents resource-sharing challenges facing academic libraries in Nigeria. It encourages information professionals to embark on capacity building for effective resource sharing. This paper was prepared for the 12th Interlending and Document Supply Conference, held in September 2011.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAnasi, S.M and Ali, H (2012) Interlending & Document Supply Emerald Article: Resource Sharing Challenges and Prospects in Nigerian University Librariesen_US
dc.identifier.issn0264-1615
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/4023
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherEmerald Group Publishingen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesInterlending and Document Supply;Vol.40(3)
dc.subjectResource sharingen_US
dc.subjectInterlibrary loanen_US
dc.subjectAcademic librariesen_US
dc.subjectInformation servicesen_US
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Other social sciences::Library and information scienceen_US
dc.titleInterlending & Document Supply Emerald Article: Resource Sharing Challenges and Prospects in Nigerian University Librariesen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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