Management of serial publications in the national library of Nigeria - case study of Kano state library Department: Library and Information Science By: rainnjazz Project ID: 8607 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study, titled"Management of Serial Publications in the National Library of Nigeria: A Case Study of Kano State Library," investigates the management practices, challenges, and technological contributions in handling serial publications at the Kano State Library. The research was guided by five objectives: assessing current management practices, identifying challenges, examining the role of technology, evaluating the impact on library users, and investigating staff training needs. A descriptive survey research design was employed, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The population comprised library staff and users (students, researchers, and professionals) at the Kano State Library. A sample size of 70 respondents was selected using purposive sampling for staff and simple random sampling for users. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire titled"Questionnaire on the Management of Serial Publications in Kano State Library" and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency tables, percentages, and charts), while qualitative data was subjected to thematic analysis. Findings revealed that serial publications are primarily acquired through purchases (50%) and donations (28.6%), but challenges such as insufficient funding (57.1%), poor cataloging systems (35.7%), and lack of trained staff (42.9%) hinder effective management. Technology, including digital cataloging systems (42.9%) and online databases (35.7%), has improved access, though 21.4% of respondents reported no digital tool usage. User satisfaction was low, with 35.7% expressing dissatisfaction due to poor organization and limited access. Additionally, 28.6% of staff reported no training in serials management. Recommendations include increasing funding, enhancing staff training, adopting advanced digital tools, standardizing cataloging systems, and implementing user awareness programs to improve serial publication management....Preview Download Preview +Other Library and Information Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Staff Motivation in Academic Libraries»The effect of social media on reading culture among students»Annotated bibliography on information and communication technology»Effects of poor implementation of collection development policy in academic libraries»Library catalogue utilization among students in academic libraries - a case study of Federal Polytechnic Idah library»Product marketing: a strategic step for libraries in the information age (a case study of Imo state library board, Owerri)»Awareness and utilization of electronic information resources by library and information science students (a case study of Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka) »Information needs and information seeking behaviour of children in public libraries - a case study of Kwara State library board, Ilorin»Information needs and seeking behaviour of senior non-academic staff of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri»Challenges of ICT applications in law libraries»The availability and utilization of modern information resources in teaching and learning in selected private secondary schools in Owerri metropolis»Challenges of the management of staff appraisal programme in the library of Imo state (a case study of Imo state university)»A study of the information needs of rural health workers in Ebikoro, Owerri north LGA of Imo state»Annotated bibliography on English language»Effects of library on the academic performances of students in tertiary institutions