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Electronic Security Systems in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of Three University Libraries in South-West Nigeria.

Osayande, Odaro (2011) Electronic Security Systems in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of Three University Libraries in South-West Nigeria. Chinese Librarianship: an International Electronic Journal, 32.

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Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of electronic security systems in academic libraries with a focus on selected university libraries in South-West Nigeria. The study is to find out what electronic security systems are in use in academic libraries, how library materials are removed illegally, and to ascertain the effectiveness of the electronic devices in the libraries. A survey method was used for the study. Descriptive and inferential statistics of frequency counts and percentages were used to analyze data gathered through the survey. One hundred and nine (109) copies of the questionnaire were distributed. Eighty-one (81) copies (74%) were duly completed and retrieved from the respondents. A participant observation method was also employed to measure how effective the electronic security devices are. The study unveils that academic libraries have suffered adversely from security issues and other anti-social menaces and that the installation of electronic security devices would drastically curb the situation.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
Divisions: Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education
Depositing User: Mr. Odaro Osayande
Date Deposited: 18 Oct 2013 15:16
Last Modified: 28 Nov 2014 11:06
URI: http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/1671

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