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    ASSESSMENT OF ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF ARABIC AND AJAMI MANUSCRIPTS AMONG HISTORY SCHOLARS IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
    (LIBRARY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FORUM, 2017-07) DOGARA, Ibrahim; SHUGA, Yusuf; AHMAD, Aliyu
    This paper assesses how history scholars in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria access and utilize Arabic and Ajami manuscript resources, using the theoretical paradigm of information perspective. The paper examined the objectives of teaching history in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. A brief history of the Department was captured, its structures and development. Arabic and Ajami manuscripts are described as handwritten documents containing information on history, education, literature, astronomy, medicine, culture, communication and natural sciences. These manuscripts are record in Arabic and in any other language using Arabic characters, such as Hausa, Fulfulde, Kanuri, Nupe, and Yoruba. The findings of the study show that scholars accessr -. and use the manuscripts with the aid of magnifying glasses and translation. The paper concludes with recommendations that the provision of more funds for that management and acquisition of the resources is worthwhile.