INFORMATION SERVICES IN SHARI'AH COURT LIBRARIES IN THE NORTHERN STATES OF NIGERIA
INFORMATION SERVICES IN SHARI'AH COURT LIBRARIES IN THE NORTHERN STATES OF NIGERIA
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Date
2007
Authors
ALIYU, ABUBAKAR,
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ZARIA JOURNAL OF LIBRARIANSHIP
Abstract
The paper identifies the information services rendered in shari'ah court
libraries in the Northern states of Nigeria. It is a survey research which used
questionnaire as research instrument. The population comprises of Grand Khadis,
Khadis, Judges, Lawyers, Researchers, Students, Islamic scholars, Court
registrars, Ulama'a, etc. The study adopted random sampling technique. It
established that reference service is the major service offered by these libraries
with a record of 83 (76.9%). It was revealed that, the patrons of the shari'ah courts
utilized reference and reserve services which is represented by 88 (81.5%) and 35
(32.4%) respectively. This consequently, impacts on the information services in the
libraries. This paper revealed that provision of adequate and relevant information is
vital in speedy dispensation of justice. Moreover, adequate services could
improve information provision in the courts.
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INFORMATION,, SERVICES,, SHARI'AH COURT,, LIBRARIES,, NORTHERN STATES