ASSESSMENT OF ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF ARABIC AND AJAMI MANUSCRIPTS AMONG HISTORY SCHOLARS IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
ASSESSMENT OF ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF ARABIC AND AJAMI MANUSCRIPTS AMONG HISTORY SCHOLARS IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
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2017-07
Authors
DOGARA, Ibrahim
SHUGA, Yusuf
AHMAD, Aliyu
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LIBRARY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FORUM
Abstract
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.
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LIBRARY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FORUM VOL. 15
Keywords
ASSESSMENT,, ACCESS AND UTILIZATION,, ARABIC AND AJAMI,, MANUSCRIPTS,, HISTORY SCHOLARS,, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY,, ZARIA,