IMPACT OF LIBRARY STATISTICAL RECORDS ON MANAGEMENT OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA

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dc.contributor.authorGALADIMA, Abdullahi Muhammad
dc.contributor.authorAMIDU, Godwin
dc.date.accessioned2025-12-24T11:22:41Z
dc.date.available2025-12-24T11:22:41Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionLibrary and Information Management Forum
dc.description.abstractThe study investigated the impact of library statistical records on the management of university libraries in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Some of the objectives of the study are to ascertain the impact of library statistical records on the management of university libraries in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, identify the methods employed by university libraries for generating library statistical records in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The study adopted a survey design. The population of the study comprised 169 library staff in the three 3 university libraries studied. The study adopted a total enumeration sampling. Hence, 169 library staff constituted the sample size. A total of 158 (90%) copies of the questionnaire were filled and returned. The instruments used for data collection were a structured questionnaire, and the data collected were analyzed using frequency and percentages to answer the research questions. While chi-square was used to test the two null hypotheses. Findings revealed that library statistical records have a high impact on the management of university libraries studied. Both manual and electronic methods are employed in generating library statistical records. Library statistical records are utilized to a high extent in the management of university libraries studied. Based on the available literature and from the findings of this study, library statistical records have been veritable tools for efficient and effective management of university libraries in Nigeria and the world at large. The study has established that library statistical records have significantly impacted the ten managerial items highlighted in the study. Several methods, such as manual, electronic combination of manual and electronic methods, were employed in generating library statistical records for the management of the university studied. Some recommendations have been made in order to enhance the effective use of statistical records for the management of university libraries in the universities studied. Based on the findings, the study recommends the statistical-driven management of universities and the need to have a backup of records in order to guard against natural and manmade disasters.
dc.identifier.issn1117-7918
dc.identifier.urihttps://kubanni.abu.edu.ng/123456789/13170
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLibrary and Information Management Forum
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVol. 27; No. 1 & 2. 2025
dc.titleIMPACT OF LIBRARY STATISTICAL RECORDS ON MANAGEMENT OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
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