The Role of Agricultural Research Institute Libraries in Consolidating Research and Development of Agriculturalists in Kaduna State, Nigeria
The Role of Agricultural Research Institute Libraries in Consolidating Research and Development of Agriculturalists in Kaduna State, Nigeria
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2014-08
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DAUDU, H.M
Shehu, Nansoh
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Abstract
This study investigated the role of agricultural research Institute libraries in consolidating
research and development in Kaduna state, Nigeria. A survey research method was used in undertaking the
study. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. From the population of three hundred
and eighty (380), three hundred and thirty four (334) were sampled using simple random sampling
technique. The instrument used for collection of data was questionnaire which was categorised into two
(for library users and staff) with reliability coefficient, of 0.77. The data collected were subjected to
statistical analysis using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) Correlation. This was necessary
because of the interval measurement of variables. The study discovered that the available information
resources do not meet the need of the users. Most resources like textbooks were outdated and irrelevant to
agriculturalists. The study also revealed low provision of e-resources which is the trend in contemporary
research. The research recommends that the libraries should acquire both current print and e-resources to
meet the need of their users. There is also a need to device method by which new information resources and
services acquired by the libraries are made known to the users
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American International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Keywords
Agricultural Libraries,, Agricultural Research,, Agriculturalists,, Development Research,, Information Resources,, Information Services,