COMMUNITY COLLABORATION, USE OF DIGITAL TOOLS AND POLICY SUPPORT AS DETERMINANT OF PRESERVATION OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN ACADEMIC ARCHIVES IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION, USE OF DIGITAL TOOLS AND POLICY SUPPORT AS DETERMINANT OF PRESERVATION OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN ACADEMIC ARCHIVES IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
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2026
Authors
ORIM, Faith Sylvester
UNDIE, Moses Agba
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Library and Information Management Forum Vol. 28. No. 1 2026
Abstract
This study investigated the influence of community collaboration, use of digital tools, and
policy support on the preservation of indigenous knowledge in academic archives in Cross
River State, Nigeria. Three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study; community
collaboration, digital tools, policy support has a significant positive effect on the preservation
of indigenous knowledge in academic archives in Cross River State. The study adopted a
correlational ex-post facto research design, which was deemed appropriate for examining the
relationships among independent and dependent variables without manipulating them. The
population comprised 543 archival staff members, and a probability sampling technique was
employed to ensure comprehensive data coverage. Data were collected using a structured
questionnaire divided into two sections: demographic information and measures of the
independent and dependent variables. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and
multiple regression to determine the relative and combined effects of predictors. Findings
revealed that community collaboration, use of digital tools, and policy support each
significantly influenced the preservation of indigenous knowledge, with the combined effect
accounting for a substantial variance in outcomes. The study highlights the importance of
integrated strategies for sustaining indigenous knowledge and offers theoretical and practical
insights for archival management, policy formulation, and capacity building in academic
libraries. The study concluded that community collaboration, use of digital tools, and policy
support significantly influence the preservation of indigenous knowledge in academic archives.
The study recommended that academic libraries should develop structured programs to engage
local communities, invest in appropriate digital technologies, and advocate for comprehensive
policies that safeguard indigenous knowledge. Training initiatives should be prioritized to
enhance staff capacity in digital tools and community engagement. Furthermore, policymakers
and funding bodies can leverage these insights to allocate resources strategically, ensuring
sustainable preservation practices.
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