The library and information resources of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi Library, Nigeria: a self-study
Womboh, B.S.H.
Quarterly Bulletin of the International Association of Agricultural Information Specialists 38(1): 9-15
1993
Document Number: 521277
A quantitative self-study was conducted at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria, where a new agricultural academic programme was superimposed on the existing technological one, resulting in changes in objectives for the programme. Data were collected on general books, reference books, and journals using a specially designed form to assess the ability of the collection to support the new programme. The study found that only 42% of the general books and 1% of the reference books were relevant to the new programme but seven disciplines were not represented by any journal titles. A comparative analysis using local and international standards revealed that quantities of relevant resources were far below the Committee of University Librarians of Nigerian Universities (CULNU) Standards and US Standards. World Bank initiatives in Nigeria may improve the situation.