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Unit 6: Library Surveys

academic libraries in Nigeria, with particular reference to Delta State University, Okiy (2000) found Notes
that respondents used books more than other materials and that they browsed the shelves to locate
these materials. Williams (1992) and Julien (2000), on the other hand, observed that regular library
users are active learners who participate more in class, and read, write and study more. In a similar
study on the use of Olabisi Onabanjo University Libraries, Oyesiku and Oduwole (2004) discovered
that male students used the library more frequently than their female counterparts.
Ugah (2001) found out that textbooks account for most library visits. Don (2006) discovered that
library computer access is utilized by students far more than faculty, while interlibrary loan services
are used more by faculty members. He also noted that both undergraduates and faculty members
appeared to be confident about finding needed print materials and accessing electronic resources at
their institutions’ libraries. It is evident that quite a few studies have been carried out on the use of
academic libraries. This paper aims to reveal how the Covenant University Library has been used
by its faculty and students.

Explain the main purpose of academic library.

Self Assessment
Multiple Choice Questions:
3. The main purpose of an academic library is to support the objectives of an academic envi-
ronment in the areas of learning, teaching, research, and service is stated by:
(a) Aina (b) Jubh
(c) Amkpa (d) Oye siku.
4. Who submits that satisfying user needs is essential to the management of libraries:
(a) Perera (b) Opara
(c) Popoola (d) Mason.

Self Assessment

State whether the following statements are true or false:
5. Williams (1992) and Julien (2000), observed that regular library users are active learners
who participate more in class, and read, write and study more.
6. Amkpa (2000) in his study of the use of the University of Maiduguri Library discovered that
a majority of students did not use the library effectively because they did not use the library
catalogues.

6.2 Summary

• As the geo scientific activities of the organization increased, output of geosciences literature
also increased, resulting in natural outcome of series of publications like Memoirs (1856),
Records (1868), Palaeontologia Indica (1861) and other miscellaneous publications.

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