Assessment Of Information Retrieval System And Access To Public Library Resources

This study was carried out to evaluate information retrieval system and access to public library resources in Cross River State. The study was specifically carried out to determine whether there is adequate provision of information retrieval system of public library resources in Cross River State, ascertain whether the information retrieval system of public library resources in Cross River State is easily accessed, identify the types of information retrieval systems available in public library, and determine whether the accessibility of information retrieval system enhances the use of public library resources in Cross River State. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of staff of Cross River State public library. In determining the sample size, the researcher conveniently selected 57 respondents and 50 were validated. Self-constructed and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected and validated questionnaires were analyzed using frequency tables, and mean scores. While the hypotheses were tested using Chi-square statistical tool. The result of the findings reveals that there is no adequate provision of information retrieval system of public library resources in Cross River State. The study also revealed that the accessibility of information retrieval system enhances the use of public library resources in Cross River State. Therefore, it is recommended that public libraries should organize orientation on the use of the library regularly. This can be done through workshops and seminars. The orientation should focus on library use and how to gain access to information resources in the libraries. To mention but a few.

Although, the primary objectives of the study is to assess information retrieval system and access to public library resources in Cross River State. Other specific objectives are:

The primary objectives of the study is to assess information retrieval system and access to public library resources in Cross River State. Other specific objectives are:

1. Determine whether there is adequate provision of information retrieval system of public library resources in Cross River State.
2. Ascertain whether the information retrieval system of public library resources in Cross River State is easily accessed.
3. Identify the types of information retrieval systems available in public library.
4. Determine whether the accessibility of information retrieval system enhances the use of public library resources in Cross River State.

1. Is there adequate provision of information retrieval system of public library resources in Cross River State?
2. Is the information retrieval system of public library resources in Cross River State easily accessed?
3. What are the types of information retrieval systems available in public library?
4. Does the accessibility of information retrieval system enhances the use of public library resources in Cross River State?

Abstract

Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objective of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitation of the Study
1.9 Definition of Terms
1.10 Organization of the Study

Chapter Two: Review of Literature
2.1 Conceptual Framework
2.2 Theoretical Framework
2.3 Empirical Review

Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample Size Determination
3.4 Sample Size Selection Technique and Procedure
3.5 Research Instrument and Administration
3.6 Method of Data Collection
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
3.8 Validity of the Study
3.9 Reliability of the Study
3.10 Ethical Consideration

Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Data Presentation
4.2 Analysis of Data
4.3 Answering Research Questions
4.4 Test of Hypotheses
4.5 Discussion of Findings

Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
5.4 Suggestion for Further Studies
References
APPENDIX
QUESTIONNAIRE

• Information Retrieval Systems In Academic Libraries
• Procurement And Use Of Library Oriented Software Packages For Effective Retrieval Of Information Resources In Academic Library
• Design And Implementation Of A Computerized Geographical Information Retrieval System (GIRL)
• Awareness And Use Of Social Media Network In Information Search And Retrieval By Library And Information Science Students In Tertiary Institutions

• Library Studies Project Topics and Materials