ABSTRACT
This study concerned the security problems that confronted academic libraries in Imo state University library, research questions for the study were constructed.
The description survey method was used on the total of 50 staff, this 50 staff were made up from the Imo state University libraries.
The sample and sampling techniques was done in a systematic way, it was found that the major cause of security problem was high cost of books and periodicals, it is also found that the major source of loss in academic library was stealing the library materials.
Finally, it was discovered that the highest measure taken to reduce loss was to employ qualified security staff.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstracts
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Overview
1.2 Background of the study
1.3 Statement of Problem
1.4 Objectives of the Study
1.5 Research Questions
1.6 Scope and Limitation Of The Study
1.7 Significance Of The Study
1.8 Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Concept of security problems
2.3 security problems of academic libraries
2.4 Library building decision and security problems
2.5 Loss through theft of books and periodicals
2.6 Mutilation of books and periodicals
2.7 Reasons for safe guard library materials
2.8 Summary
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Population of Study
3.4 Sample size and sampling technique
3.5 Instrument of Data Collection
3.6 Validity of instruments
3.7 Method of data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Presentation and analysis of data
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary, Conclusion And Recommendation
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
Bibliography
Appendix
