Library Science Project Topics and Materials (Page 4)

ABSTRACT As Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) pandemic continues to spread the information-produced chronicling the epidemic continues to grow. Since this far no cure for HIV/AIDS has been found, the importance of this information cannot be underestimated as it forms the basis of education and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Increased research output in academic institutions has led to generation of lots of research content, thus bringing about issues on storage and preservation of the research content, these has led to establishment of institutional repositories by institutions of higher learning. The aim of this study was to establish the perception and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This work focuses on utilization of multimedia resources in Kenyatta university and JKUAT libraries. Th0 main aim of the research was to investigate the effectiveness of the existing resources in these libraries. The research adopted a descriptive study approach to gather data on utilization 0 r multimedia resources. Authority to conduct... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study focused on marketing strategies for information service in Kaduna state public Library. The study was basically narrowed to only public libraries in Kaduna State Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to identify the type of marketing strategy adopted by Kaduna state Public Libraries, to assess the marketing strategies... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Consortium building by libraries underpins their existence in the current world of information Communication and Technology (ICT). The study was conducted to evaluate the efficiency of Kenya Libraries Information Services Consortium (KLISC) in provision of electronic resources in Laikipia University Library in Laikipia County. The study... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  There is a natural and indispensable human need for information and so do Catholic seminarians have information needs to quench their quest for knowledge. Ecclesiastical seminary library within the context of a seminary is an institution meant to meet information needs of seminarians. In order to meet their (seminarians) information... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study aimed at assessing the effects of information literacy programs on adult users in public libraries in Kenya by conducting a case study at Embu County public library. Public libraries have been operating with little information on the effects of the literacy programs on the adult users of the public libraries. To achieve this... Continue Reading

The aim of the research project was to assess the information literacy competency skills of  practicing nurses at KNH with the objective of establishing, the information needs of  practicing nurses, awareness of potential sources of information in nursing profession,  ability to evaluate the retrieved information and establish their knowledge... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The increasing provision of Web-based information resources has moved from a simple text interface to dynamic and interactive designs. While this move has provided people with a more creative and flexible experience, there are dangers that some people will be excluded because they cannot use standard methods of access. In this light, this... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to find out how the library leadership has initiated and managed change at The Technical University of Kenya, Nairobi in order to meet the expectations of diverse categories of users and get support from the parent organization and donors. The study was guided by the following objectives: To identify the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Information literacy in the 21st century is considered as a tool to individual empowerment and community development it forms the basis for lifelong learning it‟s common to all disciplines, to all learning environments and to all levels of education; however underutilization of electronic information resources in Kenyatta university... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Integrated Library Systems are adopted by libraries in order to meet the ever changing needs of their users and make the library staff more efficient and effective in conducting their work on a daily basis. In recent years’ libraries have made huge investments in acquisition of these systems. This study has established the effects of... Continue Reading

 Research is a major component to national development. Local research content is  closer to most of the problems affecting the society and the people. The government  of Kenya has continued to support research activities by allocating a lot of resources  towards research and universities and other research institutions are daily engaged in ... Continue Reading

Abstract The university libraries are libraries established to cater for the academic and research needs of the university. They serve the reading and research interests of undergraduates, lecturers, researchers, and other users. University libraries are big repositories of information and knowledge from all fields of learning to the academic... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study was carried out to determine the information and communication technology use for scholarly communication among academics in Nigerian universities, with specific reference to knowledge generation and communication. It also looked at the difficulties faced by academics in generating and communicating knowledge. The study was... Continue Reading

Abstract This study investigated the training needs of librarians for digital library projects in the federal university libraries in South-South zone of Nigeria. It examined the skills required by librarians for building digital libraries as well as rendering digital library services, technological skills possessed by librarians for digital... Continue Reading

Despite the processing and propagation of library resources, a key trait of a university library is the services based around personal interaction between users and the library staff. Libraries should make sure that these services show proper levels of customer care and that the information given to the users is useful and at the right... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT   The study Assessment of Library Application Software Packages for Library Operations andServices in Federal University Libraries in North Western States of Nigeria was conducted toassess automation of library operations and services in Nigerian University Libraries. This isbecause efforts are being put forward to improve on the library... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT   The objective of the study was to assess the application of ICT in the Technical Services Sections of Polytechnic Libraries in Nigeria. Thus, the study tried to discover, among others, the types of ICT facilities available in the Technical Services Sections of Nigerian Polytechnic Libraries, routine operations in Technical Services... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page - - - - - - - - i   Declaration - - - - - - - - ii Certification--------iii Dedication--------iv Acknowledgements-------v Table of Contents-------vi List of Tables --------xi List of Abbreviations------xiii Abstract--------xv CHAPTER ONE:INTRODUCTION 1.1Background to Study-----1 The conventional library-----1 The... Continue Reading

USERS PATRONAGE IN THE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, ENUGU LIBRARY  CHAPTER ONE 1.0     INTRODUCTION Library is the back bone of every sound education. Library is regarded as the store house of information and knowledge. Students should be able to use the library to enable them solve their problems. They need to acquire information... Continue Reading

. A CASE STUDY OF ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY, ULI. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     Background to the study Reference service is one of the essential services of the library. Meaning reference service is the activities, roles, functions and services rendered by... Continue Reading

THE CLASSIFICATION AND KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT BY TECHNICAL LIBRARIANS  IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN ANAMBRA STATE CHAPTER ONE 1.0     INTRODUCTION Library classification forms part of the field of library and information science. It was a form of bibliographic classification (library classification are used in library catalogues, while... Continue Reading

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, OKO ANAMBRA STATE . CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1 .1  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The quality of service provided by any library will be determined by the richness of its collection. According to oxford advanced learner’s dictionary 8th edition, stock is a supply of something that is... Continue Reading

A CASE STUDY OF SCHOOLS IN OWERRI TOWN CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND OF STUDY         The word according to the new Lexicon Webster Dictionary of the English language. Library is defined as a room or building housing a collection of books usually arranged... Continue Reading