International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science
 

International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science

Vol. 4(3), pp. 94–99, March, 2016. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

DOI: 10.14662/IJARER2016.021

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This paper discuses the acquisition and preservation of Serial Resources in Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library University of Agriculture, Makurdi Nigeria. The population for this study comprised of all library staff of Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library University of Agriculture, Makurdi and College of Advanced and Professional Studies (CAPS) Makurdi. The sample size for the study was 150. Data was collected and analysed using descriptive statistics. Major findings for the study revealed that there are problems affecting acquisition and preservation of serial resources in libraries. The common types of serial resources used in libraries in the study area were: journals, newspapers, magazines, newsletters, abstracts and indexes, almanac and year books and annuals and reviews. The study also revealed strategies that could be used to be used to solve the problems affecting acquisition and preservation of serial resources in libraries. The study concluded that sources and methods of acquisition of library materials in Francis Sulemanu Idachaba and College of Advanced and Professional Studies have become quite necessary if the institutions actually intent to make progress in library activities. It was recommended that the institutions should subscribe to many types of serial resources that will improve students’ academic performance.

Keywords: Acquisitions, Preservation and Serial Resources


 

Cite This Article As: Upev MT, Ilo HM, Orga L (2016). Acquisition and Preservation of Serial Resources of Libraries in Higher Institutions in Benue State. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 4(3): 94-99.

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