Effect of Security Challenges on Library Resources in the Federal University of Lafia Library, Nasarawa State

• Published in: International journal of library and information services 2021-12, Vol.10 (2), p.1-10
• Main Authors: Enyi, Kingsley Emmanuel, Tsegba, Jacob Fagga
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Libraries; Library resources; Random sampling; Safety and security measures; Security; Shelving; Surveys; Theft; University and college libraries
• ISSN: 2475-9961; 2475-997X
• DOI: 10.4018/IJLIS.20210701.oa14

The study looks at security challenges, causes and effects of security challenges on the resources, types of collection that are more vulnerable to security breaches, challenges encountered in combating the breaches, measures to reduce & address security breaches in Fed. Uni. Lafia library (6) objectives with research questions guided the study. The study uses survey research design. The population examined is (30) library staff & (100) undergraduate students in Fed. Uni. Lafia, summing total population to (130). Data was collected using a questionnaire titled effect of security challenges on library resources in federal University of Lafia library. Random sampling technique was used for the study. Mean tables, frequencies and percentage were used to analysed data. It shows, library is faced with the challenges of book theft, non-return of materials, mutilation, overdue books, shelving of books. Recommendations; To increased security in the library by supervision, patrolling/surveillance, buy copiers, installed security gadgets in the library premises & fencing.