The Challenges of Selection and Acquisition of Grey Literature in Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi

This study was designed to examine the challenges of selection and acquisition of grey literature in Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi. Six research questions were answered. The population for this study was 89 subjects comprising all staff both Professionals and Pa...

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Published in:Library philosophy and practice 2019-02, p.1-16
Main Authors: Kwaghga, Beetseh, Precious, Akpe Doo, Ajav, Gabriel I, Chukwuka, Okechukwu Obediah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic libraries
Book selection
Collection development
Collection development (Libraries)
Collections and collecting
Core curriculum
Education
English literature
Gray literature
Grey literature
Legal deposit
Librarians
Library and information science
Library collections
Library materials
Management
Methods
Non print materials
Philosophy
Students
Teachers
Teaching
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Summary:This study was designed to examine the challenges of selection and acquisition of grey literature in Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi. Six research questions were answered. The population for this study was 89 subjects comprising all staff both Professionals and Para-professional from University of Agriculture Makurdi library. There was no sampling for the study. The entire population of 89 was used for the study as sample. Findings of the study revealed types of grey Literature provided, processes of selecting grey literature, methods of acquisition of grey literature, methods of processing of grey literature, extent to which grey literature and the strategies for improving on the selection and acquisition of grey literature in Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library University of Agriculture Makurdi. The study concluded that there are strategies could be adopted for improving the selection and acquisition of grey literature. It was recommended that the government should make provision for adequate funds for acquisition of grey literature, University management should embark on regular review and supply of new grey materials, regular review and supply of new grey materials the library and creation of proper awareness to both teachers and students on the role of grey literature.
ISSN:1522-0222
1522-0222