PROBLEMS OF COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT IN ANAMBRA STATE LIBRARY BOARD

The core of the library is the collection. Its pivotal place is enshrined in the basic mandate of the library to stock information materials to meet the needs of users. Thus, the collection, composed of the information resources, constitutes the basic instrument of service delivery in the library. L...

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Published in:Library philosophy and practice 2019-11, p.1-15
Main Authors: Agbanu, Norbert A, Nwankwo, Ndidi Grace, Ogalue, Ifesinachi Rita, Olorunfemi, Emmanuel A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brochures
Collection analysis
Collection development
Collection development policies
Information storage
Librarians
Library and information science
Library collections
Library management
Library materials
Microfiche
Population
Public libraries
Questionnaires
Researchers
State libraries
User needs
Weeding of collections
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Summary:The core of the library is the collection. Its pivotal place is enshrined in the basic mandate of the library to stock information materials to meet the needs of users. Thus, the collection, composed of the information resources, constitutes the basic instrument of service delivery in the library. Lending credence to this view, Ifidon (2007), states thus: "Beautiful buildings, well-trained staff and modern information storage and retrieval systems can only be appreciated if excellent sources and services are given to users. These services cannot be given without live collections". The significance of the above submission is that effective service in the library is closely related to the availability of an adequate library collection. Library Collection is the sum total of Library materials, books, manuscripts, serials, government documents, pamphlets, catalogues, reports recordings, microfilm reels, micro cards and microfiche, punched cards, computer tapes etc., that make up the holdings of a particular library.
ISSN:1522-0222