FUNDING AND ACADEMIC LIBRARY SERVICE IN COLLEGE LIBRARIES IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
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ABSTRACT
In this study, our focus was to examine funding and academic library service in college libraries in Cross River state. The study was specifically set to identify the source of funding and academic library services in college libraries in Cross River state , ascertain how inadequate funding affect the provision of academic library service in college libraries in Cross River state, and identify the factors contributing to under-funding college libraries in Cross River state. To achieve this purpose, three research questions were posted and translated into three null hypothesis. The literature review of this study was carried out according to the variables guiding the study. Descriptive research design was adopted for this study. A sample of sixty one (61) librarians were chosen through census sampling technique. The instrument used for the study was the questionnaire. It was subjected to face and content validity by the supervisor and other experts in the field of library and information science. To test the hypothesis formulated for this study, Frequency counts, simple percentages, mean score and standard deviation, p-value and t- value analysis were the statistical techniques adopted to proffer answers to the research questions and hypothesis generated for the study. The results of the data analysis reviewed that, There is significant relationship between funding and the provision of reference service in college libraries, There is significant relationship between funding and the provision of collection services in college libraries, There is significant relationship between funding and staffing in college libraries in cross River state. It also shows that funding plays a significant role in shaping reference services, collection development, and staffing services in college libraries. Adequate funding is essential for providing high-quality and comprehensive services that cater to the diverse needs of students and faculty, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness and value of college library services.
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