Security of Information Resources in Academic Libraries in Anambra State, Nigeria

This study was on security of information resources in academic libraries in Anambra State, Nigeria. The academic libraries in Anambra include both private and public institutions: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK); Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) ; Federal Polytechnic Oko; Paul University, Awka; Mandonna University, Okija; Tansian University, Oba; Nwafor Orizu College of Education; fedral College of Education, Umunze; Ananambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu. Four research questions and four corresponding objectives were framed for the study. A case study design was adopted for the research. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 35 respondents from a population of 297 staff in all the twelve academic libraries in Niger State. Semi structured interview guides were used to collect data from respondents, while field notes guide were used to record data in respect of participants‟ observation. The data collected using individual interview guides and the field notes guides, which were properly completed, were presented and subjected to qualitative analysis. The steps followed in doing the analysis were documentation, conceptualization, coding and categorization, examining relationships and displaying data; and authenticating conclusions. The findings revealed that the common methods of preservation of information resources in academic libraries in Anambra State included repairs, binding and environmental control, whereas digitization and migration were not adopted. It also showed that periodic random checks on users and staff, scheduled patrols, and checking of users IDs, were all in use.

Keywords: Security, Information, Resources, Academic and Libraries.