Availability and accessibility of special collections in university libraries in South-West, Nigeria
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A Publication of Nigerian Library Association, Delta State Chapter
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It is believed that availability and accessibility of special collection would encourage utilization
irrespective of the medium in which it is presented This study therefore examined the level of
availability and accessibility of special collections in university libraries in southwest Nigeria. These
Universities include the Lagos State University, University of Lagos and Covenant University Ota.
Postgraduate students were sampled because it is perceived that they require these special collections
for research effectiveness. The total population for the study was one thousand five hundred and thirty
two. The study adopted the descriptive survey method. A random sampling method was used to select
three hundred and seven (307) respondents. Simple percentage scores and tables were used to present
the output of data. Data was collected through the use of a self-designed questionnaire. Two hundred
and two (202) copies of the questionnaire returned and were found usable for this study. The study
revealed the availability and accessibility of special collections such as theses and dissertations,
journals, Nigeriana, government publications, gazettes, CD-R0\1, maps and atlases and conference
proceedings. The accessibility of special collections by postgraduate students in the university
libraries was adequate. The special collections were used for research activities. The availability of
these special collections and having access to it for utilization has positive influence on research
productivity in the university libraries.
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Z665 Library Science. Information Science