Preservation and conservation of library materials in university libraries in Southwest, Nigeria

Abiodun Osunrinde, Gbenga Adetunla

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Abstract

Libraries in third world countries despite the constraints of finance confronting
them still make huge investment on acquisition of library resources. Deterioration of library
resources has been one of the greatest challenges plaguing the libraries. In order to savage
these library resources and the libraries from a colossal loss of her heritage, this study
examines preservation and conservation of library materials in university libraries in Southwest, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. A total enumeration technique was used for selecting 308 respondents for the study. Questionnaire was used for data collection and was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that library
security is the most used measure of preservation and conservation practices. Dust and
particulate matter are the greatest causes of deterioration to library materials. The finding
further revealed that dusting, cleaning and proper shelving are the major techniques adopted
by the libraries. The study concluded that lack of proper preservation and conservation
practices in the universities are the cause of resource loss and deterioration. Therefore, the
study recommended that libraries should deploy modern preservation and conservation tools
such as technologically enabled ICT devices which will aid adequate storage and enhance the
durability and longevity of information materials in the libraries.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8-19
JournalInternational Journal of Library and Information Science Studies
Volume3
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2017

Keywords

  • preservation
  • conservation
  • libraries
  • universities

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