SECURITY METHODS FOR PRESERVATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES FOR LEARNING IN KOGI STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION LIBRARY,ANKPA

Abstract

The study investigated the security methods for the preservation of Information Resources for learning in the Kogi State College of Education Library, Ankpa. The purpose of the study was to identify the available information resources as well as examine the methods adopted for securing and preserving the learning and information resources in Kogi State College of Education library, Ankpa. Two research questions guided the study. The descriptive survey was adopted. Eighteen library staff were purposively selected for the study and a 10-item structured four-point rating scale questionnaire developed by the researchers titled” Security and Preservation of Learning and Information Resources Questionnaire (SPLIRQ) was utilized for the collection of data. The data collected was analyzed using means and standard deviation. The investigation found that reference materials, serials, electronic resources, and books are information resources that require proper preservation in the studied library. It also revealed that adequate shelving of library materials for free flow of air, binding of physical books, photocopying of library materials, adequate security, microfilming, fumigation, lamination, installation of air conditioners, cleaning, and dusting are security methods adopted in the preservation of learning and information resources in the College of Education library. The study recommends that there should be deliberate orientation and enlightenment of the college community on the evils of book theft and mutilation. It also recommends the need to draw up policies for the preservation and security of library resources