Challenges and Attitudinal Disposition of Students Toward Cataloguing and Classification in Adekunle Ajasin University Library, Akungba Akoko

Abstract

The study investigated the challenges and attitudinal disposition of and Information Science students toward cataloguing and classification in Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba – Akoko, Ondo – State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was used to conduct the research. The population of the study was 534 students of LIS Unit of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba – Akoko, Ondo state. And the sample was 120 students taking from the population using proportionate stratified sampling technique. The data collection instrument was questionnaire. The instrument was validated by some senior colleagues in the department who ensured the accuracy of the instrument through positive criticism and advice and the reliability test of the instrument was 0.617 that was gotten from 20 respondents with the use of cronbatch alpha reliability coefficient. The data were analyzed with the use of both descriptive and inferential statistics, which include frequencies, percentages, charts, mean, standard deviation and pearson product moment correlation. Hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significant. The findings of the study revealed that a significant relationship exists among LIS students’ attitudes, cataloguing and classifications of information materials in Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba - Akoko. The study was concluded by examining the problems involved in cataloguing and classification of information materials and evaluate the strategies for improvements in cataloguing and classification of information materials. Based on the findings, it was recommended that Adekunle Ajasin University Library should provide orientations and educational programs that will encourage the students’ use of the cataloguing and classification tools, thereby fostering improved users experience.