APPRAISAL OF NON-PRINT MATERIALS AS A DETERMINANT OF LIBRARY

AND INFORMATION SCIENCE ACADEMIC STAFF PERFORMANCE

(A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC ILARO AND MASHOOD

ABIOLA POLYTECHNIC LIBRARY)

BY

OGUNSHOLA ENIOLA REBECCA

N/LIS/18/4684

A PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND

INFORMANTION SCIENCE, SCHOOL OF COMMUNCATION AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, ILARO IN
PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

DECEMBER, 2020

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 CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that this research work was carried by OGUNSHOLA ENIOLA

REBECCA with Matric No. N/LIS/18/4684 under the supervision of Miss. O. Ann in the

Department of Library and Information Science.

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Supervisor’s Signature and Date

_______________________________
Head of Department Signature and Date

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 DEDICATION
This project is dedicated to Almighty God who is the Alpha & Omega from inception to the

completion of this programme, May His Name be praised forever. (Amen).

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First and foremost my profound gratitude goes to Almighty God who made the writing of this

project possible.

My sincere gratitude to my supervisor Miss Ann, for her advice, guidance, correction and

amendments from her very tight schedule to make sure that this project was successful.

I am also grateful to the lecturers in the department of Library and Information Science, Dr.

M. Joda, Mrs. Badmus Adegbite, Mrs. Odunewu, for their knowledgeable impact throughout

the course of this programme.

My sincere gratitude also goes to my parents Mr. and Mrs. Ogunsola for their constant

prayers, support, care and love. May the good Lord be with them. I must acknowledge my

royal friend Dennis Samuel. Thank you very much.

In addition, I appreciate all Library staffs (both academic and non-academic staff), I say big

thank you to you all.

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 ABSTRACT
The research study sought to find out the weakness and strength as well as opportunities for
improvement and skills development of non-print materials as a determinant of library and
information science academic staff performance. The objective of the study is to examine the
appraisal of non-print materials as a determinant of library and information science
academic staff performance. The target population of this study include the students of both
Federal Polytechnic Ilaro and Mashood Abiola Polytechnic. The sample size of the study was
determined using Tharo Yamani’s statistical formula which is 130. The study employed both
secondary and primary data to source for the relevant information on the study. The
collected data was analyzed and presented using simple percentage distribution table.
Conclusively, it was revealed that the academic staff of the polytechnics mostly makes use of
the non-print materials/resources in the library. Hence, this is because the academic staff
finds it easier to locate. Also the library has standard and well organized
collections/resources thus, increasing the rate at which the academic staff frequently makes
use of the library. It was therefore recommended that the library should provide adequate
non print materials/resources and services that would enhance reading interest of the
academic staff, the library must ensure that they make the electronic resources available to
the academic staff so as to aid their research work.

Keywords: Appraisal, Non-print materials, Staff performance

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover page
Title page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract v
Table of Contents vi
List of tables viii

CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 3
1.3 Objectives of the Study 4
1.4 Research Questions 5
1.5 Significance of the Study 5
1.6 Scope and Limitation of the Study 6
1.7 Operational Definition of Research Terms

CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction 8
2.2 Conceptual Framework 15

CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 28
3.2 Research Design 28
3.3 Population of the Study 28
3.4 Sample and Sampling Technique 29
3.5 Method of Data Collection 29
3.6 Reliability and Validity of Research Instrument 30
3.7 Methods of Data Analysis 30

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CHAPTER FOUR
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Presentation of results 31
4.2 Discussion of result 39

CHAPTER FIVE
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Conclusion 40
5.2 Recommendation 40
REFERENCES

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 LIST OF TABLES
Table 4.1 Questionnaire Distributed and Returned 31
Table 4.2 Gender 31
Table 4.3 Age 32
Table 4.4 Work Experience 32
Table 4.5 Does the Library acquire enough non-print materials or resource for use? 32
Table 4.6 Do you frequently make use of the non-print materials and other
resources? 33
Table 4.7 Do you make use of the school Electronic library at all? 33
Table 4.8 Is location of the electronic resource in the library easy? 34
Table 4.9 Means of locating the school library non print materials is easier 34
Table 4.10 The non-print materials in the school library are relevant
in getting the information needed. 35
Table 4.11 As a staff of the school, I do receive or enjoy services rendered in
the library? 35
Table 4.12: Services rendered by the school library have impact on your discipline? 36
Table 4.13 Internet and audio visual facilities service provided assistance to you
in the use of technology for instruction and access to global information? 36
Table 4.14 Are the library non-print materials resources and services well organized? 37
Table 4.15 Does the school library provide adequate services to their users/patron? 37
Table 4.16 There is easy access to the internet facilities in the library? 38
Table 4.17 The library is conducive for your learning process? 38

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