PRESERVATION AND SECURITY OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POLICY AND STRATEGIC STUDIES
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The study investigated the preservation and security of information resources in National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Jos. The purpose of the study were to ascertain the information resources in the library, the preservation and security measures in the library, challenges that hindered preservation and security of information resources as well as the strategies that enhanced preservation and security of information resources. It was a survey research. The population of the study comprised twenty library staff in national Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Jos. No sampling technique was adopted as the population was small. Questionnaire was the instrument adopted for data collection of the study. Data gathered in the study were analyzed with descriptive statistics using percentages and mean scores. The findings revealed the books, journals, computers, internet sources, pictures are the information resources in the library. Binding of books, use of staff surveillance, laminations, fumigation, insurances, use of close circuit television etc., are measures adopted in preservation and security of information resources. The challenges discovered were inadequate infrastructure, inadequate finance, lack of preservation and security policy among others. The study recommended that librarians should tighten security measures by strategizing on disciplinary measures for offenders as well as enforcing preservative methods adopted by the library.
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