Serials use at Babcock University Library, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria (2008 –2012)
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2013
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International Foundation for Research and Development (IFRD)
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This study highlights the intensity of print serials utilized at Babcock University library from 2008 to 2012. The study only takes account of print serialssubscribed to and made available at the serials department of the library. The result of the studyrevealedthat serialsrecorded the highest level of use in 2008, the lowest utilization occurred in 2012.Serialsin social sciences,medical science and religion as well as magazines/newsletters, were the most utilized. There werealso indications from the findings that print serials have continued to support learning, teaching and research. Therefore, the researchers concluded that subscription to print serials should be on-going. Librarians shouldalso endeavortocreate more awareness and encouragepatrons’useof print serials
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Journal Article on Serials use at Babcock University Library, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria (2008 –2012)
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Madukoma, E., Onuoha, U. D., Bamidele, I. A., & Omeluzor, S. U. (2013). Serials use at Babcock University Library, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria (2008 –2012). Information management and business review. 5 (9), 471-476.