Science Journal of Sociology and Anthropology
November 2019, Volume 2019, ISSN:2276-6359
© Author(s) 2019. This work is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
Research Article
INFLUENCE OF PLANNING ON INFRASTRUCTURAL RESOURCES PROVISION IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Ezeala, Lily Oluebube Ph D., Gwang, J. M. Ph D.
Dept. of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Jos, P.M.B 190 Bukuru, Jos, Nigeria 2Pioneer University Librarian, Plateau State University, Bokkos, Nigeria
Accepted on October 19, 2019; Available Online 1 November, 2019
Abstract:
The study investigates infrastructural resource provision in university libraries in Nigeria’s North Central Zone with reference to managerial variable of planning as influence factor via an Ex post facto research. The Cronbach Alpha method was used to determine the internal consistency of the items of the instrument. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire complemented by observation of infrastructural resources and interview of university librarians. From the 124 copies of questionnaire distributed 109 (76.76%) copies were returned. Data collected were analyzed by use of mean, standard deviation Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC). The method of testing the hypothesis was by means of Multiple Regression Analysis in which the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SSPS) was employed at 005 level of significance. The study found that infrastructural resources were provided to a large extent and planning was found to have a significant influence on the provision of infrastructural resources in the university libraries. The study consequently recommended that in order for Nigerian University Libraries to ensure even provision of adequate infrastructural early and effective planning should be implemented.
Keywords:Planning, Infrastructure, University Libraries, Nigeria