Abstract
This study analyzed the deterioration of non-print materials in University libraries in North Central Nigeria. It sought to examine the types of non-print materials available in university libraries, causes of deterioration of non-print materials, extent of deterioration of non-print materials in university libraries and the measures for preventing deterioration of non-print materials in the university libraries. Descriptive survey design was used for the study with a population of 467 library staff. The instrument for data collection was structured questionnaire, interview and observation checklist. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Percentages, weighted mean scores and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. The study found that the type of non print materials available in university libraries in North Central Nigeria were, computers, servers, discs, flash, CD, VCD, DVDs, Digital video camera, CD-ROMs, plasma televisions, tape recorders, cassettes, slides, multi-media projectors. The study equally found that major causes of deterioration of non-print materials in the university libraries under study were poor ventilation, manhandling, exposure to dust, ultraviolet radiation, water, light, lack of proper maintenance, loss of data as a result of system crash and technology obsolescence. Conclusion and recommendations were made based on the research findings.Keywords: Deterioration, Non-print Materials, University Library
Highlights
Non-print resources consist of information materials and carriers that can be accessed in various formats
Four hundred and sixty seven (467) questionnaires were administered to librarians and library officers in 13 university libraries in North central Nigeria
The first objective of this study was to find out the different types of non-print materials in university libraries in North Central Nigeria
Summary
Non-print resources consist of information materials and carriers that can be accessed in various formats. These kinds of resources have a wide range of data and significant information as well. According to Udensi (2004), non-print resources have various formats and are carriers of audio visual, cartographical, three dimensional and graphic materials. In addition to books in libraries, non-print resources are increasingly used. They are continuously arriving at the library collection to the delight of numerous library users. Udensi (2004) further categorized non-print resources generally found in the library to include: Audio musical & non-musical resources: sound discs, sound cassette, compact discs, reel, and cartridge reel. Video & projection resources: slides, transparencies, film, film strip, Videodisc, Video cartridge, Video cassette, microfiche, microfilm
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