Library Review

Garcha, Rajinder; Gatten, Jeffrey N.

1990 Library Review

doi: 10.1108/00242539010138372

A study was undertaken to compare library skills and attitudes oftraditional and nontraditional students entering Kent State Universityduring the Spring semester of 1989. It was discovered thatnontraditional students present a challenge to library instruction dueto a lack of familiarity with and commitment to the academic routine,and a lack of library experience overall. Freshmen students wereadministered a questionnaire prior to receiving any formal libraryinstruction. Chisquare tests were used to test significant differencesbetween the two groups regarding the variables of library skills andlibrary attitudes. Because of the sample size, the study was limited.However, some observations were made that merit further study and mayhave implications for library instruction programmes which will bedesigned to address the growing population of nontraditional collegestudents in the 1990s.

Akinfolarin, W.A.

1990 Library Review

doi: 10.1108/00242539010142746

The various methods of acquisition are highlighted for a newuniversity library where not only are books and journals expensive, butfunds for their purchase are grossly insufficient. Other impediments toacquisition, apart from funds, are also enumerated and costsavingdevices discussed which are aimed at the most judicious spending of thelibrarys meagre budget.

Willis, Gordon

1990 Library Review

doi: 10.1108/00242539010002480

The history of an early Scottish library, founded on the collectionof Bishop Robert Leighton, is outlined. Its decline and the subsequentefforts to restore it are explained the cataloguing of the stock,conservation of books and restoration of the building are discussed andthe work of the Appeal Fund described.

Otike, J.N.

1990 Library Review

doi: 10.1108/00242539010141215

An account is given of the current position in documentreproduction and supply in the three East African states of Kenya,Uganda and Tanzania. A brief account is given of the regionslibraryinformation infrastructure and the state of photocopying andmicrofilming services is outlined. Factors inhibiting interstatecooperation are identified.

Gangadhara Rao, P.; Ramesh Babu, B.

1990 Library Review

doi: 10.1108/00242539010005180

The need for continuing professional education CPE for librariansis discussed. The libraries and educational institutions in Tamil Naduare briefly examined and attempts at CPE programmes in India are traced.A draft plan for CPE for librarians in Tamil Nadu is presented and theNew Education Policy of the Government of India and role of the UGC andstaff colleges are highlighted. Obstacles to CPE are listed.

Hendry, J.D.

1990 Library Review

doi: 10.1108/00242539010144645

The role of local public libraries as a local community resource isadvocated, particularly in the light of current central governmentsocial policies in the UK.