Challenges in the Selection and Acquisition of Grey Literature in Nigerian Libraries (Published)
This study investigated the challenges in the selection and acquisition of grey literature in Nigerian Libraries. Survey research design was adopted for this study. The population of the study consist of 17 staff working in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Library, Igbariam Campus. There was no sampling because the population of the study was small and manageable. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. Mean and frequency tables were used to analyse the research questions. The major findings of the study included that all categories of grey literature resources are available in the library studied, grey literature is acquired through purchase, donation and exchange, cataloguing and classification is a means of processing grey literature resources, and the most challenge libraries face in acquiring grey literature is lack of fund. Based on the findings, it was recommended that government should make provision for adequate funds for acquisition of grey literature in University libraries, the library management should embark on regular review and supply of new and more grey materials, library management should employ subject specialists that can assist in the selection acquisition of grey materials, and the library management should create proper awareness to both teachers and students on the role of grey literature.
Citation: Nwankwo, N.G., Anike, A. N., Ibeh, O. B. (2022) Challenges in the Selection and Acquisition of Grey Literature in Nigerian Libraries, International Journal of Library and Information Science Studies, Vol.8, No.4, pp.14-23
Keywords: Acquisition, Challenges, Grey literature, Nigerian libraries, Selection
Relevance of Grey Literature and Usage among Research Scientists in New Bussa Environment (Published)
Grey literature is an important information resource in the scientific, technical and public policies and practices. Researchers apply some level of trust to the information they access and use based on the quality associated with it, including the time and access to the information or our ability to understand the content can also influence what they choose. It is a known fact that researchers placed their trust more on information published in journals that uses peer-review process, but in some places, some professionals may not have access to peer-review journals or the time to search through scientific texts; in such circumstance, they are more likely to turn to other relevant sources that they also trust such as reports, conference proceedings, newsletters, government white papers, survey reports, doctoral theses and dissertations and host of other grey literature documents. In this study, a survey was carried out to elicit information from 100 research scientists in the study area. 80 questionnaires out of 100 were completed and returned. The variables were on the relevance, usage/user’s satisfaction, frequency of usage and resource availability, electronic circulation of grey literature to scientists for the purpose of awareness creation and timely delivery of information to end users. Result of the study revealed that scientists are aware of the relevance of grey literature to research; carrying useful information on any topic, easy to consult with useful information content on regular basis Electronic circulation of information in grey literature to scientists was however recommended for current information service/delivery.
Citation: Sado, Veronica Amiosino (2021) Relevance of Grey Literature and Usage among Research Scientists in New Bussa Environment, International Journal of Library and Information Science Studies,Vol.7, No.4, pp.61-67
Keywords: Grey literature, research scientists, usage of grey literature