Library Abuse in Academic Institutions: A Comparative Study.

Obiagwu, Marcel C.

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ERIC Number: EJ461526

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Library Abuse in Academic Institutions: A Comparative Study.

Obiagwu, Marcel C.

International Information and Library Review, v24 n4 p291-305 Dec 1992

Describes a study that investigated the abuse of library materials through theft, mutilation, unauthorized borrowing, and vandalism at the University of Port Harcourt (Nigeria) and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (Saudi Arabia). Motivations for abuse are discussed, and recommendations for improved collection protection are suggested. (14 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Books, Comparative Analysis, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Library Collection Development, Library Materials, Motivation, Stealing, Tables (Data), Vandalism

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Nigeria; Saudi Arabia

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