THE AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES: A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC BALI LIBRARY, TARABA STATE.

Kefas Gilbert

Library Department

Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba State – Nigeria

Email: kefasgilbert@gmail.com

Abstract

This study surveyed the availability of information resources and services in Federal Polytechnic Bali library, Taraba State. The study examines the types of services rendered and the information resources available. The study would help to improve information seekers needs and services. Using a survey design and random sampling method, with a well -structured questionnaire data were collected from 100 respondents comprising of all users that constituted sample for the study. The study reveals that most of the materials are outdated but relevant, imbalanced collection which means their needs are not adequately meet the library is faced with the problem of information retrieval, the services provided by the library is not adequate. It was recommended that the library management should try and improve on services like user education services use of library should be taught in all the Department/programme in order to meet the information needs of the library users, the library should labeled catalogue cabinet well for easy retrieval of information, the library should have collection development policy for a balance collections.