Users’ Satisfaction with the Acquisition of Library Resources in Special Libraries

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Year : 2022,
Volume & Issue : LIB PRO. 42(1), JAN-JUN 2022
Page No. : 184-192,
Article Type : Original Aticle
Article DOI : 10.5958/2320-317X.2022.00023.X (Received on 13.01.2022, Revised on 13.05.2022, Accepted on 29.05.2022)

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Akanbi Mohammed Lawal*, Okonoko Vera Ngozi**, Abdrashid Aishat Oluwabukola***
Author’s Affiliation : *Department of Library and Information Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
E-mail: akanbi@yahoo.com **The Library, University of Delta Agbor, Nigeria ***Department of Library and Information Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
E-mail:asiwajufupre@gmil.com

Corresponding Author : Abdrashid Aishat Oluwabukola, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria,
E-Mail:-asiwajufupre@gmil.com

Abstract
The satisfaction of users with the acquisition of library materials in special libraries was explored in this study. The research was guided by three research questions. A population of 45 librarians and para-professional employees at Kwara State's special libraries was used in the survey study design. A questionnaire was utilized to obtain the information. Users' were satisfied with reference materials/services, electronic resources, audio-visual materials, special collections, textbooks, and reprographics are among the study's findings. Users were also dissatisfied with computer for research and Internet services, according to the report. Based on the findings, the research advised that special libraries in Kwara State buy additional computer equipment and collaborate with Internet providers to provide effective services, among other things. How to cite this article: Lawal AM, Ngozi OV, Oluwabukola AA. (2022). Users’ Satisfaction with the Acquisition of Library Resources in Special Libraries. Library Progress International, 42(1), 184-192. Keywords Users satisfaction, Resources, Acquisition, Libraries, Nigeria