Exploring the Conservation Strategies of Electronic Information Resources (EIRs) in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Library, Bauchi

The study examined the conservation strategies of electronic information resources (EIRs) in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Library, Bauchi. In carrying out this study, three research questions and three objectives guided the study.  The study adopted descriptive survey design. Data were collected through a questionnaire and presented using frequency tables and then analyzed by descriptive statistics. The population of the study comprised 66 staff of ATBU Library, Bauchi. The major findings of the study revealed the following strategies used for conservation of EIRs in ATBU Library: metadata, migration of retrospective records, emulation of records, digitization of records, recapturing and refreshing of records. Lack of fund,, insufficient policy for conservation of EIRs, lack of qualified ICT personnel, erratic power supply and technological obsolescence are the major problems bedeviling conservation of EIRs in ATBU Library. Formulating new policies for conservation of EIRs, provision of adequate funds, training and re-training of librarians in the use of ICT, constant power supply and using current and past sources of information are the solutions to the problems facing conservation of EIRs. Thus, the study recommended that conservation strategies such as recapturing of records, migration of retrospective records and use of metadata should be given special priority in ATBU Library. In addition, policies related to the conservation of EIRS should be formulated and adequate equipment and materials for conservation of EIRS should be provided.



Journal Title: Nigerian Libraries

Category: Library and Information Science

ISSN: 0029-0122

Year of Establishment: 1963

Section: Library and Information Sciences

Volume: 55

Issue: 1

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Commpuba Hussain. 2024 Exploring the Conservation Strategies of Electronic Information Resources (EIRs) in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Library, Bauchi. Nigerian Libraries. 55 (1). 56-64. https://doi.org/10.61955/ZSFIEM

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