Cataloguing and classification: problems and possible solutions. a case study of Kenyatta University and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
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Date
1996
Authors
Muthee, D.W.
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the existing problems
in cataloguing and classification of library materials in
Kenyatta University and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture
and Technology Libraries. The study also purposed to utilise the
findings to propose solutions and recommendations which should
be used to rectify the situation.
The procedures of the study included:-
i. reviewing of literature to show the existing state of
cataloguing and classification in many libraries.
ii. Data gathering through use of questionnaires to library
staff, and library users, and interviews (interviews were
administered to librarians using a guiding questionnaire).
iii. Observation of the library staff.
The study found that several problems exist in cataloguing and
classification of library resources. Such problems included:-
Use of outdated cataloguing and classification tools ,inadequate
knowledge of cataloguing and classification rules and therefore
poor interpretation and application of these rules, backlogs,
lack of stationery, shortage of professional staff, manual
systems, and many more.
The research has recommended several solutions to the identified
problems with a view of eradicating the cataloguing and
classification problems. Such recommendations included:-
creation of a committee on cataloguing and classification,
allocation of more teaching and practical time to cataloguing and
classification in the KU Library school, expanding the
cataloguing systems to suit their own needs, recruiting of
cataloguing oriented personnel, purchasing of up-to-date National
Union Catalogues (NUCs), avoiding of unnecessary details, among
other things.
Description
Department of Library and Information Science, 102p 1996