Problems and prospects of online public access catalogue (OPAC) in Kwara State University Library, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria
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2020
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Information Technology Application Group International, Nigeria
Abstract
Purpose: This study examined the problems and prospects of Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) in
Kwara State University.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The
population of the study consisted of 11,855 undergraduate students of Kwara State University. Using
multi-stage sampling technique, 378 respondents were drawn from the population as the sample size
of the study. Data were collected using questionnaire and all the copies of questionnaire administered
were retrieved and used for the study. Data were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages.
Findings: The findings of the study revealed that OPAC saves users’ time, information retrieval is made
easy by OPAC and it allows multiple users at a time. The study further revealed the problems
encountered when using the library OPAC. Such identified problems are, network problem, no/null
output and lack of user assistance when using OPAC. The study concluded that the respondents
derives numerous benefits and convenience with the use of Online Public Access Catalogue in Kwara
State University Library.
Originality/Value: The study recommended that the library should ensure all their materials are
available on the OPAC and the output given by the OPAC should be properly rechecked for better
output and search result, staff should always be at the assistance of the library users in case the need
arises, and the management should ensure the constant provision of network to the library for better
OPAC services.
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Eiriemiokhale, K. A., Oladimeji, S. O. & Oloruntola, M. O. (2020). Problems and prospects of online public access catalogue (OPAC) in Kwara State University Library, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology, 13(1), 181-190. Available online at https:// www.jaistonline.org. Published by Information Technology Application Group International, Nigeria