Assessment of Library Resources in Theological Institutions in the North Central States of Nigeria.
ABSTRACT
This study was designed to assess library resources in theological institutions in the North Central States of Nigeria. The main problem of the study is that literature shows that no study has been done in this field and materials are few and scanty, therefore, a study conducted will stimulate further research in this field.
To achieve this, six purposes were formulated and also six research questions were asked.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page – – – – – – – – – – i
Approval page – – – – – – – – – ii
Certification – – – – – – – – – – iii
Dedication – – – – – – – – – – iv
Acknowledgment – – – – – – – – – v
Table of Contents – – – – – – – – – vi
List of Tables – – – – – – – – – – viii
Abbreviations and Acronyms – – – – – – – ix
Abstract – – – – – – – – – – xi
Chapter one: Introduction – – – – – – – – 1
Background of the Study – – – – – – – – 1
Statement of the Problem – – – – – – – – 16
Purpose of the Study – – – – – – – – – 18
Research Questions – – – – – – – – – 18
Significance of the Study – – – – – – – – 19
Scope of the Study – – – – – – – – – 21
Chapter Two; Review of Related Literature – – – – – – 22
Conceptual Framework – – – – – – – 22
Library and Theological Libraries – – – – – – 22
Funding of Theological Libraries – – – – – – 37
Printed and Electronic Resources for Theological Libraries – – – 38
Facilities of Theological Libraries – – – – – – 43
Human Resources of Theological Libraries – – – – – 44
Curriculum and Collection of Theological Libraries – – – – 48
Challenges of Special Libraries for Resource Provision – – – 51
Standard and Techniques for Assessing Library Collection- – – 53
Theoretical Framework – – – – – – – – 69
Review of Empirical Studies – – – – – – – – 75
Summary of Literature Reviewed – – – – – – – 77
Chapter Three: Research Method – – – – – – – 79
Research Design – – – – – – – – – 79
Area of Study – – – – – – – – – – 80
Population of the Study – – – – – – – – 82
Sample and Sampling Techniques – – – – – – – 83
Instruments for Data Collection – – – – – – – 83
Methods for Data Collection – – – – – – – – 86
Validation of the Instruments – – – – – – – – 87
Reliability of the Instruments – – – – – – – – 87
Method of Data Analysis – – – – – – – – 88
Chapter Four: Presentation of Results – – – – – – 89
Research Question 1 – – – – – – – – – 89
Research Question 2 – – – – – – – – – 90
Research Question 3 – – – – – – – – – 96
Research Question 4 – – – – – – – – – 98
Research Question 5 – – – – – – – – – 101
Research Question 6 – – – – – – – – – 109
Summary of Major Findings – – – – – – – – 114
Chapter Five: Discussion of Results – – – – – – – 117
Discussion of Findings – – – – – – – – – 117
Sources of Funding Theological Libraries – – – – – – 117
Print and Electronic Resources – – – – – – – – 118
Library Facilities in Theological Libraries – – – – – — 121
Human Resources in Theological Libraries – – – – – – 122
Curriculum and Library Collections – – – – – – – 123
Challenges for the Provisions of Library Resources – – – – – 124
Implications for the Study – – – – – – – – 125
Recommendations – – – – – – – – – 126
Limitation of the Study – – – – – – – – 127
Suggestions of Further Study – – – – – – – – 128
Conclusions – – – – – – – – – – 129
References – – – – – – – – – – 130
Appendix i: List of Institutions Covered in the Study – – – — 153
Appendix ii: Sample Formula Adopted – – – – – – 156
Appendix iii: Observation Checklist – – – – – – – 157
Appendix iv: Letter to Respondents – – – – – – – 162
Appendix v: Users Questionnaire (ALRTINStudentsandScholarship) – – – – – 163
Appendix vi: Interview Schedule with Librarians – – – – – 166
Appendix vii: Validation of Instruments – – – – – – 167
Appendix viii: Instrument Evaluation Guide for Experts – – – – 168
Appendix ix: Letter to Provost for Permission – – – – – 170
Appendix xa to xe Validators Report – – – – – – – 171
Appendix xi: Letter of Introduction by Head of Department – – – – 243
Appendix xii: Certification of Correction of Ph.D Proposal Presentation – – 244
Appendix xiii: Reliability of Test and Re-test Result – – – — 245
Appendix xiv: Agreement Analysis (Interview Schedule Result) – – – 246
Appendix xv: Map of Nigeria Showing the Location of North Central States – 248
Appendix xvi Certification of Correction of Ph.D Seminar – – – – 249
Appendix xvii Table Showing Distribution of Questionnaire – – – 250
Appendix xviii Table Showing Institutions Interviewed and Observed – – 251
Appendix xix Approval of Title of Thesis and Synopsis – – – – 252
INTRODUCTION
Theology is a term that has no single definition. Over the years different people have defined this term based on their conceptual framework and understanding.
Hodge (1861) is of the opinion that theology is an English word derived from two Greek words signifying “discourse concerning God and man, and concerning God and man’s relationship to him”.
It is the study which through participation in and reflection upon a religious faith seeks to express the content of this faith in the clearest and most coherent language available (Macquerrie, 1966).
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StudentsandScholarship Team.