dc.description.abstract | The aim of this project was to establish information resource security guideline for UIAHMS Mulago library under the following objectives, to assess the status of collection at, to
Identify security threats to information materials, to identify various causes of information threats, to propose security guidelines for information materials at UIAHMS-Mulago library.
Method of data analysis was by table formulation, pie charts and explanation of table based on
data collected, Beneficiaries of the project Uganda Institute of Allied Health Management
Science Mulago library since information resources are secured. This project was carried out the
guidance of the following project out puts to collect data; State of collection, the threats to
information materials, report on various causes of information threats, report on security
guidelines to be designed at UIAHMS. And the report shows that UIAHMS-Mulago library was
faced with information resource threats like; theft, vandalism, financial constraint, Selfishness on
the part of students, Scarcity of library materials, and Poor building.
The researcher concluded Important of information resources cannot be over-emphasized, man
depends on library resources for knowledge and new ideas are projected through the use of
library resources. The data collected in this project revealed the various security lapses and ways
library loses its materials through theft and mutilation. It was discovered that security system
applied in university libraries have not been really effective, there is still much to be done in
ensuring a well secured library and an opportunity for the future generation to share in the
knowledge of today. It was further discovered that other contributing factors observed include
limited number of copies of library materials, high cost of books and non-book materials and
absence of photocopy machine in the libraries. Therefore, there is need to preserve and maintain
library information materials at all cost. These project recommended UIAHMS-Mulago libraries
to provide photocopying services to enable library users make quick photocopies for their need
of library materials, provide adequate library materials to meet the information needs of users,
provide stable and uninterrupted power supply in order to maintain the electronic security
network and other ICT equipment. Impose stiff penalties should on dishonest users associated
with theft, mutilation, illegal removal of library materials or vandalism, Orient users on how to
effectively use library services, use electronics books, especially for high-demand, latest-edition
texts: book theft will be reduced by transferring a ‘high risk’ physical item into an electronic
version, use closed circuit television (CCTV) system to minimize the menace of book theft and
mutilation. | en_US |