| dc.description.abstract | The project aimed at designing a Library Circulation System for Chieftaincy of' Military ntelligence. A case study research design was used and a qualitative research approach adopted in the study. A sample size of 36 respondents was used consisting of both the library staff and 30 users were involved. Data was collected using semi structured questionnaires,
users while adopting a qualitative research approach in discussing findings. 06 Library staff and unstructured interviews and participant observation. And it was qualitatively analyzed and presented with the
help of tables, bar graphs and pie charts.
Major finding was that Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence Library does not have circulation
system that helps in the charge and discharge of information materials other findings Were:
challenges faced were long lines, time consumption, difficult in keeping statistical records, it was
revealed that books are the most issued out information materials therefore information is the main information need of library users. Therefore the services provided by the Chieftaincy of
Military Intelligence library like reference services, current awareness services as the study
indicates. In addition, the study revealed that the library uses a manual circulation. A manual
circulation system canprove to be a challenge for both the library staff and the users associated
with challenges like; Long lines, time consumption, it is tiresome difficult to maintain statistics
with the manual system. From the findings above, it is concluded that a lot of time is wasted during the charge and discharge of information materials at Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence
library.
The study therefore recommends Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence library to adopt the
proposed Library Circulation System to provide a centralized database of books and management of library circulation activities. The lib does not have a circulation system hence delays during
charging and discharging of library materials, the study concludes that the challenges faced Were
long lines, time consumption, difficult in keeping statistical records. It was revealed that books
are the most issued out information materials therefore information is the main information need
of library users. Major recommendation was that the management of CMI should adopt the
proposed circulation system because of its many benefits. Other recommendations are that:
Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence management should endeavor to train librarians on how to
operate the designed system so that they can meet the user's needs. In addition, more budget for
the library should be increased for purchase of equipment like computers, scanners and above all
the users should be sensitized about the system. | en_US |
