Villanova Journal of Science, Technology and Management

This study critically examined the Current Awareness Services (CAS) and Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) in University of Jos Library (UJL). Adopting the survey research design, the study was set to describe CAS and SDI as factors to improving library usage. The types and limitations of CAS and SDI rendered in University of Jos Library were also given major attention in the study. A population of 100 users and 12 staff constituted the sample for the study. Two sets of questionnaires, made up of 29 items each, were used in collecting data. With the aid of proportional statistics, the received data were presented and analysed. The findings therefore revealed the major CAS and SDI services in the UJL in the following proportion; Pasting of list of new arrivals: 20.62%, library display of books: 23.71%, library display of journals and pictures: 22.68%, sensitization or library orientation: 19.59% and General Studies (GST): 25.77%. Based on the above findings, the researcher recommended that there should be improved funding, provision of adequate listing infrastructure, application of modern ICT facilities/solutions to CAS and SDI services, optimal training of subject librarians and users, employment of qualified subject librarians, improved user-staff relationship and an introduction of compulsory user education.

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