An examination of the efficiency and effectiveness of circulation control systems of selected University libraries in Tanzania and Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorKapaya, Chausiku Maulidi Omari
dc.date.accessioned2023-07-03T08:00:18Z
dc.date.available2023-07-03T08:00:18Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.descriptionThesisen_US
dc.description.abstractThis study examined the efficiency and effectiveness of circulation control systems in minimising book losses in the selected university libraries in Tanzania and Kenya. University libraries have been experiencing book losses either through extended or unrecorded overdue loans or illegal borrowing. Prior to computerization, the libraries except MTL used a manual circulation control system which was slow, cumbersome and time consuming. A multi-stage cluster sampling was used to select 494 participants, of these, 113 were from Sokoine, 116 from Nairobi, 106 from Moi and 159 from Dar es Salaam. Data was collected through a structured standardised self-administered questionnaire with both open-ended and closed questions, face -to -face interviews; observations and content analysis. Key findings revealed that for most respondents, the library is a key source of information and that inadequate student book allowances, low staff salaries, inadequate library budget, and where the circulation control system is manual, contribute greatly to book losses and mutilation in university libraries. Automated circulation control systems are more efficient in minimising book loss than manual circulation control systems. It is therefore recommended that libraries should computerise their library functions including circulation control systems in order to improve t he quality of services and to minimise book theft, overdues and mutilation. Library staff must also be committed, well paid and well motivated to enable them to perform their duties efficiently and effectively. University libraries and the parent institutions must invest in the training of staff in order to improve performance, efficiency and effectiveness. They must also be adequately funded in order to meet the information needs of the users and academic programmes offered at the universities.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipUniversity of Dar es Salaam through NORAD Projecten_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/5335
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Dar es Salaamen_US
dc.subjectCirculation control systemsen_US
dc.subjectUniversity librariesen_US
dc.subjectTanzaniaen_US
dc.subjectKenyaen_US
dc.titleAn examination of the efficiency and effectiveness of circulation control systems of selected University libraries in Tanzania and Kenyaen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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