An Assessment of the Resources and Services Provision for the Disabled Library Users in University of Ilorin and Federal College of Education (Special) Oyo
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2018-05
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Abstract
The paper examines an assessment of the resources and services
provision for the disabled library users in University of Ilorin and Federal
College of Education (Special) Oyo. The study adapted the qualitative
research approach in order to carry out the investigation. The population for
this study consisted of all the disabled library patrons in University of Ilorin and
Federal College of Education (Special) Oyo. The purposive sampling was
used to select sample for this study. Three data gathering instruments
consisting of questionnaires, observation and interview were used in this
study. Data were analysed using frequency and percentages findings of the
study showed that the deaf constitute 126%, follow by the dumb which is 84%.
While others are the least in the University of Ilorin and Federal College of
Education (Special) Oyo. Most of the disabled library users indicated that the
resources and services of the library are accessible in Federal College of
Education (Special) Oyo unlike that of university of Ilorin. They also indicated
that information resources and services provided in the library to them met
their needs. The paper concludes with few recommendations.
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Impairment, Disability, Handicapped, Mental disorder, Library resources, Human resources, Material resources, Library Service
Citation
Ambali, O. Zainab; Usman, A. Saliu; and Adesina, Olabisi F., "An Assessment of the Resources and Services Provision for the Disabled Library Users in University of Ilorin and Federal College of Education (Special) Oyo." (2018). Library Philosophy and Practice (e journal). 181