Assessment of the use of Moys classification scheme in selected judiciary libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria
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2024
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Published by Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Plateau State University, Bokkos, Nigeria.
Abstract
Judicial libraries are collections of books managed by librarians, established and organized to
facilitate the learning, research and practice of law (American Bar Association, 2021). Moys
Classification Scheme (MCS) was built from the existing Library of Congress Classification
Scheme for law; main class K is the most acceptable classification scheme for organizing law
resources. However, due to a lack of knowledge of Moys application by many librarians, the
organisation of law collection becomes difficult which might be attributed to the late
adoption of MCS (Godwin & Adepoju 2019). Based on the above, this study tends to
examine the adequate use of Moys classification by librarians and how effective the scheme
classifies collections in judicial libraries in Kwara State. This study adopts quantitative
research, using a survey research design. The study population includes forty-seven (47)
library staff in Kwara state judiciary libraries. A total enumerative sampling technique was
used. The research instrument employed was questionnaires. The collected data was analyzed
using the descriptive method of data analysis of simple percentage, table and frequency. The
finding of the study is that judiciary librarians know how to use Moys classification scheme
among others. The study concluded that little or no knowledge of Moys classification from
library school makes it difficult for them to comprehend some judicial terminology when
classifying. Recommendations were also made.