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Disruptive Readers in Academic Libraries: A Study of Olabisi Onabanjo University Library.

Authors :
Oyesiku, F. A.
Buraimo, O.
Olusanya, O. F.
Source :
Library Philosophy & Practice. Jun2012, p187-194. 8p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article explores disruptive behaviors present in the Olabisi Onabanjo University Library. The library is made up of the main library and six branch libraries scattered across Nigeria as well as a research library. The study done by the authors aimed to answer the following issues, which includes the various disruptive behaviors displayed by library users, their reasons for exhibiting such behavior and possible solutions to this problem. Stealing/removal of library materials, hiding of library materials on different location and noise making were identified as the top disruptive behavior in the library.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15220222
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Library Philosophy & Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
79433558