INFORMATION DISSEMINATION IN THE TERTIARY INSTITUTION LIBRARIES IN ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA

TYPES AND THEIR EFFECTIVENESS

Abstract

Effectiveness of patterns of information dissemination in academic libraries has been the subject of much investigation. This study examines the effectiveness of each pattern of information dissemination. A random sample of200 out of the 600 daily users of the libraries including 20 practicing librarians was selected. Structured questionnaires were administered to the respondents. Results showed that most of the patterns adopted by the libraries were ineffective. One of the major findings is that some information seekers visit the libraries without being well guided. Recommendations pertinent to effective information dissemination patterns were suggested.