Combating Book Theft and Vandalism in Special Libraries: Focus on Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Medical Library, Parklane, Enugu
Authors: Okeke, Oluchi C. & Ngwu, Chigozie Comfort
ABSTRACT
For the purpose of this study, it is assumed that library users exist in ESUT, a medical library.
These users cause damage to the library materials. The study covers the extent to which theft
and vandalism have affected the information materials of the library under study. The population
of this study was all 11 members of staff (both professional and non-professional) of the
medical library. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. Data were analyzed
using mean scores and standard deviation. It was realized that theft and vandalism have a very
serious effect on the services of the library under study. suggestions and recommendations were
made to improve the security arrangement of the library and to improve and protect information
materials from being mutilated or vandalized in ESUT, a medical library.