Published on April 2018 | Library Security System, Library Resources, Electronic Security System

Library Electronic Security Systems and The Challenges of Theft and Mutilation of Library Resources in Academic Libraries in Jigawa State

The study investigated Electronic Security Systems and the Challenges of Theft and Mutilation in two Academic Libraries in Jigawa State to determine the types of security systems used and challenges of theft and mutilation using a Descriptive Survey Design, the data collected was analyzed with descriptive statistics on SPPS 16.0 software. Census sampling technique was adopted on the total 94 library staff of FUD and SLU Libraries. Valid returned rate of 58(61.70%) questionnaires was used for the analysis. The study found out that FUD and SLU Libraries adopt and implement electronic security systems of CCTV Electronic Security System (mean=4.00), Network and Server Security System (mean=3.91) and RFID Transponder and Reader System (mean=3.89) to address the issues associated with theft and mutilation. The study also found out that conventional security systems adopted (mean=3.20) are used more than the electronic security systems (mean=2.34). Challenges of library security systems associated with issues of theft and mutilation (mean=2.92) is greatly affecting electronic security systems in academic libraries. The study recommends that libraries should install more electronic security systems and organize orientation exercise for users and staff on issues associated with library security.