CAPACITY BUILDING FOR CATALOGUERS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES, AND INFLUENCE ON JOB PERFORMANCE

Abstract

This study assessed Capacity Building for Cataloguers in Federal University Libraries in Northern Nigeria. Four objectives and one hypothesis guided the study. The hypothesis formulated was tested at the fixed probability level of 0.05. Survey design was used in the study. The population of the study was one hundred and two (102) cataloguers of eleven (11) Federal University Libraries in Northern Nigeria. A self-designed questionnaire made up of five (5) sections (A-E) Section was used. Data collected were analyzed, presented in
tables, using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, and percentage; hypothesis was tested using simple linear regression. The findings of the study revealed that the current capacity building opportunities available to cataloguers in Federal University Libraries in Northern Nigeria were inadequate. The level of job performance of cataloguers in Federal University Libraries in Northern Nigeria was high. Cataloguers in Federal University Libraries in Northern Nigeria face significant challenges in accessing capacity building opportunities, including inadequate funding, lack of access to current cataloguing tools and technologies,
and insufficient ICT infrastructure. There was no significant relationship between capacity building and job performance of cataloguers in Federal University Libraries in Northern Nigeria. Recommendations raised include Library management should prioritize capacity building initiatives, including training programmes, workshops, and conferences, to enhance the skills and knowledge of cataloguers. Library management should address the challenges faced by cataloguers in accessing capacity building opportunities, including inadequate funding, lack of access to current cataloguing tools and technologies, and insufficient ICT infrastructure. Library management should provide resources and support to enable cataloguers to maintain and enhance their competence in cataloguing and classification. Library management should recognize and reward cataloguers' high level of job performance and provide opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.