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Observational analysis reveals book theft as a major threat to information resource preservation in university libraries, highlighting critical collection vulnerabilities.
The preservation of information resources is a major responsibility of university libraries because these resources support teaching, learning, and research activities. However, book theft has become a persistent challenge confronting many academic libraries, especially in developing countries such as Nigeria. This study examined book theft as a correlate of information resource preservation in university libraries in Edo State, Nigeria. The study discussed the causes of book theft, methods used
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