An Assessment of the Effectiveness of Library Electronic Security Systems in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania: A Case Study of UDSM and NM-IST Libraries.

Komba,, Comfort Solanous (2020) An Assessment of the Effectiveness of Library Electronic Security Systems in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania: A Case Study of UDSM and NM-IST Libraries. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of library electronic security systems in higher learning institutions in Tanzania with specific reference to the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) and Nelson Mandela - African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) libraries. The objectives of the study were to assess application of the electronic security systems to the earmarked libraries; evaluate effectiveness of electronic security systems; find out the pros and cons of the electronic security systems to the libraries, universities and users of the systems; and to identify the challenges of using of library electronic security systems. The study adopted quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The study findings indicated that the performance of library electronic security systems faces the challenges such as poor libraries management, absence of users training and education programs, lack of reliable electrical power resources, lack of commitments among library staff, poor library budgets and inadequate funds. Based on the study findings, it can be concluded that the electronic security systems in the universities libraries understudy were effectively designed and optimally used to safeguard information resources except that challenges were exacerbated by inadequate libraries management. It is recommended that there should be staff training and education programs on managing and operating library electronic security systems, reliable electrical power resources to library buildings, and commitment among library staff. Keywords: Library Electronic Security System, Higher Learning Institutions, University of Dar es Salaam, Nelson Mandela - African Institution of Science and Technology, Tanzania.

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