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Strategies in Combating Book Theft and Vandalism in Academic Libraries: a Case Study of Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates the strategic measures for addressing book theft and vandalism at the Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) Library, Yenagoa. As a specialized institution, the library serves as a critical repository for expensive and rare medical literature, yet it faces significant security challenges that threaten its academic mission. The research adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of the study was 500 students and 50 staff amounting to 550 registered library users, while

Source: Nigerian Academic and Research Libraries Journal

DOI: 10.61955/xusdwx

Author: Abraham Abraham

Language: English

Topic: Library Science and Information

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7166143588

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