Imperativeness of Library Statistics in Library Management: A case study of Polytechnics in South East

Abstract

This research work on "imperativeness of library statistics in library management: a case study of polytechnics in South East Nigeria" was conducted through the survey method and data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The result shows that the libraries keep library statistics but the method of collection varies. Almost all the operations of the Readers' Services Department are taken care of. All of the respondents see statistics as relevant to library management especially in the areas of decision making, appraisal/evaluation, annual reports and setting standards. However, statistics collection in these libraries was seen as having some shortcomings which include; inconsistency in its collection, attitude of the staff collecting it and inadequate use of statistics by the library management. The researchers gave recommendations which they believe will help in effective and efficient statistics collection in libraries.