Abstract: This study is an attempt to ascertain the level of availability and utilization of resources for the visually impaired in special education centre libraries in south east geopolitical zone of Nigeria. the study seeks to Identify the information resources for the blind and partially sighted available in the special education centre libraries in South-east, Nigeria; Ascertain the information services for the blind and partially sighted available in the special education centre libraries under study; Ascertain the extent to which the available information resources for the blind and partially sighted are being utilized in the special education centre libraries in South-East, Nigeria. Survey approach was adopted for this Study. Primary data were collected with the aid of an observational checklist and rating scale. The Population of the study is 185, 180 blind pupils and 5 library. A test-retest reliability method of two weeks interval was conducted, response obtained were subjected to Cronbach alpha method and a reliability co-efficient of 0.85 was obtained, which indicated high level of internal consistency. The study found a low level of availability and utilization of information resources for the visually impaired. It was suggested the more effort should be geared towards this population of visually impaired by the provision of materials, introduction of ICT, employing of qualified personnel.
Keywords: Availability, Utilization, visually impaired, special education.
Abstract: Level of Availability and Utilization of Information Resources for the Visually Impaired in Special Education Centre Libraries: A Case Study of South-East Geopolitical Zone in Nigeria
Author: Iroeze, Pauline C.
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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