Library Book Theft and Audits in University Libraries of Pakistan

Ali, Muhammad

doi:10.1080/01930826.2016.1251252

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“…User frustrations were measured using four items adapted from Tindall and Curtis ( 2019 ), Hadlington and Scase ( 2018 ), and Hazlett ( 2003 ). The book‐stealing construct was measured with three adapted items from Yousuf Ali ( 2017 ) and Mansfield ( 2009 ). However, because the book hide and seek and book erosion constructs were not well developed in the extant literature, this study developed scales for them.…”

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Library resources constraints, frustration, and user behavior: An empirical library operations study

Aryee,

Apronti Tetteh

2024

Brain and Behavior

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PurposeThe lack of requisite library resources has an enormous effect on academic life in most universities. While previous studies have suggested that the lack of resources such as textbooks affects academic success, this study seeks to provide empirical evidence on the chain effect of the lack of recommended textbooks in universities.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses a quantitative dataset from 636 students from five public universities in Ghana collected using well‐structured questionnaires. The study adopts exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS‐SEM) to analyze the measurement and structural models.FindingsThe study concludes that limited library resources (such as recommended textbooks) frustrate library users and eventually birth antisocial behaviors such as stealing, hiding, and eroding books (or pages).Originality/valueThis study highlights the significance of providing adequate library resources. It also guides library managers, policymakers, and scholars to manage library resources effectively.

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