The Relevance of Optical Discs in Electronic Serials Management in Nigerian University Libraries

Abstract

Serials are of great importance because it carries latest, current and up-to-date information. This paper examined the relevance of optical disc in electronic serials management in Nigerian University Libraries. The paper also look at the importance of optical disc in Nigerian University Libraries; how optical disc can contain large databases, reference works like encyclopedia, dictionary, books and magazines, etc. The paper also examine the problems facing serials management in the University Libraries in Nigeria and drawn conclusion.

Keywords: Optical Discs, Serials Management, Nigerian University Libraries