global-journal-of-human-social-science-e-economics Global Journal of Human-Social Science - E: Economics 0975-587X 2249-460X Global Journals Publishing Group Incorporated 75027 Quality Collection of Library Resources in Meeting Usersa Needs in Academic Institutions: Competitive Intelligence Approach HalisoDr. Yacob AinaRachael Folashade NIGERIA, Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria. 15 01 2012 12 E12 25 32

This paper explores the quality collection of library resources in meeting user’s needs with competitive intelligence approach. The research is approached though an overview of existing literature. Deming’s 14 points management plan for libraries was adapted for management that committed to quality performance. The paper reviews that for a library or an information center to offer quality service in the area of collection, current, relevant, adequate print and electronic information resources must be provided. This paper also identifies challenges of providing quality library collection and possible suggestions.

 Quality Collection Library Resources User’s Needs Academic Institutions and Competitive Intelligence. User’s Needs Full Text

This paper explores the quality collection of library resources in meeting user’s needs with competitive intelligence approach. The research is approached though an overview of existing literature. Deming’s 14 points management plan for libraries was adapted for management that committed to quality performance. The paper reviews that for a library or an information center to offer quality service in the area of collection, current, relevant, adequate print and electronic information resources must be provided. This paper also identifies challenges of providing quality library collection and possible suggestions.