This report covers all the most important practical experiences gained throughout the period of a student industrial work experiences scheme (SIWES) with Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue state, from November 2019 to May 2020. It consists of all the practical activities (routine done) from different units of the library which include information and media unit, technical or collection development division, reader services division, serial division, e-library, references units aimed at providing detailed information and rendering special services to its users. It also challenges of SIWES on students, challenges of Frances Suleman Idachaba library, personal challenges face and the necessary suggestion to the problems.
The student industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) is a skill training programme designed to expose and prepare students of the universities and other tertiary institutions for the industrial work situation they are likely to meet after graduation. It is also planned and structured programme based on stated and specific career objectives which are geared toward developing the occupational competencies of participants. Student industrial work experience scheme is an essential part of a student’s academic programme. It normally lasts for a period of 6 months. A student is supposed to be attached to a company or organization that offers service that are related to the student course of study.
Training is an integral part of vocational or career development which is fast becoming a global and pervasive phenomenon in any establishment, the absence of which spells doom for such an institution and the presence of which determines the success of any enterprise or company. In another view, training is an organized, coordinated development of knowledge, skills and attitudes needed by an industrial worker to master a given situation or perform a certain task within an organization setting which might be needful in future time.
Therefore, the role that training can play in human resource development as aptly capture by Ajidahum (2007) in Libraries and Information System is inestimable and unquantifiable. Training is a key factor in enhancing the efficiency and expertise of the workforce.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE FRANCIS SULEMANU IDACHABA LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE MAKURDI
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BRIEF HISTORY OF SIWES
1.2 AIMS and Objectives of SIWES
1.3 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF FRANCIS SULEIMAN IDACHABA’S LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE MAKURDI
1.4 Aims and Objectives of Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library
1.5 Opening hours of the Library
1.6 Services rendered by Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library
1.7 Admission and Membership of Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library
1.8 Rules and regulation of library usage of Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library
CHAPTER TWO
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF FRANCIS SULEMANU IDACHABA LIBRARY (UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE MAKURDI, BENUE STATE)
2.0 Introduction
2.1 ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF FRANCIS SULEMANU IDACHABA LIBRARY
2.1.1 FUNCTIONS OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
2.1.2 FUNCTIONS OF SELECTED STAFF OF FRANCIS SULEMANU IDACHABA LIBRARY
2.2 Executive Succession table for the Office of the University Librarian (UL), University Of Agriculture, Makurdi
2.3 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF FRANCIS SULEMANU IDACHABA LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, MAKURDI
2.4 FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF FRANCIS SULEMANU IDACHABA LIBRARY
2.5 FUNCTIONS PERFORMED BY EACH DIVISION OF THE LIBRARY
2.6 COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT DIVISION (CDD)
2.6.1 SELECTION UNIT
2.6.2ACQUISITION UNIT OF FSI LIBRARY
2.7 Technical Services division (TSD)
2.7.1 Cataloguing
2.7.2 Classification
2.7.3 Book Finishing
2.7.4 BINDERY UNIT
2.8 USERS/READERS SERVICES DIVISION (USD)
2.8.1 Circulation unit
2.8.2 Reserve unit
2.9 SERIALS SERVICES DIVISION (SSD)
2.9.1 Abstracting and indexing unit
2.9.2 Indexing services
2.9.3 Reference unit
2.9.4 Document Unit
2.10 E- Library Division (ICT)
2.10.1 Audio Visual Unit
2.10.2 National Information Technology Development Agency Unit
2.10.3 Undergraduate E-library unit
2.10.4 Post Graduate E- library unit
CHAPTER THREE
ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT DURING THE SIWES PROGRAM AT FRANCIS SULEMANU IDACHABA LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, MAKURDI
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Reporting
3.2 Posting
3.2.1 My posting schedule within the six months of training
3.2.2 COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT DIVISION (CDD).
3.2.3 ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT IN USER SERVICES DIVISION (USD)
3.2.4 ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT IN SERIAL SERVICES DIVISION (SSD)
3.2.5 INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (ICT)
CHAPTER FOUR
PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED DURING MY STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME [SIWES] AND CHALLENGES FACED AT FRANCIS SULEMANU IDACHABA LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE MAKURDI
4.0 Introduction
4.1. CHALLENGES OF SIWES ON STUDENTS
4.2 CHALLENGES OF FRANCIS SULEMANU IDACHABA LIBRARY
4.3 PERSONAL CHALLENGES
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT
5.1 SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
5.2 CONCLUSION
5.3 RECOMMENDATIONS
Objectives and Topics
The primary objective of this report is to document the student's industrial work experience (SIWES) at the Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, bridging the gap between academic theory and professional librarianship practice.
- Overview of the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)
- Organizational structure and operational divisions of the university library
- Practical application of cataloging, classification, and collection development methodologies
- Technical services, serial management, and ICT laboratory operations within an academic environment
- Evaluation of challenges faced by students and the library institution during the implementation of the practical training program
Excerpt from the Book
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This is a technical report on the student Industrial work experience scheme I had at Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library University of Agriculture Makurdi for a period of four month (4) from November 25th 2019 to 20th March 2020.
The student industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) is a skill training programme designed to expose and prepare students of the universities and other tertiary institutions for the industrial work situation they are likely to meet after graduation. It is also planned and structured programme based on stated and specific career objectives which are geared toward developing the occupational competencies of participants .(mafe,2009) student industrial work experience scheme is an essential part of a student’s academic programme. It normally lasts for a period of 6 months. A student is supposed to be attached to a company or organization that offers service that are related to the student course of study.
Training is an integral part of vocational or career development which is fast becoming a global and pervasive phenomenon in any establishment, the absence of which spells doom for such an institution and the presence of which determines the success of any enterprise or company. In another view, training is an organized, coordinated development of knowledge, skills and attitudes needed by an industrial worker to master a given situation or perform a certain task within an organization setting which might be needful in future time.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: Provides an introduction to the SIWES program and the historical background and services of the Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library.
CHAPTER TWO: Details the organizational structure, functional divisions, and specific departmental duties within the library facility.
CHAPTER THREE: Documents the specific industrial activities and practical training tasks performed by the student across various library departments.
CHAPTER FOUR: Analyzes the operational challenges faced by the library and individual difficulties encountered by the student during the program.
CHAPTER FIVE: Compiles a summary of the internship achievements, overall conclusions, and professional recommendations for improving the training scheme.
Key Words
SIWES, Industrial Training, Academic Library, Librarianship, Cataloguing, Classification, Collection Development, User Services, Serials Management, Information Technology, Work Experience, Professional Skills, Nigeria, Library Management, Undergraduate Training.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this report?
This report documents the professional internship experience of the author as part of the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), aimed at fulfilling degree requirements for Library and Information Science.
Which library system is analyzed in this work?
The report focuses on the Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State.
What is the core focus of the SIWES program?
The program is a skill-building internship designed to expose tertiary students to real-world work environments and practical job skills relevant to their field of study.
Which scientific and library methods are addressed?
The document covers technical library functions including cataloging using AACR2, subject classification based on the Library of Congress Classification Scheme, and serials indexing practices.
What main library departments are discussed?
The report discusses the functions of the Collection Development, Technical Services, Users/Readers Services, Serials Services, and ICT divisions.
What are the critical success factors for students in this internship?
Key factors include active participation in departmental tasks, adaptability to library routines, and the ability to integrate theoretical classroom knowledge with practical workplace performance.
How does the ASUU strike affect the student's training?
The industrial strike hindered the student’s ability to gain consistent mentorship and complete practical tasks, as departmental academic staff were frequently unavailable.
What role does the COVID-19 pandemic play in this training?
The pandemic forced a total closure of the library in March 2020, prematurely ending the student's placement in the E-Library and specific college library sections.
- Quote paper
- Martins Tolough (Author), 2020, Student Industrial Work Experiences Scheme (SIWES) Done at the Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library of the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1499694
