Fatima Zubairu Digma*
Abstract: This study assessed Relationship between Knowledge of Librarians on RDA and the Implementation in Selected University Libraries in Nigeria. The study tests the hypothesis there is no significant relationship between the knowledge of librarians on RDA and its implementation in selected university libraries in Nigeria. The study employed a correlation research design, suitable for measuring the degree of association between variables. The target population comprised cataloguers and classifiers from four selected university libraries in Nigeria. Purposive sampling was used to ensure a manageable sample of 39 individuals. The primary data collection instrument was a self-designed questionnaire titled “Questionnaire Assessment of Relationship between Knowledge of Librarians on RDA and the Implementation in Selected University Libraries in Nigeria.” The questionnaire underwent validation and reliability testing. Data collection involved the assistance of four research assistants, and data analysis utilized both descriptive and inferential statistics, including the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient (PPMC). The study analyzed the demographic characteristics of the respondents, including gender, working experience, and qualification. It revealed that the majority of respondents were male (56.4%), with the highest percentage having 6-10 years of working experience (41.0%), and holding a Bachelor’s degree in library and information science (48.7%). The statistical analysis using PPMC yielded a non-significant relationship (p > 0.05) between librarians’ knowledge of RDA and its implementation in selected university libraries in Nigeria. This finding implies that knowledge of RDA is not a predictable variable for librarians in university libraries in Nigeria. The study recommended that the establishment of regular and comprehensive RDA training programs, the development of online resources, and the consideration of certification programs.
Keywords: Resource Description and Access (RDA), Librarians, Implementation, Cataloging, University Libraries, Knowledge.
