2026-11-10T10:21:08Zhttps://repository.slads.sc.tz/api/oaioai:repository.slads.sc.tz:cmsk8pix90016g4c570erw3jp2026-11-10T09:59:26Zdepartment:LIMtype:dissertationAN ASSESSMENT ON AVAILABILITY OF DISASTERS PREPAREDNESS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARY: A CASE STUDY DAR ES SALAAM INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORT (DIT)Sabrina Mohammed MasoudiDisaster PreparednessAcademic LibrariesDisaster Management PlanDisaster Prevention EquipmentDar es Salaam Institute of Transport (DIT)Library Risk ManagementThis study Assessed on Availability of Disasters Preparedness in Academic Library at
Dar es salaam Institute of Transport, at Dar es salaam. The study was conducted to
determine the existence of a formal written disaster management plan, to evaluate the
availability of physical disaster prevention and response equipment (e.g., fire
extinguishers, smoke detectors, water sensors), To examine the level of staff training
and awareness regarding disaster management and to identify the challenges hindering
effective disaster preparedness in the library.
The study employed a descriptive research design and adopted a mixed research
approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative methods. Data were collected
from 25 users and 5 staff members using questionnaires and interviews. The collected
data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages,
while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The findings were presented in
tables and narrative form for easy interpretation.
The findings revealed that although some students benefited from availability of
disaster preparedness in library, there were challenges such Inadequate Infrastructure
and Hardware Shortages Unreliable Power Supply and Connectivity Issues, Lack of
Technical Support and Maintenance, Resistance to Change and Institutional Culture.
The study concludes that the effectiveness of the ICT services system delivery plays a
crucial role in students’ access to information at SLADS College. It recommends that
ICT should improve communication, strengthen payment processing systems, and
enhance awareness among students and reliable service delivery.School of Library, Archives and Documentation Studies (SLADS)2026TextDissertationapplication/pdfhttps://repository.slads.sc.tz/records/cmsk8pix90016g4c570erw3jpenAll rights reservedhttps://repository.slads.sc.tz/api/records/cmsk8pix90016g4c570erw3jp/file