AN ASSESSMENT ON AVAILABILITY OF DISASTERS PREPAREDNESS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARY: A CASE STUDY DAR ES SALAAM INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORT (DIT)

This 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.

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Dissertation

Language

English

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Not peer-reviewed

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