A Qualitative Case Study On Students' Awareness And Understanding of Library Signage at Federal College of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Abstract

Abstract
This study explored the knowledge of Library signages by the students of Federal College of
Education, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study adopted a qualitative case study research
design and out of the projected 25 participants of the study, 10 interviews were used for the
analysis of the study as saturation was achieved after the 10th interview. The study revealed that
the knowledge of students on the available library signages in Federal College of Education Zaria
library includes i) Wayfinding tools ii) Signs on the door and iii) No knowledge. The study
concluded that the knowledge of library signages is an important issue that influences library
patronage in the Federal College of Education, Zaria. The study recommended that the library
should develop and implement signage orientation sessions or workshops for students to
familiarize them with the various types of library signages and their meanings.