An Analysis of Higher Degree Thesis/Dissertation Output in the Department of Library and Information Science, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria

Abstract

The study was undertaken to determine the productivity rate of Higher Degree research projects Ph.D. (Theses/MLS Dissertations) in the Department of Library and Information Sciences, Bayero University, Kano between 1992 and 2006. List of Theses/Dissertations was consulted and it was discovered that sixty-two (62) Theses/Dissertations were produced, out of which 61 (98%) were MLS research projects (Dissertations), Ph.D (Thesis), 1(2%) produced in 1992 and for Pest Products Diploma in Management (PDIM). The highest research projects were produced in 2004. The theses/dissertations covered various subject areas in Resources and Bibliography (14-18%), Library Administration 11(11%). Other areas covered include communication science 4(6%) and Technical Services 2(2). The research projects also covered geographical areas and regions such as: Nigeria 30 (48%), Northern Nigerian 10 (26%), Kaduna State 3(5%), North-Western Nigeria 2(3%) as well as 1(1.5%) each for Abuja (FCT), bauchi, Adamawa and Sudan. On the research methods used in the Thesis/Dissertations, 56(90%) used survey method; 6(10%) were case studies, which none of the thesis/dissertations used experimental, documentary or historical method.