Utilization of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) Analysis for Library Services in Universities in Edo State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study focused on utilization of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Challenges (SWOC) analysis for library services in universities in Edo State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Total enumeration method of the entire population of 57 professional and para-professional librarians from four universities in Edo State was used for the study. A structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection which was self-developed by the researchers. However, 48 copies were returned and found to be correctly filled and this gave a response rate of 84.2%. Data collected were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages (%), mean (FCPM) and standard deviation (SD). Results revealed that although librarians utilize SWOC analysis to develop dynamic relationship with users and libraries services in Edo State, Nigeria, yet there were constraints militating against the maximum utilization of SWOC analysis such as funding of the libraries and services, amongst others in university libraries in Edo State.