For the purpose of the study, it is assumed that library users exists in the academic libraries studies. These users cause damage to library materials.

The study covers the various means and devices to safeguard library materials from being vandalized by obnoxious and antisocial library users. In order to portray the relevance or importance of the research questions, the researcher made use of questionnaire method, oral interview and observation to get needed information. It was realized that mutilation of books and book theft are the most serious problems in the libraries while physical or personnel security is used in the two libraries rather than electronic security systems because the former is more economical.

The study finds that the two libraries under study have the same vandal problems and use almost the same measure or strategy to combat it but that not withstanding; there are some loopholes in the libraries.

Some suggestions and recommendations are therefore made to improve the security arrangements in these academic libraries.

Title page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgment

Abstract

Table of contents

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Assumption/background of the study

1.2 Statement of problem

1.3 Objective of the study

1.4 Research question

1.5 Scope of the study

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Literature Review

2.1 vandalism and mutilation

2.2 Causes of vandalism

2.3 Protection of library resources

2.4 Summary

CHAPTER THREE

3.0 Research Methodology

3.1 Data collection instrument

3.2 Population of the study

3.3 Method of data collection

3.4 Method of data analysis

CHAPTER FOUR 

4.0 Data presentation and analysis

4.1 Problem of vandalism in academic library

4.2 Magnitude of vandal problems

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation

5.1 Summary and Finding

5.2 Recommendation

5.3 Conclusion

    Bibliography

    Appendix

    Questionnaire