Abstract
This study investigates the challenges faced by librarians in repackaging information for academic
use in Private Universities in Abia State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was employed,
targeting 38 professional librarians from three private universities: Gregory University, Rhema
University, and Clifford University. These institutions were selected due to their established
operational frameworks, excluding newer universities who must have not been fully engaged in
information repackaging services. Total enumeration sampling was used due to the manageable
population size, and data collection was collected through a validated 'Google Form' questionnaire,
achieving an 89.5% response rate. Findings reveal that information repackaging significantly
enhances accessibility (100%), clarity of complex materials (94.1%), and overall user experience
(91.2%). Negative aspects such as bias introduction (67.6%), generalization or omission of critical
details (58.8%), and oversimplification reducing value (52.9%) were noted. Findings identified
challenges to include inadequate funding (88.2%), limited access to modern technology and
unreliable internet connectivity (70.6%) each, and lack of skilled personnel (61.8%). These
challenges notably affect user satisfaction, with 35.3% reporting very significant impacts and
38.2% reporting significant effects. Strategies to address these challenges include increased
funding (97.1%), regular staff training (85.3%), leveraging advanced digital tools (73.5%), and
fostering collaboration with other institutions (82.4%). The study recommends that addressing financial, technological, and infrastructural constraints is essential to optimize library services and
sustain user satisfaction in private university libraries.
Keywords: Repackaging information, Academic use, Information management, Information
dissemination, Information services, Academic research, Information access.
Publication Date: 2026-02-05