Technology (UST) libraries

ers and research follows are aware and make use of the science and technol-ogy collections. Tests the hypothesis that maximum use is limited by lack of awareness of some of the available collections. A set of questionnaires were administered to 582 (12.1%) out of 4846 students pursuing science and tech-nology related courses, another to 60 lecturers and research fellows in the sci-ence and technology faculties and a third to the librarians concerned. The University Librarian was also interviewed. Result: 24.9 % of students and 7.4 % of lecturers and research fellows were not aware of some available col-lections relevant to their studies, teaching and research. In addition, 21.6 % of the students and 14.8 % of lecturers and research fellows did not use the libraries at all. Reviews the factors affecting awareness and use of library col-lections: competence in library use skills; library promotion strategies; cur-rent awareness services; and attitudes towards users by library staff. Presents a comprehensive range of recommendations to improve user awareness, including a well planned library training programme; better shelf labelling