Study and development of an automated staff shift duty roster for Federal University of Technology Minna Librry

Abstract

The aim of the research work was to study the current shift duty roster system in Federal University of Technology Minna Library with a view to improving upon it through automation. The system analysis design and development approach was adopted for the study. Fact finding techniques adopted include observation, interview, record inspection and decision analysis. The study found that the current rostering practice at Federal University of Technology Minna Library was slow, tedious boring and error prone. An automated duty roster system was recommended, developed and implemented. The new system automatically produces weekly, monthly and quarterly rosters once input is provided. Keywords: