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Use Of Electronic Information Resources By Postgraduate Students Of Faculty Of Education In Imo State University, Owerri Library, Linda Ijeoma Uwandu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined the use of electronic information resources by postgraduate students of Faculty of Education in Imo State University, Owerri Library. Four research questions guided the study. Survey research design was adopted in carrying out this study. The population of the study is 181 postgraduate students of Faculty of Education in Imo State University, Owerri. The sample for the study was 181 postgraduate students. Using census sampling technique, the entire population was adopted as sample for the study. Online questionnaire was used to collect data for this study and was rated using the four-point scale. A total of 135 …

Aliteracy As A Threat To Undergraduate Students Patronage To University Library Services In Sokoto State, Nigeria, Jamilu Isah, Jamilu Isah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The aim of the study was to determine Aliteracy as a threat to undergraduate students’ patronage of university library services in Sokoto state, Nigeria. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The researcher used a descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study comprises Three thousand (3000) Undergraduate students of the two universities, three hundred and forty-one (341) were sampled using a proportionate sampling technique. The questionnaire was titled (ATUSPQ). The instrument was face validated by three experts one from the Measurement and Evaluation unit and two experts from the department of …

Information Literacy Competence Of Library Personnel In Answering Users Queries In Selected University Libraries In Nigeria., Rasaq Oluwadamilare Solanke

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information literacy competency is an essential skill needed by all library personnel in rendering their services efficiently and effectively. This study examines the information literacy competence of library personnel on answering users’ queries in selected university libraries in Ogun and Oyo States, Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 20 university libraries in Ogun and Oyo States, Nigeria for the study. Data were obtained through the use of structured questionnaire. Findings revealed that “How to access library resources and services” (4.63) was ranked highest by the mean score and was followed in succession by “Locating material in the library …

Web Content Analysis Of State Agriculture University Library Website In Uttar Pradesh: An Evaluative Study, Kunjan Prasad Gupta ,Librarian

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract:- Objective of this article to analysis and evaluate the library web content of State agriculture university library website in Uttar Pradesh. The standard Content analysis method used for evaluating the library WebPages and draw conclusions give suggestion for betterment of library website.

Approach/Methodology: The Observation method used to evaluate state agriculture library website in Uttar Pradesh, using 80 point checklist divided in 8 approaches. Ranking of agriculture library website is based on calculation of (T3 to T10). Web Addresses of library website Access throw ICAR Website from 01 June 2022 to 30 June 2022.

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Strategies Used By Librarians In Marketing Information Resources And Library Services In Federal University Of Technology, Owerri And Imo State University, Owerri, Linda Ijeoma Uwandu, Chioma Esther Osuji

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study focused on strategies used by librarians in marketing information resources and library services in Federal University of Technology, Owerri and Imo State University, Owerri. The study adopted survey research design. The population of the study is 62 librarians from the university libraries studied which was also used as sample for the study. The instrument used for data collection was an online questionnaire rated using the four-point scale. Out of 62 copies of instrument distributed, 51 copies were returned showing 82.3% return rate. Data collected were analyzed using mean (x) scores. The findings of the study revealed among others …

Job Satisfaction Among Library Professionals Of Central University Libraries In Delhi And Uttar Pradesh: A Comparative Study, Kasam Ali, Nishat Fatima Prof.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A university library has a great significance in the scheme of higher education at national and international level. It reflects the character of the university and acts as an active tool of education. The present study was designed to ascertain the job satisfaction among library professionals of central university libraries in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Census sample was used to collect data from the working library professionals of university libraries of Delhi (N=137) and Uttar Pradesh (N=200). The data was gathered through Job satisfaction scale (JSS) designed and developed by Singh and Sharma (1986). The findings of the study revealed …

An Empirical Study Of The Influence Of Knowledge Sharing Behaviors And Organizational Culture On Staff Performance In University Libraries, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Knowledge sharing has been shown to improve individual and organization performance and innovativeness as a result, has become increasingly important to organizations as most organizations are now considered to operate in a knowledge economy. This study therefore investigated knowledge sharing practice as well as organizational culture and their effect on performance of staff of university libraries. The study employed a survey design with a population sample of 79 library staff derived through purposive sampling techniques from two university libraries in Nigeria. The principle instrument used for data collection was a four-point Likert scale structured questionnaire validated by two experts in …

Participative Management And Effective Communication As Predictors Of Job Performance Of Library Staff In Federal Universities In South East Geo-Political Zone Of Nigeria., Linda Ijeoma Uwandu, Adaora Joy Udo-Anyanwu, Ogechi Nkechi Okorie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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The study focused on participative management and effective communication as predictors of job performance of library staff in Federal Universities in South-East Geo-political Zone of Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. Correlation research design which involved simple linear method was adopted for the study. The population of the study is 332 library staff. Using total enumeration sampling technique, the entire population was adopted as sample for the study. Rating scale was used to collect data for the study. Pearson r statistics was used to answer the research questions while t-test of significance of simple …

Evaluation Of Library Services And Facilities By The Students Of Blde (Du) During The Pandemic Covid-19: A Study, Prasanna Kumara Bm, Shivakumar Acharya

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The library plays a significant role in any higher education centre to that provides formation services, resources, and facilities to support its clients for their systematic studies and research activities. This study deals with the awareness and usage of various services and facilities offered by the BLDE (DU) central library during the Pandemic. The research method adopted for this study was a Google Form with a self-designed questionnaire was prepared and circulated randomly among 100 PG students of BLDE-DU, in which 66 were responded. The result revealed that almost all the postgraduate students who responded are aware of the central …

Library Services And Challenges In State And Private University Libraries Of Gujarat: A Comparative Study, Somnath Ganeshnath Bava

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The basic goal of all libraries is the satisfaction of patrons. Each and every library is to deliver the appropriate information to the right people at the right time. The user experience and the enhancement of the user's perception of libraries are both greatly influenced by libraries and their information offerings. When offering library services to patrons, librarians face a variety of difficulties. This study is presenting library and information services provided by state and private university libraries of Gujarat, the challenges and problems faced by the librarians during providing the best services to users. A researcher has discussed three …

Library Education And Its Impact On Students’ Library Use In Coal City University, Enugu, Nigeria., Perpetua Onyinyechi Ukwueze, Heman Uchechukwu Osuagwu, Steven Chukwudi Ani

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study is on library education and its impact on students' library use in Coal City University, Enugu, Nigeria. The study aims to ascertain the impact of library education on students' library use. Four research objectives and four research questions were adopted for this study. A total of 425 students formed the population of the study. The study was carried out using questionnaire (e-copies). Data were analyzed using simple percentage and presented in tables and charts. The result of this study revealed that the students are more familiar with the use of library course as a form of library education …