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Social Media Use And Service Delivery By Librarians In Federal Universities In South-West, Nigeria., Omobola Olufunke Adewoyin, Uloma Dorris Onuoha, Chinyere Nkechi Ikonne
Social Media Use And Service Delivery By Librarians In Federal Universities In South-West, Nigeria., Omobola Olufunke Adewoyin, Uloma Dorris Onuoha, Chinyere Nkechi Ikonne
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study investigated the influence of social media use on library service delivery by librarians in the Federal Universities in South-West, Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted for the study. Total enumeration sampling technique was used to cover the librarians from the Universities. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire. A response rate of 95.4% was obtained. Frequency counts, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used for the data analysis. The study revealed that the extent of use of social media tools for library services was generally low. Findings also revealed that the most popular social media tool used …
Library And Information Services To The Visually Impaired Persons, Junaid Rayini
Library And Information Services To The Visually Impaired Persons, Junaid Rayini
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Visually impaired people have the same information needs as sighted people. Just as sighted people might read a newspaper, listen to a CD or download electronic information from the Internet; visually impaired people also want access to relevant information in their chosen accessible format. Developing an efficient library service for print-disabled people is extremely important, because there are significantly fewer books available commercially in accessible formats compared to what is published in print for the general public. Libraries have a moral obligation to make information available to all categories of users regardless of their gender, age, race, political affiliation or …
Pathway To Inclusive Community Children Reading Program For Sustainable Development: Summer Reading Experience In Anambra State, Nigeria, Ngozi P. Osuchukwu Mrs, Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo Mrs, Adaora C. Obuezie Mrs, Nkechi S. Udeze Ms
Pathway To Inclusive Community Children Reading Program For Sustainable Development: Summer Reading Experience In Anambra State, Nigeria, Ngozi P. Osuchukwu Mrs, Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo Mrs, Adaora C. Obuezie Mrs, Nkechi S. Udeze Ms
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Reading is an important aspect of literacy that improves academic performance in children as well as widens horizon. Hence, extending reading activities to rural communities enhances social inclusion and bridges the gap of service delivery between the children in the urban areas and the underserved communities. The essence of the summer reading program is to integrate literacy skills in children and build a community of children with love for reading. It underpins the relevant theme of sustainable development goals (SDGs) where no one should be left behind. The study highlighted the activities, resources, targets, lessons learnt and challenges of extending …