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Madrasah Libraries: A Study Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, Muahammad Shehryar, Ghalib Khan Dr., Saeed Ullah Jan Dr., Usman Ali Shah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study tends to explore the current scenario of madrasah`s libraries in District Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. A total number of six madrasah libraries were surveyed to identify their number of collections, building, selection of materials, acquisition, cataloging, classification, preservation of materials, types of users, the timing of the library, staff, source of income, and problems facing by these libraries. The researchers personally visited the libraries and collected data from in charge librarians through questionnaires and informal discussions. The study finds that few libraries have rich and large collections. The majority of the libraries are stored in a single large …

Delivering Literacy Programmes For The Academic Excellence Of The Under Graduate Students., Bala Mandrekar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The expertise in providing library services and resources play an important role in students’ academic success. The three factors library place, library resources and library services play an important role in students' outcomes. The libraries must focus on students' learning-centric. The orientation programme conducted by the librarians increases the usage of library resources. The smart and latest technologies should be used by the librarians for students learning process. The librarian needs to study the student’s capabilities and with the help of the latest technologies to serve the user needs and must create a conducive environment for studies. The present paper …

Why Libraries Are Giving Too Much Importance To Social Media? A Review Note, Tang Zhiwei Dr, Anwar Muhammad Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The prime purpose of the study is to investigate the concept of social media; the impact of social media, the importance of social media, and the issues of using social media in libraries. The present study was based on a qualitative research method. The relevant data has been accessed and retrieved from google.com and Google scholars. The data has been reviewed according to the set of research questions. The research findings revealed that there is a massive impact of social media on library sources and services. Social media are very important for libraries to promote their services and sources. On …

Impact Of Workplace Environment On Performance In University Libraries Of Lahore, Pakistan, Muhammad Shahzad Shahzad Chaudhry Dr., Muhammad Ubaid Ullah Mr., Khurram Shahzad Mr., Imran Ghaffar Sulehri Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Goals of this study were to know the effect of library’s work environment for job performance of librarians and existence of any relationship between work environment and job performance of librarians. A quantitative study design was carried out to explore phenomenon through the librarian’s perceptions, delights and choices about their administrative center surroundings. Survey method was used in this study. The target population of this study was Librarians of HEC recognized Public and Private Universities of Lahore City. The structured questionnaire was used for data collection from respondents. There had been a hundred and twenty questionnaires dispensed among librarians, the …

Role Of Libraries In Preservation And Accessibility Of Indigenous Knowledge: A Study Of University Libraries In Northeast India, Jangkhohao Hangshing, Bikika Laloo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The significance of Indigenous knowledge and its role are being recognized worldwide today. However there is the grave danger of its extinction due to internal and external factors. That the preservation of indigenous knowledge is a pertinent and urgent matter is being acknowledged by the stakeholders – indigenous communities, researchers and libraries alike. Print and Digital preservation in the library are among the best means for managing information including indigenous knowledge. This study reports results of a study on challenges in digital management and accessibility of indigenous knowledge in select university libraries of Northeast India. It found that though …

The Pandemic Of Covid 19 And Role Of Academic Libraries, Navneet Kaur Deol, Khushpreet Singh Brar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present article highlights the role of libraries and the library staff to be played during the emergency circumstances of the community spread of the virus of the COVID-19 worldwide. The study proposes that the libraries cannot afford to close down their formal duties of providing information to the users. During the situation of lockdown, the libraries can provide the relevant information and knowledge sources to the information seekers including teachers, students and researchers through various online and web sources. The libraries should be in continuous coordination with the researchers conducting research in the field of the cure of the …

Towards An Innovative Approach In Libraries And Information Niche During Covid-19: A Rapid Review Of Various Exercises And Endeavors By Contemporary Library Professionals, Shipra Awasthi, Shiva Kanaujia Sukula, Amar Singh Yadav, Moveen Kumar, Babar Raees, Sonam Rigzin

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: The study aims to review the literature published on the effects of COVID-19 on libraries and library professionals. It provides a glimpse of the actions taken by various kinds of libraries and associations in India and western regions. Research Methodology: The rapid review method is adopted for the study as it provides information rapidly and timely. The information obtained through this method is beneficial for the professionals and the stakeholders. It gives an insight to the libraries to follow the practices adopted by the academic libraries in western regions and India. Findings: The findings revealed that libraries …

Human Rights In Nigeria And The Implications Of Human Rights Education For Resource Collection By Libraries, Nkechinyere Omumu Anyadike, Stephen Tochukwu Nwachukwu, Joseph O. Wogu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper theorizes the concept of human rights as contextually determinable and posits that the potency of the empirical trajectories of such rights is setting-dependent. The methodology of the presentation is logical argumentation and the theoretical framework is the interest theory of rights. The West African state of Nigeria has been chosen for the discussion. The paper’s thesis is that human rights milieus are expandable. The normative designs of the work necessitate framing the illustrations on a nation state. This paper also underscores the roles of libraries as institutions for expanding access to human rights education and resource collection on …

Drone In Libraries For Document Delivery: “Flying Documents”, Ankita Saloi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

From the internet to electrical vehicles, we all are the witness of the golden era of technological advancement. Drones or Unmanned Aerial vehicles (UAV) are also one of the growing contributions of this technological era. Earlier drones were used only for military operations but later some multinational companies or organizations have started to use it for delivering their parcel to their customer for commercial purpose. Libraries are always competing with the changing technology by adopting different technological tools. Drone technology is also among the emerging technologies, which can be used in a library for document delivery and some of the …

Information Age And Knowledge Society: Implication For Libraries, Faith O. Mesagan, Christopher Eje Ogar, Olalekan F. Adurota, Eucharia N. Aye, Joseph O. Wogu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper highlighted the concepts of information age and knowledge society and their implication for libraries. Basic concepts such as information and knowledge society were defined. A brief historical role of information and knowledge from the pre-historic period to modern concepts or information and knowledge society were examined. The role of libraries as facilitators to information age and knowledge society were also highlighted in the context of information and communication technology (ICT) in the present-day society, the arising need for ICT competencies was advocated. The paper concluded by making some recommendations like developing a workable ICT adequate and functional ICT …

Mapping The Metadata Challenges In Libraries: A Systematic Review, Imran Ghaffar Sulehri, Nosheen Fatima Warraich Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background. In the information and knowledge world, libraries always played their important role and found as early adopters of new techniques and technologies for dissemination of information.

Purpose. If we understand the metadata as a researcher’s perspective, it is exploratory in its nature which provides guidance to the further data which is explanatory. There are many metadata challenges which affect the execution and accessibility of relevant data. These challenges must be recognized at one place so that LIS professionals having interest in metadata could be able to understand these challenges and hurdles concerning with libraries. So, this this study is …

Users’ Satisfaction Of Online Resources And Services In The Engineering College In Libraries In Mysore City : A Study, Chandrashakara J

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research examines the factors influencing the Users’ Satisfaction with the Online Resources an Engineering College in Libraries in Mysore city. The level of users' satisfaction about library online resources facilities and services. A well structured questionnaire was administered to Mysore city engineering college and collect the data regarding the Users’ Satisfaction with the Online Resources an Engineering College in Mysore city. The survey reveals that the library services in the Mysore city engineering college for their users. Libraries users were also effective with the existing online resources. These resources found to be more then 50% satisfied about the E-Journals, …

Users’ Satisfaction With The Knowledge Acquisition In Libraries Services An Engineering College Students In Mysore City : A Study, Chandrashakara J

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

he study is focused on Knowledge Acquisition in Libraries services an Engineering College Students in Mysore city. The level of users satisfaction about library facilities and services of Engineering College Students in Mysore city. A well structured questionnaire was administered to Mysore city engineering college and collect the data regarding the Knowledge Acquisition in Libraries in Engineering College Students in Mysore city. The survey reveals that the library services in the mysore city engineering college for their users. Libraries users were also effective with the existing print resource. These resources found to be more then 50% satisfied about the Subject …

Libraries And Restructuring Questions In Nigeria: The South Eastern Librarian’S Perception., Adaora M. Orakpor, Obiageli M. Ilika, Nkeiruka J. Ofor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study is a descriptive survey research design; the purpose of this study is to examine the south eastern librarians’ perception of libraries as information providers in the restructuring of Nigeria; find out the benefits of restructuring; determine the barriers to the implementation of restructuring; find out the librarians’ perception of the place of libraries in the issue of Nigerian restructuring and determine the extent to which librarians perceive libraries as information providers in restructuring Nigeria. Questionnaire was designed to collect data from a population of 300 librarians from South East Nigeria. Out of which, 260 copies were collected; the …

Fighting Illiteracy During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Adaptation Of Libraries In Morocco, Asmaa Bouaamri, Ágnes Hadju Barát

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

During the Coronavirus Pandemic, the situation of libraries and the services they are offering have changed. The shifting from the physical world to the digital environment was disturbing for many developed libraries around the world. However, this switch created many complications specifically for developing countries that are suffering not only from the lack of infrastructures and materials, but also with high illiteracy rate. This article discusses the situation of literacy and the role of libraries and librarians in Morocco, shedding lights on the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and actions done to overcome these circumstances.

Freedom Of Information Bill, A Policy For National Development: The Library’S Perspective, Patience Ebisemen Lulu-Pokubo Mrs, Andrea Akporoghene Afuedeli Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The paper examines freedom of information bill, a policy for national development: the library’s perspective. The provision of timely and accurate information from an authentic source(s) is a booster to national development. Freedom of Information is the right to access information held by government and public institutions. Libraries are positioned to provide and promote access to information which will translate to development of the society. Freedom of information is a necessity in order to salvage the nation Nigeria. This paper therefore, is an opinion paper which gives us an overview of the FOI bill …

Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In Nigerian Libraries For Sustainable Development Goals (Sdg)., Ndidi Grace Nwankwo, Onoruoiza Suleiman Ismaila, Doubra Felicia Seimode, Rita Eda

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main purpose of this paper is to explore the crucial roles of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in provision of library services, for sustainable development goals in Nigeria. The rationale behind the SDGs, understanding the content and contexts of the SDGs, analysis of the library-related SDGs, the place of the libraries in actualization of the SDGs were well articulated. Despite the availability of wide opportunities offered by the advent of ICT, it has been observed that application of ICT to library services in Nigeria seems inadequate probably due to variety of challenges. With the methodology of simple literature review, …

Libraries At The Centre Of Community Transformation: A Bibliometric Study (2009-2019) Of The Influence Of Libraries On Segments Of Human Communities In Nigeria, Tochukwu Victor Nwankwo, Adizetu A. Ali Dr, Boniface U. Asadu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose – The objective of the research was to undertake a bibliometric study (2009-2019) on the influence of libraries on segments of human communities in Nigeria. The specific objectives are to determine the bibliometric newspapers, databases, and institutional repository components of the Nigerian Academic, Social, Economic, Judicial, Political, Health, Cultural, and Religious Communities.

Design/methodology/approach – The method adopted was the descriptive survey research design; specifically the online content analysis technique was co-opted. The study covered all the publications published for or about Library Transformation in Nigeria by both Nigerians and foreigners (2009-2019); that are domiciled in Nigerian Online Newspapers, Online …

Role Of Library Instruction In Curbing Plagiarism Among Undergraduates Of University Of Ilorin, Nigeria, Olubukola Oluyemisi Ajiboye, Baheer Abiodun Basheer, Saheed Abiola Hamzat

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the role of library instruction in curbing plagiarism among undergraduates in University of Ilorin. The research design was descriptive survey .The research was guided by two questions and a hypothesis. It was a questionnaire based study. Purposive sampling technique and total enumeration were used to sample the respondents. The target population constituted 382 undergraduates but 235 copies of the questionnaire were found usable which represented 61.1% of the response rate. The findings from the study showed that there was no significant relationship between the attendance of library instruction and the knowledge of plagiarism among undergraduates. This was …

Open Access Resources: Option For Libraries In A Challenged Economy, Isaac E. Anyira, Imade Idubor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Inadequacy of information resources has emerged as a major challenge facing libraries in Nigeria currently. The causes of this inadequacy include poor funding of libraries, high cost of materials, high exchange rate (as many library resources are imported) and global economic recession. The open access initiative presents the library with the solution to this challenge by providing access to high quality E-journals, E-books and other information bearing resource at minimal or no cost at all. This paper considered what constitutes open access resources, reasons why libraries should embrace them, their sources and web addresses, and the barriers to their integration …

Role Of Education And Libraries In Developing Nigeria’S Knowledge Economy, Isaac E. Anyira, Imade Idubor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The knowledge economy has great potentials for Nigeria’s economic and social developments by providing efficient ways of producing goods and services using knowledge as a basic raw material. Regrettably, though knowledge is available in Nigeria, it hasn’t been developed into a factor of production. This paper’s position is that Nigeria needs to improve the quality of education and libraries if it must become a knowledge economy and attain its vision of becoming one of the top twenty global economies by the year 2020 aptly titled “Vision20: 2020. This paper examined the characteristics of a knowledge economy, role of education and …

Entrepreneurial Skills And The Child: One Way The Librarian Can Make A Difference, Margaret Nwakago Ngwuchukwu Ph.D, Chiegonu Bridget Nwachi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Entrepreneurship is considered as sin qua non to the well being of an individual, most especially in a developing economy like Nigeria where unemployment and quest for white Collar jobs is on the increase. It then becomes necessary to inculcate the entrepreneurial spirit from the cradle. As a child cannot walk immediately the child is born, so will an individual who does not have the necessary entrepreneurial skills at childhood stage cannot or may find it difficult to be self employed at adult stage. At teething stage, little attention is paid to the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills. Librarians have a …

Effect Of Social Media Addiction On Reading Culture: A Study Of Nigerian Students, Isaac E. Anyira, Obiora Kingsley Udem

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main purpose of this study is to examine the effects of social media addiction on reading culture of Nigerian students in higher institutions of learning. An online survey was sent to 1500 students of higher institutions in Nigeria during the Lockdown necessitated by the outbreak of the dreaded Corona Virus (Covid-19) Pandemic. A total of 1300 questionnaires were completed and returned. This implies 86.7% return rate. Data was analyzed using graphical charts. The findings of the study showed that social media mostly used by student include Facebook, followed by WhatsApp, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Wordpress, Snapchat, Reddit, respectively; while, …

Preservation Of Medical Information In Healthcare Facilities In Delta State, Nigeria: A Survey, Isaac E. Anyira

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study surveyed healthcare facilities in Delta State, Nigeria in order to discover the major threats to medical records, to examine the strategies and methods of preserving medical information , and to examine the challenges militating against effective preservation of medical records in Delta State. The concepts of medical records and preservation of records were reviewed in literature. The survey method was used for the study. Medical staff members who are involved in handling health records in selected health facilities in Delta State were the target for this study. The questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The instrument …

Information And Communication Technology (Ict) And Libraries: Research Mapping And Scientometric Overview With Special Reference To Indian Research, Prakash E.R., Umesha Naik Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is of paramount importance in modern-day libraries and information centres. ICT helps in capturing, processing, storing, and communicating information. No library can still rely only on traditional printed information resources to perform effectively and efficiently (Etebu, 2010). The present study investigated the various realms of research pursued focusing on ICT with respect to libraries and made an effort to map the research scientometrically with a special reference to India. ICT and library related SCOPUS records are elicited and analysed to make a review of the research pursued by professionals in the field. A …

Mind Of ‘Change’-Thinking: Exploring Henri Bergson, Time, Antifragility, And Life-Long Learning In Libraries, Jesse A. Lambertson

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Explores change in libraries from the point-of-view of a lifelong learner situated in space/time. Change itself occurs over time as debated in physics from Einstein until recently with Barbour and Smolin. Bergson’s ‘dureé’ performs work in understanding time as well as frames a context to understand time as change-of-state. Uses ‘the mind’ in place of the change scenario itself in order to promote a view by which a mind can self-critique and engage change. Explores ‘now’ in time and consciousness as defined by a ‘model of mind’ with an eye towards finding motivations for embracing hard change using anti-fragility (Taleb) …

Libraries Participation In Corporate Social Responsibility Activities For Sustainable Development In South Nigeria, Fidelia Ngozi Enem, Oyemike Victor Benson, Josephine C. Igbokwe

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: This paper is a survey on the basis for libraries participation in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in south east and south-south Nigeria. This paper seeks to unravel the reasons why libraries should engage in CSR activities. Design/ methodology/approach: The study adopted survey research method with questionnaire designed using four-point likert rating scale for data collection. Population of study comprise of librarians working in the university libraries selected from the south-east and south-south geo-political zone of Nigeria; a total of 129 questionnaires were retrieved and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings: It was revealed that participating in community development, …

Prison Libraries And Its Services In Nigeria: An Overview, Joseph Kehinde Fasae, Femi Joseph Folorunso

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper discussed the state of prison libraries and its services to the prison inmates in Nigeria. It takes a look at the collaboration of Nigerian Prisons Service with National Open University Nigeria (NOUN) and the NGOs. Problems that hinder the development of prison library services in Nigeria such as inadequate funding and space, difficulties in accessing information materials, and poor infrastructure, and poor collection management and management of prison by non-professionals, among others were examined. The roles of prison libraries in integrating the prison inmates back to society were also discussed. It was however recommended, in order to improve …

An Analytical Study Of Open Access Institutional Repositories In Nigerian Universities, Egbe Adewole-Odeshi Mrs, Chinelo Okeoma Ezechukwu Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper analyzed the growth of open access institutional repositories in Nigeria over the last 10 years. OpenDoar website is a directory of all open access institutional repositories in the world. It is a quality-assured global directory that enables the identification, browsing and search for repositories. OpenDoar was analyzed to get statistics of institutional repositories in Nigeria based on such parameters as: Type, Status, software, total number of records, subject covered and content uploaded. The study revealed that over the last 10 years (2009-2019) a total of 25 open access institutional repositories have been created. Findings also show that a …

The Role Of Public Libraries In Local Economic Development In West Bengal, Subrata Biswas, Arun Mahato

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper highlighted on the public library’s role in the society as a focal point for local economic development, adapted to the West Bengal. It proposes a re-focusing of public libraries towards the idea of an information centre, to contribute towards local economic development by satisfying the information needs of citizens, small businesses, new entrepreneurs and community institution. This new vision of the public library as an information centre creates greater links and integration between the public library and its local community.