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Digital Access Tools And Provision Of Open Educational Resources By Librarians In Academic Libraries In Rivers State, Emmanuel Okwu, Onyema Nsirim

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of the study was to determine digital access tools and provision of open educational resources by librarians in academic libraries in Rivers State. Three objectives, three research questions and three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study adopted a correlational research survey design. The population of the study was Seventy-Five (75) librarians comprising all the state government owned academic libraries in Rivers State. Census sampling technique was used to select all the respondents. Online questionnaire titled Digital Access Tools and Provision of Open Educational Resources Questionnaire (DATPOERQ) was used for data collection. A total of Sixty-Six …

Information Resources And Security Challenges In Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Tom-George Nnenda Dr., Mercy Aforomo Toruemi

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The study examined information resources and security challenges at Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Four research questions guided the study. A descriptive survey design was used by the researcher. The population of the study comprised 53 library staff, and the purposive sampling techniques were used to determine the sample size which is 30. The questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection and was validated by the supervisor. Cronbach Alpha was used to establish the reliability of the instrument which yielded 0.85. Data were analysed with frequency count, and simple percentages, and Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) version …

Promotion Strategies In Academic Libraries: Improving The Ability Of Students To Access Information Resources And Services During The Covid-19 Era, Tinyiko Vivian Dube

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This article identified the library promotion strategies that distance education academic library services can employ to improve the ability of remote clients to access information resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Academic libraries operating in a distance education environment in Gauteng Province, South Africa, are currently changing how library and information services are provided to remote clients. The traditional means of promoting library services through posters, banners, flyers, and pamphlets are now in the past. The emergence of COVID-19 facilitated information technologies. The study was anchored by the positivism research paradigm and used a quantitative approach. Microsoft Form was used to …

Provision Of Reference Services And Use Of Information Resources By Undergraduate Students In University Libraries In Bayelsa State, Chinyere Joshua Nduka, Humphrey I. Wiche Dr.

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This study investigated the provision of reference services and use of library information resources by undergraduates in universities in Bayelsa state, Nigeria. The study used a correlational survey research methodology, and the instrument for gathering data was a questionnaire. 17451 undergraduate students from the four universities in Bayelsa State made up the study's population, with a sample size of 349 representing 20% of the total population. 349 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and 346 were retrieved and found usable. Data were analyzed with frequency count, simple percentages, mean, and standard deviation while Pearson's product moment correlation coefficient was used …

Perceived Effects Of Theft And Mutilation On The Utilization Of Information Resources In Francis Idachaba Library, Joseph Sarwuwn Tarka University, Makurdi Nigeria, Richard Iorver Tondo Cln, Mnla, Iorfa Tsafa Cln, Trcn, Aondowase Augustine Mchihi Cln, Mnla

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This study was designed to assess the effect of theft and mutilation on the use of information resources in Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria. The study has four specific objectives with its corresponding research questions. The study used descriptive research design; the population of the study was 150 library staff. All the 150 library staff was used for the study as they were relatively small as such there were no need for sampling. A self-designed questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. The collected data was analyzer using descriptive statistical analysis. The findings of the …

Accessibility And Utilization Of Information Resources By Academic Staff Of Federal University Gusau Amid Telecommunication Shutdown In Zamfara State., Bello Tukur, Nura Ibrahim, Maimuna Muhammad Lawal

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The study investigates accessibility and utilization of information resources by academic staff of Federal University Gusau amid telecommunication shut down in Zamafara state. The researchers adopted quantitative research method using cross sectional survey design. Simple random sampling was adopted for the study and the Sample size of 169 was determined using Krejcie and Morgan table. Data was collected using questionnaire and the data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics with the help of statistical package for social science (SPSS). The finding revealed that majority of the respondents strongly agreed that visiting libraries and offline databases in the electronic library served …

Disaster Control Practices By Librarians For Enhanced Preservation Of Information Resources In Academic Libraries In Bauchi State, Nigeria, Suleiman Abdullahi, Kabir Ibrahim Mr, Mustapha Haruna Dr

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The objective of the study is to determine the types of disaster control practices by librarians in academic libraries in Bauchi state, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The study covers academic libraries in Bauchi state, Nigeria. Questionnaires were used to elicit data from the respondents. The population of the study comprises 70 librarians in the academic libraries covered in the area of study. The researchers employed the total enumeration sampling technique which involves studying the entire respondents. 70 copies of the questionnaires were distributed to the respondents; 65 copies of the Questionnaire were retrieved representing …

Information And Communication Technology Skills And Digital Preservation Practices By Library Personnel In Some Selected University Libraries In South-West, Nigeria, Azeez Adekunle Akintonde, Olalekan Abiola Awujoola

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As part of the resources in university libraries are digital information resources, these libraries therefore need to undertake digital preservation practices to protect the lifespan of their digital resources. Personnel in these libraries need to possess ICT skill to effectively involve in the digital preservation practices. The study investigates ICT skill and digital preservation practices among library personnel in nine university libraries in South-west, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey design, the study population comprised 262 library personnel from nine university libraries in South-west, Nigeria. All personnel in the nine university libraries were sampled, while the questionnaire was the …

Access And Utilization Of Information Resources By Distance Learners In North-Western Study Centre Libraries Of National Open University Of Nigeria, Dahiru Usman, Shamwil Bala Salisu, Fatima Lasisi Ibarahim

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Globally, higher institutions of learning are embracing information resources because of its support for teaching and learning in the new e-learning academic environment. National Open Universities have also embraced digital library through various national and international initiatives. This study examined access and utilization of information resources by distance learners in North-West Study Centers’ libraries of National Open University of Nigeria. The study was guided by five research questions. A Survey research design was adopted for the study with a target population of 12,614 and representative sample size of 936 using purposive sampling technique in the three Study Centres with functional …

Information Literacy Competency Of Secondary School Students: A Case Study Of Vijayapura District, Deepa 7892186627 Kulkarni Dr, Ramesha Bb Prof

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The study investigated the information literacy competencies possessed by secondary school students in Vijayapura District with a focus on the knowledge and skill level. Information literacy is very important, especially in the field of education where the students required to be updated in accessing the information and knowledge required for their academic work. This is possible only with the development of information literacy competencies. In the present study survey method was adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection and purposive sampling technique was used to select sample size of 200 students, from selected two secondary …

21st Century Education: Information Resources Availability And Information Service Delivery In Nigerian College Libraries Towards National Development, Olayode Motunrayo Mrs., David O. Okhakhu Mr., David Ogbe Agbenu Mr.

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The 21st century is the millennium of information. It is also seen as the era of explosion of information output and information sources. It is known as the beginning of knowledge age. New patterns of work and new business practices have developed as a result; new kinds of work with new and different skills are required. In this century, the meaning of knowledge has changed. Information delivery to meet user needs is the goal of every college library. For effective information delivery, availability of information resources is very fundamental. The study, therefore, investigated the influence of information resources availability on …

Nexus Between Information Resources Accessibility And Academic Librarians Job Performance: A Case Study Of North-Central, Nigeria, Jacob Oloruntoba Kutu Dr, Olabode Olajide Mr

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This article examined the relationship between information resources accessibility and academic librarians' job performance in North-Central, Nigeria. Maslow and Task-Technology Fit theories underpinned this study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The quantitative methods research approach of the explanatory type was adopted as means of data collection from 135 academic librarians, out of which 103 (81%) copies of the questionnaires were duly filled and returned. The data collected were analysed using frequency counts and percentages. Two research questions and one hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance were postulated for the study. The major findings revealed …

User Education Programmes, Resources Availability And Use: The Experience Of College Of Education Students In Kwara State, Nigeria, Kathleen C. Phillips

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The aim of user education programme is to assist library users make the most effective use of library with little or no assistance from the library staff. Due to the greater relevance of libraries in information, education and the increasing complexity of libraries as a result of information explosion and a deluge of educational and information resources, it is imperative that libraries engage in user education programmes. In addition, availability of information resources and services to students is crucial but more importantly it is to ensure that students for whom these resources and services are provided utilise them adequately to …

Information Literacy Skills, Teachers’ Self-Efficacy And Use Of Information Resources By Secondary School Teachers In Selected Secondary Schools In Ijebu Ode Local Government, Ogun State., Opeyemi Ebenezer Afolabi, Oluwaseyi Esther Afolabi, Marcus Oladotun Aragbaye

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This study examined the information literacy skills, self-efficacy and use of information resources by secondary school teachers in selected secondary schools in Ijebu ode local government, Ogun state. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. Total enumeration technique was used in selecting the respondents for the research. A validated, self-designed and close-ended questionnaire was used as the instrument in gathering data from the respondents. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean) and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) were used to analyze the data gathered through questionnaire.

Findings revealed that the major information literacy skills possessed by teachers are using electronic …

Emerging Services For The Visually Impaired In Academic Libraries, Noor Abutayeh, Berta García-Orosa

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This study sought to investigate access services that are presented to visually impaired users in academic libraries. There is a clear lack of digital resources and assistive technology in serving disabled/blind users in both libraries. Based on Mann-Whitney U-test results and p-value, there were similarities in website and databases accessibility and significant differences in providing some types of digital materials to visually impaired users. It is recommended that libraries have to continually adapt to the constantly turning cycles of technology in terms of major technology trends such as open-source software, mobile technology, and voice-activated technology. The world needs to …

Availability, Accessibility And Satisfaction Of Users Of Information Resources Sin The Faculty Of Agriculture University Libraries By Non-Academic Staffs Of Oau And Ui, Nigeria, Lawal Mohammed Tukur, Dharm Veer Singh

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The study was conducted to investigate the Availability, Accessibility and Satisfaction of Users of Information Resources in the Faculty of Agriculture University Libraries by Non-Academic Staffs of OAU and UI, Nigeria. Three research objectives guided the study. 380 copies of questionnaire were distributed to the respondents in the faculty of agriculture university libraries and in response only 315 (82.89%) were received from the nonacademic staffs. stratified random sampling technique was employed for the study due to the largeness of the population. In the data analysis, frequency counts, simple percentages, and charts were used for the statistical analysis. The findings revealed …

Access And Use Of Information Resources, Services And Facilities By Faculty Members Of Futminna (Futm) Nigeria, Lawal Mohammed Tukur, Rukkayya Mohammed Yunusa

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Abstract: This study access and use of information resources, services and facilities by faculty members of FUTMinna (FUTM) Nigeria. The study also investigated the usage of these resources, and services. The main objective of the study was to determine the level access and use of information resources, services by faculty members in the library. Major findings testify that, the agricultural information available, accessible and utilized is not much available. Current information resources particularly e-journals, e-books, databases, text books were the information needs by the users in the library. The study therefore, recommended the improvement of the existing information resources, and …

Organization And Accessibility Of Information Resources In Federal High Court Libraries In North-East Geo-Political Zone Of Nigeria, Muhammad Murtala Ibrahim, Amina Barkindo

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Information organization and accessibility are part of the core functions of any special library. The need for organization is necessary to accomplished a planned library's goals. Effective organization provides effective retrieval and use of the resources and also saves time for both the user and the information professional. This study highlights and describe the method of information organization and access in the Federal High Courts libraries in North-eastern geo-political zone of Nigeria. It also discusses the various ways the federal high court libraries Organize information resources, the means for information access and the challenges associated with the organization and accessibility …

Online Information Resources Utilization Among Students In Adeyemi College Of Education, Ondo, Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Victoria Yemi Fagbemi (Mrs), Robert Akinade Awoyemi

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The study is on online information resources utilization among students in Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Nigeria. Five research questions guided the research work. 150 copies of questionnaire were administered to students through face to face method in order to collect data. Simple Random sampling technique was also used for the study. In the data analysis, frequency counts, simple percentages, mean and standard deviation were used for the statistical analysis. The findings revealed that that the level of students’ awareness of online information resources in Adeyemi College of Education Library is low. It also indicated the level of students’ of …

The Impact Of Information Access Towards The Conduct Of Free, Fair And Credible Elections In Nigeria, Modupe Oluwabiyi, Albert O. Adetunji

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This study seeks to bring to the fore, the roles of information towards the conduct of free, fair and creditable elections in Nigeria. It traces the historical perspectives of democracy which serves as the most veritable vehicle for credible election as well as the chronological outlook of elections in Nigeria since 1959. The work looks at what constitutes free, fair and credible elections as well as voters’ education and Rights. A critical look is taken at the attributes of information as well as the critical and major players of information in the electioneering processes in Nigeria. The study also …

The Use Of Information Tools, And Facilities By Undergraduate Students In The Faculty Of Agriculture University Libraries: In Northern Nigeria, (Abu, Futm And Fuam) A Study., Lawal Mohammed Tukur, Lawal Iro Sani

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The study determines the use of information tools, and facilities by undergraduate students in the faculty of agriculture university libraries: in northern Nigeria, (ABU, FUTM AND FUAM) undergraduate students from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Federal University of Technology, Minna, are the respondents. The main objective of the study is to assess the use of information tools, and facilities by undergraduate students in the faculty of agriculture university libraries: in northern Nigeria, (ABU, FUTM AND FUAM) in order to analyze the types of available information resources and facilities, the level of usage, by library users of …

Challenges Encountered By Academic Library Staff Regarding The Processing Of Requested Information Resources, Tinyiko Vivian Dube

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This article explores the challenges encountered by academic library staff regarding the handling or processing of online requests from library clients. The researcher outlined the challenges identified by the respondents and provided suitable recommendations. This study employed a quantitative approach that enabled the researcher to generalise the findings. Data was intended to be collected from 39 library staff, but 27 responded. The questionnaire that comprised of closed and open-ended questions was used as an instrument of data collection. The findings revealed that most of the academic libraries had challenges with information technology tools that are used to process online requests …

Effects Of Transportation And Accommodation On Academic Performance And Utilization Of Information Resources By Postgraduate Students In The Faculty Of Agriculture Library University Of Ibadan, Nigeria, Lawal Mohammed Tukur, Aisha Safiyanu Darma

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The study is an overview on the effects of transportation and accommodation on academic performance and utilization of information resource by postgraduate students in the Faculty of Agriculture Library University of Ibadan, Nigeria. The main objective of the study is to identify the effects of using the library due to accommodation and transportation, the study analyze the types of available information resources, in the library, the level of usage and user satisfaction questionnaire was provided to users and 0.7 % of the entire respondent population= 3761= 26 was used, so twenty six (26) copies of the questionnaires were given to …

A Comparative Study On User Satisfaction With The Information Resources And Library Facilities By Faculty Members In Three Agriculture Libraries, Abu, Futm, And Futo, In Nigeria, Lawal Mohammed Tukur, S. Kannan

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The comparative study on user satisfaction with information resources, and library facilities by faculty members in Three Agriculture university Libraries: ABU, FUTM, AND FUTO in Nigeria; the respondents are faculty members, in Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Federal University Technology Minna and Federal University Technology Owerri sampled by the researcher. The main objective of the study is to compare the information resources, and facilities of Agriculture University Libraries with view to examine the types of information resources, and facilities available and user’s satisfaction by the respondent’s Library. Simple random sampling was used in selecting the Agriculture University Libraries from …

Information Resource Sharing In Academic Libraries: Tanzanian Context, Christian Mubofu, Salatiel Chaula

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The study assessed the forms, benefits, and extent of academic libraries' reliance on resource sharing. The study consisted of 66 respondents of which four (4) were library directors while sixty-two (62) were library staff. Library directors were purposely sampled while simple random sampling was used to select library staff for inclusion in this study. Data were collected through questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Statistical package for social science (SPSS) Version 20 was used to analyze quantitative data while qualitative data were subjected to content analysis. Findings revealed that the forms for resource sharing in academic libraries in Tanzania are consortia, networking, …

Students’ Information Resources During Their Involvement With Research Projects: Indonesia Setting, Heriyanto Heriyanto, Mutty Hariyati

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Students select information resources mostly influenced by their previous experiences with particular sources. This unique experience influence students’ future decisions about what and how they use information resources. This qualitative study aims to explore students’ preferences to different information sources when they completing assignments and research projects. We conducted semi-structure interview on 17 undergraduate students whom agreed to participate the study. Data analysis revealed that students’ search for information were complex activities because it involves the following key points: scope of assignment, range and type of reference needed, students’ level of knowledge (including willingness to use the available resources), databases …

The Role Of Librarians In Information Provision In Three Agriculture Libraries In Nigeria Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Federal University Of Agriculture Makurdi And Federal University Of Agriculture Abeokuta (Moua, Fuam, Funab), Lawal Mohammed Tukur

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The study examines information resources in Agriculture University Libraries in Nigeria; the respondents are University Librarians in Federal University Agriculture Makurdi, Michael Okpara University Agriculture Abia, and Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, sampled by the researcher. The main objective of the study is to identify the information resources, in Agriculture University Libraries in Nigeria with view to examine the types of information resources available, in Agriculture University Libraries under study. Questionnaires were administered to University Librarians. The researcher has been taken the entire population of University Librarians that is three (3) of them. The questionnaires were retrieved and analyzed …

Use Of Social Media By Librarians In Promoting Library And Information Resources And Services In Academic Libraries In Ekiti And Ondo States, Nigeria, Blessing A. Akporhonor Dr., Joseph Kehinde Fasae

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The study aims to investigate the use of social media for promoting library and information resources and services in academic libraries in Ekiti and Ondo States, Nigeria. A descriptive research design was used for the study. The population of the study was fifty-seven (57) academic librarians. A total enumeration sampling technique was adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire was the research instrument used. Data extracted from the 40 correctly filled and returned questionnaire was analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that librarians rarely use social media to promote library and information resources, but to promote library and information …

Information Seeking Pattern Of School Teachers In Sri Lanka: Discovering The Associate Factors, Chamani Gunasekera, R. Balasubramani

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The purpose of this study is to investigate whether any association between some of the factors selected and information-seeking activities of school teachers in Sri Lanka. A survey method was adapted and a self-administered questionnaire was distributed among school teachers who work in government schools in the Kandy district, Central province of Sri Lanka. This study extended that work to examine relationships between teachers’ information seeking activities and some of their demographical, professional and environmental factors. A series of Chi-square test of independence was conducted to examine the relationship between the selected factors such as gender, age, experience and school …

Mapping Inferences From Literature Review In Social Science Research, Vellaichamy Alagarsamy

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In the present study summarizes some crucial information on how to write inferences from literature review. The ability to make inferences helps readers develop an understanding of the author's perspective by grasping the subtle underlying meanings in a text. Without inference, readers usually end up translating a text word by word, missing out on the associations an author is trying to make. In the present study summarized that year-wise growth of literature, size of publications, Pattern of authorship, nativity of authors and categorization of review.