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Allies, Cobelligerents, And The Political Realities Of Pursuing Social Justice Librarianship In Conservative Republican Communities, Bill Crowley

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Of late, public and school librarians have repeatedly encountered the unwillingness of many conservative communities and/or schools to support socially just collections and services. This article seeks to broaden the discussion of the factors involved. It does so for several reasons. The first is the reality that achieving a number of socially just library services in conservative communities will require the development of local coalitions. By their very nature coalitions often require compromise. This leads to the second reason, a recognition of the political limitations resulting from progressive demands for a total commitment to progressive ends to secure recognition as …

Adoption And Use Of Plagiarism Software By Postgraduate Students In Universities In South-West, Nigeria, Olusegun Adebayo Opesanwo, Hannah Okon Anwana

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Over the years, there has been an increase awakening on plagiarism and the need to curb it, especially among postgraduate students. Hence, the need for them to have a good knowledge of plagiarism software.

This study investigates the adoption and use of plagiarism software among postgraduate students in universities in South-west Nigeria. Employing a survey research design and random sampling, thirty-four postgraduate students from each of the universities were selected.

The findings of the study revealed a moderate level of awareness among the respondents regarding the availability of plagiarism software. The frequency of use was also found to be low, …

Exploring The Impact Of Library Education In Addressing Library Anxiety Among First Year Students Of Coal City University, Enugu, Nigeria., Perpetua Ukwueze, Heman Uchechukwu Osuagwu, Steven Chukwudi Ani

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study is on exploring the impact of library education in addressing library anxiety among first year students of Coal City University, Enugu, Nigeria. The study aims to ascertain the impact of library education in addressing library anxiety. Four specific objectives and four research questions were formulated to guide this study. A total of two hundred and twenty- eight (228) year one students formed the population of the study. These are the students who had library education for the year 2022/2023 academic year. Questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. Data collected were analysed in line with the …

Wikipedia As A Source Of Information To Engineering Students-A Study, Nagaraju Kuppugari Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study explored the use of Wikipedia as a source of information by the engineering students at Nellore dist in Andhra Pradesh. The study also tries to examine the reasons to prefer Wikipedia over the traditional encyclopaedia by the engineering students. The study adopted survey method and an online questionnaire for collecting the data from the respondents. After analysing the data the results revealed that ‘easy to understand’ was the reason to prefer Wikipedia to the traditional encyclopedia. The study also found that 77.42 percent of the respondents using Wikipedia to get background information. The investigator suggests that faculty working …

Improving The Effectiveness Of Using Social Media In Vietnamese Academic Libraries, Thi Phuong Chi Duong

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In recent decades, social media has moved from a fringe activity to one that is considered as central for library outreach and promotion. This study aims to explore the current state of using social media and factors affecting the use, then to suggest solutions to improve social media use in Vietnamese academic libraries. In the present study, a mix research methodology was used to achieve the research objectives. The results showed that social media is a marketing communication tool for academic libraries to transmit news, announcements and events. Social media also helps them introduce library resources to users, and implement …

Causes And Measures Of Pre-Retirement Anxiety Among Academic Librarians Of Federal Universities In Northwest, Nigeria, Karimatu Isa Maisango

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The study was conducted to investigate the causes and measures for overcoming pre-retirement anxiety among Academic Librarians in the Federal Universities of the Northwest Geo-Political zone of Nigeria. The research employed mixed methodology (quantitative and qualitative approach) based on the pragmatic school of thought using a sequential explanatory research design. The population of the study comprised two hundred and ten (210) academic librarians and nine (9) pension desk Officers of the Universities under study. Three types of data collection instruments, questionnaire, interview, and content analysis were used. The general reliability score of all items is .837. The quantitative data …

Pattern Of Internet Use Among Librarians In Federal University Libraries In Southeast Nigeria, Ugonna Fidelugwuowo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated pattern of internet use among librarians in three Federal university libraries in Southeast Nigeria. Three research objectives guided the study. The study adopted survey research design. The population comprises 30 principal librarians and University librarians in the three Federal University libraries in Southeast Nigeria. A total of 27 copies of the questionnaire were returned. Interview was conducted and observation was made on internet facilities to determine the authenticity of the respondent’s responses. Findings revealed that major internet facilities available in the libraries include laptops, cybercafé, institutional website, institutional virtual library, desktop computers, wireless fidelity, cable modem, computer …

Access And Use Of Electronic Resources At The University Of Health And Allied Sciences’ Library: Undergraduate Students’ Perspective., George Noble Hotsonyame, Stephen Okyere

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study sampled views from 200 undergraduate students at the School of Pharmacy and School of Basic and Biomedical Sciences. This study’s aim was to explore students’ access and usage of electronic resources in the University of Health and Allied Sciences’ library to make recommendations based on the results for a successful electronic resource provision and access. The study found that about 80% of students were aware of all the e-resources available in the University library, 46% use them daily, and 94% use HINARI, JSTOR, MEDLINE and PubMed. Training programs such as Information Literacy Skills and Library Orientation were effective …

An Analysis Of The Co-Occurrence Of Keywords On The Topic Sustainable Development Of Libraries: A Scientometrics Analysis, Komal Gupta

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the co-occurrence of keywords related to the sustainable development of libraries. VOSviewer, one of the analysis tools used in this paper, can assess complex networks depending on the degree of connectedness between projects. The concept of sustainable library development is gaining popularity all over the world, and keyword co-occurrence analysis is an effective method for determining how certain research trends are developing fields. In addition, efforts are made to calculate the growth rate of literature, look at the top 10 publishers, nations, and languages with the highest number of pieces.

Methodology: …

World Linking Identifiers For Authority And Bibliographic Records, Sukumar Mandal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The semantic web environment's world connecting identifiers are critical components. Linked open data is based on the URI and URL of multiple digital library repositories. The article discusses how to integrate ILS-OPAC using open source tools and how to search for linkage identifiers in ILS-OPAC. Authority and bibliographic linking are enabled using MarcEdit's Bibframe-based structure, linking IDs, and the SPARQL browser. It is simple to transfer linked data from library MARC records to IDs. Apart from this, identifiers have been linked using MARC 21 tags and subfield components. It will examine the library's OPAC's automated search capabilities for topic authorities. …

Biblometric Studies Of Nla Papers From 2019-2021, Suwaiba Hussaini, Prof. Yahya Ibrahim Harande

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The study intends to presents a Bibliometric analysis of articles presented at the Nigerian Library Association’s (NLA’s) National Conferences/ AGMs, 2019-2021, it will find out the distribution of articles that were presented in NLA’s conferences from 2019_2021, the degree of collaboration among the authors, and collaborative index of articles presented at NLA’s National conferences from the year 2019_2021. Data were collected from the NLA’s journals. To achieve the purpose of the study, three objectives guided the study .The study adopted descriptive survey design. The data were analyzed using frequency table and simple percentage. The findings of the study reveal …

Use Of Search Engines As Predictors Of Research Skills Of Postgraduate Students In Library Schools: A Case Study Of South-West, Nigeria, Ayansewa Adeleke Adedeji

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Research skills have become so imperative that it is not only needed to write technical research documents like dissertations and theses, but it is also needed after postgraduate studies for research productivity as well as for research and development. Information resources are highly needed when conducting research, which is an indication that the ability to use information resources like search engines could influence research skills. This study examines the use of search engines by postgraduate students in selected library schools in South-West, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design of the correlational type was adopted for this study. The population comprises …

The Fight For Intellectual Freedom For Lgbtq+ Youth, Kelly Clark

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

One of the core values of the library profession is intellectual freedom, which espouses the rights of individuals to access information that includes all perspectives and lived experience. The past few years have seen that freedom threatened with a record number of book bans and challenges in school and public libraries, with a particular focus on materials for LGBTQ+ youth. This censorship assault is highly organized and grand in scope, backed by newly formed conservative groups and increasing instances of state legislation. While librarianship has a firm foundation in the American Library Association and its tools from which to draw, …

Using New Assessment Tools During And Post-Covid-19, Gbolahan Olasina

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This work tackles the need to evaluate and identify fresh assessment techniques utilized in LIS education during and after the COVID-19 epidemic. It investigates the impact of digital media, feedback, formative assessments, and concerns such as cheating and authenticity, providing critical insights for future assessment practises in the post-pandemic period. Accordingly, there is a pressing need to employ new assessment tools post-pandemic to adapt to online and hybrid learning challenges. This qualitative study investigates complex social phenomena in higher education assessments by exploring behaviours, preferences, beliefs, customs, attitudes, viewpoints, and experiences. Twelve LIS instructors, 6 teaching and learning administrators, and …

Examining The Influence Of Awareness Tools On Library Electronic Resources: A Case Study Of The National Open University Of Nigeria (Noun), Babarotimi Oluwaseun, Babarotimi Opeyemi Oluwaseun Bo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examines the influence of awareness tools on library electronic resources: a case study of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) employing a quantitative research approach and survey methodology, the research targeted a sample population of 1,680, including 1,513 students, 140 academic staff members, and 27 academic librarians. A combination of probability (stratified random and systematic) and nonprobability (purposive) sampling methods were applied. The study employed online self-administered closed-ended questionnaires distributed through Google Forms to participants' emails. Data analysis was carried out using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).

Results revealed that both academic staff and …

Perceptions And Challenges In Accessing Library Electronic Resources: A Case Study Of The National Open University Of Nigeria (Noun), Babarotimi Oluwaseun, Babarotimi Opeyemi Oluwaseun Bo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated user perceptions and challenges associated with accessing and utilizing electronic resources at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), including their implications for remote users. Using a quantitative research approach and survey methodology, the study involved 1,680 participants: 1,513 students, 140 academic staff, and 27 academic librarians. Employing a combination of probability (stratified random and systematic) and nonprobability (purposive) sampling ensured comprehensive representation. Participants completed self-administered closed-ended questionnaires distributed through online platforms, primarily Google Forms. Data collected underwent thorough analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings indicated that the NOUN library offers access …

Advancing Library And Information Literacy (Lil) In The Nigerian Educational System, Gilbert Paul Igboechesi, Thomas A. Adigun, Anita Ann Amando

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information literacy is a pertinent aspect of any developing or developed society, hence the need to make it an integral part of the education system of any aspiring great society. This article x-rays the library and information literacy in the Nigerian educational system and how it can be advanced. Common approach to libraries in Nigerian educational system, which cuts across the primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, is seen as the reason for the laxity in library and information real time advancement. The article also looked at the discrepancies between the theory and practice in library literacy in accessing necessary information …

Pioneering A Prototype Vpn-Based Cloud Strategy For Streamlined Library Management, Balachandran .. S, Dominic .. J

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article showcases a prototype VPN-based cloud strategy that uses SoftEther VPN and Microsoft Azure to manage and exchange library management systems and repositories. The prototype was tested for performance, security, and scalability, and the results suggest that the VPN-based cloud strategy is a viable solution for managing distributed library repositories. By using SoftEther VPN and Microsoft Azure, the prototype provided secure communication and scalability to handle large numbers of concurrent users. Future research can explore other VPN technologies and cloud platforms to enhance the prototype's capabilities and evaluate its performance in various scenarios.

Open Educational Resources: Prospects And Challenges To Academic Staff In Two Private Universities In Delta State, Nigeria, Ivwighreghweta Oghenetega Dr., Esharedede Oghenedoro Gideon, Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Open educational resources (OER) are being utilised more often to support pedagogical objectives and learning requirements in higher education institutions all over the world. The OER: opportunities and difficulties for academic staff at private institutions in Delta State, Nigeria were the subject of this research. For this study, the descriptive research design was used. The goal of the research is to determine the extent of academic staff use of OERs, the reason for such usage, the advantages associated with that usage, and the obstacles that academic staff face in using OERs. The study's findings revealed that both institutions' academic staff …

Law Libraries And Sustainability Of Judicial Precedent In Nigerian Legal System, Emmanuel Owushi Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study adopted descriptive study to examine law libraries and sustainability of judicial precedent in Nigerian legal system. The population involved legal educators, law librarians and practitioners in four States in different geopolitical zones of Nigeria, namely Rivers State, Lagos State, Benue State, and Anambra State. Due to the large population, the study employed multi-stage of balloting and random sampling techniques to sample 100 respondents each from the selected states. Out of the 400 samples, 389 respondents responded correctly to the questionnaire, indicating a 97.3 percent response rate. A self-designed questionnaire was utilized and means score was used to answer …

Reading Habits Of Students In The Digital Era: A Case Of Uganda College Of Commerce, Tororo, Susan Nattembo, Joyce Bukirwa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose

This study, carried out at Uganda College of Commerce, Tororo Uganda examined the reading habits of students in the digital era in order to propose strategies for enhanced library and information services provision.

Design/methodology/approach

This study utilized cross-sectional survey design with mixed-methods approach. Data were collected using questionnaire and interview. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) and thematic analysis respectively. The study population two hundred forty-two students and 15 staff members of Uganda College of Commerce, Tororo.

Findings

It was established that students at Uganda College of Commerce, Tororo mostly …

Research In Library Herald During 2017-2021 : A Bibliometric Analysis, Sangram Haldar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Bibliometric analysis of research papers, articles, etc., has gained increasing importance in Library and Information Science to analyze the publication patterns, authorship patterns, and citation patterns of research papers published within a defined period. Bibliometric analysis is essential for library professionals in the collection development process. This paper intends to analyze the articles published in the journal 'Library Herald' from 2017 to 2021 with the help of different statistical tools and techniques. The results indicate most of the contributions by two authors and one article by six authors and the overall degree of collaboration among authors is 0.62. The study …

Exploring Gender Disparities In The Utilization Of Electronic Information Sources Among Indian Doctoral Students: A Thematic Analysis, Jaswinder Pal Singh Mr., Baljinder Kaur Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Electronic information sources are essential for PhD students in India's expanding higher education system. This cohort's gender differences in electronic information resource access, use, and choice are examined. Inclusion and diversity in digital academia need understanding how gender affects information-seeking and resource utilization. Academic equity policies are informed by qualitative thematic analysis of gender inequality. In the digital age, higher education gender equality is crucial. This study examines Indian PhD students' electronic information use by gender. Gender-related information-seeking habits and preferences are examined to find impediments and opportunities for equal access and use. Scholarship must address gender-related information access and …

Work-Life Balance (Wlb): A Select Study Of Women Library Professionals In An Indian Metropolitan City, Meenal Kedar Oak Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research study was primarily designed to study the work-life balance of women library professionals in the metropolitan city of Pune in India from Maharashtra State. The primary purpose of the study is to explore the tough challenges faced by women librarians in maintaining a balance between their personal and professional life during the pre and post covid period. The study has examined various factors affecting the work-life balance of the respondents during the pre and post covid period using the quantitative research design. Further, the use of the survey research method and snowball sampling technique for the data collection …

A Descriptive Analysis Of Ai Guides In Academic Libraries, Nestor Osorio

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this work is to do an exploratory descriptive analysis of topics included in Artificial Intelligence (AI) electronic library guides of academic libraries. AI library guides from members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) are chosen for selection. Of the 48 libraries randomly selected, 25 have AI guides. Data collected was subject to a content analysis process which included the use of terms co-occurrence using the VOSviewer software. The results show three clusters of terms, which are complemented with the discussion of materials found in the guides.

Role Of Libraries In Higher Education: A Review Of Literature, Tania Sarkar, Swapna Banerjee

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries play a major role in providing quality education and research support in any higher education institution. They serve information to the students and faculty. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an autonomous body established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to assess and accredit higher education institutions in India. NAAC for the past eight years has been stressing on library as one of the important parameters to assess a higher education institution. This literature review explores the publications which deal with the relationship between NAAC and the libraries. The selected literatures are published between 2009 and 2023.

Lis Education In The Gcc Region: A Case Study For Uae Emiratization., Abiola John Olarinde Mr, Ismail Adamu Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Taking a cursory look at the trends of LIS education among the six GCC countries, certain patterns in the practice of LIS profession in the States with two or more library schools were identified. In spite of the low representation of the LIS education in the region, the influx of expatriates to the region has closed the gap that lack of library and information professionals would have created. However, the increasing youth unemployment rate of the nationals of the Gulf States have prompted their governments into actions. The United Arab Emirates in particular, through the employment policy initiative for its …

Preservation Of Library Materials In Selected Public Colleges Of Education In Ghana: Strategies And Challenges, Hafiz Abubakari, Dawuda Issah, . Yakubu Baba, Abdul-Majeed Bawa Wumbie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the preservation practices selected teacher colleges of education libraries in Ghana. The study examined the existence of preservation policies in the teacher college libraries, preservation techniques in place, level of training given to library staff on preservation and barriers to effective preservation of information resources in the teacher college libraries. The study adopted a survey research design and the instruments used were structured questionnaire administered to forty-four (44) library personnel in six teacher colleges of education in Ghana. The population of the study consisted of para-professional and professional librarians. Descriptive statistics methods were used to analyse the …

Research Collaboration Analysis Among The Faculty Members Of Vidyasagar University During 1998-2022: A Bibliometric Study, Manoj Kumar Mandal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Vidyasagar University, named after Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar was established as a state university in 1981. This university is known for research excellence in fields like science and technology, besides other branches of social sciences. This paper attempts to analyse the research collaboration among the faculty members of Vidyasagar University during 1998 to 2022 through bibliometric analysis. To this end, the paper extracted the data from Scopus database for the publications of the faculty members of Vidyasagar University during the said period. To analyse the data and visualise the research aspects Bibliometrix R package, Bibexcel, MS Excel and VOSviewer were …

E-Learning Advancement In Universities: Expectations Of Lis Students In Bangladesh, Wares-Ul Matin, Khairun Nesa Poly, Md. Samin Yasar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study explores the ICT usage and computer skills of Library and Information Science (LIS) students in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The main objective of the study is to assess the potentials and challenges faced by LIS students in e-learning. The researchers used survey method with a structured questionnaire, involving 209 participants from two leading public universities (University of Dhaka (DU) and Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) in Bangladesh. The collected data underwent rigorous quantitative analysis. Results showed that the majority of LIS students had been using computers for one to three years, with most possessing intermediate …