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Need-Achievement And Career Preference Of In-School Adolescents In Anambra State, Nigeria: The Need To Reposition School Librarian/Library Roles, Chizoba L. Obikwelu, Augustina Obioma Ede, Olileanya Iyke Iheakaghchi, Victoria Yemi Fagbemi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The relationship between need achievement and career preference of in-school adolescents were examined in this study. The need for the study was prompted by previous studies’ report that students make wrong career preferences due to poor information among other factors. The negative impact of these wrong preferences on the individual and the work place have become worrisome to all concerned. To achieve the main purpose of the research, a questionnaire was constructed through literature and was face validated by experts in the field of education. The instrument proved to be reliable (with a reliability index of .92.) to answer the …

Access And Utilisation Of Climate Change Information By Small-Holder Farmers In Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo Districts, Ghana, Kojo Bawa Dukper Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study sought to assess access and utilization of climate change information by small-holder farmers in the Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo Districts of the North-East Region of Ghana. Since the study involved a large farmer population in the area, the survey research design was employed to collect data from 387 household-headed farmers. Generally, farmers in the district had accessed to climate change information via TV, radio and mobile phone. Specifically, farmers received information mainly on temperature, rainfall, windstorm and thunderstorm. However, less than half (49%) of farmers in the study area were able to receive the climate change of information, and the information …

Information Needs By People Living With Hiv/Aids In Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku-Awka, Anambra State., Egwuonwu Ugochi Iruoma, Ezechika Chiamaka Priscilla, Chigor Christianan Nneka

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study dwelt on the information needs by People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus /Acquired Immune-Deficiency Syndrome (PLWH/A) in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku-Awka. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Three research questions were drawn from the three purposes that guided the study. The population consists of 3,264 registered Human Immune-Deficiency Virus (HIV) patients no AIDS patient. Sample size comprises of 50 HIV patients using purposeful sampling technique. Questionnaires were used as instruments for data collection. These research questions were analyzed using mean of 2.5. The findings indicated the areas of information needs of …

Relationship Between Transformational And Transactional Leadership Styles And Job Performance Of Librarians In Federal University Libraries In South-South, Nigeria., Enite Anita Urhefe-Okotie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Leadership styles are among the major drivers used to improve the performance of staff in any organization. It is believed that an organization's kind of leadership style influences its overall results. This study focused on two styles of leadership which are transformational and transactional style of leadership. Relationship between leadership styles and job performance were also discussed. It is revealed that leadership styles definitely have a strong correlation with the achievement of set goals and objectives of the library. The study adopted correlational research design. Three (3) research questions were raised to guide the study, and two hypotheses were also …

Organisational Justice As Correlate Of Turnover Intentions Among Academic Librarians In South -West, Nigeria, Opeyemi Deborah Soyemi, Oluwayemisi Eunice Oloyede

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the influence of organizational justice on turnover intentions of librarians in universities in South-West, Nigeria. The study adopted the survey research design. Four hundred and twelve librarians from fifty-three (53) universities in South-West, Nigeria made up the study's population. Multistage stratified random sampling technique was employed in selecting a sample size of two hundred and three (203). Data was collected through the distribution of validated questionnaires, with a 98.5% response rate. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings from this study revealed that organizational justice (F _{(2, 196)} =178.318, Adj.R² =.503 P ≤.05) significantly …

Rural Healthcare Workers` Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Toward Covid-19 Two Years After The Pandemic Onset: Is Health Literacy Training Still Necessary?, Saeideh Valizadeh-Haghi, Shahabedin Rahmatizadeh, Ali Soleimaninejad, Elaheh Ahmadi, Adel Moqaddas

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the coronavirus disease among Iranian rural and urban healthcare workers. The study population consisted of all healthcare experts and staff working in 38 rural health centers in Iran. An online questionnaire was distributed in November 2021. The anonymous questionnaire was comprised of a series of questions about demographic information; knowledge about COVID-19, the attitudes and preventive practices toward COVID-19. The majority of the participants (92.6%) had appropriate knowledge about COVID-19 disease. Most of the participants (77.2%) had a good attitude toward COVID-19 and 60.3% showed good practice. …

Books To Support Mental Well-Being: A Study On The Possible Challenges In Implementing Bibliotherapy In The Sri Lankan Context, R.A.P.S. Senevirathna, L.H.M.D.S. Lansakara

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This ongoing research examines the Bibliotherapy in several aspects. Bibliotherapy is the "process of dynamic interactions between the personality of the reader and literature as a psychological field which may be utilized for personality assessment, adjustment and growth" (Shrodes, 1949). The focus of the study is on defining the concept, determining the capacity of Bibliotherapy to support mental well-being and discuss the possible challenges in applying Bibliotherapy to the Sri Lankan context. The study involved a qualitative thematic analysis concerning the selected areas. The study revealed that Bibliotherapy is a therapeutic approach which is assisted by the healing power of …

Review Of Manuscripts On “Library Marketing” Published In Library Philosophy And Practice (E-Journal), Ikram Ul Haq, Muhammad Tanveer, Haider Mahmood

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Objective: The assessment of scholarly communication on the particular area of knowledge has been used frequently by the subject specialists. The current study aimed to observe the coverage of articles on the subject area of “Library Marketing” in one of the library and information science journals, Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal).

Methods: Data search was performed on the Elsevier’s Scopus database on October 10, 2021. The name of the journal was written in the main search box after selecting the “source title” option and in the second search box, “library marketing” was written …

Assessment Of Preschool Librarians’ Library Disciplining Strategies For Effective Use Of Preschool Library, Charity C. Okeke M.Ed, Clara O. Ifelunni Phd, Anthonia N. Ngwoke Phd, Gloria C. Ugwu Phd, Eucharia N. Aye Phd, Chinedu I.O. Okeke Prof, Nnamdi T. Ekeanyanwu Prof, Christian S. Ugwuanyi Phd

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Effective use of school libraries is very germane in achieving effective teaching and learning at various levels of education. Most importantly, the cultivation of the habit of using library by preschool children at the foundation phase will go a long way in patterning the reading habits of the children as they advance in their education. Currently, most preschool children exhibit unruly traits which are potential threats to effe3ctive management of preschool library. However, literature is scarce on the disciplining practices of the preschool Librarians for effective management of school library. Thus, this study was necessitated to explore the library disciplining …

Global Research Trends In Public Libraries: A Bibliometric Evaluation Of “Public Library Quarterly”, Muhammad Tanveer, Ikram Ul Haq, Haider Mahmood

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Objectives of the study: The paper is about evaluating the bibliometric parameters of the documents published in the prominent journal, “Public Library Quarterly” (PLQ) from 1979 to 2021.

Research Design: The dataset for this retrospective study was retrieved from the Scopus database. The bibliographic information of all kinds of documents was downloaded in the Comma Separated Value (CSV) file, further converted into Microsoft Excel for analysis. The bibliometric indicators of publications and citations by years, authorship pattern, most contributing countries, productive authors, frequently used keywords and salient appearances of highly cited were examined. Microsoft Excel, VOSviewer and Biblioshiney software …

The Use Of Personal Digital Archiving For Effective Learning During Pandemic Covid-19, Naufal Ahmad Rijalul Alam

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Covid 19 pandemic that ravaged the world, particularly Indonesia, had a negative impact on aspects of learning, particularly for children aged three to six years in early childhood education. The implementation of distance learning disrupted the face-to-face learning model, which was supposed to be the primary medium for increasing children's knowledge and interest. In this regard, the role of parents is critical in ensuring that learning at home is effective and enjoyable. This study explores the using personal digital archiving (PDA) conducted by parents for effective learning during pandemic covid-19. By using a case study, this qualitative research took …

Adoption Of Artificial Intelligence For Effective Library Service Delivery In Academic Libraries In Nigeria, Tunde Idris Yusuf, Odunola Adefunke Adebayo, Lateef Alhaji Bello, Joseph Olusegun Kayode

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Due to the growing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in developed countries, this paper looks at the adoption of artificial intelligence for effective library services in academic libraries in Nigeria. The paper describes the concept of artificial intelligence while tracing its origin. It further established the advantage of adopting artificial intelligence in academic libraries which include user-friendly, infinite functions, ability to take complex work among others; and the challenges faced by library management towards the adoption of artificial intelligence which include financial uncertainty, job loss, technological disadvantages among others. The paper concluded that the adoption of AI in academic libraries …

Application Of Wilson's Theory Of Information Seeking Behaviour To Public Library As A Source Of Business Information For Smes In Nigeria., Ugbala Chukwuemeka Peter, Lawal Olayide Wasiu, Olawale Gabrie Sola, Emmanuel Adeniyi Oloniruha, Fatokun Adesoji Musa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Business information has become a critical factor for the growth and success of small-scale business enterprises, the library as an institution responsible for information resources, sources and services to users, has indeed, become an indispensible partner in this national socio-economic growth and development drive. More typical however, is the public library because it is the only library that is open to every member of the public (SMEs owners inclusive) irrespective of background, age, status, race or creed. This paper therefore, discusses and provides useful insight on the application of Wilson’s theory of Information seeking behavioural to public library as a …

Comparative Study For Assessment Of Koha And Slims Features In Public Sector College Libraries Of Sindh, Aijaz Akhter Ahmedani, Khurram Shahzad, Rashid Siddique, Sara Khan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The core aim of the study was to assess KOHA and SLiMS features in Government College Libraries of Sindh. The objectives of the study were (a) to explore the reasons of Koha and SLiMS adoption and (b) to recognize the problems face by library professionals in the implementation of Koha and SLiMS. To meet the objectives, the study used a quantitative research approach and the survey method based on the questionnaire. Purposive sampling technique was used. The data was gathered only from those librarians who were working in Govt Colleges of Karachi, Hyderabad, and Sukkur and were using Koha or …

Availability And Accessibility As Determinants Of Use Of Electronic Reference Sources Among Secondary School Teachers In Ekiti State Nigeria, Adesanmi Mathew Farukuoye, Olayinka Folorunso, Elizabeth Bukunola Lateef

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Availability of information resources plays a major role in teaching and learning. For effective teaching to take place information resources must be provided and teachers must have access to various types of resources particularly in their areas of specialization. This will not only broaden their knowledge base but also prepare them ahead of the challenges that may face them in the course of imparting knowledge. A variety of activities that are performed by teachers in the course of carrying out their professional duties is hinged on close interaction with the various reference sources in their areas of specialization. These …

Physical Work Environment And Job Satisfaction Of Library Personnel In Academic Libraries In Ogun State, Nigeria, Omolara Olufunmilayo Akinlade, Fredrick O. Ajegbomogun, Nancy Okorie Ph.D

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Employee's job satisfaction is one of the primary factors that has been connected to the success of any organization. As a result, elements like promotions, remuneration, proper training, leadership styles, nature of work, perceived fairness and equality, coworker, and work environment all contribute to library personnel's job satisfaction. This study examined the influence of physical work environment on job satisfaction of library personnel in academic libraries in Ogun state, Nigeria. The population for this study includes the library personnel of nine academic libraries. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 170 respondents from nine academic libraries in Ogun State. Frequency …

The Role Of Library And Information Professionals In The Provision Of Financial Literacy In Developing Countries, Obiageli F. Mbajiorgu, Oyemike Victor Benson Ph.D, Emmanuel Ezechi Onwuzuruike

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper focused on the role of library and information professionals in the provision of financial literacy in developing countries. The highlights of the paper are explanation of financial literacy as a concept, necessity for financial literacy in a depressed economy, role of libraries in the provision of financial literacy in developing countries. The strategies that can be adopted for effective provision of financial literacy were identified which include collaboration with financial institutions; establishing synergy between library and information professionals and successful entrepreneurs, exploring grass root options; collaboration with non-governmental agencies and use of social media platforms. The challenges acknowledged …

Library Services And Linked Data At Makerere University: Prospects Of A Research-Led University, Onan Mulumba

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Makerere University is the oldest and most prestigious university in East Africa. As one of the best universities on the African content, Makerere is aligned to three main activities; Teaching, Research, and Community Outreach, and these are inclined to 5 core values; allegiance to the institution, integrity, customer responsiveness, professionalism, and openness to diversity. Makerere University has a library system, hosting both electronic and print resources. The digitization of print resources has created a system, through which delicate material is conserved. The files and their metadata, using Dublin Core, are stored in the institutional repository and in the integrated library …

Perception And Contribution Of Librarians To Open Access Resources In Tertiary Institutions In Ekiti State, Nigeria, Fajiwe Olabode Thomas, Adedara Judah T

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the perception and contribution of Librarians to Open Access Resources in tertiary institutions in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The study adopted the expo-facto descriptive design. The sampled for the study comprised 100 Librarians who were randomly selected through simple random sampling. The Role of Librarians to Open Access Resources (RLOARs),Benefits Derived from Open Access Resources (BOARs) and Challenges encountered when promoting Open Access Resources (COARs) were the three instruments used to collect relevant data for the study. The research questions raised were answered using mean and standard deviation. Means scores cut off point of 2.50 and above would …

The Collaboration System Between Library Managers And Teachers During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Supporting Learning In Indonesia, Delia Annisa Lesmana, Pawit M. Yusup, Andri Yanto

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted various aspects of life. One aspect affected is the educational aspect, where the learning process must be carried out through online learning. Given that online learning has never been implemented before, all available learning resources will significantly help schools achieve learning goals. The school library is the closest learning support source to provide a smooth online learning process. SDN Karya Mulya library implements collaboration between the library manager and teachers, especially in supporting student learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study aimed to determine the collaboration system between the library manager and SDN Karya Mulya …

Library Services Provision And Satisfaction: A Case Study Of Postgraduate Students In Universities In South-West, Nigeria, Ayotola Olubunmi Onanuga, Halimah Odunayo Amuda, Olufemi Olubunmi Ilori

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the sources of information, services rendered in the library, ascertain the level of satisfaction and the correlation between library services provision and satisfaction. It has been observed that postgraduate students hardly patronise the library though some of the underlying causes of this low patronage have been documented, yet there were no sufficient explanations as to whether these causes affected their level of satisfaction. Thus, it has become necessary to empirically establish the aforementioned and this necessitates a need for this study. This study adopted a survey research method with target population of all postgraduate students in selected …

Covid-19 And Education: Effects Of Integrating Mobile Devices With Undergraduate Learning Process, Moyosade Omolade Oguntuase, Oluwabunmi Dorcas Bakare

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic and the social distancing rules and lockdowns that followed have affected all aspect of our societies, including education. In order to keep education running, educational institutions have had to quickly adapt to the situation. This has resulted in an unprecedented push to online learning where mobile technologies are being used for the learning purposes. The study adopted a descriptive survey research method with a study sample of 200 undergraduate students drawn from the two colleges in Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti using random sampling technique. The study revealed that Telegram (67%), WhatsApp (64.5%) and Zoom (57.5%) …

Medical Records Management To Support Evidence-Based Medical Practice At Kisii Teaching And Referral Hospital, Kenya, Robert Nyakundi Gisemba Mr, Emily Ngeno Dr, Emily Bosire Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper presents findings of a Master of Philosophy Degree in Information Sciences undertaken to assess medical records management (MRM) in support of evidence-based medical practices at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) with a view of proposing strategies to improve MRM in the hospital. Data was collected through interviews conducted with health records management officers, a system administrator, admission clerks, doctors, clinical officers, and nurses drawn from four departments that create; use; and manage medical records (MR). Findings indicated that KTRH faced several challenges in MRM that impact the provision of health care based on reliable evidence. These challenges …

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 …

Awareness And Attitude Towards Plagiarism Among Post Graduate Students And Research Scholars Of Select Social Sciences Departments Of Kurukshetra University And Panjab University, Chandigarh, Neha Garg Ms., Manoj Kumar Joshi Prof.(Dr.), Jivesh Bansal Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study explores the awareness and attitude towards plagiarism among postgraduate students and research scholars of Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (KU) and Panjab University, Chandigarh (PU). The findings of the questionnaire based study reveal that 53.64% of KU and 79.9% respondents of PU were acquainted with the term plagiarism. More than 41% respondents became aware of this term in their present university and more than half of the total respondents came to know about this concept during last one year. Only 23.97% had attended plagiarism awareness programmes. The understanding and attitude towards plagiarism needs greater attention. Maximum 88.35% respondents considered ‘Using …

Use Of Social Media In Academic Activities By Lis Students: A Study In A Public University In Bangladesh, Md. Atikuzzaman

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and other social media sites are frequently used in our day-to-day conversation, uploading photos and videos, sharing news and views and so on. Being frequent users of social media, students use it not only for communication purposes but also as a tool for supporting their education. The main aim of this study was to explore how the Library and Information Science (LIS) students of University of Dhaka are using various social networking sites in their academic activities. The study also investigated the diversified uses of social media by the students, frequency of using social media and …

The Yi-Jing Cosmic Model As A Framework For Comparative Philosophy, Harry Donkers

Comparative Philosophy

Based on the symbolism of the trigrams, the Yi-Jing cosmic model offers possibilities in a coordinate system with eight octants to discuss different philosophical developments in parallel. It forms a framework for further elaboration of theory and methodology of comparative philosophy. This paper is restricted to extracting, analyzing and comparing common features from the perspectives of the Yi-Jing model. Achieving harmony is the subject of a new paper under construction. The philosophical developments in the quadrants, Naturalism, Moralism, Rationalism and Humanism, are characterized by a fundamental difference between subject and object. This difference remains intact in the octants, but specified …

Awareness Of Predatory Journals In Library And Information Science Faculties In India, Madhuri Kumari, Subaveerapandiyan A

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Predatory journals that pretended to resemble refereed journals but are used for money-making purposes. Predatory publishers produce less quality scientific and research papers; it is a severe academic threat in scientific publications. Researchers are ensuring the quality of the journal and peer-reviewing process before submitting the manuscript. This paper aims to know the Indian Library and Information Science faculties awareness and knowledge about Predatory journals. To this study, 67 LIS (Library and Information Science) faculties took part, and they are working as Assistant Professors (67.2%), Associate Professors (16.4%) and Professors (16.4%) of various states (31.3%) and central universities (68.7%) in …

Library Consortia Development Analysis With Special Reference To India, Subhash Reddy B Dr., Ravi B. Venkat Dr., Krishnamurthy Madaiah Dr,

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examines the library consortia research publications of the past two decades in order to gain insight into the development of library consortia, with a special emphasis on Indian contributions adopting Scientometrics analysis technique. Data was collected using the Web of Science abstracting and citation database, which retrieved 983 publications dating from 2001 to 2020. For the study, 326 relevant publications were selected and analysed using Biblioshny, Citespace and VOSviewer software. The analysis revealed a consistent research interest in library consortia, as shown by the increase in the number of publications and the number of keywords. India has secured …

Impact Of E-Libraries On Youth Development: Evidence From The Punjab E-Library Project In Pakistan, Naila Shams Ul-Haq, Muhammad Younus

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study aimed to explore the impact of e-libraries on youth development in Punjab, Pakistan. The quantitative research method was adopted to address research questions of the study. A questionnaire using the five domains of Youth Development Index of the Commonwealth was developed to collect the quantitative data from young users (aged between 15-29 years) of four e-libraries developed under the Punjab E-Library Project in Punjab, Pakistan. The findings illustrate that e-libraries had a significant positive impact on youth development in all the five domains. The respondents acknowledged the multidimensionality of the e-libraries on holistic uplift and advancement of youth …