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Pre-Service Music Teachers’ Use Of University Library Services, Edith Nwakaego Nwokenna, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, Blessing Chisom Umeano

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

While the university library and its services are critical for learning and integral to any school's learning and teaching activities, they also serve as an information hub and an innovation center, allowing students to advance their knowledge. As a result, pre-service music teachers are required to make extensive use of the university library and its resources as part of their learning. The purpose of this study is to examine how much pre-service music teachers utilize university library services in both public and private universities located in southeast Nigeria. The study employed a survey design that included the use of questionnaire. …

Evaluation Of The Use Of University Library Resources And Services By The Students’ Of Lead City University: A Case Study Of Nursing Students, Omeiza Victor Jatto, Bakare Oluwabunmi D.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

The study was designed and conducted to evaluate the use of university library resources and services by nursing students of Lead City University, Ibadan. Descriptive survey design was use for this study and the population all nursing students was approximately 500 as at the time of this study, 20% of the population (100) was used. Close observation and a structured questionnaire were used with 100% return rate. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency counts and simple percentages). The findings shows that minority (14%) of the respondents don’t use the library on daily basis, among all the library …

Bibliometric Analysis Of Research Trends On Role Of Dispute Resolution Mechanisms In Family Law Conflicts, Himanshi Parekh, Yogesh Dharangutti

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper is a bibliometric analysis of research publications in the field of dispute resolution of family matters. The paper analyses the frequency of publications in this arena and identifying the research gaps. The paper utilizes literature published on this subject available at the Scopus database from 2011 to 2020. A total of 59 documents varying from books, chapters, articles, and journals have been extracted and analyzed for the purpose of this study. This data is further analyzed and presented in the forms of tables, maps, graphs, etc using VOSviewer and IMAPBuilder software. The study shows that even though there …

Challenges Faced By Lis Postgraduate Students In Their Dissertations Writing, Sana Ul Haq, Khurram Shahzad

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The focal objective of this study was to explore the aim of students’ interest in postgraduate study of Library and Information Science (LIS) and the challenges being faced by them by while planning and writing thesis. The quantitative research method followed by survey design was used to conduct this study. The data gathering tool was questionnaire that was adapted for data collection. The population of the study was the enrolled M. Phil and Ph. D. students who were perusing their dissertations from the library schools of the Punjab province. There were 72 students who were enrolled in M.Phil programme and …

Resource Sharing Among Medical Teaching Libraries: A Developing Country Perspective, Muhammad Sadiq, Khurram Shahzad, Abid Iqbal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Resource sharing is a functional as well as financial need of any library. In this modern era of information technology while information explosion is at extreme, it is impossible for a library to cover the entire surface of available knowledge. Developed countries are actual beneficiaries of this practice where idea of resource sharing has been transformed into a formal practice. Developing South Asian countries are also working on this concept in order to adopt it as a practice. This study identified the resource sharing opportunities for medical teaching libraries in Lahore with reference to perception and willingness. The sample of …

Menstrual Hygiene Literacy Campaign Among Secondary School Girls In Rural Areas Of Delta State, Nigeria, Onome Norah Ekoko, Violet Elohor Ikolo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background: Menstruation and Menstrual hygiene are issues that are treated with secrecy and privacy in many African rural communities, thus, creating an information gap for girls living in such communities. This study was conducted to promote menstrual hygiene literacy among secondary school girls in rural areas of Delta State, Nigeria by the Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria, Delta State Chapter.

Methods: The study was a cross-sectional descriptive study carried out in May 2019 among girls from rural community secondary schools in Delta State. The population consisted of all secondary school female students from rural communities in Delta State. Using …

Information Needs And Seeking Behaviour Of Researchers At African Regional Aquaculture Centre (Arac) In Rivers State, Veronica Emenogu, Anthonia Omehia Prof, Emmanuel Okwu Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the relationship between information needs and seeking behavior of researchers at the African Regional Aquaculture Centre (ARAC), Rivers State. The population of the study was made up of thirty-four researchers at ARAC, Buguma, Rivers State. The study employed a correlational- Descriptive research design. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire titled ‘Questionnaire on Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour of ARAC Researcher (QINSB)’ whose reliability index calculated using Cronbach alpha was 0.922. The collated data from the responses of the respondents was organized using count/frequency, percentages and mean. The data was analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlational statistical …

Children Librarians’ Knowledge And Attitude Towards Children With Neuro-Developmental Disorders: Implications For Inclusive Library Services, Charity N. Onyishi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Neuro-developmental disorders (NDDs) are becoming increasingly prevalent among the children population and are the underserved groups in the schools and other learning institutions like a library. The high prevalence of children living with NDDs also highlights the need for the inclusion of children victims in all learning opportunities and supporting them to attain their maximum possible potentials. As the children are increasingly being included in library services, there is a need to know how knowledgeable the children librarians are about NDDs and their attitude towards children with NDDs and their inclusion in library services. Using a qualitative approach, this study …

Infopreneurship As An Employment Option For Library And Information Science Students And Graduates In South Africa: A Literature Review, Lugisani Samuel Ramugondo

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Abstract

Purpose - The review of literature aimed to determine if infopreneurship can employ Library and Information Science graduates in South Africa. The concept of infopreneurship, infopreneurship requisite competencies, areas of infopreneurship, and its challenges are discussed.

Design/methodology/approach - This paper applies a traditional literature review.

Findings - The results of the review of relevant subject literature indicate that infopreneurship, as a feature of the information sector, is practised in South Africa. Furthermore, it has established that infopreneurship is constantly developing, as are the activities infopreneurs can engage in. Notwithstanding its challenges, the findings, particularly those pertaining to the areas …

Exploiting Virtual Realities For Library Serial Services To Nigeria Disabled Patrons, Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Augustine I. Enamudu, Folashade Munirat Lawal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Disabled patrons have faced unparalleled marginalization in Nigerian libraries due to facilities designed for ordinary users, which the disabled find challenging to navigate. As a result, access to serial services supplied by these institutions is constrained. The challenge of libraries is apparent, as seen by the decline of disabled patronage. In the face of this difficulty, they must act quickly to guarantee that their primary goal of fulfilling the information requirements of all classes of people is met. Librarians must re-strategize their serial services utilizing virtual realities in order to remain relevant. The article delves into the practical application of …

Scientometric Analysis Of Global Publication Output In Liposome Research (2011-2020), Abhishek Kumar Sharma

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper examines 32855 papers published on liposome research during the years 2011−20, as listed in the Scopus database. The global publication output on liposome research increased from 2907 in 2011 to 3695 in 2020 with average annual growth of 2.76%. The United States was the most productive country in liposome research followed by China and India. The maximum number of papers on liposome research were published by researchers from the Ministry of Education China (640 publications), CNRS (550 publications), and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (454 publications). Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology account for the largest number of publications …

Digital Content Collection Development: A Case Study Of The Asian Cultural Documentation Center, Hamidreza Radfar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The growth and influence of cyberspace in people's daily lives and their efforts to access valuable digital content is evident. Therefore, the issue of how to prepare, produce and develop digital content is also of great importance. The purpose of this study is how the Asian Cultural Documentation Center (ACDC) prepares, produces and develops different types of digital content according to its goals and missions. The present research has been done by descriptive survey method with a case study approach. The results show that the ACDC still does not use an intelligent system to assess the needs of the audience. …

Knowledge Management For Innovativeness And Sustainable Organizational Development: A Case Study Of Selected Corporate Institutions In Kenya, Arnold Mwanzu, Dickens Rodriguez Wendo, Felix Kibet

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The birth of knowledge-based economies placed a great significance to effective knowledge management. Knowledge management is now a critical component for organizations in the 21^st century in their effort to ensure sustainable organizational development. Organizations need to have strategies to create, adapt, and manage knowledge so as to maintain their innovation ability, consequently enhancing their sustainability. The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of Knowledge Management on innovativeness and sustainable organizational development. The study took a quantitative approach through a descriptive research design. The study population included selected corporate organization that had embraced knowledge management …

Social Media As A Collaborative Tool For Research Among Library And Information Science (Lis) Professionals In Nigeria, Azeez Adebamgbola Adeoye, Charis Onuoha Mrs, Doris C. Obiano Dr., Olayode Motunrayo Librarian I

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The penetrating influence of the internet and information communication technology tools has brought about a boost in communication and interaction of people. Collaborative research is now seen as a key factor in achieving a set goal in any field including the field of library and information science. This study is focused on exploring the use of social media as a tool for collaborative research among librarians in Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted for this study and an electronic questionnaire was used to elicit responses from one hundred and one (101) library and information science (LIS) professionals based on …

Nutritional Aspects Related To Covid-19: A Bibliometric Analysis Using Scopus Database, Arti Muley Dr, Srujana Medithi Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Nutrition therapy has lately gained attention as an effective way of combating the novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), especially to address the immunity in an individual and their overall health. The present study is a bibliometric assessment of research conducted to understand the role of nutrition in treating COVID-19 which was carried out since the pandemic's sudden outburst during 2020 and 2021 and published in the Scopus database. A total of 93 publications were found, and the results were studied by evaluating these documents. The present analysis identifies the active countries where the research was conducted, various types of documents wherein …

Bibliometric Assessment Of Research Productivity In The Subject Of Contract Law Published In Scopus-Elsevier Indexed Journals From 1960 – 2019., Sardar Ali Shah, Zameer Hussain Baladi, Taimoor Ali

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: This study evaluated the publications published in journals indexed in the Scopus-Elsevier database on Contract Law as article title from 1960 – 2019.

Methods: Data of published documents on contract law downloaded from Scopus-Elsevier database on comma-separated value (CSV) file to fill the study's purpose. To calculate the year-wise publications, estimate the document's format, assess the pattern of authorship, place of publication, and gauge the first author's affiliation with their country.

Results: There is 1551 document written by 2017; 1.3 authors in nine publication formats. Articles, book chapters, and review articles 1237; 79.7% attract the researchers …

The Challenges Of New Educations For University Students In Covid-19 Outbreak, Alireza Atarodi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract:

Introduction: Virtual or online education is one of the common methods in different countries of the world, something that can be more used in different and special situations or conditions such as, we are today confronting with, Covid-19 pandemic. It is faced today with different challenges mostly in education for higher education students. We surveyed the challenges of new educations for university students in covid-19 outbreak.

Methods: To conduct the survey research we studied the related text with the subject in the web and asked some students views and thoughts on new education, e-learning, online or virtual …

Unveiling The Usage Of Technology In Higher Education Institutions (Heis) In Pakistan: A Study Employing Multi-Group Analysis (Mga), Muhammad Asif Munir Mr., Ghulam Shabir Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Technology has brought changes in the behavioral intentions of students in higher education institutions (HEIs). It also helps them to be creative and innovative during their studies at universities. Literature review reveals that technology acceptance model (TAM) has been widely studied but unfortunately the usage of technology at academia has never been comparatively measured between private and public higher education institutions. This study measures effects of TAM-core variables on academic performance of graduate students of public and private HEIs, additionally, the moderating role of academic self-efficacy between actual usage of social media and academic performance was tested. By using a …

Faculty And Students’ Perceptions Toward Islamic And Law Information Resources And Services, Abdoulaye Kaba, Imad Ibraheem Mostafa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study was to investigate and understand the perceptions of faculty members and students toward Islamic and law information resources and services. The paper explored the perceptions of respondents’ toward library buildings and facilities, availability of references, provision of reference services, and digital information resources and services. A survey questionnaire was used for data collection. Respondents expressed positive perceptions toward the provision of Islamic and law information resources and services. The findings of the study supported two of the eight hypotheses and suggested the impact of respondents’ status on the perceived library buildings and facilities, and perceived …

Bibliometric Review On Liver And Tumour Segmentation Using Deep Learning, Jayant Jagtap, Aamir Habeeb, Avinash Jha, Shrey Aggarwal, Khushi Gupta

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

One of the major organs in the body is liver where tumors occur often. Malignant liver tumors pose a serious hazard to human life and health. Manual segmentation of the liver organ and tumor from computed tomography (CT) scans is difficult, time-consuming, and skewed to the clinician's experience, yet it is essential for hepatic surgical planning. However, due to the following considerations, segmenting liver tumors from computed tomography (CT) images is difficult: In CT pictures, the contrast between the liver tumor and healthy tissues is low, and the boundary is indistinct; the picture of the liver tumor is confusing, with …

The Extent Of Postgraduate History Students’ Library Use And Research Skills, Frances Jumoke Oloidi, Hero Usiomoefo Obasuyi, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, Blessing Chisom Umeano

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The impact of the academic library on education and research cannot be overemphasized. It serves as a mainstay for all institutions of learning and research powerhouse for students and faculty. This study investigated the extent of postgraduate history students’ library use and research skills in state and federal universities in Nigeria. A total of 170 postgraduate history students from state and federal universities were selected using a random sampling method to ascertain the extent to which postgraduate history students use the library and research skills. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled extent of postgraduate history students’ library use …

Online Library Skills Of Music Educators And Music Students In Nigeria, Edith Nwakaego Nwokenna, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, Blessing Chisom Umeano

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Tertiary institution libraries have expanded the traditional library model, which focuses on the management of physical resources and activities, to include an online library model, which converts resources and services into digital formats to support teaching, learning, and research, as academic library functions and activities continue to evolve. This change has had an impact on professional roles and activities of both educators and students as a result of the increased skills required. The purpose of this research is to investigate the extent of online library skills among music educators and music students in Nigerian tertiary institutions. A study sample of …

A Path To An Understanding Of The Internet Use And Its Impact On The Academic Achievement Of Social Science Students, Shehzad Ahmad Dr, Sajjad Ahmad Dr, Muhammad Rafiq Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study is to assess the use and impacts of internet on academic success of Social Science student studying in the public sector Universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan.

Survey research method using a questionnaire was employed for data collection from a sample of 303 Social Science students spread over five public sector universities of KP. The response rate was 66% and the data was analyzed through SPSS 20.0 using descriptive and inferential statistics.

The key findings show that male respondents reported being more experienced in internet use than female and about 84% of the students agreed …

The Library As An Inspiring Space For Learning And Innovation, Noor Abutayeh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Managing the modern library means seizing upon this technological and cultural shift, and transforming these challenges into positive opportunities. The success of this evolution will be contingent on the creation of inspiring and attractive services for libraries’ collections, activities, and spaces. Thus, this study seeks to investigate these new inspiring services and non-traditional activities through the web portals of libraries from different countries all around the world. The research follows the documentary approach based on subject-related studies, and navigating libraries’ web portals, to determine their activities. The study focused on many concepts related to innovative services, sustainable information development and …

Library Consortium Among Public And Private Degree-Awarding Medical Institutions: A Study, Muhammad Sadiq, Khurram Shahzad, Amber Mehboob Bhatii

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main objective of this study was to find out the challenges and opportunities of medical teaching libraries in Lahore for resource sharing and to know the situation of availability of pre-requisites and problems in the way of resource sharing among libraries. To achieve these objectives, a comprehensive questionnaire was developed as an instrument for data collection through a survey. The population of the study consisted of medical teaching libraries situated in Lahore. Keeping in view the relevant literature, extent, nature, and timeline given to accomplish this study and available resources a comprehensive sample of 26 medical libraries of Lahore …

Content Analysis Of University Library Web Pages, Rabia Mumtaz, Khurram Shahzad

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main purpose of this research study is to explore the web-based content available on HEC recognized public and private sector university library websites. Furthermore, this study aimed to explore the comparison of the content of HEC recognized public and private sector university library websites. A comprehensive review of related literature was made to understand the research problem in the first phase. Contents of library websites and their related literature were reviewed to understand different aspects of the topic. A checklist was developed on different literature reviewed related to the topic. World-leading university library websites were visited to get new …

Open Source Software Adoption In Libraries – A Literature Review Study, Jitender Sharma, Salma Khan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose:

The present study is a literature review and its analysis part of a larger research work i.e. “Issues and Challenges of Using Open Source Software in Private Business Management Education Institutions Libraries of Noida & Ghaziabad Region”. Authors through this study have tried to identified the already published research work related to Open Source Software from different perspectives emphasizing of Indian context in particular.

Design/Methodology/Approach:

This is a literature review study and hence methodology adopted is to consult all possible sources of literature and particularly secondary literature including papers published in journals, magazines, conferences’ proceedings, websites and/or blogs articles. …

Impact Of Automation On Users’ Perception Of Library Services, Muhammad Shahzad Ansar, Khurram Shahzad, Rashid Siddique

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The critical destinations of this study were to inspect the impact of Automation on users' perception of library services at Government College University Faisalabad. The present study has three research objectives including (a)To assess the user's perception regarding library automation at GCU Faisalabad, (b)To check the level of satisfaction of the users regarding library services at GCU Faisalabad, and (e)To measure the problem faced by the users after automation of library services at GCU Faisalabad. To meet the objectives, the investigator used a quantitative research approach and developed a questionnaire for the data collection instrument. The convenience sampling technique was …

Role Of Librarians’ Information Literacy Skills To Enhance Research Culture: A Case Study Of University Of Agriculture Faisalabad, Muhammad Sakhawat, Muhammad Tariq, Khurram Shahzad

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study has investigated the role of librarians’ Information Literacy (IL) skills to enhance the research productivity of Faculty Members of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. The population of the study was the faculty members of the University of Agriculture and five library professionals of the university’s Central Library. A quantitative approach followed by a survey research design was adopted to meet the objectives of the study. Data were gathered through the instrument of the questionnaire. Quantitatively driven data was analyzed by SPSS Software. Results showed that Library professionals played a vital role in the promotion of research …

Current Status Of Special Libraries’ Resources And Services In Faisalabad, Pakistan, Ahmad Nawaz Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The core objective of this study was to evaluate the current status of resources and services of Special libraries existing in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Quantitative research approach based on survey method was used to conduct this study. A semi-structured questionnaire was designed to collect the data from head librarians of special libraries existing in the city of Faisalabad. Census taking approach was used to approach the population of this study. It was found that 55 special libraries were working in the city of Faisalabad, Pakistan. The findings revealed that the special libraries under study held a variety of information resources but …