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Marketing Library And Information Resources And Services Using Social Media Platforms, Tofi Simon Ternenge Cln

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Social media provides more opportunity for libraries to reach the user community, target specific audiences, and give them a chance to interact with the library. The whole business of library is about connecting people with information and this is what social media is really all about. Social media helps in reaching out to user communities and providing them with needed information in an accessible way. Social media marketing of libraries is a way of advertising the library and its brand products and services via web technologies. By using social media in marketing, libraries can engage with their clienteles and …

Lobbying And Advocacy As Marketing Strategies For Library Survival In Nigeria, Tofi Simon Ternenge Cln

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Library is meant to be keenly involved in social, economic, cultural and lifelong learning of the people. It is the only institution that offers free access to knowledge to both high and the lowly citizens. Yet it is not accorded high priority in planning and development by governing institutions. Libraries have always had to justify their existence to sponsor as they are not considered as ‘essential’ as compared to sectors like health, education, roads, etc. It is now time for librarians to rethink what library is all about, what is needed, what will be used and what is sustainable …

Availability And Accessibility Of Information Resources By Students In Tertiary Institutions. A Case Study Of Gboko Polytechnic Gboko- Benue State, Nigeria., Ugba Terlanga Cln, Tondo Richard Iorver, Tofi Simon Ternenge Cln, Akosu Hyacinth Akosu, Akaaimo Gabriel Terhemen

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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The study was designed to investigate the availability and accessibility of information resources by students in tertiary institution: A case study of Gboko Polytechnic Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria. The study employed a survey research design. Population of the study comprised of 562 students of the polytechnic under study. 120 respondents were draw from the population using simple random sampling technique to form the sample size. Questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. The collected data was analyzed using simple percentages. The study revealed that information resources in the library under study are grossly inadequate. The library has …

Information Needs And Resource Utilization Of Rice Farmers In Anyiin, Logo Local Government Area Of Benue State, Nigeria, Tondo Richard Iorver, Tofi Simon Ternenge Cln, Ugba Terlanga Cln, Akaaimo Gabriel Terhemen

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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The study was design to investigate the information needs and resources utilization of rice farmers in Anyiin, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria.. The study adopted descriptive research design. The population of the study comprises rice farmers in Anyiin, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The sample size of 70 rice farmers was drawn from the population using simple random sampling technique. A self-design questionnaire was used as instrument of data collection. Frequency counts and percentages were used to analyzed the collected data. The findings of the study indicated that, rice farmers need information. The study …

Application Of Web 2.0 In Private University Libraries Of Northern Nigeria Using The Theory Of Mannes Library 2.0., Abdullahi Bala Shehu, Singh K.P. Phd

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper investigated application of web 2.0 to private university libraries of northern part of Nigeria based on Mannes theory which emphasizes on changing scenario of librarianship with the presence of the web, (10) private university libraries website which are of quality and ICT compliant by Nigerian standard were surveyed to identify the presence of web 2.0 tool application,and the purpose for application. only (4) 40% had applied web 2.0 tool, the most applied web tool was WebOPAC followed by social networking sites, and (1) private university library had applied RSS, no other web tool have been applied. Even with …

Mobile Based Library Services In Nigeria: Application, Prospects, And Challenges., Abdullahi Bala Shehu, Paraya Gabasa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract- Mobile technology has provided faster access to information and communication and at the same time also challenging libraries to rethink and remodel their service by adopting technological changes. The study used a review of the literature and personal observation as an academic librarian in Nigeria. In this paper we have discussed about mobile technology, mobile library services its application, benefits, and challenges in academic libraries in Nigeria, Furthermore the paper went ahead to discuss mobile initiatives and application in advanced world which is far ahead of what is been practiced in Nigerian academic libraries, at this juncture academic …

Reading Habits And Subjects Predilection By Mobile Readers: A Study, Somipam R. Shimray, Chennupati K. Ramaiah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to inspect the mobile reading behaviors and readers’ content predilection in Hyderabad city, India and to find out the interrelated problems.

Design/methodology/approach - This study used a survey method and questionnaire tool for collecting data. Simple random sampling technique is employed to determine the sample population. SPSS software is used for analyzing data, independent t-test and One-Way ANOVA tests are conducted to test the stated hypotheses.

Findings - The findings from t-test results discloses that there is a significant difference concerning males and females in term of reading e-books (t-value = …

User Preference On Use Of Print And Electronic Resources In Selected Universities In Tanzania: A Survey., Athumani Samzugi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A descriptive survey method was used as the research design, which involved three sampled universities in Tanzania,namely the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), the Open University of Tanzania (OUT) and Tumaini University-Dar es Salaam College (TUDARco). Purposive sampling technique was used to select respondents, comprising undergraduate and post-graduate students, academic and research staff chosen due to their proximity and degree of involvement in the generation and usage of information in both print and electronic formats in their academic and research endeavours as well as consultancy. Empirical data for the study was collected using the questionnaire survey and interview guide. …

Utilization And Management Of Serial Publications Among Undergraduate Students Of Kwara State University, Malete .Nigerian, Ismaila Aliyu Yahaya, Rafiu Olabamiji Ayodele, Abdul Hadi Ayodeji

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigates serials management in kwara state university library, determines the extent to which serials are been accessed and used and appraises the influence of it availability, accessibility and use of serials on undergraduates academic performance. Questionnaire administration method was adopted to accumulate data for the study. Combinations of both open-ended and closed-form types of questions were used. The study reveals that most undergraduates’ students in Kwara State University consult serials for leisure and the few that consults serials either use serials in stock. Newspaper magazines were the major forms of serials used by the students in KWASU with …

A Study On Reading Habits Among Higher Secondary School Students In Salem ,Tamil Nadu India, G Sivasubramanian, Dr.P. Gomathi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study on reading habits among higher secondary school students is a paper thought to access the use of library service and reading habits of higher secondary school students the findings from the table are differentiated into various categories and the table shows that the most of the students are very much enjoyable in reading books with fervor. therefore the study concluded that the reading habits of secondary school students should be given rapt attention because of the imminent danger of losing reading habits in the era of information & communication technology .the study recommends that there must be a …

Impact Of Internet Among Library Users In Alagappa University: A Case Study, Ayyanar K, Thirunavukkarasu A, Jeyshankar R

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study analysed the awareness and usage of the internet among 124 Students and research scholars of Alagappa University. A well-structured questionnaire was used for data collection and MS Excel software was used for analyzing the data. The study revealed that majority of the respondents are female 93(75%) and 65(52.4 %) of respondents are PG students. research scholars and fewer respondents from Staff. Most of respondents 120(96.8%) using the Internet, Further the study found that 53(42.7%) of using Department in the University. 43(34.7%) of respondents use the University library. Most of the respondents 35(28.2%) of used the library monthly, 24(19.3%) …

Student’S Perception On Information Literacy At M.D.S.D. Girls College Ambala City, Kaushal Chauhan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Paper is based on a survey conducted to study the level of information literacy at M.D. S. D. Girls College, Ambala City using questionnaire method. The literacy levels of respondents (students) in information technology, the knowledge of students in using the tools of information technology and the areas where they lack in information literacy were assessed and the most preferred/popular sources of information at M.D. S. D. Girls College among the users were identified. Further, the key issues have been identified and suggestions are made on the methods of increasing the literacy levels of the users in information technology environment.

Editing Scholarly Communication In The Age Of Information And Communication Technology, Philip Chike Aghadiuno

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The need to properly edit typed-written manuscripts before they are published is not new in the academic circles. What is relatively new is that editing tasks can be handled with the aid of a word processor through “Track Changes,” a useful feature on Microsoft Word which keeps track of the editors activities on the drafts. This paper examines the practice of editing scholarly communication vis-à-vis the application of modern technologies to ensure manuscripts meet acceptable publishing requirements in all matters of grammar, usage, style, diction, spelling, punctuation, among others.

In Modern Digital Environment Various Features Of Citation Management Tools Mendeley & Endnote: A Study, Payel Saha

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper focused on various features of the citation management tool Mendeley and Endnote and at the end outcome had been pulled out to differentiate the two reference management tools. The originality of this paper is the various features of researcher's reference in Mendeley and Endnote for better management in the field of research which has displayed that the reference management tool Mendeley is the best software to import more and more data from the Google Scholar for the research scholars. The analysis and finding will help how to use these tools.

Telepsychiatry Therapy As New Media For People With Mental Disorders Treatment (Case Study Of The People With Mental Disorders Health Workers To Reach Out Far Patients), Sri Wahyuningsih

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction. There are weak economic conditions of patients, such as costs, distance, transportation and supported by a minimal number of psychiatrists at Lawang Mental Hospital, the best alternative for Lawang Mental Hospital is offering innovation namely providing telepsychiatry therapy services to mental patients in Wonorejo Village, Singosari District Malang, which was allegedly by Ardimulyo Public Health Center staff in Singosari Subdistrict, that the presence of patients with the most mental disorders was 37 in the village of Wonorejo. The purpose of this study was to explore and analyze Telepsychiatry Therapy as a New Media For People With Mental Disorders …

Use Of Electronic Information Resources At College Libraries In Bangalore, India: A Study Of College Learners, Dr. Lokesha Naik, Narasappa Kc, Dr. G S Ramesha Naik

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research article investigates the accessibility and usage of electronic resources among College libraries in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. In India, most of the institutions initiated electronic information resources in library services. Primary data were collected from four selected college libraries through a structured questionnaire method. Secondary data were collected from various national and international journals, various university libraries, books, magazines, newspapers, reports, etc. Besides, the websites and internet services of the institutions were also used for the purpose of secondary data collection. The result shows that the various e-resources, CD-ROM, e-newspaper, online database, full-text database, e-journal and e-books considered as …

Management Of Media And Electronic Resources In Nigerian Libraries, Millie Nne Horsfall

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper addresses the management of social media and electronic resources in Nigerian libraries and the issues associated with their use which could be because of human and /or material resources. Participants were acquainted with intentional approach on how to use and manage social media and electronic information resources to promote e-resources to library community for effective library and information service delivery. However, some challenges were encountered, and strategies proffered. Conclusion and recommendation were drawn that Social media and electronic resources are used for innovative library and information service delivery. Policy framework and policy guideline should be provided for selection …

Survey Of Library And Information Science Education In Nigeria: The Case Of Two Lis Schools, John Oluwaseye Adebayo, Cln, Juliet Alex-Nmecha Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the state of Library and Information Science Education in Nigeria. The essence of the study was to explore the current LIS educational activities and environments and determine how it fully prepares librarians for the changes that are taking in academic institutions. The descriptive survey research design was used; four research questions were raised. The study population comprised of 264 LIS students at the University of Port-Harcourt and Rivers State University, Nigeria, in which total enumeration sampling technique was used. 245questionnaire were returned and considered suitable for data analysis; this gave 93% response rate. SPSS output format based …

Bibliometric Analysis Of Research Productivity Of Health Care Professionals In Saudi Arabia: An Exploratory Study, Manuelraj Peter, Spurgeon Samuel, Mohamed Idhris, Abdurahiman Pattukuthu, Arun Vijay Subbarayalu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Objectives: The aim of this study is to analyze research productivity through literature mapping of Health care Professionals (HCPs) belonging to Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal university (IAU), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). To facilitate that, publications made by the HCPs in those journals indexed in the PubMed indexed medical database have been chosen for this study. The selected study period was between 2014 and 2018. This study also explores the literature growth, mapping of the health care literature and health care professional’s collaboration patterns in KSA.

Methods: The chosen data were downloaded from PubMed Database through Endnote software. Publications are …

The Opportunities And Damages Of Virtual Social Networks From Students' Perspectives; The Experience Of Iranian Users, Meisam Dastani, Ali Mohammadpour, Javad Bagheri

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Today, virtual social networks affect different dimensions of individual and social life of individuals and in the future they will play a much greater and more important role in life. The present study aims to study the positive and negative effects of virtual social networks from students' point of view medical and non-medical sciences universities of Gonabad city. This is a descriptive-survey study. The research population of the study population was Gonabad, a university student in the academic year of 2016-2017. To determine the sample size, 350 samples were selected using Cochran formula and selected by stratified random sampling from …

Acquisition And Provision Of Government Publications For Satisfaction Of Users’ Information Needs In Nigerian University Libraries, Roseline Ngozi Okwor Mls, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba Phd, Chidimma Agunwamba

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this paper is to determine the strategies for enhancing the acquisition of government publications in Nigerian university libraries. The study seeks to identify the kinds of government documents acquired in university libraries in Nigeria; ascertain the ways they are acquired; determine appropriate ways they documents should be acquired in the libraries; identify the problems affecting their acquisition, and determine strategies for enhancing their acquisition in the libraries. The design of this study is a descriptive survey. The study focused on three academic libraries in the South East geopolitical zone of Nigeria namely: Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of …

Competency Requirements And Acquisition Among Catalogers For Effective Application Of Conventional And Online Complementary Cataloging In Nigerian University Libraries, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba Phd, Roseline Ngozi Okwor Mls

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated Competency Requirements and Acquisition among Catalogers for Effective Application of Conventional and Online Complementary Cataloging in Nigerian University Libraries. There were five research questions that guided the work. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised 168 librarians drawn from six university libraries, including the University of Ife, University of Ibadan, University of Benin, University of Lagos, University of Port Harcourt and the University of Nigeria. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire (CAACOCCQ) which was face validated by three experts. Cronbach’s Alpha reliability test procedure was used …

Appraisal Of Copyright Law Compliance Among Library Personnel In University Libraries In Nigeria, Josiah Chukwumaobi Nworie, Happiness Ogochukwu Nworie, Doris Chinyere Obiano

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated compliance with Copyright Law among library personnel in university libraries in South-West, Nigeria. The purpose of the study was to determine the level of awareness of copyright law by library personnel and level of compliance with copyright law in selected university libraries in South West, Nigeria The study adopted the descriptive survey of the correlational design. The population of study was made up of 117 library personnel in university libraries in South West, Nigeria and the total enumeration technique was adopted, hence there was no sample. Questionnaire was used for data collection. 103 copies of questionnaire were …

Scientometric Analysis Of Quarterly E-Journals Of Health Science, Priya Ashok Suradkar, Dattatraya Trayambak Kalbande, Hemke Digambar Ambadas 7259974

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main objective of the study is to find out most prolific authors and journals in the health medicine research output during 2001 to 2013. A total of 20724 research papers were examined by growth of contribution by year and volume, authorship pattern. Highest number of contribution i.e. 2335 (11.27%) were published in the year 2011. Issue Number 4 published articles in the maximum 1907 (09.20%) articles, Multi-authored highest articles, Findings of the analysis revealed that the majority of the publications are contributed by multiple author, Highest number of papers was published by more than three authors and it accounts …

Use Of Web Resources By The Postgraduate Students Across Genders, Nahida Nasreen, Bisma Bashir, Ufaira Yaseen

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: The study seeks to elicit information on gender difference with regards to the familiarity with IT, Search Engines, Automated Library Services and Electronic Information Resources. It also aims to determine the frequency of use of various Automated Library Services and Electronic Information Resources and the influence of the Internet on the information seeking behavior of the postgraduate students.

Methodology: The study adopted a survey method administering the well-structured questionnaire. The questionnaires were distributed with equal proportion based on gender among 208 PG students of science and social science faculty selected by stratified random sampling technique.

Findings: The study revealed …

Mapping Life Sciences & Biomedicine Research, Shah Salma, B. Mini Devi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: This study analyzes and highlights the research productivity and the trend in the top fields of “Life sciences and Biomedicine”.

Methods: The data were collected from Clarivate Analytic’s “Web of Science” for a period of 10 years (2006-2016). The search was further refined to the top 10 fields in the field of “Life Sciences and Biomedicine”. The data were downloaded on the following parameters: “author productivity”, “country contribution”, “organisational involvement”, “funding agencies”, “publication year”, “most preferred document type” and “language”.

Findings: No consistent growth is observed in the research activities pertinent to the fields of “Life …

Mapping The Indian Contribution In Pathogen Research During 2008-2017: A Scientometric Analysis, Manoj Kumar Verma, Ravi Shukla

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study mainly examines the growth rate of publications in the field of Pathogen research in India during the period of 2008-2017. The study based on Scopus databases and using scientometric tools. It reveals that a total 13070 of publications were published from the marked period of study. our analysis includes the year wise publications output, annual growth rate, compound annual growth rate, relative growth rate and doubling time, most productive authors, documents wise distribution of publications etc., and found that the maximum 1925 (14.73%) of research papers were published in the year 2016, followed by 1896 (14.51%) of …

Role Of Libraries In Higher Education System In India In 21st Century, Seema Parmar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present paper reflects the present depiction of government initiatives in the field of higher education and the role of libraries in promoting the utilization of these initiatives for teaching research and extension activities in higher educational institutions. Various movements of libraries for promoting higher education in the era of information communication technology like library networks, library consortium, library portals, digital collection development, online reference services, digital repositories, online catalogues, and information literacy programs have been described in the paper. A few major key roles played by a library as educator, as space, as a personal, as a knowledge manager …

Social Media Usage Perception Byjntua College Of Engineering Students, Zafru Nisha

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study explores the engineering student’s perception on usage of social media. The study adopted a survey design and data were collected from the respondents using a questionnaire. The population of the study are final year engineering students of JNTUCE Pulivendala , YSR Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh. The results revealed that most of the respondents came to know to use the social media through their friends. Majority of the respondents 40 (40.40%) are opined that they partially reliable of Social media content.

Users’ Perception Of The Quality Of Public Library Services In The Greater Accra Region Of Ghana: An Application Of The Libqual+ Model., Frederic Naazi-Ale Baada, Patrick Baayel, Stephen Bekoe, Sadat Banbil

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study seeks to assess user perception of the quality of public library services in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana using the LibQUAL+ model. Based on a quantitative approach, the study surveyed 180 patrons of public libraries in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana using convenience sampling technique. Data was analyzed using interpretative techniques. The results showed that patrons were dissatisfied with the quality and depth of equipment and facilities (conducive environment for learning, internet connectivity and computers) and current library materials (print and electronic). A major concern was the absence of internet connectivity and digital collections. Among other …