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Status Of Electronic Resources In Libraries: A Review Study, Dr. Sabah Jan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract: Information sources and in turn electronic resources form the basis of all the sectors of society especially healthcare. They represent a framework to describe the wide spread management of health science information across the globe via computerized systems and its secured and scrutinized exchange between the health science professionals and various associated personals. The overall worth, security and competence of the health research and health services are known to be well determined by means of quality health information sources. Electronic resources in health sciences play a vital role by enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the information. It is …

Cultural Heritage Awareness Among Students Of Pondicherry University: A Study, Somipam R. Shimray, Chennupati K. Ramaiah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper aims to study the awareness of cultural heritage using their demographic variables.For this study data was collected through an online questionnaire. A total of 201 students from Pondicherry University participated in this study.The study used SPSS version 20 to analyze the collected data. Independent Samples t-test and one-way ANOVA tests are used to test the stated hypotheses.Based on these tests results, this study accepted three hypotheses i.e. H2d, H3c and H3d. The findings shows that there is statistically significant difference on region in acquiring cultural heritage knowledge, region in promoting cultural heritage awareness and statistically significant on …

Request To Withdraw Article Number 2011 And Effect Changes, Nasir Koranteng Asiedu, Molly Chikafa, Happiness Michael Onuoha, Andrew Watson Malekani

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Dear Editor,

Please I am writing this letter on behalf of my own self and compatriots in the academia as original authors of a certain article our attention has recently been drawn to and published by your outfit. The article is entitled:

The role of Institutional Repositories in making lost or hidden cultures accessible, a study across four African University Libraries (2018) and was authored by Andrew Watson Malekani and George Kavishe.

Please I wish to clearly state that the following names are the original authors of the article: Nasir Koranteng Asiedu, University for Development Studies, Ghana ([email protected]); Molly Chikafa, …

Trends In Collection & Collection Development Practices In University Libraries With A Particular Reference To India And Other Developing Countries: A Review Of Literature, Sumaira Jan, Shabir Ahmad Ganiae

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Purpose – The paper intends to investigate and ascertain the contributions to the literature available about trends Collection & Collection Development Practices in University libraries.

Design/methodology/approach – A deep scan of literature was conducted to find substantial works that have been published regarding various facets related to Collection Development Practices in University libraries. In this regard diverse search terms like “Collection”, “Collection Development”, “Collection Management”, “Collection Development in University Libraries”, “Collection Development Polices”, “User need Assessment”, “Selection of information resources”, “Evaluation of collection” etc. were used for retrieving the literature from a variety of sources viz; books, print journals, …

Postgraduate Students’ Satisfaction With Library Services At The Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, Idayat Odunola Agboola Mrs, Olusola Bamidele Bamigboye, Ruth Onajite Owolabi Mrs.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the responses of post graduate students on the extent of utilization and accessibility of library resources as well as level of satisfaction with the quality of services provided in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta library. A descriptive survey design was used to investigate the study and random sampling technique was used to select the respondents. Questionnaire was used to gather information from PG students in all the ten faculties in the university. Out of 100 copies of questionnaire administered, 86 were returned and found usable for the analysis. The result revealed that collections of the library …

Adoption Of Web 2.0 Applications For Education By Students In Nigeria, Awele Adibi, Foluke Okocha

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study entailed the survey of the use of Web 2.0 for educational purposes by the students in Nigeria. The sample of the study constituted of students from seven faculties and one center which were purposively selected. The study used a questionnaire as its instrument of data collection. Four hundred copies of the questionnaire were distributed among the sample, out of which 380 were returned and found usable. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze the collected data. Statistical methods used for the analyses of the data were frequency distribution, cross tabulation, T-test, One-way ANOVA and Regression. …

Use Of Electronic Resources By Science Faculty And Researchers In Selected North Indian Universities, Anil Kumar Siwach, Satish Kumar Malik

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigates the use of electronic resources by the science faculty and research scholars in five universities of North India. Survey method was employed and the data was collected using a comprehensive questionnaire. The results obtained from 668 respondents indicated that the usage was highest for e-journals in comparison to other e-resources. Preference is given to search engines in finding information which is chiefly used for research and related purposes. The use of advanced search strategies like Boolean, proximity, wildcards and truncation was found to be low. Science Direct, Springer Link, Taylor & Francis and Wiley Blackwell were the …

Percieved Impact Of Newspaper Usage On Academic Performance Of Students Of Federal University Of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benedict Okike, Esther W. Oyeniyi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examines the perceived impact of newspaper usage among University of Agriculture, Makurdi students and its impact on their academic performance. The overall objective is to assess the level of newspaper usage and students’ perception on the availability and accessibility of newspaper in the library. This study also highlights some of the challenges students face in using newspapers and proffer workable solutions. The population was made up of 150 students of University of Agriculture, Makurdi, comprising of undergraduates and postgraduates. The survey research method was adopted. The respondents were selected through random sampling of registered users the library at …

Health Information Seeking Behaviour Of University Students In Nigeria, Cynthia Onwe, Foluke Okocha

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was conducted to examine the health information needs and seeking behavior of students in Nigeria It also focused on the following: health information sources used by the students, sources of health information, how these health information are used, extent to which their health information needs are satisfied, demographic factors that influence health information needs and seeking behaviour of the students and the main barriers students encounter in meeting their health information needs. The findings from the study showed that students have a variety of health information needs and their needs vary among gender. It also found that the …

Usability Evaluaton Of Users’ Experience On Some Existing E-Commerce Platforms, Akinbowale Nathaniel Babatunde, Oluwakemi Christiana Abikoye, Olanrewaju Emmanuel Falaju

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Internet has become increasingly popular nowadays. Several million of websites have been built and used for electronic buying and selling. Many designers have begun to focus their attention on whether these platforms can really be used to the satisfaction of users. Hence, the need to evaluate users’ experience on E-Commerce platforms. This research compares five platforms (Jumia, Ali-Express, Konga, Amazon and Jiji) based on users’ review through the use of online questionnaires for evaluating the platforms. From the data retrieved, Jumia, Konga and Ali Express recorded a total number of 105, 67 and 45 respondents representing 47.29%, 31.08% and 20.27% …

Bibliometric Analysis Of Research Publications Of Al-Jouf University, Saudi Arabia During The Year 2006-2017, Aquil Ahmed, Sulaiman Al-Reyaee Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigates the research contributions of Al-Jouf University, Saudi Arabia in terms of its publication output during 2006-2017 as reflected through Scopus database. The study, using Microsoft Excel, analyses the year-wise research productivity, its citation impact, national and international collaborations, top collaborating institutions, subject-wise distribution of papers, journals used for communication, most preferred journals for publication, most prolific authors, number of citations received, and top cited papers of the University during the period under study. The paper concluded that Al-Jouf University is growing and improving in terms of research publication output.

Management Of Collection In University Libraries Of Assam In Ict Environment: A Study., Mukutor Rahman, Tahera Akhtar Choudhury, P. K. Barooah 62401

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study investigated about the management of collection in university libraries of Assam, in ICT environment. The study covered the main criteria like library organizational structures, collection development policy, document selection, supplier selection, book order, resource collection, licensing policy, technical processing, organization of resources, access to collection, library services, collection maintenance, user strength etc. data collected from the library professional.

The study investigates and elaborates the primary way to learn about the collection management, collection development in accordance to today’s information exploitation age of ICT. Findings and suggestions have been given to make the service more beneficial in the …

Perceived Democratic Leadership Style Of University Librarians And Library Staff Work Attitude, Joseph Chukwusa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Open Digital Repositories: Prospects Of African Countries Within The Global Information Space, John I. Ogungbeni, Amaka R. Obiamalu Mrs., Kingsley U. Obiora Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examines the contributions of African countries to open digital repositories in the world information space. Two online directories of open digital repositories were used as data sources. The OpenDOAR is an authoritative directory of academic open access repositories listing 3,670 repositories as at 6^th January, 2019. The Registry of Open Access Repositories (ROAR) is a directory of 4,580 institutional repositories and their contents as at 7^th January, 2019. Extracted data were analysed using quantitative techniques and presented in tabular and pictorial formats to reveal findings in accordance with desired objectives. The results revealed that Dspace is …

Awareness And Attitude Of Undergraduates Toward Serial Publications In Kwara State University Library, Qudus Bankole

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the awareness and attitude of undergraduates toward Serial Publications in Kwara State University Library. Descriptive survey research method was adopted and questionnaire was administered to 360 undergraduates of Kwara State University to obtain the required data. The objectives of the study were to ascertain the level of awareness of serials publications, the rate of serial accessibility, attitude of student towards serial publications, constraints faced in the use of serials and types of serials used by student and its influence on their academic performance. The result revealed that journals and newspapers are the mostly patronized types of serials …

Roles Of Library Services To Prison Inmates’ Rehabilitation In Some Selected Prisons Of South Western Nigeria., Femi Folorunso

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper is titled roles of library services to prison inmates’ rehabilitation in selected prisons of south western Nigeria. This study sought to examine the roles of public libraries in rehabilitation of prison inmates’ in Ekiti and Osun State Prison facilities through the provision of valuable information. the paper exposes Services rendered by Prison Libraries in Osun and Ekiti States, Nigeria, it examined the information needs of the prisoners in Osun and Ekiti States, Nigeria, extent to which the prison libraries are meeting the information needs of the prisoners in Osun and Ekiti States, Nigeria and commonly observed obstacles inmates …

Analytical Study Of Information Need And Use Pattern Of Resources By The Research Scholars Of Alagappa University, Mercy Angeline

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information is an extremely complex task involving the interaction among users, the information need, and the information resources. The heterogeneous environment which users confront in academic libraries today increases the complexity, as not only the format of information, but also the number of resources seems to grow exponentially. The objective of this study is to know the need and purpose of the use of information resources among the research scholars of Alagappa University. Among the other thing, this study examined the examined the preferences of the scholars towards printed materials and electronic materials and patterns of using e-resources. The sample …

Users’ Perspectives On The Services Of University For Development Studies Library: A Case Of A Multi-Campus Institution In Ghana., Angela Achiaa Aikins, Nasir Koranteng Asiedu, Deborah Bumbie-Chi Mwinterong

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The University for Development Studies operates a multi-campus system whereby its campuses are located in three different northern regions of Ghana. This system operated by the University makes it necessary to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided by library staff in each of the four campuses to establish the performance level of the library based on users’ opinions or views.

Using the survey approach, 312 registered users of the library were randomly selected to participate in the study. ײ ≤ 0.05 is also used in the study to test the existence of relationships among variables of interest. …

Lis Education System Of University Of Delhi And Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi: A Comparative Study, Ajit Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper present the LIS educations system of Deptt. of Library and Information Science, Delhi University and Deptt. Library and Information Science, Indira Gandhi National Open University. A comparative study of both of the universities has been elaborate in this paper. The curriculums of LIS courses have been evaluated based on the some latest terms and techniques. Based on the study observations have been laid down in this paper.

The Strategies Required For Improving The Teaching Of Cost Accounting In Colleges Of Education In South-East, Nigeria, Nathaniel Ifeanyi Edeh, C. A. Obi, Ernest O. Ugwoke

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study determined the strategies for improving the teaching of cost accounting in Colleges of Education in South East Nigeria. Five research questions guided the study, while five null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population for this study was 123 comprising of 53 accounting lecturers from 3 federal universities and 70 accounting lecturers from state universities. The instrument for data collection was a structured 100-item questionnaire. The instrument was face-validated by 3 experts from the Department of Business Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka. Cronbach Alpha reliability technique was used …

Knowledge Sharing Behaviour And Librarians Job Performance In Nigerian Universities, Abiodun O. Odunewu, Yacob Haliso

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study sets out to investigate knowledge sharing behavior as a predictor of job performance in universities in the South-West zone of Nigeria. The survey research design was employed for the study that used 364 librarians in the universities in the zone as its population. 343 copies of the research instrument (questionnaire) that was administered were retrieved, and only 329 copies were found useful for the study. Four research questions and one hypothesis (tested at 0.05 lvel of significance) were formulated. The data generated were analysed using the Statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The research questions were answered using …

An Investigation Of The Factors Affecting Performance Improvement Of Public Libraries Based On Customer Relationship Management (Crm), Hamid Ghazizadeh Dr., Afshin Mousavi Chelak, Mohaddeseh Yadollahi Mrs., Ali Akbar Khasseh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between factors affecting the performance of libraries and the components of customer relationship management (CRM).

Method: The research uses a survey method. The study population was patrons of public libraries in Mazandaran province, Iran. The data collection instrument was questionnaire.

Findings: The results showed that the correlation coefficient for the focal point variables for specific subjects, proper organization of processes, knowledge management, and technology were 0.682, 0.927, 0.900, and 0.810 respectively, indicating that the linear relationship between these variables is to improve the performance of libraries. …

Application Of Web 2.0 Technology In Library And Information Centres In Developing Countries: Challenges And Way Forward, Jerome Idiegbeyan-Ose, Foluke Okocha, Ayooluwa Aregbesola, Sola Owolabi, Toluwani Eyiolorunshe, Felicia Yusuf

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper discussed application of web 2.0 technology in library and information centres in developing countries. It started with the introduction that enable libraries to serve patrons efficiently, it also enhances collaborations, engenders participation, promotes interaction and creates an environment for openness in libraries. It further discussed some of the web 2.0 technology in library and information centres such as blogs, Rich Site Summary (RSS), instant massager, social networking sites, among others. The paper also highlighted challenges faced by developing countries libraries in application of web 2.0 technology such as digital divide, Inadequate ICT infrastructure, lack of policies to support …

Reading Habits Of Blinds And Visually Impaired Students Of University Of Karachi., Mariym Muhammad Ismail Miss, Muhammad Waseem Zia Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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This Paper is an attempt to ascertain the reading habit among VI students in different departments of University of Karachi. It is not only useful for the provision of information resources to the VI students but also for acquiring facilities for VI students. For collecting necessary data Research guide designed and interviews were conducted with VI students. Qualitative approach is used for the analysis of data. It can be concluded that reading is popular habits among VI students. They are not only read fiction book but also current affairs, Entrance Examination and Competitive examination books. Students give preference to …

Usage Of Qr Codes In J.C.College Of Law Library : A Study, Perumal Ramasamy

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

QR code is a 2-Dimentional code or Quick Response code. The QR is used everywhere for communicating information. The Law library also using QR code for disseminating services to users. In short space more information can be sent through QR code. The QR code is varied from traditional code or 1 dimensional code.

Scientometric Portrait Of Prof.Kasi.Pitchumani: An Organic Chemistry Catalyst, Yasmin M

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper analyses the publication productivity of Professor Dr. Kasi.Pitchumani, M.Sc., Ph.D., D.Sc. Vice-Chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. The data were retrieved from Google Scholar by using Publish or Perish software. The study finding indicates that Prof.Kasi.Pitchumani has produced 229 scholarly publications with 159 journal articles. He has produced an average of five publications each year almost all 98.2% of his publication were multiple authored and he has collaborated with 687 researchers. Prof. Kasi.Pichumani’s scientific articles are published in 35 different Journals; filtering the Bradford’s law of scattering. His publications have received 4414 citations and since 2014 he has …

Relationship Between The Usage Count And The Number Of Citations In The Journals Of Library And Information Sciences: The Case Of Access Type, Leila Nemati-Anaraki Associate Professor In Librarianship And Medical Information Department, Maryam Zarghani, Forouzan Ashoori-Mehranjani, Soheila Eshaghi-Kopaei

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Nowadays, the open access movement has become one of the most effective to make up-to-date information accessible to users. This study aimed at examining the relationship between the usage count and the number of citations of library and information sciences articles emphasizing on access type and the study used document analysis and scientometrics based on journals in the Web of Science. Open-access journals (six journals with 60 articles) and non-open access journals (ten journals with 100 articles) were selected. The www.simagojr.com site was checked to get ensured about the field of journals. The findings indicated among openaccess journals, “Information Research-An …

Extrinsic Motivational Factors And Job Performance Of Library Personnel In Universities And Institutes Of Agriculture In Nigeria, Okorie Nancy, Ikonne Chinyere, Haliso Yacob

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Motivational factors are driving forces that stimulates a person, which gingers an urge or passion to pursue a certain action. Most employers would appreciate to have a motivated worker who is ready to work, but do not understand what truly motivates each individual. Hence the study focused on extrinsic motivational factors and job performance of library personnel in universities and institutes of agriculture in Nigeria. It is an empirical study whose major source of data was primary source through questionnaire. The main objective is to detect the extrinsic motivational factors and job performance of library personnel. A total of four …

Awareness And Use Of Solar Energy As Alternative Power Source For Ict Facilities In Nigerian University Libraries And Information Centres, Samuel Olu Adeyoyin, Mariam Kehinde Alawiye, Olasunbo Ruth Ewulo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

One of the major hindrances to the penetration of information and communication technology (ICT) devices in underserved and unserved areas in the developing nations is the absence and inadequacy of electricity to power technological devices. Inadequate supply from the national grid, land and water pollution from oil spillage in the oil producing communities among other factors have led Nigeria and indeed the world to look for alternative power supply such as solar energy. Unfortunately, utilization and development of solar energy is rising in other parts of the world but encountered with low pace of development and utilization in Nigeria. This …

Information Behaviour Of Indonesian Women In Website Femaledaily.Com, Restu Putri Solikhah, Laksmi Laksmi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research examines the information behavior of Indonesian women in the online community on the site femaledaily.com. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. The aim is to identify women in empowering themselves in the online community. Data were obtained from 107 respondents taken in March 2018. The findings show that the reason Indonesian women use the online community femaledaily.com is to share knowledge about beauty, health, and the prices of related products. This knowledge is expressed in the form of reviews, tips, and tutorials. In addition, they are also interested in the latest and accurate …