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Open Access Repository: A Comparative Study Of Germany, Switzerland And Austria, Ramani Ranjan Sahu, Lambodara Parabhoi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Open access movement has been changed dramatically in recent past years. And it has been supported by individual researchers, institutes, organizations and publishers too. The current paper is a comparative study of Open Access Repositories (OARSs) among three European countries Austria Germany, Switzerland registered in Open Access Repository Ranking (OARSR) (http://repositoryranking.org. ) website. It is also discussed and highlights about open access repositories, operational status, top ten repositories by collection wise and policy etc.. The study found that 181 unique open access repositories in three countries whereas most of the open access repositories found from Germany160 (88.40 %) repositories. …

Snap Judgments: Using Snapchat To Challenge The Stereotypes And Assumptions About Academic Libraries., Courtney M. Block

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper explores the potential for Snapchat to act as an advocacy tool for academic librarians. Snapchat is a social media app that allows users to send videos, drawings, images, and more. The researcher, a User Engagement Librarian at an academic library, was curious about the potential to use Snapchat as an advocacy tool, a tool to gauge current library attitudes, stereotypes, and perceptions, and an opportunity for feedback. In an attempt to challenge the assumptions about academic librarianship, the author used the app to engage with followers through a series of shared videos and images depicting a variety of …

Issues And Prospects Of Knowledge Sharing In Academic Libraries, Ifeoma Ajie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In recent years it has been acknowledged that the practice of knowledge management can play an important role to ensure an organisation’s competitive edge within an industry. This paper gives an overview of knowledge sharing in academic libraries. Based on the review of critical literatures by the authors, they infer that knowledge sharing in academic libraries can be influenced by motivators and de-motivators. Activities of knowledge sharing in academic libraries may be on organization level or individual level. Knowledge sharing at both levels is critical to the success or failure of knowledge management inside and outside the academic libraries. The …

A Review Of Trends And Issues Of Cybersecurity In Academic Libraries, Ifeoma Ajie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Cyber security is rapidly becoming an important aspect of ICT around the globe. In Nigeria there have been increase in the rate of cybercrime and various organizations have become targets of cyber criminals. Cybercrime can pose a high risk to the economy and security of a nation. The most common types of cybercrime committed in Nigerian academic libraries include hacking, cyber-theft, viruses and worms, spamming, financial fraud, identity theft, cyber and website cloning. This paper examines the effectiveness of electronic security systems also known as cyber security in academic libraries in Nigeria. The paper was introduced by understanding what security …

Appraisal Of Library Services In Selected Primary Schools Under The State Universal Basic Education Board (Subeb) Oyo State, Nigeria, Akorede Muftau Diyaolu Mr., Elizabeth Modupe Ologunde Mrs.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study surveyed the availability and effective utilization of library resources in selected primary schools under the State Universal Basic Education Board -SUBEB in Atiba Local Government Area of Oyo State. The project aims at finding out the available learning resources, the services rendered in the libraries, the utilization of library resources, the problems facing the library staff and how to improve library resources and services in the local government.

The main instrument for the data collection was the questionnaire. One hundred and twenty (120) questionnaires were administered to pupils and teacher/librarian in the selected schools, one hundred and ten …

Appraisal Of Job Placements And Roles Performed By Librarians At The Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Akorede Muftau Diyaolu Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The university libraries have long been recognized as the "hearts" of their universities. To fulfil their mission of supporting the educational objectives of their parent bodies, but in doing these, differences exists in jobs rendered among the various categories of staff and this necessitates the need to conduct this study. The main objectives of this paper were to: identify the different job placements in the Library, have an in depth understanding of the roles performed by each category of librarians, and also Inquire about sharing of responsibilities among the library staff. This study is a descriptive research, and as such …

Challenges Of Integrated Library System (Ils) Migration In Selected Academic Libraries In Oyo State, Nigeria., Akorede Muftau Diyaolu Mr., , Olutoyin Olukemi Oso Mrs.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was conducted among the academic libraries within Oyo state to share their experience with an integrated library system (ILS) migration project, as a review of an emerging national discuss on ICT and library services for sustainable development in Nigerian Education sector. This study takes a systematic approach to provide a snapshot of the adopted ILS functions and key factors affecting the outcome of the library’s Software migration project. Stratified sampling was used in the administration of questionnaire and the result reveals the challenges and opportunities facing academic libraries in an environment with rapidly changing technology and increasingly sophisticated …

Use Of Information Sources By The Personal Attributes Science Faculty Members And Research Scholars In A University Environment: A Case Study Of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, Ranganathan Chandrakasan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study identified relative importance of information sources among the science faculty members and research scholars in a University environment is emphasized. In this Studies the relative importance of information sources among the science faculty members and research scholars and on the basis of statistical tests concludes that the personal attributes of science scientists such as designation, gender, age, qualification, subject, experience, nature of work and nature of research in a university environment have bearing on the use of information resources. The study reveals that scientific periodicals, abstracting and indexing journals, Bibliographic databases and Newspapers were the resources of information …

The Method Of Acquisition Of Library Resources In Nigeria Institute Of Transport Technology Library, Zaria, Lucky Tijani Abdulsalami Mr., Odunayo Busayo Arowolo Lis

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The aim of the study was to analyze an evaluative study for the acquisition of library resources: a case study of NITT library Zaria. To achieve this, the survey research method was used. Subjects were drawn from NITT library using the simple random sampling technique. The researcher used questionnaires as an instrument to collect data from a total of thirty five (35) respondents made up the total sample size for the study. Data collected were presented in tables while descriptive statistics which included percentages and frequency were used to analyze the bio-data of the respondents and to answer the research …

Utilization Of Social Media Services For Current Awareness Provison To Registered Users Of Federal University Library, Lafia, Lucky Tijani Abdulsalami Mr., Sunday Ikhimeakhu Dika Lis

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was carried out to investigate the acceptance and use of SMS for Current awareness Services provision in Federal University Library, Lafia, Nasarawa State. To achieve the objectives of the study, four research questions were raised and answered in the study to include; What services are provided by the Federal University Library, Lafia, Nasarawa State?, What forms of Current Awareness services are used in the library?, What are the challenges of providing current awareness services in Federal University Library, Lafia, Nasarawa State?, In what ways could SMS be used in providing current awareness services in Federal University Library, Lafia, …

Information And Communication Technology Assess And Use By Teachers Of Community Health Nurses Training School In Adansi Fomena, Kwaku Anhwere Barfi Mr., Paul Nyagorme Dr., Nana Yaw Duodu Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Teaching using technologies has helped in making learning flexible, accommodating and increases potential learners. This study examines the information and communication technology assesses and use by teachers of community health nurses training school. The purposive sampling technique was used to select all the thirty teachers. The data was analysed using frequency, percentages, chi-square, bivariate correlation, t-test and linear regression. The study revealed that majority of the teachers has high competence level in ICT usage. The findings of the study showed that majority of the teachers have access to ICT tools such as computers, mobile phones, and personal digital assistants. The …

User Perception Of Library Services In Public Libraries In Western Tamilnadu With Special Reference To Salem District: A Case Study, N Sundareswaran

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Public libraries are always called ‘People’s University’ as it provides education to all and to improve Information literacy, empowerment, and cultural heritage. Public libraries facilitate variety of services to the user community. This study has made an attempt to investigate the current trends of user perception in terms of library services and availability of resources in public libraries in western Tamilnadu particularly in District Central Public Library at Salem. This study tired to focus to evaluate regarding the gender and age wise distribution, Marital status and Educational qualifications, Occupation wise distribution, and Membership status, Residence wise distribution, Availability of library …

Availability And Utilization Of School Library Resources In Selected Secondary Schools In Makurdi Metropolis, Tofi Simon Ternenge, Onuminya Lydia Agipu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT:

A survey research was conducted in Makurdi metropolis to find out the availability and utilization of school library resources in selected secondary schools, [stratified random sampling technique was used for the selection of the sample from all the secondary schools in Makurdi Metropolis. A sample of 399 secondary school students was selected from a population of 4124 using Taro-yamene formula. From 12 secondary schools. Five research objectives were formulated and five research questions were asked to guide the study. Two instrument for data collection were used. The research questions were answered using percentage frequencies and means. The main finding …

Impact Of Rfid (Radio Frequency Identification) Technology On Libraries., Okesanya Roseline Omoadoni

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Implementation of Radio Frequency Identification technology in libraries in a developing country like Nigeria has brought remarkable improvements in the services such as shelf charging-discharging, automated handling of materials, security, high-speed inventory and moved beyond security to become tracking systems that combine security with more efficient tracking of materials throughout the library, reduced the data entry errors, enhanced customer service, and records updates. The purpose is to identify common applications, potential benefits, and the challenges of implementing the RFID Technology in the Library. This paper seeks to offer quick assessment of RFID in libraries and provide guidance for researchers …

Availability, Accessibility, And Use Of Electronic Information Resources For Research By Students In Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library University Of Agriculture, Makurdi, Tofi Simon Ternenge, Fanafa Kashimana

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT: The study investigated availability, accessibility and use of electronic information resources for research by students in Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. The study looked at the types of electronic information resources available for research by students, extent of availability, accessibility and utilization of the available electronic information resources for research as well as problems encountered by students while accessing and utilizing the available electronic information resources for research by students. Five (5) objectives with corresponding research questions guided the study. The study adopted a survey research design, the population of the study was …

Cultural Influence On Health Information Seeking Behavior Among Rural Dwellers In Atakumosa West Local Government Area Of Osun-State, Segun Michael Omole Dr, Tajudeen Temitayo Adebayo Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examined, and reported the cultural influence, on health information seeking behavior, among rural dwellers, in Atakumosa West Local Government Area of the State of Osun. The article investigated cultural practices and their effects on information seeking behavior of rural dwellers and it aimed at highlighting the available strategies of meeting the health information seeking behavior of rural dwellers as demanded by their health information needs. The presentation started with introduction; followed by definition of culture, nature of rural dwellers and the area of study, cultural practices and their influence on information seeking behavior, and the ways of meeting …

Roles Of Health Information Managers In Building A Healthy Nation, Tajudeen Temitayo Adebayo Dr, Michael Segun Omole Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper reported on the roles of health information managers in building a health nation in Nigeria. The article examined the roles of health information managers as determinant of a healthy nation building in Nigeria; through objective identification of the specific roles of health information managers and their influence on healthy nation building in Nigeria. This paper started with introduction, review of related literature, methodology summary of findings, conclusion and recommendation. The paper is a literature review and a theoretical discussion of the roles of health information managers in the context of building a healthy nation. Theoretical discussions have been …

Correlational Analysis Of Self-Efficacy And Job Satisfaction Of Librarians In Public Universities In South-West, Nigeria, Chinyere Nkechi Ikonne Dr., Vincent Enyeribe Unegbu Dr., Opeyemi Deborah Soyemi Dr., Adeola Adesoji Arinola Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Job satisfaction of employee is crucial in any organization, particularly in the public university libraries. However, the general opinion was that job satisfaction of librarians in public universities in South-West Nigeria has been on the decline. This is because there appears to be total neglect of librarians in the aspect of job security, recognition for a job well done, career development opportunities, conducive work environment, promotion and improved salary package. These occurrences may have contributed adversely to the level of job satisfaction of librarians. The study, therefore, investigated self-efficacy and job satisfaction of librarians in public universities in South-West Nigeria. …

Bibliometric Study Of The M.Phil. Dissertations In Library & Information Science Awarded Under The University Of Calcutta During The Period From 2004 To 2016, Nilofer Nishat, Kaustuv Chakrabarti, Deep Kumar Kirtania

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study is to attempt a bibliometric analysis of M.Phil. Dissertations awarded from Department of Library & Information Science, University of Calcutta. Total 136 M.Phil. dissertations were awarded covering the period from 2004 to 2016. These selected dissertations considered for the present study have been analyzed based on session wise distribution of dissertations and citations, guidance pattern and subject. The study shows the positive growth of dissertations in a number of areas and the most preferred research areas done on the topics are Community Information Services, Information Communication Technology and Bibliometrics.

Perceived Impact Of Internet Services On Computer Science Undergraduate Research In Universities In Benue State, Nigeria, Tofi Simon Ternenge

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT: The study investigated the perceived impact of internet services on Computer Science undergraduate research in universities in Benue State, Nigeria. The study looked at the extent of availability of internet services, e-mails, World Wide Web, File Transfer Protocol and challenges that affect effective utilization of internet services. Five (5) objectives with corresponding research questions guided the study while three hypotheses were formulated. The study adopted a survey research design. The population of the study was 401 final year undergraduate students of Computer Science Department from three (3) universities in Benue State. The sample size for the study was …

Impact Of Ict On Information Retrieval System In Academic Libraries: The Experience Of Federal University Gashua Library, Yobe State, Nigeria, Bukola Agboola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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A Survey On Health Science Researchers: Their Need And Information Seeking Behavior In Academic Context, Manoj Mishra "Dr.", Priyambada Das

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

E-resources are now commonly used for academic and research activities. The present health science researchers are interested for CAS and SDI services. This study is designed about to know the information sources, use habits of researchers and mostly the preference of online resources. The output result of this study indicates that the researchers up-date / up-grade themselves for learning habit with information development skill through e-library also.

Use Pattern Of Digital Library In Educating Engineering Graduates Around Tirunelveli District– A Case Study, Rama Subramanian, K Vinitha, A Thirumagal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Due to information explosion, textual information is scattered in the various electronic format. In the rapid digital era, users can access any type of information from any place at any time. To provide such a integrated environment to access information, Digital library plays a vital role in disseminating digital information simultaneously in a single place to large number of user society. In the digital era, it is very essential to measure the use pattern of Digital Library among engineering graduates which help them to overcome their academic challenges. In this study, questionnaire is structured and issued to 150 Post Graduates …

Information Seeking Behavior Of Pg Students In National Institute Of Rural Development And Panchayati Raj (Nirdpr), Hyderabad: A Study, Tanveer Khan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

We are now live in the electronic environment and a number of information resources are available in Library or Information Resource Centres or Knowledge Centres. We should know and aware of information needs and information resources which are available in the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) Library. This paper has made an attempt to know the information needs and use pattern on information resources for students of National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) at Hyderabad. This study is carried out to know the information seeking behavior of students at National Institute of Rural …

American Journal Of Biochemistry And Biotechnology: A Bibliometric Study, Shamili N, Silambarasan D

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study reveals the bibliometric study of the “American journal of biochemistry and biotechnology” the study covers the growth of literature and authorship pattern of the journal. Further, it analyzed various other bibliometrics aspects such as subject wise distribution of article, intuition wise distribution article, country wise distribution of article, bibliographical wise distribution of citation and self citation.

Access And Use Of E-Journals By Students Of Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi, Ghana, Serwaa Akoto Acheampong Miss, Ernest Boakye Mr., Baffour Ohene Agyekum Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Advancement in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has led to an immense change in the format of resources and the structure of services of libraries worldwide. Academic libraries nowadays are seen to be collecting not only print resources but also non-print resources especially, electronic journals. In reality, electronic journals have turn out to be one of the most used technological developments in recent times. This study focused on determining the extent of awareness, access and use of electronic journals by the students of KsTU. The survey method was used with questionnaire as the major data collection instrument. A population of …

Open Access Repository: A Comparative Study Of Germany, Switzerland And Austria, Ramani Ranjan Sahu Assistant Librarian, Lambodara Parabhoi Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Open access movement has been changed dramatically in recent past years. And it has been supported by individual researchers, institutes, organizations and publishers too. The current paper is a comparative study of Open Access Repositories (OARSs) among three European countries Austria Germany, Switzerland registered in Open Access Repository Ranking (OARSR) (http://repositoryranking.org. ) website. It is also discuss and highlights about open access repositories, operational status, top ten repositories by collection wise and policy etc.. The study found that 181 unique open access repositories in three countries where as most of the open access repositories found from Germany160 …

Investigating And Proffering Solutions To The Information Seeking Behaviour Of Immigrants In The United Kingdom, Olubukola Adekanmbi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The aim of this study is to investigate the information seeking behaviour of immigrants in the United Kingdom, main focus was on the asylum seekers. The research method was extended literature review type. The literature review takes the shape of a systematic review. Past studies were used to know what has been done about the study and what is missing, which helped the researcher in creating the research questions. Data were collected from different findings of several researchers, the analysis of secondary authors were collated to form the findings of this research. International studies were mostly used because more research …

Availability And Use Of Records For Decision Making In The Church Of Nigeria (Anglican, Bosede Adebimpe Ajiboye Phd, Mariam Kehinde Alawiye Mrs., Fauziyah Nihinlolawa Adenekan Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Records provide evidence of policies and support decision-making in an organisation. This study examined the use of records for decision-making in the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).

Survey design of the ex-post facto type was used and premised on the records life cycle model. Stratified sampling technique was adopted to select seven (7) provinces out of 14, random sampling technique was used to select 720 administrative priests and this was followed by disproportionate random sampling technique to select 50% of them. This gave a total of 360 respondents. A questionnaire placed on a 2-point Likert scale of disagree and agree, …

Researchgate Profiles Of Naval Architecture Scientists In India: An Altmetric Analysis, Sheeja Nk, Susan Mathew K.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aims to conduct an altmetrics analysis of researchers on Indian Naval Architecture. The study covered sixty-fourfacultymembersonNaval Architecture discipline from six higher education institutions in India. The profile page of ResearchGate (RG) was visited to collect altmetrics indicators. The study also tried to perform scientometric analysis of publication outputs, citations and H-index of the researchers using the Scopus database. The study further investigated the correlation of altmetrics and scientometric indicators with Pearson correlation test. The study found that the 65 percent of the researchers has an account in RG with their publications being uploaded in RG. Most of them …