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A Bibliometric Analysis Of The Literature Of Ifla Journal During 2001-2010, Sarwesh Pareek

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Bibliometric is an emerging thrust area of research and has now become a well established part of information research and a quantitative approach to the description of documents. Bibliometric has grown out of the realization that literature is growing and changing out of a rate with which no librarian or information worker equipped with traditional bibliographic skills and methods could keep abreast. The present study shows that journals are most cited form of communication amongst the library and information scientists and the source journal is the most cited publication.

IFLA Journal is one of the premier official journals of the …

The Citation Of Open Access Resources By African Researchers In Corrosion Chemistry, Mandy Taha, Joseph R. Kraus

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The authors performed a citation analysis of 15 source papers that were written in the field of corrosion chemistry. Each of the source papers were written on the specific topic of the corrosion of mild steel. The researchers were from a variety of different countries, including China, Egypt, Germany, India, Lesotho, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, and the United States. The authors found that articles that had one or more researchers from an African country cited works that had versions in the Open Access (OA) domain twice as often (12.2%) when compared to articles that did not have …

Work Values, Achievement Motivation And Technostress As Determinants Of Job Burnout Among Library Personnel In Automated Federal University Libraries In Nigeria, Olalude Oluwole Francis

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This descriptive study examined work values, achievement motivation and technostress as determinants of job burnout among the library personnel in federal universities in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design and 646 library personnel from 18 automated federal university libraries participated in the study. The sampling technique used was single stage random sampling technique. Five instruments were used for this study namely: work values, achievement motivation, job burnout and technostress scales synchronized into a questionnaire titled (WVAMJOBTS) and structured interview checklist. Each of the research instruments was validated with a reliability coefficient of 0.90, 0.82, 0.82, 0.95 and …

Study Of Information Seeking Behavior And Library Use Pattern Of Researchers In The Banasthali University, A.K. Pareek, Madan S. Rana

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was undertaken to determine the information seeking behavior and library use by research scholars at the Banasthali University. The overall purpose of the study was to determine what their information requirements and also determine their awareness of library services available to them. The study collected data on the information requirements of researchers. Data were gathered from 100 researchers out of 150 through open and closed questionnaire. Findings indicate that guidance in the use of library resources and services is necessary to help researchers meet some of their information requirements.

Keywords: Information seeking behavior; Library resources; e-resources; Inter-Library Loan …

Academic Library Websites In Rajasthan: An Analysis Of Content, Sarwesh Pareek, Dinesh K. Gupta

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Services are the most growing and the fast changing segment of academic libraries nowadays. Survey of web sites of 52 academic, libraries, i.e. government, deemed self-financed universities and research centres libraries of Rajasthan based on 133-item checklist. The purpose of this paper is to investigate library web sites in Rajasthan, to analyse their content and navigational strengths and weaknesses and to give recommendations for developing better web sites and quality assessment studies.

Role Of Library And Information Centres In Disaster Management, Pardeep Rattan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present paper highlights the importance of library and information centres in managing a disaster or any emergency. The main thrust of the paper is to explore the possible roles that the library professionals may assume in case of disasters besides their regular or routine jobs. The concept of disaster management, types of man- made and natural disasters have also been discussed in detail. The paper discusses library professionals’ role in managing the emergencies for the local community in particular and for the library and information centres in general. Various components of information and communication technology helpful in the reduction …

Motivation And Performance Of Librarians In Public Universities In Ghana, Richard Bruce Lamptey Knust, Michael Sakyi Boateng Knust, I K. Antwi Uds

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Motivation is of enormous importance with regard to enhancing performance in any organisation. This paper discusses motivation and performance of librarians in public universities in Ghana. The study examined motivation of librarians, the effect of motivation on performance, the views of librarians on motivation, the level of satisfaction of librarians and the effort the public university managements are making to motivate librarians. Through literature review, the concept of motivation and its effects on performance were discussed. Using a survey method, questionnaire were designed and distributed to seventy-two targeted librarians in six public universities in Ghana, out of this, sixty returned …

A Comparative Study Of Users’ Experiences With Microsoft Windows Vista And Windows Xp: A Case Study Of University Of Ibadan, Ugwunwa Chinyere Esse

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Through the past two decades, Human Computer Interactions emerged as a focal area of computer science research and development. Human Computer Interaction is about designing computer systems that support people so that they can carry out their activities productively and safely. And this has a role in playing in the design and development of all kinds of system. Although advances in technology tend to drive advances in field, technology needs to be usable as well as functional. According to Terry Winogard (1990)” Except for special things like computer games, people don’t use computer because they want to use computer, they …

A Survey Of The Use Of Electronic Resources In Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Rachael Oyeranti Oyedapo, Reuben Abiodun Ojo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper discussed the impact of electronic information resources as an enabler of research activities in Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used to survey the opinions of the researchers who are the regular users of the library under study.

The study showed various electronic information resources available and the degree of its utilization by the researchers and postgraduate students. There is a significant influence of level of availability of electronic information resources on utilization [F(3,79) = 10,337, P<0.05]. The study also revealed that only 6.0% of respondents use e-resources frequently thus, the usage of e-resources is still very low in the university community. Consequently, it was recommended that the library should organize teaching of information literacy skills through user education programmes.

Infrastructure And Use Of Ict In University Libraries Of Rajasthan (India), Braj Kishor Tiwari, K.C. Sahoo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has affected the libraries to the great extent. Libraries use ICT to maintain housekeeping operations, services, uniformity and extension of library facilities. University libraries of Rajasthan (India) are using computer and associated technology for library activities. This study attempts to reveal the basic infrastructure, use, and privation during the implementation of ICT in University libraries of Rajasthan. The data have been collected using the survey method. The paper encompasses the information about the staff, collection, financial sources, hardware, software, networking infrastructure, housekeeping operations, user’s services, training and problems areas encountered during implementation of ICT …

The Prospects Of Bridging The Digital Divide In Africa, Abdul Rahman Garuba

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper bridging the digital divide, review the multifaceted problem which has made Africa nations to lag behind the western developed countries. It traces the origin, causes and consequences which includes socio-economic factors, connectivity, technological access and literacy, and digital repositories. The efforts and initiatives by world leaders, international, regional, national, and non-governmental organizations, research Institutes and Industries to bridge the digital divide is examined. The author posit that African nations are a consuming nations historically and hence the continued flow of information from the west to the south resulting in low visibility of African research output. It is recommended …

Present Status Of Library Cooperation, Networking, And Resource Sharing In Bangladesh: Web-Based Library Cooperation For Access To World-Wide Information, Mirza Mohd. Rezaul Islam

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries have been cooperating and collaborating on collection building and resource sharing for many years. The cooperation was based on inter-library loan and preparation and publication of union catalogue. But the ways of cooperation in building resources and access to information resources was not easy and effective. Library cooperation for access to information resources was limited to the formation of networking among the libraries having homogeneous interest. Like many other countries,Bangladeshalso formed networks of libraries of different disciplines of knowledge, which could not sustain due to lack of appropriate communication system. To ascertain the status of collection of information resources, …

Empowering Rural Women Through Information Provision: The Strategic Roles Of The Library., Scholastica C. Ukwoma, Ezii Njoku

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information is crucial to all human endeavors, therefore it is necessary that required information is provided to all categories of people. This has been the call by many organizations, including libraries, which have also laid more emphasis on access to information. The federal government of Nigeria announced a seven point agenda aimed at achieving the development of the nation. One of the items in the agenda centers on agriculture and food security, which should be a priority for any developing nation. Agriculture not only feeds the teeming population, but it also enhances economic growth and development.

Rural women inNigeriaare predominantly …

Bring Back The Book: The Role Of Libraries And Librarians In Promotion Of Reading And Literacy In Nigeria, Irunegbo Godwin Chidiebere Chigod

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Decline in Nigeria reading culture since mid 80`s till now is a worrisome situation; that speculation is high in a near future, Nigeria polity may completely lose consciousness in reading especially in discovery and re-discovery of new knowledge and in production of quality human resources (capital), which are essential requirement for surviving in present world of fast growing knowledge economy. Respondingly, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan , on the 20^th of Dec., 2010 launched an initiative “ Bring Back the Book”(BBB), aimed at revitalizing and restoring reading culture and to make reading materials available, reachable, and accessible to Nigerians. …

Visibility Index Of Social Science Research: A Scientometric Dimension Of Emerging Trends, Bipin Bihari Sethi, Krushna Chandra Panda

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Visualizing into social science research, the present study examines the trend in social science research out put, degree of collaboration in research, extent of authors’ productivity, growth pattern of literature and far-reaching productive regions at length. The central theme of the approach resultantly discovers and indicates the current research process and status at global scenario. Finally, the study shows the researchers participation in research and development, and research out put have set the pace vertically as determining a modern convenience of 21^st century, causes encouragement to novice researchers. Summarizing the consequences of the study it is discovered that, single …

Effects Of Psycho-Social Factors On Job Performance Of Library Personnel In Federal Colleges Of Education In Nigeria, Godwin Olusegun Oyewole, Sunday Olanrewaju Popoola Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of self-concept, work-family conflict, job satisfaction and job stress on job performance of library personnel in federal colleges of education in Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design of a correlational type. Total enumeration method was used to cover all the 195 library personnel. A questionnaire tagged Self-concept, Work-family conflict, Job satisfaction, Job stress and Job performance of Library personnel Scale (SWJJJLS) was used as instrument to collect data. Five research questions and two hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance were postulated for the study. Multiple regression and correlational analyses were …

Commercializing University Research Results: A Case Study By Behbahan Islamic Azad University, Parisa Masudian, Mohammad Reza Farhadpoor, Nasrallah Ghashgayizadeh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present research has been carried out to investigate the influential factors upon commercializing research results in Islamic Azad University of Behbahan. The population includes 116 university professors among whom 92 are selected and studied through random sampling considering Morgan’s table. The methods are descriptive and experimental and data are collected using a researcher-made questionnaire. The literature has been reviewed and all influential factors upon commercializing research results have been extracted and classified in five individual, environmental-organizational, socio-cultural, statutory and commercial categories and investigated by 46 questions with 5 choices. Data are analyzed using description and deduction, mean, variance, standard …

Electronic Information Resources Utilization By Students In Mbarara University Library, Anna Gakibayo, J. R. Ikoja-Odongo, Constant Okello-Obura

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study assessed the utilization of electronic information resources in Mbarara University Library by students by addressing four objectives namely; identifying the availability e-resources in Mbarara University library, determining the extent of use and the relevance of e-resources in Mbarara University library and lastly proposing strategies to promote the usage of e-resources by students. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed to elicit data from library staff and undergraduate students from four faculties of Mbarara University. Two hundred and sixty six respondents participated in the study. Data was collected by use of questionnaires, document analysis and interview guide. The study …

Librarians’ Initiated Hiv /Aids Prevention Intervention Efforts In Selected Rural Communities In Oyo State, Nigeria, Akin Awoyemi, Olaniyi Esther Temitope

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was designed to investigate the effect of Librarians initiated HIV/AIDS preventions intervention efforts in selected rural communities in Oyo State, Nigeria. One hundred and ninety two respondents composed of male and female family heads, wives and unmarried adults were randomly chosen for the study. Data were procured through administration of pre-tested and validated interview schedule. About 72% of the respondents gained knowledge of HIV/AIDS through UNDP campaigns, among other sources. Knowledge of contracting HIV/AIDS (unprotected sexual intercourse, blood transfusion, etc), and prevention of the pandemic (use of condom, non-sharing of sharp objects, etc) were also learnt mainly through …

An Analytical Study Of Some Ngos’/Npos’ Contributions By Promoting Library Activities At Disadvantageous Areas In Vietnam To Create Potential And Lifelong Learners., Zakir Hossain

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The two key concepts of this paper are the significance of Library and NGO/NPO. The missions of both libraries and NGOs/NPOs increasingly intersect each other. These organizations collaborate to provide essential services that revolve around the creation, dissemination, and storage of information. Besides hundreds of national NGOs/NPOs, 177 (Wikipedia) international non-governmental and non-profit organizations are working for a humanitarian cause, development of education, improvement of the intellectual standard of the people and children in the disadvantageous areas in Vietnam. They attempt to get out of poverty, diseases and illiteracy marking the contribution to the establishment of a united Vietnam with …

Internet Use Among Students In Tertiary Institutions In The Sunyani Municipality, Ghana, Charles Arthur, Paul Osei Brafi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The place of the Internet in an era that has been described as information and communication age cannot be overemphasized. This is because many people have today seen the competitive edge that easy access to current and accurate data and information gives to its users.

The paper aimed to find out how tertiary students in the Sunyani Municipality have been harnessing the potentials of the Internet technology. The purpose is to find out how the Internet is being utilized by students in the tertiary institutions in Sunyani Municipality and the problems that students might be encountering in its use.

The …

Impact Of Captioned Video Instruction On Nigerian Hearing-Impaired Pupils’ Performance In English Language, Tayo Taofiq Omoniyi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated impact of captioned video instruction on Nigerian hearing impaired pupils’ performance in English language. The study adopted quasi-experimental pretest, post test, control group design. The experimental group was exposed to captioned video instruction while the control group was taught using the conventional teaching method for the hearing impaired. Two hypotheses were raised and field validated Primary English Performance Test (PEPT) used as data collection instrument. The study concluded that both instructional strategies were effective in giving English language instruction to hearing impaired pupils, as performance of the two groups did not indicate any significant difference and gender …

Provision And Use Of Community-Based Library And Information Services: A Case Study Of Asa Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria, Olarongbe Shuaib Agboola, Ademolake Hawwa Bolanle Mrs.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examines the use of community-based library and information services in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze data using frequency, tables and percentages. The instruments used in collecting data were a combination of questionnaire, interview and observation. Three hundred (300) copies of questionnaire were administered to randomly selected respondents from ten (10) communities (Afon, Aboto-oja, Ballah, Alapa, Laduba, Ogbondoroko, Olowu oko, Lasoju, Igbo Aran and Elebute) in Asa Local Government and two hundred and sixty-eight (268) copies representing (89.3%) were returned and found useful. The major findings from the study are that: …

Internet Access And Usage By Undergraduate Students: A Case Study Of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria, Sowemimo Ronke Adekunmisi, Emmanuel Babatunde Ajala, Abiodun Olaide Iyoro

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was carried out in order to determine Internet access and usage by the undergraduate students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria. A review of literature was done on information and communication technologies (ICTs) and its importance in education. A description of Internet and its actual use by lecturers as well as students were also reviewed. Data was obtained from 200 undergraduate students of the institution with the use of a questionnaire. Information collected showed that majority of the cyber cafe around the university environment were privately owned and despite this, students accessed the Internet from their pocket money. It …

Use And Impact Of Electronic Journals On The Users Of University Of Pune, Pune, India, Sadanand Y. Bansode

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

University of Pune library subscribes to a number of electronic journals to satisfy the information needs of its users. The present study is an attempt to find out whether the users of University of Pune prefers the new format of journals and whether the electronic journals are able to satisfy the information needs of the users. Samples were selected from each category of users comprising of faculties, research students and post-graduate students for the present study.

An Assessment Of Computer And Ict Skills Among Secondary School Teachers In Ota Ogun State, Adebayo Oyeronke, Michael Opeoluwa Fagbohun

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper focuses on the computer and ICT skills of secondary school teachers in Ota, Ogun state of Nigeria. The purpose was to find out if the teachers were computer and ICT literate and to examine if they employ computers and ICT in their teaching activities. Eighty copies of a self designed questionnaire were administered to teachers in four secondary schools, out of which sixty eight was completed, returned and found usable. The study shows that the respondents are aware of the fact that being computer and ICT literate is very important in their profession. The paper concludes that the …

Use Of Newspapers And Magazines In The Academic Pursuits Of University Students: Case Study Of Covenant University, Miracle Eka Njeze

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examined newspapers and magazines as essential sources of information for students in Covenant University. A survey method was adopted for this research, and the instrument used for data collection was observation, and a self developed questionnaire. A total of 250 copies of the questionnaires were administered to students, only 215 were retrieved and used for the analysis.

Findings revealed that the most consulted newspapers by both male and female students are the Punch, the Nation, Guardian, and Complete Sports, while the most consulted magazines by both students are PC World, Popular Science, Leadership and Time magazine, but female …

A Comparison Of Mlis Curricula Taught In Pakistani Library And Information Science Schools With Higher Education Commission Curriculum, Muhammad Tufail Khan, Khalid Mahmood

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to compare Pakistani LIS schools curricula with Higher Education Commission designed curriculum for LIS schools in Pakistan. The paper identified the most common course titles and the most unique course titles taught in Pakistani LIS schools.

Design/methodology/approach – The author requested to the responsible focal persons of the LIS schools in Pakistan through personal phone calls and emails and collects the data through email and personal visits of LIS schools. Findings–The paper finds gaps of LIS schools curricula’s, most common course titles and the most unique titles.

Practical implications–The paper …

Exploiting The Values Of Indigenous Knowledge In Attaining Sustainable Development In Nigeria: The Place Of The Library, Omawumi O. Makinde, Oludare A. Shorunke Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Since independence Nigeria has been making concerted efforts towards the attainment of sustainable development under the aegis of various development programs, but little success has been achieved, since development is based only on the utilization of the western systems of knowledge. This paper therefore explores ways of achieving sustainable development by harnessing the untapped benefit embedded in the indigenous knowledge systems. Indigenous knowledge which we see as the knowledge systems held by traditional communities and is based on their experience and adaptation to a local culture and environment is relevant for development especially in agriculture, medicine, crafts, theatre, natural resources …

Job Satisfaction Among Librarians In The Universities Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan: A Survey, Amjid Khan, Dr. Shamshad Ahmed

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study was to measure the job satisfaction of library professionals serving in public sector universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Spector’s Job Satisfaction (JSS) scale was used to examine the job satisfaction of respondents’. A total of 49 responses were collected and analyzed. The result shows that although library professionals working in these institutions were slightly satisfied with their nature of work, they were dissatisfied with supervision, benefits, promotion. Revision of service structure, promotion policies, improvement in academic qualification and advance training were suggested by the researchers.