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Public Library Innovation To Engage Users: A Case Study Of Pusmintali, Nove Anna, Yoga Setya Perdana

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Public library is the center of information resources that has a major role in community information literacy activities. The Gresik City Library has innovations to bring information closer to the public with a Pusmintali Service (Mini Library in Wali City) which is located in the public bus stop of Gresik region. This paper aims to explore the user's response to the existence of Pusmintali. The survey was conducted by distributing questionnaires to people who had used Pusmintali. The results of this study include, among other things, the community strongly supports Pusmintali services in the Gresik region. But some of …

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 …

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 …

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.

Evaluation Of Law Libraries In Svkm’S Group Of Institutions., Perumal Ramasamy

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Libraries evaluation is necessary to improve the quality of service, reading material collections and infra structure. There are three Law colleges in SVKM’s group of Institutions. The library evaluation has done on two categories, one is reading materials and other one is man power. The questionnaire was distributed and filled questionnaire was collected. The questionnaire contains questions regarding availability, quality, relevancy, library staffs, seating arrangement and Database service. The three colleges compared with one another based on the above information.

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 …

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

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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 …

User Satisfaction On Digital Library Services Among Post Graduates Of Engineering Around Tirunelveli District– A Case Study, Rama Subramanian, K Vinitha, A Thirumagal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Digital library is grown in multifaceted size due to high progress in the use of internet technology. In the modern digital era, information is transmitted in rapid form. In the academic life of post graduate engineering students, Digital Library plays a vital role in their academic education and promoting themselves in the various areas such as learning, teaching, research and placement. There are various kind of digital users in the digital age. In the digital era, it is very essential to measure analyse the user satisfaction of services rendered by digital library. In this study, questionnaire is structured and issued …

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 …

Information And Communication Technology Facilities Use As Correlates Of Quality Library Service In First Generation Universities, Southwest, Nigeria, Rasaq Oyekanmi Oyewo, Samuel Shina Akintonde, Idris Tunde Salau

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information and communication technology (ICT) use studies in libraries are often approached by generalising the ICT facilities without categorisation, however, not all ICT facilities are available, accessible and used in libraries. In the case of libraries where they are available, the dearth of literature exists as to the contribution of each category to the overall perceived benefits of the ICT to library services. Based on the categorisation by Gama (2007), this study was carried out to determine the influence of ICT facilities viz; computing facilities, film/tape-based facilities, reproduction facilities, telecommunication facilities and broadcasting facilities on perceived benefits to library services …

The Interpretation Of Opac Service In The Library Of Universitas Airlangga, Dyah Puspitasari Srirahayu, Esti Putri Anugrah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The application of OPAC service in the library has been going on for a long time. This service has given many advantages to users as a quick and accurate tool for information retrieval. Even so, not all people use OPAC service; in fact, previous researches reveal that the application of OPAC service is decreasing. Therefore, this study aims to find out what is the interpretation of OPAC by the users of the library of Universitas Airlangga, thus gaining a deeper analysis on the matter. The method used for this study is qualitative method, with purposive sampling as the technique to …

Information Needs And Use Of Library Resources By Differently Abled School Students, Sivagangai District: A Case Study, Murugan M, Jeyshankar R

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Study Analysed Information needs and use of library resources by Differently abled school students.54.08% of the Respondents belong to the female students, 32.65% of respondents were in the age group of below12, (35.71%) respondents were in the group of students 1st-5th, (73.47%) respondents were physically challenged with of use electronic resources, (29.59%) respondents accessed electronic resources Monthly, 50(51.02%) respondents were satisfied with the relevance of the electronic resources, (87.75%) respondents were read of the regularly Newspaper in electronic resources available from the library,73.46% of respondents were Easy to access,92 (93.87%) respondents were visited in other library of the …

Content Analysis Of Engineering College Library Websites In Goa, Dr. Jayaprakash G. Hugar Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ICT- led developments have created new opportunities and challenges for libraries in creation, promotion, dissemination and storage of information. Engineering College libraries are nowadays using the web environment to provide high-quality information for their users, mostly in digital format. The current study investigates and presents the content analysis of Goa University affiliated engineering college library websites in Goa. The data was collected from the websites of the concerned engineering college libraries through a checklist prepared for this purpose. The websites of the libraries were thoroughly scanned and analyzed, based on the analysis we have ranked them. The main purpose of …

Digital Libraries, Opportunities And New Ways To Attract And Develop Clients In The Public Libraries Of Mazandaran Province (I.R.Iran), Amir Reza Asnafi, Salma Keshavarzian Ma Of Information Science

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

the study focuses on feasibility of establishing digital library in public libraries of Mazandaran province in order to develop patrons and attract clients. Survey and filed research implemented and 31 questionnaires were distributed among librarians. In order to analyzing research data, SPSS software and Microsoft office Excel software was used. Librarian’s knowledge about digital libraries is very well and with some short-term in-service training courses, considerable qualitative human resources as librarian will prepare to work in this area. However, libraries need to be equipped with the standard infrastructure and equipment to service them. the results of this research Applicable for …

Promotion Of Information Resources And Services To Distance Learners In Nigeria: The Role Of An Embedded Librarian, Patricia Ofodu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Awareness to Information resources and services in libraries should be created because information resources in the library is out of place if access to it is not provided. This Study examined the nature and need for distance learning to unprivileged. It particularly examined the nature and role of digital libraries, as it has a unique facilities suitable for the distance learners, how digital in libraries has made information resources and services easier for accessibility and delivery for both library patrons and professionals. The paper also discussed on how promotion in libraries became the act of informing the library users what …

Information Poverty: An Examination Of Policies Related To Achieving Kenya’S 2030 Vision, Alicea Peyton

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research paper is a literature review conducted on the government of Kenya and their officials who are currently embarking on Vision 2030 --- a plan that “aims to transform Kenya into a newly industrializing, middle-income country providing a high quality of life to all its citizens by 2030 in a clean and secure environment” (Kenya Vision 2030, 2008). This paper focuses on defining the terms of information poverty and knowledge-based society. It speaks to the responsibility and importance of the role of information policy in resolving Kenya’s challenge.

The African Leaders in ICT (ALICT) offers a conceptual framework useful …

Internet Access And Information Retrieval Competencies Of High School Students In Ghana, Philip Kwaku Kankam, Zawedde Nsibirwa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Research Impact Of The Iranian Publications On Social Networks In Scopus Indexed, Chandran Velmurugan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Due to the major role of research in the sustainable development of countries all around the world, mapping the scientific production must be designed according to indexed in databases. The purpose of the present study is to analyze Iranian literature on the field of social networks in comparison with the same studies to cross the Middle East and the world level. This is research is a descriptive study. A total of 123,609 documents indexed pertained to this topic were processed from 1970 to the end of 2017 indexed in the Scopus database. Excel software was used to analyze the data. …

Social Media Use And Its Influence On Academic Performance Of Postgraduate Students Of Benue State University, Makurd, Beetseh Kwaghga, Benedict Okike O.I, Terna Ramatu A

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the social media use and its influence on academic performance of Postgraduate students of Benue State University, Makurdi. Four research questions were answered. Population for this study was 76 library staff of Benue State University and was used as sample. Instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. Data collected was analysed using percentage, mean and standard deviation. Findings of the study revealed that Postgraduate students mostly spend their time using Facebook on social media. Findings also revealed that most of Postgraduate students spend their good on social media. The study also found that Postgraduate spend good …

Evaluation Of The Uses Of Social Media In Libraries Operation In University Libraries In Benue State, Beetseh Kwaghga, Tion Samuel Dzever, Ilo M. Hajaratu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examines evaluation of the uses of social Medias in libraries operation in University libraries in Benue State. The paper uses the descriptive survey research design to gather data collected. The targeted population for this study will consist of all registered users of University of Agriculture Makurdi library, Benue State University Library and University of Mkar, Mkar. The population of the registered students in Benue State University library is estimated at ten thousand (10,000) including undergraduates and postgraduate’s students. A sample size is limited number of elements selected from population which is a representative of that population. Random sampling …

Research Quantify With Faculty Member’S Perception And Expectations In E-Context At The Academic Sphere, Baskaran C. - -

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study analyses the faculty members have tried to get the e-resources for them needful in terms of academic research at South State Universities of Tamilnadu. It analyses that Out of 380 respondents, the male respondents are found 263(69.21%), the Ph.D. qualified respondents are found 285(75%). it is found that Madurai Kamaraj University and Alagappa University have respondents of each 130 (34.21%). it is found that all 380 (100%) respondents are aware of E-Resources available in the University Library. it is seen that 181 (47.66%) respondents are accessing the scholarly information via E-Resources on daily basis, 109 (28.68%) respondents are …

Information Environment Of Theatre And Media Arts Students In Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Yakub Olayinka Ahmed, Elizabeth Mojisola Shittu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research work took a critical look at the information environment of Theatre and Media Arts Students of Federal University of Oye-Ekiti Ekit State. The study adopted was descriptive survey. The population was drawn from the undergraduate of Theatre and Media Arts with a population of 200. The study used the whole population as its sample size. Out of the 200 questionnaires administered, 190 copies were returned and found fit for analysis. The data were analysed using Statistical Percentage for Social Science. Findings of the study revealed that Theatre and Media Arts Students of FUOYE have information needs relating to …

Awareness, Access And Usage Of E-Resources Among Faculty Members In Arts And Science Colleges, Sivakami N., Rajendran N.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Academic Libraries In Cameroon In The Digital Age, Roseline Bawack

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract Radical changes in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), and changing context in Higher Education have placed academic libraries in Cameroon in crisis. Unprecedented changes in the information environment caused by ICTs has led to a digital revolution, causing academic libraries no choice but to move from one paradigm to another. Change and transition in this new dispensation is fundamental and irreversible. Consequence academic librarians are embracing new roles to satisfy the incessant changing needs of library patrons. This paper seeks to provide an understanding of academic libraries in Cameroon in the digital era. It takes up one of the …

Perception And Usage Of Health Information Sources And Services Among The Urban Community Users Of Public Libraries: A Case Study Of Bhadravathi, Arun Kumara Kumara T S, Dharani Kumar P, Santhosh Kumar K T, Shilpa B S

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined the perception and usage of health information sources and services by the urban community users of public libraries. The study investigated 110 users from two public libraries in Bhadravathi. Findings revealed that majority of the users not enrolling library membership. 44.54% of users were visit library daily and large numbers of respondents were get health information through newspaper followed by television, advertisements and pamphlet/brochures. Education and sports were the most frequently preferred topics by the users. Arogya column published by Prajavani Kannada newspaper was most preferred newspaper column for getting health information by the users followed by …

Examining And Creating In-House Igr Sources For Effective Management And Financing In Academic Libraries In Nigeria, Lawrence Ogwashi Nwose, Ejovi Jonathan Olulu Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: The study explored staff perception on effective funding using in-house IGR sources, finance-related challenges in the management of libraries, examined operational conventional and additional sources, derived opinions on the benefits of an independent academic library financial management system and the strategies to improve on its funding in selected academic libraries in Nigeria.

Method: The descriptive survey design was adopted using a population of 487 librarians from which 161 (33%) was randomly drawn from ten academic libraries (polytechnic, college and university). The instrument for data collection - questionnaire was developed. The data collected were analysed using inferential and descriptive statistics …

Evaluation Of The Level Of Adoption Of Information And Communication Technology Resources And The Usage Of Alternative Sources In Obtaining Information By Researchers Of A Federal Research Institute In Nigeria, Olayinka Babayemi Makinde Dr, Glenrose Velile Jiyane Prof, Tinashe Mugwisi Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

There is an increasing interest in studying the level of adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) resources by researchers of various disciplines with the effective adoption of ICTs having a proven record of significant academic, social, economic and environmental benefits. The aim of the study was to evaluate the level of adoption of ICT resources and the usage of alternatives in obtaining research information by researchers of a federal research institute in Nigeria. The research was carried out at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO) Nigeria. A questionnaire was distributed to 165 researchers of the institute but …

Mapping Of Research Publication On Elearning In India During 2009-2018: A Scientometric Study, Shweta Gupta, Shriram Pandey

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study presents an outlook of publication trends of eLearning research in the Indian scenario during the last ten years (2009-2018.). The data collected from the Scopus Database using the specific query statement. A total of 8181 publications in different forms (journals article, conference papers, book chapters, etc.) were being collated, tabulated and analyzed and inferences were drawn for the study. Further, annual growth rate (AGR) of papers; most prolifically authors, institutions; most cited papers; h-index; and citation status has been provided.

Assessment Of Library Resources And Services In Engineering Colleges In India: A Study, Madaiah Krishnamurthy

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Digital library and digital services are important component of any library, as role of library has changed to great extent with the advancement of information technology, network technology and communication technology. This study aims to report the digital library facilities and services available at engineering college libraries in Karnataka. It showcases the perception/opinion of librarians about digital library and digital services. From study it is clear that librarians have provided digital library and digital services and have positive opinion on the renowned role of digital library in library and information centers.

Perception And Use Of Semantic And Social Features Of Digital Libraries Among Library And Information Professionals And Users: A Comparative Study, Shweta Gupta, Reseach Scholar, Shriram Pandey, Assistant Professor,

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper identifies the perception and use of Semantic and Social Features of the digital library among library and Information professionals (LISPs) and Users and presents a comparative study of their competencies in tune with the semantic and social features. As part of the survey of the special libraries in NCR of Delhi, the questionnaires and personal visits were made to 48 libraries (spread over 16 categories) to collect the primary data. The requisite data of 48 special libraries, were collected, collated and analyzed accordingly. The study has made clear that library and information professionals and users of digital libraries …