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Factors Affecting Librarians’ Use Of Information And Communication Technologies (Icts) In Federal Colleges Of Education, Southwestern Nigeria, Oluchi Okere

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated factors affecting librarians’ use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in federal colleges of education, Southwestern Nigeria. The participants included librarians and library officers and in terms of geographical scope, the study was limited to Federal College of Education (Sp), Oyo and Federal College of Education Osiele, Abeokuta all in Southwestern Nigeria. Descriptive survey design of a correlational type was employed. The study population comprised 43 library personnel in two selected colleges. Total enumeration technique was employed and self-constructed questionnaire was the instrument used to elicit data from the respondents. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics …

Perception Of Ict Skill And Opinion Among The College Librarians In Assam During The Pre-Covid Periods: A Study, Dr. Prafulla Kumar Mahanta

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The proper ICT infrastructure in the libraries can’t achieve the goal of a particular library unless it is supported by skilled manpower and dedication of the library professionals towards his/her duties. Library professional performs the role of collection development, organization of information resources, providing access to information resources, preservation of resources, advising and guiding the users, management and administration and also involvement in digital oriented services etc. The digital oriented technology has lead to designing new services as well as access to the navigation of electronic collection and other electronic resources. To meet the present needs library professionals have to …

Electronic Information Resources Use, Quality Reference Service Delivery And Academic Performance Of Final Year Students In Colleges Of Education In Lagos State, Nigeria, Bolanle Badirat Ashiru, Adegbore Muritala, Olalekan Abiola Awujoola, Oyinola Oluwaseun Bayowa

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Abstract

The academic performance played an essential role in producing high-quality graduates who are to become high-quality human resource required for national, economic and social development. Electronic information resources use by students and quality reference service delivery can influence academic performance among students. It is on this premise that study investigates electronic information resources use, quality reference service delivery on academic performance of students in colleges of education in Lagos State, Nigeria. The survey design of descriptive type was adopted. Mixed methods of systematic and total enumeration sampling technique were used. A total of 309 final year students was used …

Dynamic Archive Management Of The Covid-19 Pandemic At Radio Republik Indonesia, Nadia Aprilia Gude, Andi Asari, Nurchasanah Nurchasanah

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Radio Republik Indonesia Kota Ende is a broadcasting institution that actively provides information on the Covid-19 pandemic. The results of this information are collected in the form of archives of the Covid-19 pandemic as a record of important events. This study aims to describe the management of the Covid-19 pandemic archive which includes the process of creating, using, maintaining, shrinking, and storing archives. This study used the descriptive qualitative method. The data used are primary data and secondary data. Primary data in the form of information about the dynamic archive management of the Covid-19 pandemic starting from the stages of …

Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Digital Library Portal: An Analysis, Rashmi Gangwar, Prof. Shilpi Verma

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In the current digital information environment, a well-defined e-platform is required to organize, store, retrieve and disseminate of information efficiently—the web portal facilitates users to access a wide range of web-based information resources. Here, an attempt has been made to create awareness about Uttar Pradesh higher education digital library portal. This study was conducted to the analysis of Uttar Pradesh higher education digital library portal and the findings of the study are that Uttar Pradesh higher education digital library has more than 70,000 e-contents available in different streams and students of higher-level educational institutions are taking advantage of it. The …

Issn Registration Services In Indonesia: Problems And Solutions, Dwi Ridho Aulianto

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An ISSN is a number that functions as the identity of a periodical. ISSN registration services in Indonesia are provided through the Indonesian Institute of Sciences. This study aims to determine the inhibiting factors during the ISSN application process in Indonesia. The method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection through in-depth interviews with ISSN service officers and journal managers was conducted at the end of 2019 and early 2020 to obtain information about ISSN registration in previous years. The results of the study concluded that the ISSN registration process did not run smoothly. There was an …

Relationship Between Awareness And Use Of Digital Information Resources Among University Students Of Southern Punjab, Rab Nawaz:, Salman Bin Naeem, Muhammad Ramzan

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The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between awareness and use of digital information resources among students of universities in South Punjab. The researcher adopted survey research design and employed questionnaire as a research method to collect the data from respondents. The population of the study consisted on BS, Master, MS, M. Phil and PhD programs students of The Islamia University Bahawalpur and Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan. A convenience sampling technique was used to collect data from respondents. A statistical package for social science (SPSS-20) was used for the analysis of data. The result of the study …

Effect Of Group Mentoring On Virtual Library Skills Of Secondary School Students, Chiedu Eseadi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study aimed to investigate the effect of group mentoring on the virtual library skills of senior secondary school students. The study used a two-group pretest-posttest design to study a sample of senior secondary school students from a Nigerian public secondary school (10 students were enrolled for the group mentoring program and 10 others were waitlisted). Data for this study were collected using the Students' Virtual Library Skills Scale. Compared to their wait-list control group counterparts, senior secondary school students who received group mentoring showed a greater ability to gain virtual library skills. Studies that aim to impart virtual …

Adoption Of Green Practices In University Libraries Of Pakistan: A Qualitative Study, Muhammad Asim, Pervaiz Ahmad Prof. Dr.

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Conceptual, technological, and material advancement has a deep influence on all sectors of life including libraries. Libraries are coping with these developments accordingly, however, the pace of development is not the same around the globe. This study aims to explore the adoption status of green library practices in the university libraries of Pakistan. The peer-reviewed literature including IFLA’s checklist was encompassed to model twelve aspects/practices of green library initiative. The feedback from the selected, senior university librarians of Pakistan on the proposed model of green library practices was collected through interviews. The librarians apprise the green library model as an …

Information Resources Usage And Information Literacy Skills Of School Teachers In Sri Lanka: A Survey, Chamani Gunasekera, R. Balasubramani

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This study examines information resource usage and information literacy skills of school teachers in Sri Lanka. The study population was in-service graduate school teachers who work in government schools in the country. Multistage cluster sampling method was used to select the study sample. The study adopted a quantitative research methodology, and a self-administered survey questionnaire was distributed among 3200 teachers, and collected data were analyzed using SPSS (21.0). The results gave an insight that school teachers in Sri Lanka used a wide array of sources of information to fulfill their professional information needs. The results revealed that teachers have specific …

Utilization Of Digital Information Resources By Undergraduates At Lead City University, Ibadan Nigeria, Taofeek Abiodun Oladokun, Azeez A. Adeoye

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The innate need for growth and the growing popularity of digital information resources have prompted many academic libraries, including Lead City University to invest on the provision of digital information resources. However, studies have shown that provision of digital information resources does not automatically guarantee utilization. This study therefore investigates the utilization of digital information resources among undergraduate students at Lead City University, Ibadan Nigeria. The study adopted a quantitative research method with a questionnaire used as research instrument. The study sample consists of 342 undergraduate students and the data collected was analysed with aid of the Statistical Package for …

Utilization Of Electronic Resources For Teaching And Research Among Lecturers In University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Ugonna Benedette Fidelugwuowo Dr

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There is an increasing need for utilization of electronic resources for teaching and research by lecturers in institutions of higher learning. A study in this direction is not only necessary but timely given the volume of information from e-resources. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. A multi stage sampling technique was adopted and a sample of three hundred and sixty lecturers was selected for the study. The data was collected using Structured Questionnaire. Replacement sampling was adopted for non-response until the required sample size is achieved. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings showed that …

A Content Analysis Of Websites Of Indian Medical Research Institutions In Respect To Library Services In Covid-19 Pandemic Situation, Subhas Chandra Majhi

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The Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) unique challenges to all the educational system in present time. The unexpected and suddenly outbreak of library professionals for the COVID-19 to general working time. The library professional takes some other dission for contuning library service like digital platform wherever possible and to provide adequate remote services to the users. Given the extrinsic challenges in providing services during a public health emergency, the purpose of this paper is to find out how medicine and technology became a saviour for the medical research institutions of India during the COVID -19 pandemic. The study explores the type …

Disaster Preparedness Plan And Response Strategy As A Panacea For Effective Information Resources Preservation In University Libraries In North East, Nigeria., Suleiman Abdullahi, V N. Nwachuku Prof., Aliyu Isyaku Ahmad

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The objective of the study is to determine the types of disaster preparedness plan and response strategy in university libraries in North East, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The study covers university libraries in North East, Nigeria. Questionnaires were used to elicit data from the respondents. The population of the study comprised of university libraries in the six states in the North East zone of Nigeria such as; Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe states. The researchers employed a purposive sampling technique in selecting the university libraries. 215 copies of the questionnaires were distributed …

Social Media Mediated Library Services During Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic Lockdown: A Case Of University Of Zambia Library, Boniface Banda Mr., Pailet Chewe Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Between March and May 2020, Zambia was under a COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Amidst this lockdown, libraries migrated most of their services online. This development resulted in an increased adoption of social media for delivering library services. However, little is known about the usefulness of social media for library service delivery at the University of Zambia during the lockdown. To address this gap, this study investigated how the library deployed social media to support the core business of its parent institution during the lockdown. Using a questionnaire, data was collected from 50 respondents. Quantitative data were analyzed using the statistical package …

How To Attract The Library Visitors? The Role Of Csr At The Library, Library Image, Customer Value, And Loyalty To The Library: Evidence From Indonesia, Sri Hartini, Masmira Kurniawati, Jovi Sulistiawan, Muhammad Ihwanudin

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This study focuses on the impact of CSR on the library’s performance in collaboration with CSR programs. Using the purposive sampling method, the sample was 350 library service users in Indonesia. Data was collected through a Google Form questionnaire distributed on social media. SEM-PLS was used to analyze five hypotheses, which were accepted. This study indicates that CSR in the library is significantly positively related to library image, customer value, and loyalty. In addition, library image and customer value are positively related to library visitor loyalty. Currently, the social responsibility literature is only limited to the customer perspective, and not …

User-Centered Problem-Based Learning At Learning Commons: In Search Of A Unique Learning Pedagogy In Academia, Mohammed Khalid Alam, Youji Kohda

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Purpose – The purpose of this study is to make an attempt to explore the problem-based learning (PBL) method supported student learning in out of class space of Learning Commons (LC) for adopting PBL method based user-centered learning pedagogy at LC of academic libraries.

Design/methodology/approach – The study was conducted for the identification of problem-based learning activities in out of class space informal learning at LC. A comprehensive review of the learning commons and problem-based learning method literature enabled the formulation of the constructs and few hypotheses were formulated that constitute a conceptual user-centered PBL activity based learning model. To …

Development Of Village Libraries Through Identification Of Regional Potentials And Involvement Society (Case Study At The Library Of "Harapan Bangsa" Pegat Bukur Village, Sambaliung District, Berau Regency, East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia), Perwitasari Rengganingtyastuti, Perwitasari Rengganingtyastuti

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The Village Library is a forum for providing reading materials as a source of learning for the community in the context of educating and empowering the community, as well as supporting the implementation of national education. Village libraries have a significant role in empowering village communities through literacy, therefore the development of village libraries is very important. One of the village library development strategies is through identification of regional potential and community involvement, where in developing its services the library sees the potential of the area where it is located and involves the community in every program of its activities. …

Exploring The Feasibility Of Research Data Management Services In Zimbabwean Academic Libraries: The Case Of Zimbabwe School Of Mines, Takawira Machimbidza, Stephen Mutula, Makhosazana Ndiweni

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The study applied an adapted Technology, Economic, Legal, Organisational, and Schedule (TELOS) model to explore the feasibility of Research Data Management (RDM) at the Zimbabwe School of Mines (ZSM). The study employed a qualitative approach. Data were collected through interviews that were held with purposively chosen professionals at ZSM in the form of the Information Technology (IT) manager, the Librarian, and three (3) Assistant Librarians. Findings show that ZSM does not currently meet the TELOS model feasibility test. ZSM lacks a robust technological system to support data creation, data collection and description, data storage, archiving and preservation, data access, data …

Managing Anger Among Student-Librarians Using Aggression Replacement Training And Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko

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The destruction of facilities in higher institutions by rampaging angry students during crisis has remained a re-occurring decimal and library schools have had their fair share. This study therefore was aimed at establishing the effectiveness of the application of aggression replacement training and cognitive behavioral therapy in the management of anger among student-librarians. The study was guided by two research questions as well as two hypotheses. The study applied the pre-test, post-test control group quasi experimental design. The target population of this study include, all student-librarians in federal universities running library and information science programmes in Nigeria but the sampled …

Strategies For Overcoming Challenges In Digital Preservation Of Electronic Theses And Dissertations In Public University Libraries In South-East Nigeria, Jerry E. Friday, Monica Eberechukwu Eze Mrs

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The study examined the strategies for overcoming challenges in digital preservation of electronic theses and dissertations in public university libraries in South-East Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The study population comprised 256 librarians, out of which only 68 digital or institutional repositories librarians were covered. A self-constructed questionnaire was used for data collection. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. It was discovered that the major challenges encountered in preserving e-theses and dissertations in those libraries are lack of adequate funding, adequate ICT facilities, skilled staff, poor power supply, absence of staff development programme …

Contents And Interactivity Of Academic Library Portals In India, Soorya M, Mohamed Haneefa K, Shivani K.T.

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The main aim of this study was to analyze the contents and interactivity of academic library portals in India. The study was confined to a hundred selected academic library websites. A checklist along with a data sheet was used as the tool for data collection and Microsoft Excel was used as the tool for data analysis. The analysis revealed that the websites have an almost identical pattern of contents and interactivity. The majority of the websites used interactive applications. Facebook is the most preferred application followed by Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. The websites preferred the extreme top right corner of …

An Assessment Of Marketing Features On Nigerian Universities’ Library Websites, Uwaebuka W. Madu, Uloma Doris Onuoha Professor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Web marketing of library resources and services has become a global trend because of it’s potential to bridge the awareness gap that usually exists between user communities and available resources/services. This study assessed the marketing features of Nigerian university library websites with emphasis on six (6) elements of (visibility, information, networking, consultation services, online services and online resources). The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised all the one hundred and ninety seven (197) NUC accredited universities in Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select 50 university libraries with dedicated websites. Observation checklist was …

Assessing Symbiosis Between Traditional And Virtual Reference Service: An Empirical Study Based On Librarians’ Perception, Dr. Atasi Sinhababu, Dr. Shiv Kumar

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The present study aims to gauge the perceptions of working library professionals toward the significance of Virtual Reference Service (VRS) vis-à-vis Traditional Reference Service (TRS). The study is based on sample drawn from members of the CRIKC libraries. The study sample was collected by conducting a questionnaire method and the analysis of the data was done quantitatively with the help of both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics using the software IBM SPSS. VRS was not being offered by almost all the CRIKC libraries and Synchronous VRS (SVRS) was offered by none of them. Around 50% librarians believed that ‘quick/ready …

Health Literacy: A Catalyst For Meeting Health Information Need Of Bpl Community Of Malda District, Najhat Tarannum, Parikshit Mondal Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction: Health literacy is the characteristics of an individual as well as the social resources needed for the communities to retrieve, acquire, understand, evaluate and use the information and services to make decisions about their health. This paper seeks to explore the need and the impact of health literacy that causes a change in the lives of below poverty line communities and the way to improve health literacy to make the health information accessible, easily comprehensive and accumulate effective outcomes. Also, examine the significant role of libraries to inculcate health literacy among the community as well. The result of the …

Capacity Building For Sustainable Digital Information Services In 21st Century Administration Of Academic Libraries In Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper is on capacity building for sustainable digital information services in 21^st century administration of academic libraries in Nigeria. Capacity building is termed as the building or the development of organization’s facilities, equipment, provisions, features, amenities, infrastructures and resources (human and physical) to foster growth and expansion. As such, capacity building needs to be introduced in the library which includes the professional building of human resources (professional library staff and other para-professional workers) and material resources. To achieve this goal, education and trainings on administration are given to the library staff for effective, efficient output and productivity. …

Information Institution Services In Indonesia During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Dyah Puspitasari Srirahayu, Esti Putri Anugrah, Muhammad Rifky Nurpratama

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The COVID-19 pandemic affects all community activities from offices to institutions, including libraries in Indonesia. The Indonesian government eventually implemented 'work from home' and 'study from home' policies so as to make institutions such as libraries undergo adjustments, where librarians work at home and visitors are prohibited from leaving the house. Students are also mandated to study at home, causing them unable to visit the library. Because of this policy and pandemic conditions, libraries in Indonesia have begun to adjust their services and make the latest service policies to facilitate their users. Therefore, this research aims to examine what new …

Comparative Study Of Users’ Satisfaction With Web Opacs Of Public And Private Sector University Libraries In Lahore, Pakistan, Shahzeb Mugheri, Liaquat Ali Rahoo, Muhammad Asif

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A web online public access (OPAC) is an online interface of a library that allows users to make transactions online globally. This study aimed to explore the online library services offered by university libraries of Lahore, the level of user’s satisfaction with web OPACs and to compare the users’ satisfaction with web OPACs public and private sector university libraries in Lahore Punjab. The data was collected on self-developed and self-administrated peer reviewed questionnaire from 16 university library users via survey. The study revealed that both public and private sector university libraries provide basic and advance searching options, different types of …

The Effect Of Library Orientation Programme On The Use Of Library Resources By New Students In The University Of Education, Winneba. (Uew), Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku, Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku Mr, Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku, Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku. Mr

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The study examines the effect of library orientation on new students' use of library resources at the University of Education, Winneba.

The study's goal is to demonstrate that library orientations increase student usage of the library.

The study examines student usage statistics at University of Education, Winneba (UEW) Osagyefo Library. According to the findings, students who received orientation used the library more frequently.

A questionnaire was used to collect information about new students' use of the library.

Design: This study is based on the University of Education Winneba Library and aims to instill in new students a positive attitude toward …

The Relationship Between School Resource Center Roles And Student Civilization In Digital Age, Shamila Mohamed Shuhidan, Norizan Anwar, Mayasari Abdul Majid, Shuhaida Mohamed Shuhidan, Azma Asnawishah Abd Hakim, Tamara Adriani Salim

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School Resource Centers (SRCs) are also known as School libraries serve as a catalyst that encourages students to read by providing high-quality information resources, both printed and non-printed. However, previous studies found that SRCs need to align their roles with 21^st century learning, to cope with digital era and to help students to develop lifelong learning. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate the relationship between the roles of SRCs and student civilization in the education setting. This research applied the quantitative approach with online survey distributed using Google Form to collect data from respondents. The overall mean shows that …