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The Use Of Social Media And Digital Platforms For Promoting The Information Resources And Services Of Engineering College Libraries In Chennai District., Leema Plaris M, .Mohamed Esmail S

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study evaluated how social media platforms are used to spread information. It was led by four (4) objectives and related research questions. The research used a descriptive survey approach. Questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data for the study. A total of 32 library and library staff members made up the study's population, which includes professional librarians from 8 Engineering Colleges in Chennai. In order to get the answers to the study questions, data was gathered and evaluated utilizing frequency counts and mean scores.

The results of the survey showed that 8 Engineering College librarians and library staff …

The Role Of Library And Information Professionals In Creating A Smart Learning Environment Using Modern Technologies And Innovations In The Covid-19 Era: Introducing Individuals’ Uniqueness Consideration, Ebubechukwu E. Uba Cln

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With the spread of COVID-19 across the globe, a lot changed, diversified, abruptly halted or modified. Different sectors of the different countries were not left out in these changes. Nigeria learning system was also greatly affected and as such learning institutions across the nation had to be shut down till further notice. This begged to answer the question if the Nigeria learning situation has been improved enough to accommodate the technological changes that came with it. There was also the need for Library and Informational Science (LIS) professionals to step in to save the learning situation by creating a smart …

Participative Management And Effective Communication As Predictors Of Job Performance Of Library Staff In Federal Universities In South East Geo-Political Zone Of Nigeria., Linda Ijeoma Uwandu, Adaora Joy Udo-Anyanwu, Ogechi Nkechi Okorie

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Abstract

The study focused on participative management and effective communication as predictors of job performance of library staff in Federal Universities in South-East Geo-political Zone of Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. Correlation research design which involved simple linear method was adopted for the study. The population of the study is 332 library staff. Using total enumeration sampling technique, the entire population was adopted as sample for the study. Rating scale was used to collect data for the study. Pearson r statistics was used to answer the research questions while t-test of significance of simple …

Global Research Trends On Library Management And Administration: A Bibliometric Analysis, Prakash B. Waghmare

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Abstract

The present study analyzed 441 global publications on library management and administration indexed in Scopus database. Very few bibliometric studies were found on varies aspects of library management but not as whole library management and administration which made author to analyze globally.

Methods and Martials: The data was analyzed using biblioshiny app, presented three fold relation viz, authors, countries and keywords, authors and source impact, word count and word growth with thematic presentation and collaborative network of documents.

Findings: The highest contribution in library management and administration research is published in the form of journal articles and the …

Technological Competencies Of Teachers In Teaching Learning Process And The Librarians’ Role To Enhance The Technological Skills: A Study, Avijit Dutta, Najmun Nessa

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The process of teaching and learning as well as the creation of knowledge has been carried on since the advent of civilization. Now technologies have significantly impacted our societal as well as the educational system in the last few decades. With the advancement in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), the entire learning community is moving towards digital learning or e-Learning. Use of technology in education has highly increased due to COVID-19 pandemic situation. E-learning process has focused on virtual classrooms and various online tools. The teaching fraternity with the assistance of various digital tools are helping the students to provide …

The Relevance Of The Five New Laws Of Librarianship To The Development Of Mosque Libraries In Indonesia, Ahmad Amir Aziz

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In today's world of information technology disruption, library science must adapt quickly and accurately. The true library will always play an important role as a center of knowledge, including the mosque library, which is a distinct type of library because the majority of its collections are religious in nature. This article intends to discuss the New Five Laws of Librarianship as proposed by Michael Gorman, who revised the Ranganathan concept. The concept will be tested to determine its applicability to the design of the mosque library development, which is tasked with providing services to the surrounding Muslim community. Gorman's principle …

Review Of Curriculum Development In Library And Information Science Education In Nigerian Universities: Issues And Prospects, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo

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The study includes a review of curriculum development in Library and Information Science Education (LISE) in Nigerian Universities: Issues and Prospects. Analysis on curriculum development were given (history of curriculum development, types of curricula and usefulness of curriculum development for educators and challenges of curriculum development). Curriculum development is core issue in the feasibility and growth of any discipline, library and information science education inclusive. Modern day librarianship, that is 21^st century library and information science education (LISE) should integrate full information and communication technology programmes and not just computer application for professional efficiency and global acceptability. Therefore, curriculum …

Application Of Technology Resources To Library Information Processing In Academic Libraries In Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo

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The paper is about Application of Technology Resources to Library Information Processing in Academic Libraries in Nigeria. The electronic age has made users search beyond print media while looking for information resources. Latest research work are sent across the world through electronic means and no serious researcher of this age ever depends solely on print media rather the use of internet, websites, e-mail etc are the language of the day. Functionally, university libraries of the current dispensation provide access to both print and electronic resources to serve users and to increase the visibility of their institutions, and as a measure …

Evaluation Of The Availability And Utilization Status Of Texts In Core Subjects In Primary Schools’ Libraries, Valentine Joseph Owan, Daniel Clement Agurokpon, Abahcham V. Owan

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The study evaluated primary texts' availability and utilisation status in core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Social Studies and Basic Science) in primary schools’ libraries in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State. The researchers formulated six null hypotheses to guide the study. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The target population of this study comprised a total of 30,036 teachers and pupils, distributed across the 73 public primary schools. A proportionate stratified sampling technique was used to select 30% and 5% of the available teachers and pupils in each school, resulting in a sample of 270 respondents. …

Repositioning Academic Libraries As A Hub Of Technology Enhanced Learning Space: Innovations And Challenges, Sarita Somarajan, Dr. S. Mohammed Esmail, Mohamed Musthafa K Dr

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As the third millennium dawns, technology has profoundly changed at such a rapid pace that what is trending once may not continue the next hour and one need to keep up to date on any changes that reflect on their respective profession or within the scope of their duties.

Skills change as technology advances which is necessary for job pre- paredness, productivity, research and digital reformation. Library staff needs to be tech savvy in order to answer the broadened technology questions including computers, databases, and new media for rendering best user service. Rather than seeing technology as a threat, it …

A Perusal On Preservation And Conservation Techniques In The Government Aided College Libraries Of Diamond Harbour And Alipore Subdivision In South 24 Parganas, Bibhash Ram Singha, Bikash Kumar Halder

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The present study is exhibited the preservation and conservation techniques in the college libraries of Diamond Harbour and Alipore subdivisions in the district of South 24parganas. It also discusses degradation problems of print and non-print materials, causes of deterioration of library documents, and different obstacles to using preservation techniques. To secure the library materials in a good manner need to apply the preservation and conservation techniques which include cleaning and dusting, use of insecticides and insect repellent such as Thymol, Dichlorovos, Dursban, Naphthalene balls, Neem leaf, etc., besides that there is a provision for security systems of the college libraries …

The Role Of @Katakecilkana (Instragram Account) To Improve Information Literacy Skills Of Parents With Young Children, Luthfiani Ikhwania, Kiki Fauziah

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This research discusses the role of the @katakecilkana which is an Instagram account to enhance information literacy skills of parents with young children. The purpose of this study is to identify the role of the @katakecilkana to improve the information literacy skills of parents with young children. This research was conducted through qualitative research using a case study. Data was collected by doing an in-depth interview with informants and observing the activity of the @katakecilkana. The results showed that the @katakecilkana played a role in improving information literacy skills of parents with young children. This finding is supported by the …

Influence Of Records Management Practices, Work Environment And Administrative Effectiveness In Lagos State Judiciary, Nigeria, Otobo Elvis Efe

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This study examines the influence of records management practices, work environment and administrative effectiveness in Lagos State Judiciary, Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design. The population of the study consisted of 328 administrative staff of Lagos State Judiciary, Nigeria. Total enumeration was used. Cronbach’s Alpha reliability coefficients for the constructs ranged from 0.93 to 0.94. A response rate of 100% was achieved. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential (multiple and linear regression) statistics. Findings showed that records management practices and work environment jointly influenced administrative effectiveness (Adj. R² = 0.333, F(2, 326)= 39.520, p …

Skill Sets Essential For Librarians In The Post-Pandemic Scenario: A Study On Librarians In The Higher Education Institutes In The State Of Goa, India, Shamin Pereira

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The Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated a tremendous shift in library services. Librarians need to equip themselves with the necessary skills to provide efficient services to the users. The objective of this study is to discover the digital skills possessed by the librarians and to evaluate the services that they are providing during the post-pandemic era. Survey research was adopted and a structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the librarians working in the various higher education institutions in the State of Goa, India. Of the 64 institutions, 45 (70%) library professionals responded. The study found that most librarians lack …

Towards Implementing Of Knowledge Management For A-Accredited Academic Library In Indonesia, Tiara Hersiwi Sekarshanti, Dwi Novita Ernaningsih, Moh Safii

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This research was carried out with the aim of describing the implementation of knowledge sharing to library staff at the Library of Universitas Negeri Malang in the circulation and IT services section on the grounds that these services have the largest number of staff with non-library education, some of whom are employees who undergo rotation. This study uses a qualitative approach. Based on the data analysis conducted, the conclusions obtained from the research are as follows. First, choosing a leader and knowledge champion consisting of rotation and sharing with librarians. Employees who undergo rotation are considered to have more roles …

Accessibility And Usage Of School Library Materials And Facilities By Social Studies Teachers In Sapele Metropolis, Sunday Obro

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The study examined the accessibility and usage of school library materials and facilities by Social Studies teachers in Sapele metropolis. One hundred and four (104) social studies teachers were the selected study sample using the purposive sampling method. Two (2) instruments were employed for the gathering of data. They are an observation checklist and a questionnaire. The data gathered were analysed using mean. The study revealed that most library materials and facilities were not accessible. In addition, it was discovered that non-print media were lacking. However, textbooks and print assets and materials were accessible. Also, the study exposed that poor …

A Survey On Inmates Of Correctional Centres Information Desires And Accessibility: Librarians And Libraries As Facilitators, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko

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The study is a survey on the inmates of correctional centres information desires and accessibility: Librarians and Libraries as facilitators. The study was guided by five objectives and research questions respectively as well as three null hypotheses. The research design adopted was a descriptive survey while the population of the study is all the correctional centres inmates in Nigeria. Due to the challenge of accessibility, the study was limited to Southeast Nigeria in which through purposive sampling techniques, 354 inmates and 20 staff were selected from the seven correctional centres that have libraries in the zone. The sampled population for …

Information Needs And Information-Seeking Behavior Of Undergraduate Students: A Remote Area Perspective, Shahzadi Humbhi, Shabbir Ahmed Tareen, Alia Humbhi

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Nowadays it is the prerequisite of the libraries to know the information-seeking behavior of the users and provide the services according to their needs. The prime purpose of the current study is to examine the information needs, information sources, information-seeking behaviors. As well as find out the challenges the undergraduate face while using the library. The survey research method was used to collect the data. With the help of a structured questionnaire, the data was collected and a random sampling method was used for this purpose. The results of the study revealed that 220(62%) undergraduates need information for their semester …

Documentation And Preservation Of Endangered Manuscripts Through Digital Archiving In North-Eastern States Of India, Dibanjyoti Buragohain, Manashjyoti Deka, Amit Kumar

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The preservation and conservation of traditional manuscripts is an age old practice. But for the past two decades or so, preserving the endangered manuscripts through digitization has become the prime concern of governments so that such manuscripts can be kept safely for future generations as manuscripts are considered to be an important asset to know our culture and tradition better. The present study primarily highlights the conservation and archival policies adopted by the British Library to digitize the ancient manuscripts of the North-Eastern states of India. The analysis highlights that the state such as Mizoram, Sikkim, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh …

Use Of Social Media Platforms For Dissemination Of Information And Creating Awareness About Library Resources And Services Among Students In Lagos State University, Nigeria, Mausi A. Bokoh Mr., Morenikeji M. Bello Miss, Adeola A. Idowu Miss

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Social media platforms are a combination of internet applications that build on the technological foundations of Web 2.0, which allow the creation and exchange of user-generated content. Social media platforms offer instant messages which are preferred in the contemporary world by students. The purpose of libraries for using social media platforms enhance sharing of news, market their services, provide instructions for information literacy, provide information about library resources and services and for feedback from the users. Hence this study elucidated the use of social media platforms for the dissemination of information and creating awareness about library resources and services among …

The Education And Curriculum Structure Of Library And Information Science Department Of Gujarat State Universities: A Survey, Jignesh Makwana

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Personal development, development of society, development of country and nation is based on education. Indian culture has been the culture of Rushimunis and Vedas since time immemorial. At that time, in order to acquire knowledge, studies were done in ashrams which included knowledge, art, skills, theology, practical knowledge, etc.

Recognizing the importance of education in the country, it is imperative that every member of the society, parents of students, experts in various disciplines, and the government should always strive for the spread of education. However, since the current education system is library-based, it is appropriate to say that the library …

Role Of School Libraries In Sharpening 21st Century Skills Of Students, Rajesh Patel, Anitha B.

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Students as the human capital need to be empowered for the socio- economic development of our country. The pace with which the world is moving accelerates the need for a proactive outlay to evolve a strong, energetic and buoyant kind of learners who can meet the challenges in life and work. The skills required for the future workforce are totally different from what our students are acquiring now. Libraries, as an integral part of our educational system, can contribute much towards skill development, especially in schools. School libraries are centres where students can develop their skills through self- paced learning …

The Adoption Of Big Data In Selected Information Institutions In Bangladesh: A Study, Md. Nurul Islam, Md. Monirul Islam, Prof. Rupak Chakravarty, Md. Jahangir Alam

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Purpose: The purpose of the study is to identify the big data adoption in information institutions as well as to justify the understanding and expertise level of information professionals. The study tried to identify the adoption of big data in the information institutions of Bangladesh.

Materials and Methods: A structured questionnaire was adapted cautiously for conducting the study. The Questionnaire was sent to more than 50 professionals of information institutions via email and FB messenger. The respondents are the professionals and faculty members who had the minimum qualification of bachelor/master /postgraduate degree in information science and library management. …

Academic Libraries During The Covid-19 In The Higher Education Institutions: A Case Of Supporting Role To An Online Academic Activities, Basharat Ali, Nazia Malik, Rustum Ali

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This article has been designed to study the role of academic libraries and online academic activities among students during the COVID-19 in higher education institutions. The outbreak spread from Wuhan city of China and placed online learning as well as hybrid modes of academic activities around the globe. A quantitative study design has been used to conduct an online cross-sectional survey in two public sector universities in the Punjab province. A sample of 1058 university students enrolled in BS programs out of 1820 participated through a classified random sampling technique. A structured questionnaire pretested from 30 students was used …

Digital Fatigue: Are Librarians At Universities In Zimbabwe Spared?, Blessing Chiparausha

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Librarians’ work has increasingly become dominantly computer-based because of provision of library and information services online following the outbreak of COVID-19. This increased use of digital technologies is often associated with digital fatigue. The purpose of this study was, therefore, to establish the level awareness about digital fatigue, symptoms of digital fatigue displayed by academic librarians and how they managed the fatigue as they offered services to patrons. Twenty-five (25) academic librarians at universities in Zimbabwe participated in online interviews for the study. Key findings show that academic librarians in Zimbabwe suffered digital fatigue but were not fully aware of …

Analysis Of Information Communication Technology Competencies Among Distance Learning Students Of Kuvempu University: A Study, Veena Naik G, Shivalingaiah D Dr.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the Information Communication Technology competencies among distance learners. Structured questionnaire was prepared and administered to the various disciplines, namely the Social Sciences, Science/Technology, and Commerce/Management. 1650 questionnaires were distributed and 1435 completely filled questionnaires were received obtaining a response rate of 87.0 %.It was found that, 1377 majority (95.9%) of the respondents use the Smart Phone,because it has maximum mobility and convenience, 1244(86.7%) of them opined ICT facilitate Communicating with many simultaneously, Quick Response with 1090(76.0%) response, Time saving with 1064 (74.1%) response, Learning from others contribution with 960(66.9%) response. majority 1086(75.7%)users …

Students’ Perceptions Of Information Literacy At Two South African Universities, Mathew Moyo, Ezra Ondari Okemwa Prof

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The purpose of this study was to find out students’ perceptions of the information literacy intervention programme at two Universities in a developing country. The study adopted a survey research method in which both questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were used to gather data about how students perceived information literacy in relation to its contribution to improved academic performance. Results show that students perceived information literacy as very relevant to their academic success. The respondents indicated that they gain skills on how to find and use information in all formats to address their day to day assignments. This study reveals the …

Veterinary Medicine Students' Use Of Library Resources And Access To Scientific Papers, Noel W. Cabfilan

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This paper aims to determine the satisfaction level of DVM students of Benguet State University with the resources of the Veterinary Medicine Library and their usage of these resources. It also aims to determine students' access to and utilization of scientific papers.

A structured survey was adapted to gather data from fifty-seven (57) 2021 graduating DVM students. Data were interpreted using frequency count, percentage, ranking, and mean.

The study confirms that the resources of the Veterinary Medicine library fulfill the academic needs of DVM students of Benguet State University. A strong need to enhance Internet connectivity in the library was …

Social Inclusion-Based Library Transformation Program, Enjela Pratiwi, Heriyanto Heriyanto

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries improve a country’s society quality through development, change, as well as science and technology. The Indonesian National Library has adopted social inclusion-based library services to improve society’s quality of life through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) program. Therefore, this research aimed to examine the social inclusion-based library transformation program implementation in Indonesia. Qualitative methods were used with data collected through semi-structured interviews and documentation. The data were analysed by the thematic analysis technique, which identifies patterns of research phenomena and involved three themes, including program concept, strategy, and targets. Furthermore, the program concept explains the basis of the Social …

Leveraging Digital Infopreneurship For Financial Well-Being Of Academic Librarians: The Nigerian Perspective, Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Aishatu Ibrahim Suleiman, Musbau Olajire Ayodele

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This study sought to conceptualize the application of digital infopreneurship to academic librarians' financial well-being in Nigeria. The study used current and relevant articles in Scopus indexed journals, including journals relating to region of study. The study revealed that academic librarians should be able to choosing a niche, outlining message, crafting a brand, building a platform, creating income sources, developing a sales funnel, and pursuing excellence to be successful in any digital infopreneurial project. The study concluded that academic librarians should continue reinventing and strategizing through digital infopreneurship to position themselves for increased income, financial security and visibility. The study …