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A Survey On Reading Habit Of Law Students In Tamil Nadu During Covid-19: A Case Study, Suresh N, S Thanuskodi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The COVID-19 pandemic in India is a part of a worldwide pandemic, on 24 March 2020, the Government of India has announced a nationwide lockdown. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the day-to-day activities particularly has created the largest disruption of education systems in India. This study has examined the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the reading habit of Law Students in Tamil Nadu.A descriptive survey method was adopted andan online web-based questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. The total response collected for the study is 464 and 65.52% of respondents are female. It was found that there …

A Study On The Application Of Information And Communication Technology In The University Libraries Of North-Central Nigeria., Abdullahi Bala Bala Shehu, K.P. Singh

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University Libraries Provides the information resources and services to meet the user information requirements, however, ICT has changed the way Information services and Knowledge is delivered especially in the recent dispensation, there is a dearth need for Libraries especially University libraries to apply ICT to their daily routine functions and changed the old method of information delivery to users with the present generations of clienteles been tech servy, the need for ICT based Services, Resources and Products is a Necessity. This study Investigates the application, availability of ICT-based Services, Resources, and Products, the Researchers Employed a structured Interview distributed to …

School Library Resources For Inclusive Online English Language Learning: Teachers’ Perspectives About Differentiating Instruction In The Context Of English As Second Language, Angela Eze, Charity N. Onyishi

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Abstract

In an inclusive education setting, learners with and without disabilities are guided to study in the same classrooms with adaptable facilities and equipments. With this arrangement in place, assistive technology becomes an absolute requirement, and the school library is a medium for providing and using inclusive resources. In the current education system where online learning is speedily overtaking face-to-face learning modalities, school Library resources are indispensable for the effective inclusion of all learners through differentiated instruction. Such is critically essential for English language learning, especially in Nigeria, where English is learned as a Second Language. However, little is known …

Electronic Health (E-Health) Literacy Among Undergraduate University Students, Kalsoom Akhtar, Shazia Yusuf Dr, Samar Fahd Dr, Imran Ajmal

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E-health literacy refers to the knowledge of electronic resources and searching techniques that are required to obtain credible health information. E-health literacy can help the general population to search, acquire, appraise, use and interpret health-related information from electronic sources, as well as to be able to apply the gained information to address and solve health-related problems.

A large scale cross-sectional survey was conducted to appraise the e-health literacy skills among undergraduate psychology students. The population of the study comprised of undergraduate psychology students enrolled in the public sector universities. A questionnaire was developed by conducting a thorough review of the …

Mobile Library In Indonesian Villages: A Form Of Sustainable Development Goal In Education (Sdg 4), Nadi Suprapto, Ahmad Qosyim

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Mobile libraries synthesize various cultural, cultural, and structural problems to bring information sources closer to the community. In understanding the actual situation and the role of the mobile library in supporting SDG 4, this research was conducted. This research utilized a survey study to the visitors who were interested in visiting the mobile library. Totally, 146 participants were invited to participate in the study. The results of a semi-structured interview supported the quantitative data. The findings succeed in analyzing the frequency of visitors visiting the mobile library, the favorites books, and the perceptions of the benefits among visitors to the …

Factors Influencing Career Choice Among Secondary School Students In Aba North Of Abia State And Implications For School Library Development, Ndubuisi Eze Chukwu, Chinenye Ifeoma Ogidi, Immaculata N. Akaneme, Leonard Chidi Ilechukwu

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The purpose of the study was to investigate factors influencing the career choice among secondary school students and implications for school library development. The study design adopted was ex-post-facto. The study was guided by four research questions and four null hypotheses. A sample of 65 students was selected using the multi-stage sampling technique. Data were collected with a self-structured questionnaire structured on a 4-point rating scale. The research questions were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The null hypotheses were tested at 0.5 level of significance using independent t-test. The major findings showed that there is no significant difference in …

Digitization Of World Heritage Sites Of Iran As A Tool For Facilitating Online Access During Worldwide Pandemic: Case Study Of Pasargadae World Heritage Site, Farzaneh Gerami, Nadim Akhtar Khan, Zohreh Hosseini

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Purpose

Cultural heritage digitization facilitates the preservation of culturally valuable objects, entities, or items into a digital form allowing more comprehensive and concurrent access to such objects. It becomes more significant for overcoming the constraints associated with physical access, especially during turmoil, disasters, and pandemics like COVID-19, where physical interactions are almost restricted. Covid-19 restrictions and resultant social distancing protocols impacted nearly every facet of human life. Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums, and heritage sites across the globe were also affected as they were closed for the general public.

Therefore, the study explores the importance of making diverse cultural heritage information …

Investigating Religious Education Students’ Awareness And Use Of Theological Commons For Term Paper Writing And Research: Implications For Improving Students’ Research Skills, Leonard Chidi Ilechukwu, Christopher Eje Ogar, Ndubuisi Eze Chukwu, Faith O. Mesagan, Theresa Olunwa Oforka

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The study investigated religious education students' awareness and use of theological commons for term paper writing and research in the federal universities in southeast Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design to investigate 96 male students and 86 female students. The statistical analysis was done using an independent t-test at 0.05 level of significance. The finding of this study showed that there is no significant difference in the awareness of theological commons among religious education students for term paper writing and research by gender. The finding of this study also showed that there is a gender difference in the …

Management Of School Libraries And Utilization Of Library Resources By Secondary School Students In Rivers State, Felix Ahamefula Nwankwo Ph.D Cln, Pearl Chidimma Akanwa Prof. Cln, Ogechi Nkechinyere Okorie Ph.D, Cln

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This study aimed at examining the management of school libraries and utilization of library resources by secondary school students in Rivers State. The researchers adopted survey design for the study. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study is 12210 comprising 12200 students and 10 teacher librarians from 10 selected secondary schools in Rivers State. A sample of 387 was drawn from the entire population using Taro Yamene statistics while proportionate sampling technique was used to determine the number of instruments that will be distributed in each of the schools. The instruments for data …

The Role Of Library And Information Professionals In The Provision Of Financial Literacy In Developing Countries, Obiageli F. Mbajiorgu, Oyemike Victor Benson Ph.D, Emmanuel Ezechi Onwuzuruike

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The paper focused on the role of library and information professionals in the provision of financial literacy in developing countries. The highlights of the paper are explanation of financial literacy as a concept, necessity for financial literacy in a depressed economy, role of libraries in the provision of financial literacy in developing countries. The strategies that can be adopted for effective provision of financial literacy were identified which include collaboration with financial institutions; establishing synergy between library and information professionals and successful entrepreneurs, exploring grass root options; collaboration with non-governmental agencies and use of social media platforms. The challenges acknowledged …

30-Year Bibliometric Analysis Of Digital Library Studies, Muhammad Muhajir Aminy

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The purpose of this study is to analyse and map the metadata and keywords associated with existing research publications in digital library studies during the last 30 years. This is a quantitative descriptive study that employs bibliometric analysis approaches namely co-authorship analysis, citation analysis, and text data mapping with a help of VOSviewer computer application. The dimensions.ai, an international article indexing service, was used as the source to collect samples in this study. A total of 1,185 documents discussing digital library studies were analysed during 1991 – 2021.

The analysis discovered that Edward A. Fox is the most prolific author …

Adoption And Use Of New Learning Web Technologies: Massive Open Online Courses (Moocs), Eyitayo Oladimeji Yemi-Peters, Bolaji David Oladokun

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The study examined the adoption and use of new learning web technologies such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Most significantly, MOOCs build on the engagement of learners who self-organized their participation according to learning goals, prior knowledge and skills, and common interests. MOOC is an online course with the option of free and open registration, a publicly shared curriculum, and open-ended outcomes. MOOCs integrate social networking, accessible online resources, and are facilitated by leading practitioners in the field of study. The paper discussed the importance of MOOCs to learning process, roles of MOOC in facilitating learning process, MOOCs as …

Educational Information Need Of Undergraduate Music Students, Edith Nwakaego Nwokenna, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, Blessing Chisom Umeano, Frances Jumoke Oloidi, Uche Calista Vita-Agundu

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Information is an important tool for realizing any objective or goal set by individuals, so it remains a vital force for any individual or organization. A set of information required by an information user to make the right decisions when confronted with an issue at any given time is referred to as information need. Undergraduate students' information need ought to be identified so that libraries and information providers can redirect and improve their services to meet their information need. The purpose of this paper is to look into the educational information needs of undergraduate music students at public universities in …

Evaluating Institutional Repositories’ (Ir) Capabilities For Long-Term Preservation With A Focus On Content, File Format And Metadata Practices In Selected Public University Libraries In Kenya, Hellen M. Ndegwa, Emily Bosire Dr., Damaris Odero Dr.

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The type of content and file format influences the success of digital preservation strategies. Institutional repositories are custodians of digital resources that are to be held in perpetuity necessitating the need to consider long term preservation of these resources. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the suitability of digital content and its metadata for long term digital preservation. The study was qualitative in nature utilizing interviews as well as document analysis. websites and IR database investigations were utilized to check on content, format and metadata adequacy. The findings revealed great inadequacies in the IRs’ capabilities to support long …

Information Sources, Trust And World War: Libraries' Role In Preventing Wars, Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Abayomi Ebenezer Adesoye, Oluwaseun Odunayo Babalola

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This research sought to investigate the roles of libraries in preventing wars, as well as students' sources of war information, trust and the likelihood of future world war. A descriptive survey design was used in the investigation. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Of the 295 survey respondents, Instagram was found as the most preferred source of information on wars while libraries were the least source. When it came to war information, traditional news channels, libraries, and other social media platforms were considered to be trustworthy. A large number of students feel that future world wars are likely and that …

Need-Achievement And Career Preference Of In-School Adolescents In Anambra State, Nigeria: The Need To Reposition School Librarian/Library Roles, Chizoba L. Obikwelu, Augustina Obioma Ede, Olileanya Iyke Iheakaghchi, Victoria Yemi Fagbemi

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The relationship between need achievement and career preference of in-school adolescents were examined in this study. The need for the study was prompted by previous studies’ report that students make wrong career preferences due to poor information among other factors. The negative impact of these wrong preferences on the individual and the work place have become worrisome to all concerned. To achieve the main purpose of the research, a questionnaire was constructed through literature and was face validated by experts in the field of education. The instrument proved to be reliable (with a reliability index of .92.) to answer the …

Understanding The Usage Of Anti-Plagiarism Software: Lessons From Malaysian Communities, Shipra Awasthi, Muhamad Ikhwan Mohd Zain, Shiva Kanaujia Sukula

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Academic institutions across the world are tackling the issues of plagiarism and also adopting measures to reduce it. The study aims to visualize the perception of faculty, research scholars, and students from Malaysian universities on using anti-plagiarism software (APS). This study utilized the questionnaire method and highlighted the questions on the views and challenges experienced by the respondents while using the APS. The findings revealed that retraction results from academic misconduct in the writings. The data collected through the questionnaire disclosed that most of the respondents are associated with a Social Science background, and 95.2% are aware of the APS …

Impacts Of User Education On Users’ Awareness, Accessibility And Use Of Information Resources And Services In Federal Polytechnic Ede Library, Osun State, Nigeria, Uwaebuka W. Madu Mr., G. I. Buhari Mr, Mulikat Bola Aliyu Mrs

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This study investigated the impacts of user education on users’ awareness, accessibility and use of information resources and services in Federal Polytechnic Ede Library. The study employed a survey research design. The population of this study consisted of all registered student users of the library totaling 6,000; 10% of the entire population amounting 600 was used for the study. The random sampling technique was adopted. Structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Out of the 600 copies of questionnaire distributed, 517 (86.2%) were retrieved and found valid for analysis. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. …

Access And Utilisation Of Climate Change Information By Small-Holder Farmers In Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo Districts, Ghana, Kojo Bawa Dukper Mr

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The study sought to assess access and utilization of climate change information by small-holder farmers in the Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo Districts of the North-East Region of Ghana. Since the study involved a large farmer population in the area, the survey research design was employed to collect data from 387 household-headed farmers. Generally, farmers in the district had accessed to climate change information via TV, radio and mobile phone. Specifically, farmers received information mainly on temperature, rainfall, windstorm and thunderstorm. However, less than half (49%) of farmers in the study area were able to receive the climate change of information, and the information …

Refugees' Digital Equity, Inclusion, And Access In Public Libraries: A Narrative Review, Jessie Stoner, Nicklesh Sagran, Danny Cervantes, Steffanie Baseley, Sarah Borgolini

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Understanding Covid-19 Related Health Literacy Skills And Competencies Among The Working Lis Professionals In Dr. Zakir Husain Central Library, Jamia Millia Islamia: A Study, Ms. Nisha Mn, Manir Uddin Ansari Mua

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Health literacy has become an integral component of human life, and it plays a significant role in ensuring safety from a variety of deadly diseases. India's health literacy rate is below average when compared to other countries. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, doctors and volunteers from all over the world have been striving to promote health literacy to raise public awareness through various media. Given the foregoing, the main objective of this study is to identify the level of Covid-19 related health literacy among working LIS professionals at Jamia Millia Islamia's Dr.Zakir Husain Central Library. The survey approach is being used …

Perceptions Of Students Regarding Effectiveness Of Online Digital And Traditional Libraries After Covid-19, Irfan Ullah Khan Dr., Mati Ullah Khan Dr., Mudasir Hussain Khan Dr.

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The purpose of this study was to compare online digital and traditional libraries after covid-19 pandemic at undergraduate level. In this descriptive study, survey design was used. The data were collected from the respondents (undergraduate students) through a self-developed questionnaire of 6-Likert scale. As per John Curry's (1984) Sample size rule of Thumb, (n= 250) out of (N= 4547), respondents were selected from university. Stratified and Sample random techniques were used. Validity and reliability of the instrument were insured. The key findings of this study indicated that online digital library was better than a traditional physical library. The respondents highlighted …

Availability And Utilization Of Ict Resources Inmanagement Of Students With Speical Needs In Academic Libraries In Enugu State, Calista Chinyere Aniekwe, Uzoamaka Ogwo Ph.D, Chinedu J. Ayolugbe

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This study examined the utilization of ICT resources in the management of students with special needs in Enugu State, Nigeria. Two research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Theoretical model of disability was adopted for the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population comprised of 200 students with special needs in selected universities in Enugu State. Simple random sampling technique was adopted in selecting 103 students with special needs in university libraries. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled: Utilization of ICT Resources in the Management of Students with Special Needs Questionnaire (UICTRMSSNQ). …

Digital Literacy Inclusion: The Role Of Librarians In Higher Education In The New Normal, Oluwatoyin Oyeyemi Obinyan Mrs, Linus Ikechukwu Ugwuanyi Mr

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Higher education in recent years has witnessed dynamic changes due to the Coronavirus pandemic to the extent that a new term, 'new normal,' originated. In this regard, teaching and learning processes have significantly become dependent on digital technologies to warrant emphasis being laid on digital literacy skills, which many learners lack. In order words, the growing prominence of the Internet and other digital environments as educational tools requires research regarding learners' digital literacy and the role of librarians in supporting learning in the new normal. Digital literacy is the learners’ ability to locate, organise, understand, evaluate, and create information using …

Application Of Information Technologies In Libraries: A Bibliometric Analysis As Indexed By Scopus Between 2011-2021, Clement Lutaaya

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The intention of the study is to understand the literature available on ICT application in libraries between 2011-2021 as indexed by Scopus. The recovered bibliographic facts and literature distributed were gathered from Scopus database (https://scopus.com). All the essential bibliographical facts were recovered by means of advanced exploration method through keywords such as ‘ICT and library’. The principal emphasis was on ICT in the library giving the investigator a chance to develop a more organized and comprehensive understanding of the ideas and new developments in the area. The outcomes of the study will support related investigators in fostering their investigation in …

A Scientometric Analysis Of Scientific Publications Related To Covid-19 In Library And Information Science Research, Zhahirah Indrawati Zainuddin, Safirotu Khoir

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Purpose: As part of social sciences, Library and Information Science (LIS) has experienced development in COVID-19 discussions through the academic lens. The increasing number of research related to COVID-19 across subject areas is a response by researchers to overcome this crisis, including research in the LIS field. This research aims to describe the characteristics and trends of the keywords. It also aims to describe the most productive journals, institutions, and countries related to COVID-19 in LIS research.

Methods: We analysed 250 documents related to “COVID-19” in LIS research area indexed in Scopus during 2020-2022. VOSviewer was used to analyse the …

Academic Librarians Ict Competency And Skills Towards Efective Library Service In Ekiti State, Nigeria., Adedara Judah T, Kolawole Oluwatola I, Omonagbe Caroline O

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The study investigated the academic librarians ICT competency and skills towards effective library services in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Sample for the study comprised about 100 librarians who were randomly selected through simple random sampling. The type of ICT skills possessed by the librarian, level of their ICT competency, sources of ICT skills acquisition and the Challenges Librarians face when using ICT in delivering Library services in their respective libraries were the instruments used to collect relevant data for the study. Findings from the study indicated that librarians have both basic and intermediate ICT skill in the area of their specialization. …

Information Needs Assessment And The Usefulness Of Library Electronic Resources As Sources Of Critical Information, Patrick Ajibade Phd, Ndakasharwa Muchaonyerwa Phd

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The ability to provide consistent and authoritative information during an emergency is crucial. Hence the role of libraries to curate online resources that is accessible during the pandemic is very important. This paper conducted an information needs assessment of the library’s electronic resources as sources of critical information. The pandemic was a pivotal moment for the libraries to serve as sources of valid reference sources and provide continued information. The paper conducted a qualitative assessment of 23 university students in order to understand their sources of critical information. Google's online survey platform was used to gather written interviews. The finding …

Library Revitalization: Best Practice In Village Libraries, Dyah Puspitasari Srirahayu, Esti Putri Anugrah, Trisa Berlianasari, Thomi Reza Irfanda, Thantrie Jawi Insani, Ferdisa Rahma Retanti

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Village libraries do have a major contribution in improving the quality of village communities, both through the collections provided and through the empowerment programs held. However, many village libraries that are in suspended animation are not managed properly by the village government. This resulted in the village community being unable to utilize the services of the village library. The purpose of this study is to identify the village library revitalization process so that the village library can carry out library operational activities. The research method used is a qualitative approach. The revitalization process was carried out at the Moyoketen Village …

Sources Of Library Information Needs For Climate Change Adaptation Among Rural Farmers In South Eastern Nigeria, Abaobi David Agbo Phd, Christian Sunday Ugwuanyi Phd, Onyinye Regina Ekere Mrs

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There is a dearth of research on the library information needs of farmers for climate change adaptation to improve agricultural products among the rural farmers. Thus, this study explored the sources of library information needs for climate change adaption among rural farmers. Descriptive survey research was adopted for the study using a sample of 510 registered rural farmers in South Eastern Nigeria. A well validated and trial tested instrument was used to collect the data. The internal consistency reliability index of the instrument was 0.97 using Cronbach alpha method. Data collected were analysed using mean as a descriptive statistic to …