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Information Needs Of Students In National Open University Of Nigeria In The Digital Era: Makurdi Study Centre., Akaha Smith Iorember Mr, Akaha Doosuur Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the information needs and seeking behaviour of undergraduate students of National Open University of Nigeria, Makurdi Study Centre. A survey was carried out, with samples of respondents from the Study Area. The sample consisted of 111 undergraduate students selected for the study. Simple Sampling method was used. The results provide an insight into the student’s information seeking behaviour and the information sources used in digital era. The study makes recommendations that could lead to the improvement of students’ information seeking behavior and use of information resources.

A Study On Determining The Effectiveness Of The Electronic Information Sources And Services By The User’S Of University Libraries In Tamil Nadu, India, A. Arogia Mary, Dr. P. Balasubramanian

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In the modern world, electronic resources have become very popular and libraries are no exception. Today the academic libraries are procuring more and more e-resources for their libraries. This paper is a review on the uses of e-resources by the users of university libraries in Tamil Nadu. The main objectives of the study are: to know the type of electronic resources accessed by the users, to study the awareness on E-resources by faculty and research scholars, and to identify the problems faced while accessing electronic information services. Both primary and secondary data were used for the study. Out of 1050 …

Application And Uses Of Information Communication Technology (Ict) In Academic Libraries With Reference To Arts And Science Colleges In Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu : A Study, Dr. Paul John, Dr. P. Balasubramanian

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is an important resource of a Modern Library or Information centre. The ICT is the electronic means of capturing, processing, storing and communicating information. It encompasses an array of hardware, software services and networks that enables access to digital information. Hence, this study deals with the application and uses of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Academic Libraries with reference to Arts and Science Colleges in Tirunelveli. The researcher had employed a well structured close - ended questionnaire for collecting the required data from PG students, Research scholars and Faculty members of six colleges that are …

Usage And Perception Of E-Resources By Undergraduate Students: A Case Study Of Government Degree College Baramulla- J&K, Dr. Shabir Ahmad, Bilal Ahmad Dar Mr, Mohd Basharat Mughal Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

We have witnessed a drastic change in the organization and operations of Library and Information Centres from last three decades or so. From storehouses of books to Information Centres, from preserving philosophy to access orientation, printed materials to digital information, manual system of operations to automatic service delivery systems and from in-house services to advanced consortia based remote access to flood of information resources, libraries as service centres have traversed a long journey with revolutionary and evolutionary ramifications. Modern-day libraries are flooded with lots of information sources both in print as well as in digital format. A major chunk of …

Responsible Information Flow: A Discourse Of The Emerging Issues And Options Nexus, Adetomiwa Basiru, Emmanuel Layi Adebayo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper looked at the definitions of information as stated by various scholars and the aggregate of it all is that information is a kind of communication in whatever format from a source to a recipient to warrant a change in behaviour. The paper also classified information as soft and hard. Information from radio, television, image laundering, protocol and reporting of current events in magazine and newspapers are classified as soft while hard information is the one provided in libraries and other information related institutions. There are also various sources of information such as print, manuscripts, cartographic and audio-visual. The …

A Proposed Electronic Selective Dissemination Of Information Through Sms And Email In An Academic Library, David A. Cabonero, Chastene Judd G. Domincel, Zellah W. Bannog, Mia Jane A. Dacanay, Mark Paul G. Camonayan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In this digital age, information overload is a problem. Information across internet has exploded and filtering information pertaining to individual’s interest increases. One method for addressing this problem is through e-Selective Dissemination of Information (e-SDI). It is fast and easy way of disseminating information to library users through the use of email or text messages. This study aimed to determine the preferred means of receiving, the level of effectiveness and challenges encountered in the conduct of e-SDI service at the University Learning Resource Center, Saint Mary’s University of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines using quantitative method of research. Findings revealed that: …

Demographic Factors As Correlate Of Use Of Library Information Resources By Undergraduates In Nigeria, Omorodion Okuonghae Mr., Chinonso Gerald Osedumme

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined demographic factors as correlate of use of library information resources by undergraduates in Nigeria. One hypothesis was tested for the study and the descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study is 24,545 and 4284 undergraduate students in Delta State university, Abraka and Novena university, Ogume. The multistage sampling technique was used and a sample size of 367 (10%) was adopted. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. The study revealed that among all the demographic factors that were considered (gender, age, level, income, marital status, residence and religion) only …

Classic Papers In Critical Care: A Bibliometric Analysis, Seyed Ali Mahdiyoun, Heidar Mokhtari, Maryam Esmaeilzadeh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose- This study aimed to identify and analyze the bibliometric characteristics of the classic papers in the field of critical care.

Design/methodology/approach- In this bibliometric overview, Google Scholar, Scopus and Web of Science were used for data collection. Study sample consisted of the classic papers in the field of critical care, introduced in Google scholar. SPSS were used for data analyses.

Findings- Critical Care ranked the first journal in having critical care classic papers. All critical care classic papers were multi-authored. The most highly-cited paper was a paper titled "Intensive insulin therapy in the medical ICU", with 3796 received citations …

Strategies And Challenges For Promoting Digital Inclusion And Inclusive Development In Nigeria: The Library Perspective., Peter Olorunleke Oye Cln

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ABSTRACT

This paper examined the challenges and strategies of digital inclusion and inclusive development in Nigeria, with particular attention to the library perspective. The paper espouses the contribution of digital inclusion and libraries to inclusive development. It explicates the benefit of replicating these contributions in national development. The paper relied on qualitative techniques premised on empirical example from literature including case studies and success stories from around the world. The paper revealed that in spite of the positive contributions of ICTs to the development of Nigeria, especially in aspect of high digital penetration rate, and being one of the fastest …

Information Resources Availability, Staff Quality And Information Services Delivery By Libraries In French-Based Institutions In Lagos And Oyo States, Nigeria, Whenayon Daniel Hundo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A special library is established to provide information resources and services which are of direct relevance to the interest and activities of the parent institution. Information services delivery in special libraries assists in providing, storing, retrieving and disseminating information to the clientele of such libraries. However, poor information service delivery appears to be rampant in special libraries especially in Nigeria nowadays. This study, therefore, investigated the influence of information resources availability and staff quality on information service delivery in libraries of French-based institutions in Lagos and Oyo States, Nigeria. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, six (6) …

Scientometric Analysis And Literature Research Growth Of Lupus During 2010-2017, Mohamed Idhris, Manuelraj Peter, Abdurahiman Pattukuthu, Spurgeon Anandraj Samuel

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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The paper analyses the growth pattern of Lupus disease literature during 2010-2017. The data downloaded from web of science database, further interpreted and analyzed for the study purpose. Total number of publications has been identified as 38750 records. The distribution of publications based on the year of production, country wise productivity, document type of the publications, Major subject categories, Authors whose contribution is in the maximum level were studied. The study reveals a progressive increase on LUPUS research during 2010-2017. The year 2016 contributed highest number of publications. United States is the top contributor during 2010-2017. PETRI M is …

Webometrics Of Payame Noor University Of Iran With Emphasis On Provincial Capital Branches’ Websites, Meisam Dastani, Mohammad Mohsen Sadr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The science of webometrics is the study of the quantitative aspects of the construction and use of information resources, structures and technologies on the Web. One of the most important applications of this field is university websites’ and scientific centers’ rankings which is considered as one of the most famous university ranking systems in the world. The purpose of this study is to evaluate and rank websites of Payame Noor Universities of Iran and provincial capitals. This research had employed a surveying and descriptive method, which was performed on 31 websites of provincial capitals’ Payame Noor Universities and Payame Noor’s …

A Bibliometric Analysis Of International Journal Of Nursing Studies (1963 – 2018), Behzad Imani, Seyedeh Zahra Mirezati, Mohammad Karim Saberi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose- This study set to present a general overview of the International Journal of Nursing Studies (IJNS) from 1963 to 2018 using bibliometric indicators to assess its performance.

Design/methodology/approach- This study is a bibliometric analysis. The articles of the IJNS were analyzed. Scopus database was used for collecting articles. Excel software was used to analyze the process of publishing journal articles, identify top countries, institutes, and authors and extract highly cited articles in the journal. The visualization of the keywords in the articles published in the journal was done using the VOSviewer software.

Findings- The results of the bibliometric analysis …

Designing A Metadata Application Profile In Academic Libraries: A Case Study, Nahid Gavili Kilaneh, Maryam Shekofteh (Corresponding Author), Seyed Mahdi Taheri, Maryam Kazerani, Monireh Ghasemi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this paper is to design a metadata application profile to organize content objects of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences libraries based on analytical-systematic approach. The population under study included content objects from 23 libraries (central, hospital and college libraries). A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data related to the local features and needs of generating metadata records in libraries. Some questions of the questionnaire were answered by the librarians of the organizing department, and some of them were completed by researcher’s observation of the libraries’ metadata databases. The native needs and intend of libraries in …

Disaster And Security Preparedness Of Libraries In India, Sandip Pathak

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Academic libraries are the “heart” of the learning community, providing a place for Users and advance their knowledge. Simmonds, (2001). Libraries must be safe from security threats and physical weakness. To secure and protectthe collections will facilitate to libraries give an efficient service in response to theinformation required of the university community

Problem Based Learning Resources And Exposure In Higher Education: Evidence From The Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology, Kumasi - Ghana., Richard Bruce Lamptey, Gaberial Okyere, Richard Tawiah, William Oduro

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The limited literature on problem based learning (PBL) in the context of Ghana instigates the doubt as to whether universities in the country apply this educational strategy. To clear this doubt, the present study is conducted to outline the experiences and review the resources that are inclined to the environments of PBL, using survey data from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Survey participants were educational managers, teachers and students of the university. In our results, we identified experiences among teachers and students that agree with the principles of PBL. The participants largely admitted that the university …

Scientific Publications Of Goa University As Reflected In Web Of Science Database During 2008 – 2017, Dr. Jayaprakash G. Hugar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Web of Science is a major citation database which provides access to the world’s leading scholarly literature. The University of Goa is the only premier higher education institutes which cater to the educational needs of the Goa. The present study evaluates the research productivity of University of Goa-based on the data collected from Web of Science over a period of ten years from 2008 to 2017. This article studied the publication pattern, trend, collaboration with different organizations, institutions, R&D Centres and different nations. Top funding agencies in Science and Technology field research performance of faculty members of Goa University in …

Sources, Format Preference And Challenges Of Accessing Tvet Information Among The Engineering Students Of The Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State, Nigeria, Blessing Amusan, Adepero Olajumoke Odumade-Salako Mrs.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The study focused on sources, format preference and challenges faced by the engineering students of the Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State in accessing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) information resources. The study adopted a survey method. Questionnaire was administered on a sample size of 379 students selected from the School of Engineering of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, from a population of 7400 students through a stratified sampling technique. 306 sets of questionnaire were returned and valid for analysis, representing 80.74% return rate. The study discovered that personal collections, Internet and colleagues were the three most used sources …

Need Of Professional Development And Ict Skills For Medical Library Professionals In Gujarat, S. D. Parmar Dr., Shishirkumar H. Mandalia Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Professional development is the process where professionals stay up-to-date information, skills, and abilities which required working effectively in their profession. It is assumed that professionals have to maintain professional competency, involve in professional development and skill enhancement activities. The library professionals are catering library services to its users with growing demand of users; there are not enough studies are conducted about the need for professional development and ICT skills for medical library professionals in Gujarat. It is very much important to evaluate the needs of professional development and skills enhancement programme in medical educational institutions. The cross-sectional study was conducted …

The Resources Of Allama Iqbal Library: An Evaluative Study, Javaid Ahmad Wani, Hilal Ahmad Shiekh, Salma Jan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The main purpose of the study was to evaluate resources of Allama Iqbal Library in terms of familiarity of library patrons regarding different sources of information, expectations and perceptions on different sources of information. Further to know about the usage of resources of library. In order to achieve the objectives of study survey method was opted as a approach to conduct the research. Moreover questionnaire was framed and used as a tool for data collection. Questionnaire was based on the set parameters related to the study. The study highlighted the various dimensions of library (detailed account mentioned on below …

Application Of Cloud Computing In University Libraries: Case Study Of Selected University Libraries In Gujarat, Pradipsinh Chudasma, Atul Bhatt, Dharmendra Trivedi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this paper is to determine the awareness and use of cloud computing services and technology among library personnel and library users in selected university libraries in Gujarat, India. A detailed survey was piloted using structured set of questionnaires among 210 library users which comprised of post graduate students, research scholars and faculty of the respective university and 15 senior library professionals participated in the survey. Study discovered that 78.57% of library users and 80% of library staff are aware about cloud technology. They are using multiple devices for cloud computing and 65.71% of library users using Laptop …

Adoption Of Cloud Computing By Academic Libraries For Research Data Protection, Yaw A. Aviamu, Faculty Librarian, Pharmacy, Cohs, Biliamin O. Popoola, Systems Librarian, Diana Atuase

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Technological evolution is an influencer for libraries alertness to meet the rising information needs of users. The purpose of the study was to identify and review possible measures that academic libraries could consider to secure data in the cloud and safeguard research data/assets. The study was guided by descriptive design, which made use of secondary data to address the problem of low utilization of the cloud among academic libraries in African. The findings of the study revealed a low adoption rate of cloud computing by academic libraries in Africa. It was also proven that major challenges that inhibited the adoption …

Role Of Library In Research Support: A Study Of Bharathiar University, Fathima Azra Fazal Ms, Rupak Chakravarty Prof

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The pressure for increased research productivity to raise institutional ranking has shifted priorities for Indian universities. The role libraries can play in this scenario is of vital importance. Research Support from libraries needs to be examined along with how researchers are responding to this. The purpose of the study was to understand how aware and satisfied the researchers in AHSS (Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences) were regarding the Research Support provision of an Indian University Library (Anna Arignar Library). The authors surveyed the relationship between researchers and Library Research Support at an Indian university which had a high research ranking in …

Open Access: An Overview, Javaid Wani

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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A Review Of Information Behaviour Literature On Professoriates Across Disciplinary Fields, Simeon Ambrose Nwone (Phd), Stephen M. Mutula (Prof)

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper reviewed empirical literature on information behaviour of academic faculty across disciplinary fields with particular reference to studies whose demography included the professoriate in the context of their information needs, purposeful information seeking and use of information for teaching and research. Paucity of literature focusing on the professoriate prompted this study. Literature focusing on the professoriate will provide a rich theoretical and contextual background for researchers embarking on studies that focus specifically on the professoriate in related information context, besides filling the knowledge gap in library and information science literature. The scope of the literature review covers scholarly journals …

Characteristics Of Classic Papers Of Library And Information Science: A Scientometric Study, Mohammad Karim Saberi, Faezeh Ekhtiyari

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Classic papers are novel facilities of Google scholar. These papers were first developed by Google scholar in May 2017. Classic papers have been considered highly cited papers since last 10 years. Effective authors, institutions, universities, and countries on improving science can be identified by analyzing the papers. Therefore, this study aims to examine characteristics of classic papers of Library and Information Science (LIS). This study will use Scientometrics indicators. The study sample includes LIS classic papers. To gather the data, some databases such as Google scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus are applied. Excel and SPSS applications are used for …

Reading Culture And Use Of Library Information Resources Among The Undergradaute Students In University Of Ilorin, Mojisola Odewole

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined reading culture and use of library information resources among the undergraduate students in University of Ilorin. Five research questions were developed and two null hypotheses were formulated which were tested at 0.05 level of significant. The study adopted descriptive survey research design and the population of the study consists of all the undergraduate students in University of Ilorin while stratified random sampling technique was used to select 382 respondents. A questionnaire titled “Questionnaire on Reading Culture and Use of Library Information Resources among Undergraduate Student” (QRCULIRUS)” was used to collect data from the respondents. The instrument was …

The Use And Effect Of Smartphones In Students’ Learning Activities: Evidence From The University Of Ghana, Legon, Noah Darko-Adjei

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The use of a smartphone is gradually becoming a compelling learning tool used to enhance teaching and learning in distance education. Its usage ensures flexible course delivery, makes it possible for learners to access online learning platforms, access course resources and interact digitally. The purpose of this study was to examine the use and effects of the smartphone as a learning tool in distance education at the University of Ghana. The study was based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and included 294 total respondents. The survey research design and questionnaires were employed for the study. The major objectives of …

A Study On Determining The Effectiveness Of The Electronic Information Sources And Services By The User’S Of University Libraries In Tamil Nadu, India, A. Arogia Mary, Dr. P. Balasubramanian

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In the modern world, electronic resources have become very popular and libraries are no exception. Today the academic libraries are procuring more and more e-resources for their libraries. This paper is a review on the uses of e-resources by the users of university libraries in Tamil Nadu. The main objectives of the study are: to know the type of electronic resources accessed by the users, to study the awareness on E-resources by faculty and research scholars, and to identify the problems faced while accessing electronic information services. Both primary and secondary data were used for the study. Out of 1050 …

The Evolving Roles Of Libraries And Librarians In The 21st Century, Momoh, Emmanuel Omeiza, Folorunso, Abubakar Lanre

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The role of libraries and librarians in the present century has generated heated intellectual arguments among different people. This to a large extent is due to the increasing amount of information available especially on the internet, and the use of information and communication technologies for library activities and operations. As a result of this, there have been assumptions, theories, laws and assertions that have sought to question the existence of the library, librarians and information science profession.

In the light of this, this study seeks to brings to the limelight the roles of libraries, librarians and other information professionals in …