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Citation Analysis Of Doctoral Works Submitted To The Department Of Animal Science, University Of Ibadan, Nigeria, Wole Michael Olatokun
Citation Analysis Of Doctoral Works Submitted To The Department Of Animal Science, University Of Ibadan, Nigeria, Wole Michael Olatokun
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The objective of this study was to carry out a citation analysis of doctoral theses submitted to the department of Animal science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, with a view to finding possible relationships between citing, cited articles and authors (doctoral students). The research design used was the descriptive survey with the research elements for the study being the theses submitted for the award of doctoral degrees during the period 2000-2007. Frequency and percentage distributions (presented in charts, tables, and graphs) and measures of central tendency were used to analyse data. Findings showed that journals, books and conference papers ranked the …
Hiring The Reference Librarian: An Examination Of Duty Equivalents, Beatrice Priestly
Hiring The Reference Librarian: An Examination Of Duty Equivalents, Beatrice Priestly
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The purpose of this study is to provide an examination of reference librarian duty equivalents in other careers, to provide a calculation of the weighted worth in wages culminating in a recommended hiring salary. The study proposes other job titles whose duties relate to portions of the reference librarian’s day, providing a calculated view of the duties’ weighted worth after close examination of the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics web site at www.bls.gov and their presentation of wage earnings data collected May 2006 and then posted to their web site April 2007.
Information For Industry In Nigeria, Yahya Ibrahim Harande
Information For Industry In Nigeria, Yahya Ibrahim Harande
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The importance of information to manufacturing industries is explored in this research. Survey research was carried out on 20 manufacturing industries in two states of Nigeria. Two hundred and fifty 250 questionnaires were distributed. The findings indicate that 95 percent of the employees rely heavily on their colleagues and information generated internally for their daily information needs. Formal library services such as current awareness, reference, and SDI services are offered in these industries, but employees rarely use these services.
Reading Habits Of Secondary School Teachers: A Study Of Selected Secondary Schools In Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area, Adebayo Oyeronke
Reading Habits Of Secondary School Teachers: A Study Of Selected Secondary Schools In Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area, Adebayo Oyeronke
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study examines the reading habits of secondary school teachers in Ado–Odo Local Government Area. The study revealed that a majority of the teachers concentrate on reading textbooks and have no fixed time for reading. The study recommends that teachers develop a love of reading in order to be versatile. It also recommends that stakeholders collaborate to revitalize school libraries to attain sustainable education.
Consortia And Cooperative Collection Development In The Libraries Of Technological Institutes Of North India, M P Satija
Consortia And Cooperative Collection Development In The Libraries Of Technological Institutes Of North India, M P Satija
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This article assesses the state of cooperative collection development among a group of technological institute libraries in India. Resource sharing requires shared values and vision, as well as funding and commitment by stakeholders. Vital and well-run consortia are an important source of help for librarians.Consortial subscriptions are a common form of resource sharing. INDEST- AICTE and UGC-INFONET are open-ended consortia that have brought about a revolution in resource sharing.
Virtual Reference Service In The Muslim World: Opportunities And Challenges, Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar
Virtual Reference Service In The Muslim World: Opportunities And Challenges, Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study examines the changes in the way reference services are offered to users of public libraries in selected countries of the Muslim world. Electronic reference service is being adopted in many countries. It is useful to know whether such practices are being adopted by public libraries in the Muslim world.A survey of public library websites in selected countries was conducted, using a maturity scale of 0 to 5. The study revealed that not a single public library had a score of 5, which was assigned to libraries that offer virtual reference service in real time and 24/7. Only the …
Scholarly Communication: A Journey From Print To Web, Bhaskar Mukherjee
Scholarly Communication: A Journey From Print To Web, Bhaskar Mukherjee
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The history of scholarly communication is traced, with emphasis on the rise of electronic journals and models of open access publishing.
Information-Seeking Behavior Of Law Faculty At Central Law College, Salem, S Thanuskodi
Information-Seeking Behavior Of Law Faculty At Central Law College, Salem, S Thanuskodi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study is identifies the information channels used by the Central Law College, Salem faculty members, including preferred information sources, methods of information access, and library use pattern. A questionnaire was distributed to 64 law faculty members and a return rate of 87.5 percent. Books were ranked as most important for teaching and research, followed by law reports and statutes. Respondents preferred to consult their personal collections before resorting to other sources. On the whole, respondents perceived the Central Law College library collections, services, and facilities as adequate for their information needs.
Partnership Between Librarians And Faculty At A Malaysian University Library: A Focus Group Survey, Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar
Partnership Between Librarians And Faculty At A Malaysian University Library: A Focus Group Survey, Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study examines the changes in the way the information services are delivered to faculty. One of the delivery methods for faculty adopted by most academic libraries in Malaysia is a liaison programme. In this programme, a reference librarian is appointed as a liaison librarian to one or more teaching departments. Online resources have made faculty less reliant on the partnership of a liaison programme for help with teaching and research, while electronic communication, such as email, has the potential to make the partnership more lasting and effective. The study reveals that liaison librarians must upgrade their competencies to perform …
The Environment Of Higher Education Libraries In India, S Thanuskodi
The Environment Of Higher Education Libraries In India, S Thanuskodi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
India has significant advantages in the 21st century knowledge race. It has a large higher education sector – the third largest in the world in student numbers, after China and the United States. The library is the chief instrument for accumulating and using our intellectual heritage. Formal education can be conducted effectively and efficiently only with well-equipped libraries. Today, libraries are connected to a vast ocean of Internet-based services. Electronic resources are developing rapidly. Academic libraries are the nerve centres of their institutions, and must support teaching, research, and other academic programmes. The situation in academic libraries in India is …
An Empirical Study Of Accessibility And Use Of Library Resources By Undergraduates In A Nigerian State University Of Technology, Fadekemi Omobola Oyewusi, Samuel Adeolu Oyeboade
An Empirical Study Of Accessibility And Use Of Library Resources By Undergraduates In A Nigerian State University Of Technology, Fadekemi Omobola Oyewusi, Samuel Adeolu Oyeboade
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study investigated the accessibility and use of library resources by undergraduate students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso, Nigeria. The sampling design used for the study was the simple random sampling technique. A total of 600 respondents were chosen to represent the minimum number of students that visits the library on monthly bases. Twenty-one (21) item close ended questions were designed to be answered by the respondents. A total 393 questionnaires were returned giving a response rate of 65%. The results indicated that students do not have adequate access to electronic resources as compared to printed resources …
The Relationship Of Academic Role And Information Use By Engineering Faculty, M Doraswamy
The Relationship Of Academic Role And Information Use By Engineering Faculty, M Doraswamy
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study looks at teaching and research and their relationship to information use by members of engineering faculty. Four research hypotheses tested the proposed dimensions of information use. The matched pairs Wilcoxon signed ranks test was employed to test the hypotheses as a directional one tailed test at the 0.05 level of significance. Data was collected through a questionnaire method. Results showed that the role accounts for a significant proportion of frequency of information use. Of the six hypotheses tested, four hypotheses were supported by the data collected, and two hypotheses could not be supported. Results also showed that of …
Use Of The Internet By Faculty And Research Scholars At Gulbarga University Library, S Parameshwar, D.B. Patil
Use Of The Internet By Faculty And Research Scholars At Gulbarga University Library, S Parameshwar, D.B. Patil
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study investigates the use of Internet resources by faculty and research scholars including purposes for use, its impact on teaching and research, Internet resources and services uses, and the problems faced while using the Internet. A questionnaire was used to collect data from faculty members and research scholars in Gulbarga University. A total number 305 (112+193) questionnaires were distributed to the users, and 214 valid questionnaires were collected from the faculty member (67) and research scholars (147). Findings included that a majority of the users have been using the internet for two to four years. Slow speed, downloading problems, …
Assuring Quality In Distance Education For Library And Information Science: The Role Of The Library, V Gopkumar, A Baradol
Assuring Quality In Distance Education For Library And Information Science: The Role Of The Library, V Gopkumar, A Baradol
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The concept of distance education and its use in Library and Information Science (LIS) education are presented. The importance of providing library and information services for LIS distance learners to enhance quality is discussed. The paper points out that web based information services can be used to extend library and information services to distance learners. Options and resources available are discussed in detail. A way of re-engineering of library and information services is highlighted.
Libraries And The Future Of Search, Judith O'Dell
Libraries And The Future Of Search, Judith O'Dell
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Libraries have traditionally created records classifying and describing sources of information which are then organized into a system used to retrieve or locate those sources. Google, in contrast, is focused on creating a search engine that in theory would alter or eliminate the need to organize records. Are these strategies in direct competition or are they leading to some mutual system? Is Google's approach a realistic expectation given the technological, business, social, political, and legal trends of today? Assuming the creation of this or a similar capability, what will it mean for the future of searching in libraries? Will it …
Societal Transformation And Reference Services In The Academic Library: Theoretical Foundations For Re-Envisioning Reference, Pamela N. Martin
Societal Transformation And Reference Services In The Academic Library: Theoretical Foundations For Re-Envisioning Reference, Pamela N. Martin
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper draws on theories of societal transformation, specifically the information society and postmodernism, to pinpoint challenges and offer concrete advice for re-envisioning reference services in the academic library, including traditional reference work and formal library instruction. Rather than acting as experts to whom all patrons should defer, reference librarians should serve as helpful guides and fellow explorers of the information universe.
Rss Applications In Libraries And Information Centres, Sadanand Bansode, N.B. Dahibhate, Kishore Ingale
Rss Applications In Libraries And Information Centres, Sadanand Bansode, N.B. Dahibhate, Kishore Ingale
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
RSS feeds can be used to aggregate and disseminate a great deal of web content efficiently. Libraries are making use of RSS feeds and creating them for a number of library services. The use of RSS can create efficiencies in managing information and communicating with library users.
Databases: From Paper-Based To Web-Based, Alireza Isfandyari Moghaddam
Databases: From Paper-Based To Web-Based, Alireza Isfandyari Moghaddam
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Organizing and retrieving information in traditional databases with a limited amount of information is relatively straightforward, but the power of the Internet creates positive change as well as challenges. This article describes the nature and use of web-based databases (WBDBs), including their purpose, definition, functions, search capabilities and maintenance.
Online Social Networking Sites And Privacy: Revisiting Ethical Considerations For A New Generation Of Technology, Peter Fernandez
Online Social Networking Sites And Privacy: Revisiting Ethical Considerations For A New Generation Of Technology, Peter Fernandez
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Libraries in the US have a different ethical obligation regarding privacy than do the companies behind the most popular social networking websites. By maintaining a presence on social networking sites, libraries risk legitimizing companies whose primary goal is profit, and whose profit is based on the free flow of information about their customers. This article outlines a model for thinking about these two seemingly contradictory perspectives on privacy. Despite legitimate concerns over privacy, social networking sites are not entirely incompatible with the mission of most libraries. Responsible appropriation of this technology however, requires a nuanced understanding of both libraries commitment …
Effects Of Information Literacy Skills On The Use Of E-Library Resources Among Students Of The University Of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, Abdulwahab Olanrewaju Issa, Amusan Blessing, Umma Dauda Daura
Effects Of Information Literacy Skills On The Use Of E-Library Resources Among Students Of The University Of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, Abdulwahab Olanrewaju Issa, Amusan Blessing, Umma Dauda Daura
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study investigated the effects of information literacy skills on the use of e-library resources among students of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. A survey was used to collect data from 72 students, and interviews were conducted with some library staff. The study reveals that although a majority (61.11%) claimed awareness of the availability of e-resources, only 25 (34.72%) make use of them.The study recommends that the university adopt information literacy standards and being teaching information literacy.
Availability And Use Of Icts In Collection Management In University And Special Libraries In The Niger-Delta Region, Nigeria, Daniel Emojorho, K.I.N. Nwalo
Availability And Use Of Icts In Collection Management In University And Special Libraries In The Niger-Delta Region, Nigeria, Daniel Emojorho, K.I.N. Nwalo
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study investigated the availability and use of ICTs in collection management in university and special libraries in the Niger-Delta region, Nigeria. The study uses an ex post facto descriptive design, with a questionnaire to collect data from users, library staff, and heads of libraries. From the target population of 27,730, the researcher sampled 845 subjects through simple random sampling technique. Descriptive statistics were used for the research questions while chi-square statistic was employed to test the research hypotheses in the study. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. There was a significant difference in the availability of …
Higher Education And Information Literacy: A Case Study Of Tai Solarin University Of Education, C. Amalahu, O.O.E. Oluwasina, O.A. Laoye
Higher Education And Information Literacy: A Case Study Of Tai Solarin University Of Education, C. Amalahu, O.O.E. Oluwasina, O.A. Laoye
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study explores students' use of information and communication technology (ICT) for research and the reason for choosing ICT as a tool. A questionnaire was distributed at a university of education, using a stratified sampling method to select respondents. The library and the e-learning centre were covered. The results revealed a high use of electronic media. Respondents prefer the Internet over the library. Problems include slow server speed, lack of computer knowledge, inadequate number of computers, noise from staff and students in the library, and an inadequate library collection.
Information Seeking Behavior And User Satisfaction Of University Instructors: A Case Study, Muhammad Rafiq
Information Seeking Behavior And User Satisfaction Of University Instructors: A Case Study, Muhammad Rafiq
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study investigates information-seeking behavior and satisfaction level of teachers of National Textile University, Pakistan. A questionnaire collected data on preferred types of information sources and formats, methods for getting information, and level of user satisfaction of library services. The findings reveal that books, communication with colleagues and friends within NTU, journal articles, and communication with colleagues and friends in industry were the most preferred information sources. Both electronic/digital and printed formats were equally preferred by the respondents. The use of Internet and email is widespread. A majority of respondents prefer to visit the library themselves to get the required …
Family-Work Conflict, Information Use, And Social Competence: A Case Study Of Married Postgraduate Students In The Faculty Of Education, University Of Ibadan, Nigeria, Doreen Yemisi Olorunfemi
Family-Work Conflict, Information Use, And Social Competence: A Case Study Of Married Postgraduate Students In The Faculty Of Education, University Of Ibadan, Nigeria, Doreen Yemisi Olorunfemi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study examines family-work conflict, information use,and social competence of the married postgraduate students in the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. The study used a questionnaire to collect data from a random sample of 500 student. Data were analysed using T-test, simple correlation, and multiple regression. Findings reveal a significant correlation between information use and social competence of the married students with {r = 0. 05}. No significant correlation exists between information use and family-work conflict with {r =0.05}. A significant multiple correlation exists between information use, family-work conflict, and social competence with {r = 0.2644; P < 0.05}.
Research Outputs From Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: An Empirical Appraisal, S. Chiemeke, O.B. Longe, F.A. Longe, I.O. Shaib
Research Outputs From Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: An Empirical Appraisal, S. Chiemeke, O.B. Longe, F.A. Longe, I.O. Shaib
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Research output published in reputable journals remains one of the the main criteria for ranking institutions across the world. Research findings contribute meaningfully to improved products, services, human life, and productivity. Anyanwu and Iloeje (1996) observe a gradual decline in research output from the Nigerian higher education sector from the late 1980s to the present. This paper is an empirical study using journals randomly selected from African Journals Online (AJOL). The data were analysed using Cochran's Test and T-test for comparative pair treatments. Findings reveal that there is no significant decline in research output and effectiveness from Nigerian universities, but …
Library Visits And Consultation: A Case Study Of Universities In Northwestern India, Chetan Sharma
Library Visits And Consultation: A Case Study Of Universities In Northwestern India, Chetan Sharma
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Libraries have always been houses of knowledge for their organizations, and they play an important role in research and scholarship. The present study evaluates the use of university libraries of Northwestern India by teachers and research scholars and assesses their satisfaction.
The Changing Role Of Researchers In Nigeria : The Internet As An Alternative Future To Modernity, Manir Abdullahi Kamba
The Changing Role Of Researchers In Nigeria : The Internet As An Alternative Future To Modernity, Manir Abdullahi Kamba
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Researchers in Nigeria have traditionally depended on conventional libraries, and information centers, where they can physically access their needed information. Their main source of information has been traditional sources such as books, journals, and newspapers. The Internet has simplified the research process. The paper further examines how the Internet has become a tool for academic research, and also a publisher that Nigerian academics and researchers should maximally use. The paper focuses on the role played by the Internet in academic research and highlights opportunities and challenges it presents. It explores the status of Internet connectivity in Nigeria and examines the …
The University Library, Information Provision, And Use By Policymakers In Olabisi Onabanjo University (Oou), Nigeria, Abiodun O. Odunewu
The University Library, Information Provision, And Use By Policymakers In Olabisi Onabanjo University (Oou), Nigeria, Abiodun O. Odunewu
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Availability and timely access to information is indispensable in policy formulation and implementation. It is often believed that a library is as good as its patronage. This study is an attempt to relate the level of patronage of Olabisi Onabanjo University Library by its policymakers to its information delivery capability. A questionnaire was used to gather data, with 102 copies administered at the senate level and 18 copies administered at the Governing Council level. A total of 89 copies were returned, representing an 80 percent response rate. The study reveals inadequate patronage of the library by policymakers. The study concludes …
Information Needs And Information-Seeking Behavior Of Arts And Humanities Teachers: A Survey Of The University Of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Muhammad Tahir, Khalid Mahmood, Farzana Shafique
Information Needs And Information-Seeking Behavior Of Arts And Humanities Teachers: A Survey Of The University Of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Muhammad Tahir, Khalid Mahmood, Farzana Shafique
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study explores the information needs and information-seeking behavior of humanities faculty members of the University of the Punjab, Lahore . It investigates the methods and sources used to acquire information, the importance of various information resources for their teaching and research activities, their preferred formats, the purpose of their information-seeking and problems faced. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted to get a response from the targeted population which consisted of 90 teaching and research staff of humanities departments. The response rate was 69 percent. The study reveals that most of the humanities faculty members rely heavily upon books and experts …
Overlap In Web Search Results: A Study Of Five Search Engines, Rafiq Ahmad Rather, Fayaz Ahmad Lone, Gulam Jeelani Shah
Overlap In Web Search Results: A Study Of Five Search Engines, Rafiq Ahmad Rather, Fayaz Ahmad Lone, Gulam Jeelani Shah
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper presents the results of an empirical investigation that measured the degree of overlap between the results retrieved through Google, Altavista, Hotbot, Scirus, and Bioweb using twenty queries in biotechnology. Among the selected search engines, Hotbot had the most overlap (followed by Google) with other search engines except Bioweb. Compound and complex queries produced more overlap than simple queries.