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Attitude Of Library And Information Science Students Of Imo State University, Owerri Towards The Utilization Of Social Media., Chinedu C. Egbuchu Ph.D, Adaora Joy Udo-Anyanwu Ph.D
Attitude Of Library And Information Science Students Of Imo State University, Owerri Towards The Utilization Of Social Media., Chinedu C. Egbuchu Ph.D, Adaora Joy Udo-Anyanwu Ph.D
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study investigated the attitude of Library and Information Science students of Imo State University, Owerri towards the utilization of social media. The study adopted a survey research design. The population of the study is 370. This is made up of all the undergraduates from 100 to 400 level in the Department of Library and information Science, Imo State University. The instrument used to collect data was Google form. This was designed by the researchers and sent to the course representatives of the various levels who were instructed to post it on their class WhatsApp group platform. Reminders were sent …
Extent Of Information Resources Utilization In The Bibliography Of Postgraduates’ Terminal Research Output Of The Department Of Library And Information Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kasa M. Gabriel, Sarah D. Yani
Extent Of Information Resources Utilization In The Bibliography Of Postgraduates’ Terminal Research Output Of The Department Of Library And Information Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kasa M. Gabriel, Sarah D. Yani
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Postgraduate theses and dissertations include diversified sources of print and electronic information resources that contributed as building blocks of the research output. Students cite and list these resources for purposes of making deduction and/or induction of their felt positions; essentially, to shape the research discourses as well as to resolve societal problem(s). This study ascertains the extent of information resources utilisation among five approved postgraduate programmes (PGDIM, MIS, MLS, MARM & MIM) in the Department of Library and Information Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria using their bibliographies. The study adopted the ex post facto design of the quantitative method to …
Analyzing The Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, And Threats Of Ai In Libraries, Parbat Chhetri
Analyzing The Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, And Threats Of Ai In Libraries, Parbat Chhetri
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) associated with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in libraries. AI has the potential to transform library and information science, revolutionizing processes, and services. The strengths of AI in libraries include efficient information retrieval and management, enhanced user experiences through personalization, automation of routine tasks, and improved decision-making through data analysis. However, the weaknesses of AI in libraries encompass ethical considerations and biases, the potential lack of human touch and personalized assistance, technical challenges, and concerns about job displacement. The article also explores the opportunities presented …
Analysis Of Serials Citations In Graduate-Students’ Thesis As A Practical Instrument For Effective Serials Management In Academic Libraries, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko
Analysis Of Serials Citations In Graduate-Students’ Thesis As A Practical Instrument For Effective Serials Management In Academic Libraries, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Serials being important to students and researchers as they contain the most current and relevant information that can be used for academic and research purposes needs to be assessed periodically to determine if they are still relevant to the users. This study therefore examines the analysis of serials citations in graduate-students’ theses as a practical instrument for effective management of serials in academic libraries using theses submitted from 2013 to 2021 in Library and information Science of four government owned universities in eastern region of Nigeria as case in point. The study was meant to provide answers to three research …
Citation Analysis Of Library And Information Science Masters Theses: A Tool For Collection Development In University Libraries, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko, Cecilia Chimezie Offor Mrs
Citation Analysis Of Library And Information Science Masters Theses: A Tool For Collection Development In University Libraries, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko, Cecilia Chimezie Offor Mrs
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study analyzes the citations of Masters Theses in Library and Information Science of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria submitted from 2011 to 2018 with a view to determining the format and age of materials used and most frequently cited journals. The document checklists were used for data collections and the citations were extracted from the title pages and reference lists of each of the theses. Data obtained from 48 Masters Theses were examined. The study found that 47.22% of cited items were monographs followed by journals - 31.21%, 8.5% were reports, 4.05% were web resources and 3.65% were conference …
Citation Analysis Of Serials In Postgraduate Theses And Dissertations Of Library And Information Science Of Public Universities In Southeast, Nigeria, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko
Citation Analysis Of Serials In Postgraduate Theses And Dissertations Of Library And Information Science Of Public Universities In Southeast, Nigeria, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study is a citation analysis of serials in postgraduate Theses and dissertations of library and information science of public universities in Southeast Nigeria submitted from 2013 to 2021. The study was guide by five research questions in line with the objectives of the study. The study employed a descriptive survey design with a sampled population of 296 derived through census method from four public universities offering library and information science. The principle instruments used in collecting data for this study were self-designed checklists. With the checklists, 12455 serials citations were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mode, mean and range …
Professor Dr. Rubina Bhatti, Leader In Library And Information Science Research In The South Punjab, Pakistan: Bio-Bibliometric Analysis Utilizing The Scopus Database, Ikram Ul Haq, Rani Shaista Kanwal, Hussain Ahmad Sohrani, Manzoor Hussain
Professor Dr. Rubina Bhatti, Leader In Library And Information Science Research In The South Punjab, Pakistan: Bio-Bibliometric Analysis Utilizing The Scopus Database, Ikram Ul Haq, Rani Shaista Kanwal, Hussain Ahmad Sohrani, Manzoor Hussain
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The current study aims to evaluate the Scopus-indexed publications of Professor Dr. Rubina Bhatti, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Chairperson, Department of Library and Information Sciences (LIS) at Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Pakistan. She obtained her Master’s degree in LIS in 1991 from IUB, later she joined IUB as a Lecturer in the Department of LIS in 1993. She completed her Ph.D. at The University of Manchester, United Kingdom in 2003. She is the most productive LIS author belonging to the Southern part of Punjab province in Pakistan. The data of this study was retrieved from the Scopus …
Application Of Information And Communication Technologies In Entrepreneurship Education For The Development Of Library And Information Science In The 21st Century, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Jude Timilehin Olubiyo
Application Of Information And Communication Technologies In Entrepreneurship Education For The Development Of Library And Information Science In The 21st Century, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Jude Timilehin Olubiyo
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Entrepreneurship education seeks to provide students with the knowledge, skill and motivation to encourage entrepreneurial success in a variety of settings. Entrepreneurship is developed as a way of developing skills such as risk-taking and problem solving that facilitate the achievement of life goals and in education. It is the recognition of an opportunity to create value, and the process of acting on this opportunity. In the recent years, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have developed very rapidly in line with the growth and convergence that occurred in telecommunication technology for entrepreneurship success. The convergence of computers and telecommunication technology has …