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An Appraisal Of Open Access Institutional Repositories Use By Academic Staff In Federal Universities In North Central States Of Nigeria, Bello Salahudeen Hakeemat Mrs, Oluwatoyin Oyeyemi Obinyan Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research was carried out to evaluate the Awareness and Use of Open Access Institutional Repositories by Academics in Federal Universities in North Central States of Nigeria. The research questions raised among others include: How often do academic staff use Open Access IR for dissemination of research outputs in Federal Universities in North Central States of Nigeria? What challenges are academic staff faced with in accessing Open Access IR in Federal Universities in North Central States of Nigeria? Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the research. The target population are 3,547 academics in the Federal Universities in the North …

Reading On Paper: Exploring Trends Of Using Printed Books Among University Students And Shaping Reading Culture, Md. Nazim Department Of Information Science And Library Management, Md. Ekbal Hossain Department Of Information Science And Library Management, Shakibul Hsasn Department Of Theatre, Faisal Nomani Department Of Information Science And Library Management

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Reading is a basic learning tool for an individual that begins early and continues throughout life. It would appear that the world is digitally at one's fingertips, with everything connected to the internet with the increasing dominance of digital reading over paper reading. On the other hand, it is fair to assume that books will continue to be printed for a very long time despite the rise in e-book readers. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the actual trends in using printed books among university students. The study collected data from 233 undergraduate students from different Four (04) …

Provision Of Reference Services And Use Of Information Resources By Undergraduate Students In University Libraries In Bayelsa State, Chinyere Joshua Nduka, Humphrey I. Wiche Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the provision of reference services and use of library information resources by undergraduates in universities in Bayelsa state, Nigeria. The study used a correlational survey research methodology, and the instrument for gathering data was a questionnaire. 17451 undergraduate students from the four universities in Bayelsa State made up the study's population, with a sample size of 349 representing 20% of the total population. 349 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and 346 were retrieved and found usable. Data were analyzed with frequency count, simple percentages, mean, and standard deviation while Pearson's product moment correlation coefficient was used …

A Consortium-Based Solution For The National Institutional Libraries Working On Physical Disabilities Under The Ministry Of Social Justice And Empowerment, Govt. Of India, Sukanta Halder, Dr. Arabinda Maity

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper aims to find out the present collection, services, and the main problems. The researcher deeply examined the four target libraries and described comparative analysis in different tables with various parameters. All target libraries provide similar types of user needs. Still, collaboration must be found within the target libraries, which is the researcher's main problem. Finally, the researcher prepared and proposed a centralized consortium model that can be very effective for the target libraries and may solve the problems.

Pavement Condition Survey Using Drone Technology, Lerose Lane, Dingxin Cheng

Mineta Transportation Institute

Timely repairs of pavement defects are essential in protecting both public road and highway systems. Identification of pavement distresses is necessary for planning pavement repairs. This has previously been performed by engineers surveying the roadways visually in the field. As drone usage has progressed, it has become clear that drones are a valuable tool to enhance visual documentation, improve project communication, and provide various data for processing. The use of drone technology has improved both the speed and accuracy of capturing data. Available software has allowed the data to be processed and analyzed in an office environment. This report summarizes …

Economic Evaluation Of Route Choice Characteristics For Company Truck Drivers And Owner-Operator Truck Drivers In Southern California Freeways, Joseph J. Kim, Jose Alejandro Arroyo Turcios

Mineta Transportation Institute

To contribute to the understanding of freeway capacity and financing options, this study evaluates the demand for truck-only toll lanes on Southern California freeways. The study implemented surveys to both company truck drivers and owner-operator truck drivers to estimate the value they place on time, reliability, and safety measures. The research team met face-to-face with both types of truck drivers near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to understand the drivers’ perspectives regarding truck-only toll lanes on Southern California freeways. A data set containing 45 surveys out of 62 survey responses were used for statistical analysis. The results …

Curriculum Evaluation Of The Academy Of Global Logistics Program: Connections To Stem Education, Ann Y. Kim, Tyler Reeb, Jaylee Jordan, Youngjin Song

Mineta Transportation Institute

The Academy of Global Logistics (AGL) is a career technical education program developed in collaboration with the Port of Long Beach and the Long Beach Unified School District and with support from the Center for International Trade and Transportation. Students enrolled in the program, implemented at a high school in Long Beach, CA, learn global logistics and supply chain management over the course of their high school career. The program culminates in a capstone project that is evaluated by industry leaders. This research project applies qualitative coding methods to find connections between the AGL curriculum and CA mathematics and science …

Enhancing Older Adults’ Mobility In Active Living And Tiered Living Communities, Yongping Zhang, Carol Kachadoorian, Wen Cheng, Edward Clay

Mineta Transportation Institute

The U.S. population is aging rapidly. As people get older, they increasingly face issues such as increased susceptibility to injuries and the need to be assisted with many day-to-day activities. Older adults have the opportunity to opt-in to live in an older adult community (OAC) based on their needs and capabilities. This study comprehensively reviews existing governing development regulations and design criteria related to the older adults’ communities, conducts surveys among people involved with some of these communities in California, and recommends improvements to community design for active living and tiered living communities. This study proposes a new scoring system …

Overcoming The Hurdles: Exploring Obstacles Faced By Senior High School Teachers In Implementing Ict Integration For Effective Teaching, Rodrigo Jr Sumuob

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main purpose of this study was to determine the obstacles encountered by senior high school teachers in integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into teaching at Tabon Maximino Estrella National High School (TMENHS). The use of ICT in the classroom is crucial in providing opportunities for students to learn and adapt in the information age. The researcher employed a non-experimental quantitative research design, utilizing descriptive techniques such as frequency and percentage, as well as mean as statistical tools. The researcher employed adapted questionnaires that were modified to suit the current study. Data was generated through total enumeration sampling, involving …

Health Information Provision And Utilization As Predictors Of Safe Health Practices Of Nursing Mothers In Imo State, Nigeria, Pauline Iroeze, Ijeoma I. Bernard

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The study investigated health information provision and utilization as predictors of safe health practices of nursing mothers in Imo State. Four research purposes and four research questions guided the study. The researcher adopted descriptive design. The population of the study is 9735 nursing mothers in Okigwe Senatorial Zone, Imo State. Using proportionate sampling, 94 nursing mothers were selected from each of the six local government areas in Okigwe Zone, totaling 564. A researcher-made questionnaire “Information Provision and Utilization on Safe Health Practices of Nursing Mothers in Imo State Questionnaire” (IPAUOSHPONIMQ) was used as instrument for data collection. The …

Benefits Of Mentoring Practices For Professional Development Of Librarians In Federal University Libraries In North Central Nigeria, Helen Famaren Tor-Akwer, Dominic Aondohemba Ihongo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the benefits of mentoring practices for professional development by librarians in university libraries in North Central Nigeria. The study utilized four research questions and one hypothesis. It adopted the descriptive research design. The entire population of 257 librarians was studied because they were accessible and manageable, made up of both federal, state and private universities. A structured questionnaire titled “Awareness and Adoption of Mentoring Practices for Professional Development of Librarians in University Libraries in North Central Nigeria (AAMPPDL)” and interview schedule were used to collect the required information from the respondents. The responses were coded in a …

Websites Of Library And Information Network In India: A Webometric Analysis, Ziaur Rahman Dr, Goutam Dinda

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The websites of the Library and Information Networks are one of the main sources of information in academic, management and other research fields. This type of network creates a cooperative bonding between various types of the subject area in the field of research. As we know library consortia and library resource sharing is one activity that promotes Network connectivity and communication between various areas of the subject field. In terms of research, Library and Information Network websites can give the existence and relevance of the achievements of individuals, research groups, institutions and various departments. This study tries to examine the …

Developing Reading Habits Among Secondary Students In Benue State, Helen Famaren Tor-Akwer, Dominic Aondohemba Ihongo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In recent times, lack of cultivating the habit of reading has been the concern of all stakeholders. The lack of enthusiasm of secondary school students for reading has contributed to many failures such as poor writing and limited understanding about what they are taught in class. This growing concern provides motivation for this study. Thus, this study seeks to discover and elucidate the various ways whereby secondary school students in Benue state could develop the habits of reading amidst divergent distractions around them especially in the 21^st century society as well as the roles of stakeholders towards enhancing the …

Relevance Of Information And Communication Technology In Higher Education For National Development In The 21st Century, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Jude Olutimi Olubiyo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In recent years, there has been a groundswell of interest on how computers and the internet can best be harnessed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of education and training in both formal and informal settings. For effective and modern information services, the use of information and communication technology is indispensable. Not only does ICT introduce new ways of information handling in universities, it also brings about change in the very structure of information and its communication concepts like universal bibliography, accessibility to and availability of documents irrespective of location, highly personalized services, matching users needs interests with document databases, …

Roles Of School Library In The Education Of African Child In Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Lydia Mercy Olubiyo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

School libraries have been seen as parts of the most effective ways of renewing education because of their roles in transforming changes in children’s reading abilities in which girls and boys everywhere are meant to learn how to read and write. As such, one of the significant purposes of the school library is to aid students develop love for reading, and to promote reading culture among its users. This implies the need to create the awareness of information resources, the need to read not only textbooks, but also to engage in creative, leisurely, and pleasurable reading. However, the paper discussed …

Gender-Neutral Language Policy At The Student Research Journal, Ben Brown

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Bringing Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion To The Student Research Journal, Amber Passey

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Reading Nation Waterfall, Anthony Chow

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Marketing Techniques And Skills Required By Librarians For The Promotion Of Library Services And Resources Utilization In Academic Libraries In Nigeria: The 21st Century Perspective, Enite Anita Urhefe-Okotie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The library profession is in a period of change. Moving from conventional library practices and services to the modern technology and tools based sources and services, created changes in the roles they play. To provide more and more innovative services and to cope with the changing scenario of the library and its services has forced library professionals to equip themselves with better skills for their survival. This paper discussed three requisite skills, for librarian to function in the 21^st century, in marketing of library services and resources for optimal utilization. And these are categorized as Professional, Technical, & Personal …

Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.13, Iss.1

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Iot And Its Application In Library: A Review Of Emerging Trends, Shashidhara K. L

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The library activities are always oriented towards offering the best possible resources and services to its users. From time to time, technological advancements have benefited them in accomplishing their objectives effectively. The internet of things (IoT) has recently been predicted to be a technology that will benefit librarians in their endeavours. The purpose of this article is to review selected scholarly papers on IoT applications in libraries in order to demonstrate the potential of IoT applications in library activities, particularly in the academic environment. The paper discusses several elements of IoT applications in libraries and cautions readers about possible consequences. …

Curbing Plagiarism: Strategies Adopted By Librarians In Universities In The Age Of Ict In Nigeria, Vincent Chima Opara, Anthonia Chimamanda Eneh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the strategies for curbing plagiarism by librarians in universities in the age of Information and Communication Technology in Nigeria. . The population comprised librarians in Universities in Nigeria. However, a total number of 15 Universities took part in the study and a random sampling technique was used to select 89 respondents. A self-constructed online questionnaire was designed and distributed to collect the data from the respondents. Nevertheless, 75 online questionnaires were valid and used for analysis. The data was analysed using frequency of the simple percentages and mean scores. The result shows that librarians were aware …

Awareness And Use Of Big Data Management Systems By Lecturers In Universities In Rivers State, Nigeria, Vincent Opara, Blessing Esuru Ahiauzu, Roseline Omolola Oladipupo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The study investigated the awareness and use of Big Data management systems by lecturers in universities in Rivers State. The population comprised of lecturers in Three (3) public universities in Rivers State namely; University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State University and Ignatius Ajuru University of education. A structured online questionnaire was used to gather the data. 152 online responses were received, but 144 were useful for the analysis. The data was analysed using frequency of the simple percentages and mean scores. The result shows that lecturers are not aware of big data management system tools; however, they understand the …

Book Club As Collaborative Intervention To Reduce Aliteracy Among In-School Adolescents In Nigeria :The Roles Of Library School Educators, Dr Margret Olusola Abimbola 010, Aramide Akinjide Kolawole Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Aliteracy, the lack of interest in reading by capable readers among the in-school adolescents in Nigeria, has raised many concerns among the stakeholders. This study examines the role of Library School educators in reducing aliteracy through the cooperative intervention of Book Clubs establishment and sustenance in secondary schools. This paper presents opinion reports through a literature search and review. The study was carried out to describe aliteracy and its prevalence among in-school adolescents, ascertain the need for cooperative intervention to reduce aliteracy among in-school adolescents and examine the role of Library School Educators. Literature search and review were used …

Participation Of Academic Libraries And Provision Of Covid-19 Information Services During The Pandemic In Nigeria, Flora Orewa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information was sought on the level of collaboration between academic libraries and known key players championing the prevention and control of COVID-19, the activities carried out in compliance with set protocols, information services offered, and the challenges faced. Results showed moderate level of collaboration and very limited direct synergistic interaction with public health groups, while they provided patrons with an avenue to source updates from library websites. There was high compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines; however, there was no specialized COVID-19 information service desk for patrons' inquiries. Libraries participated in the dissemination of COVID-19 information during the pandemic, especially to …

An Evaluation Of The Benefits And Difficulties Facing Ghanaian Smes In Implementing Cloud Computing, Kwabena Osei Kuffour Adjei Dr., Eric Edwin Owusu Dr., Charles Akomea Bonsu Dr., Edwin Kwadwo Tenagyei Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

The advantages and challenges of cloud computing services adoption by Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) in the Kumasi Metropolis are examined in this paper. SMEs in Ghana lack adequate information technology skills for record keeping and information management, marketing and processing. It will be beneficial for SMEs in Ghana to use cloud conjugating for enable productivity, dependability, cost savings, and corporate cooperation. Although, the benefits of cloud computing are enormous, due to a number of obstacles, the widespread implementation of cloud computing among SMEs is slow and discouraging. The impact of the use of cloud computing on the …

Delivering E-Governance Services In Bangladesh Through Libraries And Information Centers: Realities, Challenges And Possibilities, M Monirul Islam, Ahmed Shafkat Sunvy

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Bangladesh is trying to achieve Smart Bangladesh Vision 2041 to put the country on a new, sustainable path of growth while also serving as a role model for other developing nations. With that goal in mind, the government is trying to introduce e-governance services in every government sector. This study looks into user perspectives, obstacles, and suggestions for offering e-governance services through libraries and information centers. A proposed e-governance service delivery model for public libraries is also presented in this paper.

Application Of Social Media In Marketing Library Resources And Services At Kyambogo University Library, Uganda, Eric Keziron Oloo, David Luyombya

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the application of social media (SM) in marketing library resources and services at Kyambogo University Library (KYUL). The study adopted a mixed method utilizing both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The study revealed that: KYUL uses WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to market its resources and services. Other channels were Websites, emails, displays of new information resources, flyers, newsletters, user orientations, posters, and exhibitions. SM is considered a vital library marketing platform. However, the respondents raised various impediments to successful SM at KYUL. Based on the findings the study made conclusions and recommendations.

Prospects Of Digital Information Services In Nigerisn Public Libraries, Kelechi Okafor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This paper explores prospects of digital information services in Nigerian public libraries. The paper identified potential advantages of digital library system as a tool for modern information services. It observes that public library services will not be successful without the adoption and use of digital technologies such as hardware and software components that improve library services. The paper analyzes the concept of digital library, role of public library in digital environment and training need for public librarians in digital service delivery as well as constraints to digital information services in Nigerian public libraries. It provides workable recommendations on how …

Discovering A Pathway To Reestablishing Policing By Consent In The United States, Everett Glynn

Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science

Policing in the 21^st century faces issues with leadership and accountability within officer ranks. Police organizations increasingly resemble paramilitary organizations, from their hierarchy to their eagerness to use force. Investigations into the conduct of the Minneapolis, Chicago, and Ferguson police departments uncover widespread, paternal issues of abuse from police officers. The abuse includes paternal excessive force, discrimination, and even the social media targeting of community members of color Solutions proposed from President Obama’s Task Force on 21^st Century Policing, combined with a proposition to espouse Sir Robert Peel’s Principles of community policing, offer a pathway toward regaining the …