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The Professional Visibility Of The Nigerian Library Association: A Report Of Survey Findings, Chimezie Patrick Uzuebgu, Nnamdi Emmanuel Onyekweodiri
The Professional Visibility Of The Nigerian Library Association: A Report Of Survey Findings, Chimezie Patrick Uzuebgu, Nnamdi Emmanuel Onyekweodiri
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper investigated the professional visibility of Nigerian library association (NLA). The descriptive survey method was adopted for this study. Data collected and analyzed was based on 200 non-librarians in Abia state and 25 librarians who are registered members of NLA in the Abia state chapter. 68.5% of the non-librarians whose knowledge of NLA was explored have not heard or know of NLA, while 76% of the librarians, whose opinions were gathered, agreed that NLA is not visible in Nigeria. Tables 4 and 5 in the paper contain the reasons given by librarians as to why NLA is not visible …
Students Use Of Academic Libraries In Nigeria: A Case Of Obafemi Awolowo University Library, Ile-Ife, Chinwe M. T. Nwezeh, I. N. Shabi
Students Use Of Academic Libraries In Nigeria: A Case Of Obafemi Awolowo University Library, Ile-Ife, Chinwe M. T. Nwezeh, I. N. Shabi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
A survey of student use of Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library was carried out with five hundred students as respondents. While 95 percent of respondents use the library, those who do not have various reasons for it. It also showed that of all the library materials, indexes/abstracts, microfilms, and government publications are the least used library resources. Recommendations for improving the use of library resources are made.
Access To Research Information In Cybercafés: The Challenge To Academic Libraries, Victoria N. Okafor
Access To Research Information In Cybercafés: The Challenge To Academic Libraries, Victoria N. Okafor
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study investigated the extent to which academics in science and engineering have access to research information through their university libraries. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select six universities, which were sampled from 13 Federal universities in Southern Nigeria. Purposive sample approach was used to survey academics in science and engineering faculties. In all 435 questionnaires were distributed for data collection and 291 (67%) were returned. Percentages and bar chart were used to generate data for discussion.The study revealed that Universities of Ibadan, Agriculture, Abeokuta and Nnamdi Azikiwe often have computer services in their university libraries with 83.6%, …
Open Access, Institutional Repositories, And Scholarly Publishing: The Role Of Librarians In South Eastern Nigeria, M. O. Okoye, A. N. Ejikeme
Open Access, Institutional Repositories, And Scholarly Publishing: The Role Of Librarians In South Eastern Nigeria, M. O. Okoye, A. N. Ejikeme
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study explored the extent of open access, institutional repositories, and scholarly publishing of academic librarians. Population of the study was 67. It comprised academic librarians in University of Nigeria (50), Enugu State University of Technology (6), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (6), and Anambra State University (5). 52 (77. 61%) copies of the questionnaire were returned and 45 (86.54%) were found usable. Data were collected by a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire contained 38 questions which were divided into six sections. Responses from respondents were analyzed using percentages and mean scores. Findings of the study showed that librarians were aware …
The Professional Visibility Of The Nigerian Library Association: A Report Of Survey Findings, Chimezie Patrick Uzuebgu, Nnamdi Emmanuel Onyekweodiri
The Professional Visibility Of The Nigerian Library Association: A Report Of Survey Findings, Chimezie Patrick Uzuebgu, Nnamdi Emmanuel Onyekweodiri
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper investigated the professional visibility of Nigerian library association (NLA). The descriptive survey method was adopted for this study. Data collected and analyzed was based on 200 non-librarians in Abia state and 25 librarians who are registered members of NLA in the Abia state chapter. 68.5% of the non-librarians whose knowledge of NLA was explored have not heard or know of NLA, while 76% of the librarians, whose opinions were gathered, agreed that NLA is not visible in Nigeria. Tables 4 and 5 in the paper contain the reasons given by librarians as to why NLA is not visible …
Evaluation Of Chemistry Journals At Iit Kharagpur, India: Use And Citation Analysis, Bulu Maharana, Smaranika Mishra, Bipin Bihari Sethi
Evaluation Of Chemistry Journals At Iit Kharagpur, India: Use And Citation Analysis, Bulu Maharana, Smaranika Mishra, Bipin Bihari Sethi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The paper evaluates chemistry journals at IIT Kharagpur discover with statistical measures a better way to manage journal collections in the library. It attempts to discover the impact of each journal at the local level. Questionnaire data coupled with citation statistics from SciFinder were used for the evaluation of chemistry journals. A questionnaire was prepared to elicit pertinent data on the use of journals by the respondents. In the second part of the study, the cited references of selected journals for 2005 and 2006 were collected from SciFinder Scholar based on data from the questionnaires. The ISI impact factor for …
Comparison Of Web Of Science And Scopus Impact Factors Of Indian Journals, Aragudige Nagaraja, M. Vasanthakumar
Comparison Of Web Of Science And Scopus Impact Factors Of Indian Journals, Aragudige Nagaraja, M. Vasanthakumar
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Database coverage of Indian journals in Web of Science and Scopus were identified. Impact factor from Journal Citation Reports 2008. SCImago journal rank indicator of Indian journals was tabulated and compared. It was found that Scopus covers more impact factor-tracked Indian journals, while Web of Science covers 45 Indian journals with impact factor.
Information And Communication Technology For Sustainable Development In Nigeria, A. U. Nwabueze, R. E. Ozioko
Information And Communication Technology For Sustainable Development In Nigeria, A. U. Nwabueze, R. E. Ozioko
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The paper discusses the place of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for sustainable development in Nigeria. The application of ICT to various sectors in Nigeria has the potential of bringing about sporadic and sustainable development. Various ICT resources that could enhance sustainable development are discussed in the paper. Also sectorial input of ICT was discussed by the paper. The paper concludes that the application of ICT has emerged as the most radical development of the 21st century and is indispensable to Nigeria's sustainable development effort.
Library Instructon Programme As A Correlate Of Student Catalogue Use In Colleges Of Education Libraries, Samuel Arubam Amkpa, Amudat I. Imam
Library Instructon Programme As A Correlate Of Student Catalogue Use In Colleges Of Education Libraries, Samuel Arubam Amkpa, Amudat I. Imam
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study investigated the relationship between library instruction programme components and students' catalogue use in colleges of education libraries. The study addressed the issue of students' inability to use catalogue to retrieve materials within the libraries. Four objectives guided the study with four null hypotheses tested. Survey research deign was used for the study. The population was 2,560 NCE III students chosen from four colleges of education in south-western Nigeria. While 256 samples were used for the study, Questionnaire was used for data collection. Data gathered was analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) coefficient for hypotheses tested. The study …
The Economic And Social Benefits Of Ict Policies In Nigeria, Sylvester Ozioma Anie
The Economic And Social Benefits Of Ict Policies In Nigeria, Sylvester Ozioma Anie
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study examined the economic and social benefits of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policies in Nigeria: Igyor (1996) declared that one of the most striking structural changes in the world's economies over the years has been the shift of allocation of human and capital resources from the task of processing material goods to that of processing information. On the basis of occupational statistics, those individuals whose function is primarily to create, process and handleinformation can be identified in a growing nation of working professionals that share in the information age, people such as administrators, clerks, secretaries, bankers, lawyers, scientists, …
User Perception Of Library Services In Academic Institutions In The Southern Districts Of Tamil Nadu, India: A Case Study, C. Baskaran
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper describes the perceptions of academic library users of library services. The study explored user preferences regarding the collection, services such as interlibrary loan, and Web browsing habits.
Security And Crime Prevention In Academic Libraries: A Case Study Of The Kano State College Of Education, Kano, Nigeria, Andrew Leo Ogbonyomi
Security And Crime Prevention In Academic Libraries: A Case Study Of The Kano State College Of Education, Kano, Nigeria, Andrew Leo Ogbonyomi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The security and prevention of crimes in academic libraries have always been major concerns to the librarians of these libraries. Attempts of many authors to suggest solutions to these disturbing issues have not yielded the required solution. In this research work, the researcher looked into a case study of an institution, which is making frantic efforts to fight theft, mutilation, vandalism and defacement of its information materials. This research work discovered that poverty, carelessness and selfishness among the patrons of the Kano State College of Education Library are major causes of crimes in the library, while poor funding, inadequate staffing …
Obstacles To Provision And Use Of Development Information In Rural Communities In Nigeria, Amanze O. Unagha, Samuel K. Ibenne
Obstacles To Provision And Use Of Development Information In Rural Communities In Nigeria, Amanze O. Unagha, Samuel K. Ibenne
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper focuses on the obstacles to development information provision and use in rural communities in Nigeria, where the impact of the oral tradition remains very strong. A review of the Nigerian rural community and its rural information environment is made. Requirements for development process in rural communities are taken into account. The paper discusses those attributes of information that are counter-productive to the development process in Nigerian rural communities, where more than 70% are known to be illiterate. The successful use of information as a resource for development depends in large part on knowledge of the nature of information …
Ict And Collection Management In Public Libraries: A Survey Of South- South Of Nigeria, Daniel Emojorho
Ict And Collection Management In Public Libraries: A Survey Of South- South Of Nigeria, Daniel Emojorho
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The effect of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigerian public libraries was explored using a questionnaire was used to collect data. The research findings show that ICT improves public library services, but most libraries have not been digitized; hence, a considerable number of staff and users are not ICT-literate
Academic Libraries In Nigeria In The 21st Century, Bappah Magaji Abubakar
Academic Libraries In Nigeria In The 21st Century, Bappah Magaji Abubakar
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Academic libraries in Nigeria must meet the demands the 21st century. The world is witnessing a revolution as a result of developments in ICTs that has permeated all sectors. This paper discusses the paradigm shift in academic library services. It also analyzes academic libraries situation in Nigeria within the context of inadequate funding. If academic libraries in Nigeria are to measure up to expectations in the 21st century, they must develop coping strategies to overcome some of the major challenges.
Recognition Of Library Terms And Concepts By Undergraduate Students, Lydia Ola Adedibu, Isaac Olugbenga Ajala
Recognition Of Library Terms And Concepts By Undergraduate Students, Lydia Ola Adedibu, Isaac Olugbenga Ajala
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study investigated the recognition of library terms and concepts used by undergraduate students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology students, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. 2,039 questionnaires were analysed. Four hypotheses were tested using Analysis of variance (ANOVA). The study revealed that the variables; age, gender, use of library, visitation to library, educational level, and familiarity with library before admission into the university were all significantly positive (P<0.01) thus influencing the extent of awareness of the respondents to the library terms, and concepts. Various recommendations such as librarians to always try to define terms, concepts, and jargon used for the first time, request for feedbacks from students either monthly, quarterly or bi-annually, and try to make access and retrieval of library resources more efficient and user friendly by using the language that users understand.
Work-Related Stress Among Librarians And Information Professionals In A Nigerian University, Emmanuel Babatunde Ajala
Work-Related Stress Among Librarians And Information Professionals In A Nigerian University, Emmanuel Babatunde Ajala
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Workers all over the world face stress. A Nigerian worker has many stress factors in the workplace. Life expectancy is dropping in an alarming rate, from 51.56 to 47.44, between the years 2000 and 2007. The library and information professions have become high stress. An anthropological approach was adopted to look at stress among librarians in the University of Ibadan Library System in Nigeria, using group and individual interviews as a data collection instrument. There were no significant differences between male and the female workers in their perception if workplace stress. Factors of stress in the library include work environment, …
Indispensability Of Library Services To All Professions, C. O. Ajidahun
Indispensability Of Library Services To All Professions, C. O. Ajidahun
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Delivered at the Annual Lecture organised by the Nigerian Library Association, Ekiti State Chapter on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at the Conference Hall, Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti.
The Role Of Public Libraries In Promoting Adult Education In Nigeria, Daniel O. Akparobore
The Role Of Public Libraries In Promoting Adult Education In Nigeria, Daniel O. Akparobore
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The aim of this article is to help demonstrate that libraries are vital institutions for improving human resources. These human resources are the wealth of nation, and adult education, which helps in the development of these resources, provide foundations for adult learners. Public libraries play a crucial role in lifelong learning and increasing information literacy for adult learners.
Information Needs Of Policy Makers In Nigeria: The Case Of Imo State Civil Service, Emmanuel U. Anyanwu, Enyinna Zander, Desmond Oparaku
Information Needs Of Policy Makers In Nigeria: The Case Of Imo State Civil Service, Emmanuel U. Anyanwu, Enyinna Zander, Desmond Oparaku
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
A questionnaire was used to conduct a study of the information needs of policy makers/senior civil servants in Imo State Nigeria. Work activities and information needs of the policymakers were identified and resources of government libraries were evaluated. It was discovered that the government libraries are not adequate in all aspects. They are underfunded. The sources of information and factors affecting access to information needs were identified. Recommendations include the implementation of Information and Communication Technology.
The Prevalence Of Arabic And Ajami Manuscripts In Northern Nigeria, Implications For Acccess, Use, And Enduring Management: A Framework For Research, Musa Abdu Auyo
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
A paper presented at a National Conference on Exploring Nigeria’s Arabic/Ajami Manuscript Resources for Development of New Knowledge, organized by Arewa House and Ford Foundation Office of West Africa Region, Kaduna, Nigeria, 7th-8th May, 2009
Information Seeking Behaviours Of Rural Women In Malaysia, Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar
Information Seeking Behaviours Of Rural Women In Malaysia, Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study examines the information needs and seeking behaviours of women in a rural setting of Malaysia The aim of the study is to identify the information needs of women, and to determine the information sources used by women in a rural village, to determine their information seeking behaviours and to identify any accessbarriers to those sources of information. A sample was selected and given a questionnaire. The return rate was 64 percent. The study revealed that respondents were concerned with information related to food and child education. When seeking information on food and child education, respondents used family or …
A Critical Examination Of Information And Communication Technology Policies: Effects On Library Services In Nigeria, Emmanuel E. Baro
A Critical Examination Of Information And Communication Technology Policies: Effects On Library Services In Nigeria, Emmanuel E. Baro
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have changed nations and their citizens across the world regardless of their political or socioeconomic systems. The paper critically examined the effectiveness of the various ICT policies in Nigeria, and their effect on library services. This study became imperative due to the fact that, nations like Nigeria need strong ICT policies that are fully implemented to change the nation and her citizenry. It is obvious that the various information and communication technology policies in Nigeria have not achieved the set objectives. This is because the policies are not fully implemented by the various …
Usage Of E-Resources In Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, With Special Reference To The Ugc-Infonet Digital Library Consortium, Suresh K. Chauhan, Prem Chand, Sarbjot Kaur
Usage Of E-Resources In Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, With Special Reference To The Ugc-Infonet Digital Library Consortium, Suresh K. Chauhan, Prem Chand, Sarbjot Kaur
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper accommodates international scenario of library consortia in the beginning and then shifted to Indian library consortia. UGC-Infonet Digital Library consortium scholarly information is being given free of cost to more than 150 universities. Himachal Pradesh University is one amongst the beneficiaries of this program. Electronic resources usage statistics of this university is analyzed to cater the shortcomings in the available e-resources facility. To describe the current status of Himachal Pradesh University with reference to usage of electronic resources which are being accessed under UGC-Infonet Digital Consortium. The study identifies the limitations and problems for low usage of e-resources …
The Use And Impact Of Electronic Resources At The University Of Lagos, Halima Sadia Egberongbe
The Use And Impact Of Electronic Resources At The University Of Lagos, Halima Sadia Egberongbe
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The paper examines the various electronic resources in University of Lagos, use and impact of electronic resources on productivity of end users.A questionnaire survey was used for data collection, and 82 out of a 100 were returned.The analysis of data collected covered awareness of electronic resources use of, impact of use of electronic resources on the academic productivity of respondents and problems faced by researchers while using electronic resources. The study found that the e-mail and Internet are the most used of the e-resources. There was a general indication that respondents did not receive adequate training in the use of …
Correlation Between Productivity And The Use Of The Library By Nigerian Agricultural Research Institute Research Officers, Lily Oluebube Ezeala, Kenneth Ivo Ngozi Nwalo
Correlation Between Productivity And The Use Of The Library By Nigerian Agricultural Research Institute Research Officers, Lily Oluebube Ezeala, Kenneth Ivo Ngozi Nwalo
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study is an investigation of the role of agricultural research institutes’ libraries in Nigeria in the expeditious achievement of the overall goals and objectives of the parent institutions. The purpose of these institutes is to conduct research in various areas of agriculture to enhance agricultural production. Research results are published and also communicated to farmers through agricultural Extension. The research library is responsible for acquiring, organizing and disseminating information relevant to the mandate of the research institutes. Unfortunately, very few researchers patronize the library.
Need For Content Reengineering Of The Medical Library And Information Science Curriculum In Iran, Vahideh Zarea Gavgani, Farhad Shokraneh, Ali Roshani Shiramin
Need For Content Reengineering Of The Medical Library And Information Science Curriculum In Iran, Vahideh Zarea Gavgani, Farhad Shokraneh, Ali Roshani Shiramin
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
New approaches in medical education and practice such as Evidence-Based Medicine, Information Therapy, and Patient-Centered Healthcare require more reliable, timely and specialized information services. At the same time, the provision of information services in the environment of Web 2.0, medicine 2.0, library 2.0, and mobile computer technology require new skills on the part of librarians. Library and Information Science (LIS) education curricula have to be changed to meet the professional needs and skills required for librarians. The aim of this study is to find out whether the content of LIS academic courses offered by Iranian Medical LIS schools meet the …
Reading Culture And Nigeria’S Quest For Sustainable Development, Kingsley Nwadiuto Igwe
Reading Culture And Nigeria’S Quest For Sustainable Development, Kingsley Nwadiuto Igwe
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The paper highlights the role of reading culture as an aspect of the educational system in the development of a nation. With Nigeria as the nation in focus, it laments the neglect of its education sector including libraries over the years in terms of funding and inadequate infrastructures for human resource development; and emphasizes on the fact that qualitative and functional education remains the focal point for development. The paper also enumerates constraints to the improvement of reading culture. Strategies for the improvement and development of reading culture in Nigeria were suggested, of which if implemented will see the country …
Library Resources And Services Of Engineering Colleges In Karnataka, B. U. Kannappanavar, K. V. Manjunatha
Library Resources And Services Of Engineering Colleges In Karnataka, B. U. Kannappanavar, K. V. Manjunatha
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper highlights the issues concerning library resources and services in the engineering college libraries in Karnataka. The study found that a majority of the colleges are managed by the private institutions. Nearly all are understaffed. Very few college libraries are functioning in a independent library buildings. Most have good collections of books, while journal collections vary. Most provide an array of library services.
Current Status Of University Libraries In Iran: Their Development, Organization, And Services, Abdol Hamid Moarrefzadeh
Current Status Of University Libraries In Iran: Their Development, Organization, And Services, Abdol Hamid Moarrefzadeh
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
A questionnaire was used to survey the organization and services of more 89 university libraries in Iran. User satisfaction was also surveyed. The results paint a picture of the financial support, administrative structure, services offered, and opinions of users in universities across the country.