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Effective Leadership Styles Strategies And Job Performance Of Librarians In Federal University Libraries In South-South, Nigeria, Enite Anita Urhefe, Austin J. Mole Prof.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated effective leadership styles strategies and job performance of librarians in Federal University libraries in South-South, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive research design. A total of four (4) research questions were raised to guide the study, and a hypothesis was also tested at 0.5 level of significant. The population of the study comprised (98) librarians in the six Federal universities spread across the six states of South-South, Nigeria. No sample was done due to the manageable size of the population. The instrument used for data collection was a researcher constructed questionnaire titled “Effective Leadership Styles Strategies and Job …

Workplace Democracy Practices And Librarians’ Commitment In Universities In Southwest Nigeria, Yemisi T. Babalola Prof, Oluwaseun O. Fagbemiro, Opeyemi D. Soyemi Dr

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The effort of committed personnel is needed for the workplace to function optimally and to achieve the goals of the organization. This study examined the influence of workplace democracy practices on librarians’ commitment in universities in Southwest, Nigeria. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The population consisted of 477 librarians in Southwest, Nigeria. Proportionate stratified sampling technique was used to select 217 librarians who served as respondents in the study. A researcher’s developed instrument was used for data collection and collected data were subjected to analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that the extent of …

Role Of Librarians And Libraries In The Realization Of The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: An Empirical Study, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko

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This is an empirical study that investigated the role of librarians and libraries in the realization of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The study was guided by four research objectives that spurred the formulation of four research questions. To realize the objectives of the study, descriptive survey research design was applied with a sampled population of 28 derived from 28 registered libraries and obtained through total enumerative sampling technique. The major instrument used in collecting data is an open-ended structured questionnaire while data collected were analyzed using thematic analysis based on grounded theory. The outcome of the study …

Professional Development As A Correlate Of Job Performance Of Librarians In The State Polytechnics In North Central, Nigeria, Dr. Nathaniel Agbo A. Oche Dr., Rachael Opeyemi Odunlade Dr, Joshua Onaade Ojo Dr

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The study correlated professional development and job performance of librarians in the State Polytechnics in North Central, Nigeria. The study adopted correlational survey with the population of 32 which comprised of the librarians in the State owned Polytechnics in North Central, Nigeria. The entire population was studied. The study adopted structured questionnaire and the data collected were analyzed using frequency, mean and standard deviation with the aid of SPSS version 23. The study revealed that, major professional development programmes provided to librarians in State Polytechnic in North Central, Nigeria are on-the job training, professional conferences, in-service training, …

Ebola Outbreak Preparedness And Response: Integrating Librarians’ Role Into The Ebola Response Incident Management Model Of Nigeria, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba, Okwor Roseline Ngozi, Tochukwu Victor Nwankwo

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Libraries and librarians are valuable assets for promoting medical services, education, and disaster management practice and training. This paper, therefore, seeks to integrate librarians’ role into the Ebola response incident management model of Nigeria for a better Ebola outbreak preparedness. The model comprises six major components of Epidemiology/ Surveillance; Case Management & Infection Control; Infection and Prevention Control; Social Mobilization; Laboratory Services; Point of Entry; Management and Coordination. The study revealed the significance and relevance of librarians in the management of health disasters by clearly demonstrating their impact on each stage of the Ebola management model in Nigeria. The research …

Influence Of Academic Qualification On Librarians' Proficiency Of New Media Technologies In Selected University Libraries In North-Eastern Nigeria., Abbas Adamu Lamido Gora, Ahmed Baba Gombe, Zainab Mohammed Abdullahi, Ibrahim Mohammed

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The study investigated the influence of academic qualification on librarians' proficiency of new media technologies in selected university libraries in North-Eastern Nigeria. The study was guided by two research questions and a null-hypothesis. Descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of the study was 144 librarians from seven selected University libraries in North-Eastern Nigeria. Total enumeration was used in the study. Questionnaire was used as research instrument. Descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentage, mean and standard deviation as well as inferential statistics of Pearson Chi-square (X2) were used in analysing the data. SPSS version 23.0 software was used for …

Reward System And Service Delivery Of Librarians In Federal Universities In South West Nigeria, Jemilat Yusuf, Oluwaseyi Overcomer Fehintola

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The study aims to examine the nexus between reward system and service delivery of librarians in federal universities in Southwest Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was adopted for this study and the population consisted of 120 librarians in six federal universities in Southwest Nigeria. The total enumeration technique was adopted in the study. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, simple percentages, mean and standard deviation while inferential statistics of Pearson’s Moment Product Correlation and regression were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings showed that …

Use Of Mobile Technologies For Accessing Health-Related Information Among Librarians In Osun State, Nigeria, Yemisi Oluremi Oladapo, Jacob Kehinde Opele, Moses Oladele Adeoye

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Objectives: This is an exploratory study that focused on identifying the contemporary health related information needs of librarians in Osun State; types of mobile technology used for accessing health related information as well as identifying challenges experienced in using mobile technology for accessing health related information.

Methodology: This study adopted a survey research design. The population of the study consisted of 133 librarians in Osun State. Total enumeration of all the population was adopted. From the total 133 questionnaire that were administered, 126 (representing 94.74%) were duly completed and used for analysis. Frequency counts and percentage calculation were used to …

Roles Of Librarians In Combating Misinformation On Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19), Grace D. Pelemo Mrs., Millie Horsfall Phd, Onyinye Alexander Osedo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The outbreak of the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) in Wuhan, China and the attendant explosion of “fake news” brings to the fore the need for Librarians and Libraries as well as other information providers to offer access to dependable information resources for the consumption of their patrons and users. Giving access to reliable sources of information and resources with minimal barriers comprises cooperation among Librarians and Libraries. This article surveyed the roles of Librarians and Libraries in response to the problems of fake news and misinformation arising from the outbreak of COVID-19 focusing on how librarians and other information professionals …

Information Ethics Compliance And Service Delivery By Librarians In Universities: A Review, Jemilat Yusuf

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper reviews the level of information ethics compliance and service delivery by librarians in universities. It explains what Information ethics compliance is essentially concerned with, the question of who should have access to what information. It addresses the functions, which are intellectual freedom, equitable access to information, information privacy, and intellectual property. In today's world, information plays a crucial role in deciding day-to-day activities and society's progress and development. It investigates the ethical issues and challenges arising from the generation, preservation, management, and information use, including inequitable access to library materials, inaccuracy of the information provided, and protection of …

Staff Use Of Institutional Repositories For Academic Purposes In Nigerian University Libraries: The Librarians’ Perspective., Chiegonu Nwachi, Nkechi Idoko Dr

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This empirical work studied the use of institutional repositories in Nigerian university libraries. Three specific objectives and research questions were formulated to guide the study which was the extent of use of institutional repositories by staff in the two university libraries; the problems affecting the use of institutional repositories in the university libraries; and the strategies for improving on the challenges of using institutional repositories in the two Nigerian university libraries. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Out of 5000 thousand population of the study, 300 staff was selected using stratified and multi-stage sampling techniques. A …

Accessibility And Usage Of Electronic Information Resource On Research Output Of Librarians In Ekiti, Ondo And Osun States (2010 – 2015), Samson Adesina Akinola, Franca Ngeme Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The accessibility and use of electronic information resources enhance librarians research output by providing various information needed for research. Librarians are regarded as academics and are expected to publish like other academic staff, but it seems that librarians record low research output when compared with lecturers or other academic staff. The aim of this study is to investigate accessibility, use of electronic information resources and research output of librarians in universities in Ekiti, Ondo and Osun States of Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted for the research. The findings reveals that there was high level of accessibility and use …

Sensitization And Promotion Of Information Literacy On Covid-19 Pandemic By Librarians In Public University Libraries In South-Western Nigeria, Adefunke Sarah Ebijuwa Dr, Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude Mrs, Abba Mabruka Abubakar Mrs, Celina Jumai Nongo Dr, Ahmad Hauwa Sani Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The global spread of coronavirus and the associated lock down by various countries, communities and organizations is worrisome. However, literature has revealed that one of the biggest roles librarians can to play in the national response to the pandemic is that of information literacy specialist. This study, therefore, evaluated sensitization and promotion of information literacy on COVID-19 pandemic by librarians in Public University Libraries in South-Western Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The data for the study was collected from librarians in Public University Libraries in South-Western Nigeria. A total of 315 librarians participated in …

Librarians’ Perception On The Use Of Social Media As A Tool For Preventing The Spread Of Coronavirus (Covid-19) In Benue State, Kwaghga Beetseh, Mr, Florence Nwanne Olise, Helen Famaren Tor-Akwer Dr

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The paper uses the descriptive survey research design. The targeted population for this study will consist of all 200 level students of University of Agriculture, Makurdi 200 level students of Benue State University and 200 level students of University of Mkar, Mkar and lecturers. Random sampling technique will be used to draw 100 students and 150 lecturers from the population making a total number of 250. The data collected use descriptive statistics analysis to generate frequencies and percentages to answer the research questions. Findings of the paper show that social media in preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID19) tertiary institutions …

Organization Of Library Resources For Research Productivity: A Survey Of The Challenges Encountered By Librarians In Nigeria, Florence Nwanne Olise

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study was carried out to determine the organization of library resources for research productivity with emphasis on the challenges librarians encounter in Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design method was employed for this study. The sample for this study comprised of 250 librarians systematically and randomly selected from different libraries in Nigeria. The questionnaire was the only instrument used for data collection. Frequency counts, percentages, means, standard deviation and Krustal Walis were used to analyze the data collected. The study revealed that libraries organize their materials for research productivity to a large extent amidst the major challenges they encounter varying …

Digital Competencies Needed By Librarians And Information Professionals For Knowledge Management Of 21st Century University Libraries In Borno State, Anthonia Peace Joel, Fatima Lasisi Ibrahim

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study determined digital competencies needed by librarians and information professionals for knowledge management of 21^st century university libraries in Borno State. Three research questions guided the study. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised 59 registered librarians in university libraries in Borno State. The whole population was used for the study because the size is considered manageable by the researcher. The instrument for data collection is questionnaire. The rating scale was titled “Questionnaire on Digital Competencies for Knowledge Management” (QDCKM). The instrument was sub-divided into three clusters. The instrument was face …

Librarians’ Generation And Social Media Adoption In Selected Academic Libraries In Southwestern, Nigeria, Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Olajumoke Williams-Ilemobola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The emergence of social media has sparked a lot of interest in academic libraries especially in the area of adoption. However, there appears to be limited knowledge on whether librarians’ generation differs in the adoption levels of social media specifically in the Southwestern, Nigeria. In a bid to carrying out this focus, this study adopted the descriptive survey design. The population comprised seventy-nine (79) librarians from eight academic libraries. The total enumeration sampling technique was used to study all respondents for the study. A self-structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Data gathered were analysed using descriptive (frequency, …

Emotional Intelligence Factors Among Engineering College Librarians In Tiruvallur District: A Case Study, Balamurugan Paramasivam, Ranganathan Chandrakasan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Emotional Intelligence plays an important role in the job of a librarian in enhancement of their productivity in an organization. Specifically librarians have to meet people from various disciplines and departments and try to satisfy the information seekers with useful advice and give valuable inputs by helping them in meeting the required information. This study is an attempt to probe into the emotional intelligence factors influencing librarians. This study is conducted with special reference to librarians working in selected engineering colleges in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu State, India. The researcher has adapted a descriptive research design, as the research has …

Awareness Of The Concept Of Makerspace: The Scenario Of University Libraries In Nigeria, Rhima Tracy Efe

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study assessed the awareness of the concept of makerspace by librarians in university libraries in South-South, Nigeria. This study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of this study is 237 (Two hundred and thirty-Seven) librarians working in State, Federal, and Private university libraries in South-South, Nigeria. A total of 237 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to the respondents and 218(92%) copies were returned and found usable for the study. The data obtained from the questionnaire were analysed using descriptive statistics (frequency count and percentage). The findings revealed that the librarians in university libraries in South-South, Nigeria …

Librarians’ Ict Attitude And Library Policy As Correlates For The Utilization Of Ict Based Library Consortium In University Libraries In North Central Nigeria, Aliyu Muhammad'rabiu

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Librarians’ ICT Attitude and Library policy as Correlates for the Utilization of ICT based Library Consortium in University libraries in North Central Nigeria

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The study investigated librarians’ ICT attitude and the strength and direction of relationship between librarians’ ICT attitude, library policy and the utilization of ICT based library consortium in University Libraries in North Central, Nigeria. The study was guided by three research purposes and research questions with two hypotheses. Related literature reviewed was conducted. The study adopted correlation research design, with a population of 210 respondents drawn from the study area and it is made up of …

Attitude Of Librarians Towards Users With Learning Disabilities, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This survey study investigated the attitude of librarians towards library users with learning disabilities in Nigeria. The study applied descriptive survey method and was guided by three research questions and hypotheses respectively. The sampled population for the study stood at 451 drawn among certified librarians working in various libraries in the country through proportionate stratified random sampling technique based on gender and years of experience. The major instrument used in collecting data for the study is the questionnaire titled ‘Librarians’ Attitude Towards Library Users with Learning Disability Questionnaire (LATLULDQ) and validated by professionals in psychology and Educational evaluation and Measurement. …

Use Of Social Media For Research And Scholarly Research Outputs Of Librarians In Two Universities In Enugu State, Felicia Ugwu, Richard Ugwuanyi, Obiageli Mbajiorgu, Caroline Nnadi

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The study investigated the use of social media for research by librarians in two universities in Enugu State. Survey research design was adopted for the study while population of the study consists of all the 97 librarians in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Enugu State University of Science and Technology. Sample for the study include all the 97librarians hence purposive sampling technique was adopted. Instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire made up of five clusters derived from the research questions. Out of the 97 questionnaires distributed, 93 (90.2%) useful copies were returned. Data was analyzed using …

Children Librarians’ Knowledge And Attitude Towards Children With Neuro-Developmental Disorders: Implications For Inclusive Library Services, Charity N. Onyishi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Neuro-developmental disorders (NDDs) are becoming increasingly prevalent among the children population and are the underserved groups in the schools and other learning institutions like a library. The high prevalence of children living with NDDs also highlights the need for the inclusion of children victims in all learning opportunities and supporting them to attain their maximum possible potentials. As the children are increasingly being included in library services, there is a need to know how knowledgeable the children librarians are about NDDs and their attitude towards children with NDDs and their inclusion in library services. Using a qualitative approach, this study …

Enhancing Reading Among The Runaway Children: A Field Experience, Veena Thakare, Rajendra Kumbhar Dr.

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This paper recounts the field experience of a Read-Aloud session conducted at Children’s Observation Home, Umerkhadi, Mumbai. Importance of reading for pleasure, with regards to runaway children, is enumerated. The status of runaway children in India and various initiatives to help them are discussed, with special reference to Children’s Aid Society, an organization aided by Government of Maharashtra, and Committed Communities Development Trust, the organizers of the session. Objectives were to explain the benefits of reading to the children; to provide them a hands-on experience of specially selected story-books; to engage their attention with read-aloud; and to encourage them to …