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Indigenisation Of Nigerian Librarianship Through Indigenous Knowledge: Exploring Its Possibilities, Abdulakeem Sodeeq Sulyman,, Basirat Omolara Amzat, Muritadho Abiodun Taiwo
Indigenisation Of Nigerian Librarianship Through Indigenous Knowledge: Exploring Its Possibilities, Abdulakeem Sodeeq Sulyman,, Basirat Omolara Amzat, Muritadho Abiodun Taiwo
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Knowledge cannot be separated from the people holding it and the best way to make it appreciated is to present it in a way that represents the beliefs, customs and norms of its origin. This submission makes this paper attempts to find the perfect word between indigenisation and decolonisation as a way of developing Indigenous Librarianship in Nigeria. It settles for indigenisation because indigenisation focuses on the exploitation of the native, local resources to create, share, transform and retain knowledge. It ponders on the historical antecedents of Librarianship in Nigeria to proof that the Nigerian library practices were purely nurtured …
The Collaboration System Between Library Managers And Teachers During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Supporting Learning In Indonesia, Delia Annisa Lesmana, Pawit M. Yusup, Andri Yanto
The Collaboration System Between Library Managers And Teachers During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Supporting Learning In Indonesia, Delia Annisa Lesmana, Pawit M. Yusup, Andri Yanto
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted various aspects of life. One aspect affected is the educational aspect, where the learning process must be carried out through online learning. Given that online learning has never been implemented before, all available learning resources will significantly help schools achieve learning goals. The school library is the closest learning support source to provide a smooth online learning process. SDN Karya Mulya library implements collaboration between the library manager and teachers, especially in supporting student learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study aimed to determine the collaboration system between the library manager and SDN Karya Mulya …
Extent Of Provision Of Library Information For Climate Change Adaptation Among Rural Farmers In Nigeria, Abaobi David Agbo Phd, Christian Sunday Ugwuanyi Phd, Onyinye Regina Ekere Mrs, Nkechi Idoko Phd
Extent Of Provision Of Library Information For Climate Change Adaptation Among Rural Farmers In Nigeria, Abaobi David Agbo Phd, Christian Sunday Ugwuanyi Phd, Onyinye Regina Ekere Mrs, Nkechi Idoko Phd
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
South East Nigeria is a Nigerian region primarily populated by rural farmers. According to the literature, there is a scarcity of research on provision of library information for climate change adaptation among farmers in order to improve agricultural products among rural farmers. As a result, this study looked into the sources of library knowledge needed by rural farmers to adapt to climate change. The study used descriptive survey research with a sample of 510 registered rural farmers in South Eastern Nigeria. The data was collected using a well-validated and trial-tested tool. Using the Cronbach alpha approach, the instrument's internal consistency …
Evaluating Preschool Librarians’ Information And Communication Technology Competency Level For Online Teaching, Christian S. Ugwuanyi Ph.D, Chinedu I.O. Okeke Prof
Evaluating Preschool Librarians’ Information And Communication Technology Competency Level For Online Teaching, Christian S. Ugwuanyi Ph.D, Chinedu I.O. Okeke Prof
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
For adequate teaching and learning, twenty-first-century classrooms, combined with the needs of the new normal in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, have mandated the effective use of online education platforms. This begs the question of how well-versed in information and communication technologies Nigerian Preschool Librarians are (ICT). Because there is a scarcity of studies on the subject, this is the case. As a result, the researchers were in a good position to determine or measure the level of ICT expertise of Preschool Librarians in order to embrace online education during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. The descriptive survey research …
Relationship Between Transformational And Transactional Leadership Styles And Job Performance Of Librarians In Federal University Libraries In South-South, Nigeria., Enite Anita Urhefe-Okotie
Relationship Between Transformational And Transactional Leadership Styles And Job Performance Of Librarians In Federal University Libraries In South-South, Nigeria., Enite Anita Urhefe-Okotie
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Leadership styles are among the major drivers used to improve the performance of staff in any organization. It is believed that an organization's kind of leadership style influences its overall results. This study focused on two styles of leadership which are transformational and transactional style of leadership. Relationship between leadership styles and job performance were also discussed. It is revealed that leadership styles definitely have a strong correlation with the achievement of set goals and objectives of the library. The study adopted correlational research design. Three (3) research questions were raised to guide the study, and two hypotheses were also …
Books To Support Mental Well-Being: A Study On The Possible Challenges In Implementing Bibliotherapy In The Sri Lankan Context, R.A.P.S. Senevirathna, L.H.M.D.S. Lansakara
Books To Support Mental Well-Being: A Study On The Possible Challenges In Implementing Bibliotherapy In The Sri Lankan Context, R.A.P.S. Senevirathna, L.H.M.D.S. Lansakara
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This ongoing research examines the Bibliotherapy in several aspects. Bibliotherapy is the "process of dynamic interactions between the personality of the reader and literature as a psychological field which may be utilized for personality assessment, adjustment and growth" (Shrodes, 1949). The focus of the study is on defining the concept, determining the capacity of Bibliotherapy to support mental well-being and discuss the possible challenges in applying Bibliotherapy to the Sri Lankan context. The study involved a qualitative thematic analysis concerning the selected areas. The study revealed that Bibliotherapy is a therapeutic approach which is assisted by the healing power of …
Digital Literacy Competency Among Users Of Visva- Bharati Central Library: A Study, Jyotsna Ranjan
Digital Literacy Competency Among Users Of Visva- Bharati Central Library: A Study, Jyotsna Ranjan
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The change of internet from Internet Relay Chat to social media has become core part of continuous evolution and interactions of human beings. In this changing universe to be core part, one should be digitally literate and competent to accept and challenge the tasks easily. Web technologies are trending day by day, which aims to enhance social and economic standards and also to attract and contribute in growth and sustainable development.
This paper aims to investigate about the actual aspect of digital literacy competency, frequently used databases ,use of virtual media application, social media use preference, awareness of plagiarism detection …
Performance Assessment And Job Satisfaction Of Support Staff In Academic Libraries, Sajjad Ahmad Mr., Naveed Anwar Mr, Muhammad Tariq Dr.
Performance Assessment And Job Satisfaction Of Support Staff In Academic Libraries, Sajjad Ahmad Mr., Naveed Anwar Mr, Muhammad Tariq Dr.
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The purpose of current study was to investigate about the job performance and job satisfaction of support staff working in academic libraries of Lahore. Supporting staff is performing many imperative duties in academic libraries and their role in libraries is very important. The objective of current study was to investigate the job performance through job satisfaction, to test relationship between job performance and job satisfaction and to investigate the moderating effect of hurdles in work between job satisfaction and job performance. Quantitative approach was adopted and survey method was used to achieve the objective of the study. Questionnaire with Urdu …