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Library Digital Resource Utilization In Federal University Oye-Ekiti (Fuoye), Ekiti State, Nigeria, Olabode Olajide Mr, Rotimi James Omolehin
Library Digital Resource Utilization In Federal University Oye-Ekiti (Fuoye), Ekiti State, Nigeria, Olabode Olajide Mr, Rotimi James Omolehin
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Applying Technology organisation environment (TOE) approach, this study examined the utilization of library digital/e-resources in Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to; find out the available library digital resources in FUOYE, examine the extent library digital resources is being utilized by students and lecturers for curriculum delivery and academic performance, and identify the problems/challenges militating against the availability and use of digital resources in FUOYE. The research design adopted was survey design, while purposive sampling techniques was used for the research work. Data for the study was collected through questionnaire. Seventy copies …
Why School Libraries Remain Underdeveloped In Nigeria, And The Way Forward, Olabode Olajide Mr, Sandy Zinn Prof
Why School Libraries Remain Underdeveloped In Nigeria, And The Way Forward, Olabode Olajide Mr, Sandy Zinn Prof
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Applying the lens of constructivism and inquiry-based learning, this study investigated why libraries remain underdeveloped in Nigerian schools, and the way forward. The study was motivated by the importance accorded to school libraries, being one of the most important educational services that could be used to achieve good standard education in Nigeria. The methodological approach adopted for this study was mixed methods. The study’s population comprised “school librarians”, principals, and science teachers in public senior secondary schools as well as major stakeholders in education connected with the provision, management and utilization of library resources for teaching science subjects. The instruments …
Investigating The Effectiveness Of Social Media Usage For Political Dialogue In Nigeria, Idi Shadrach, Oberiri Destiny Apuke
Investigating The Effectiveness Of Social Media Usage For Political Dialogue In Nigeria, Idi Shadrach, Oberiri Destiny Apuke
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study attempts to investigate the effectiveness of social media utilisation for political dialogue in Nigeria. The work is anchored on Public Sphere Theory and a survey research method taken among 300 participants across the tertiary institutions in Taraba State in northeast Nigeria. The findings suggest that there is a high usage of social media, predominantly Facebook and Twitter for political discourse among Nigerians, yet, most of the discussion carried out on this platform lacks the substance of objectivity and it is filled with attacks, counterattacks and hate speeches showing religious, ethnic and political biases which indicates that instead of …