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Digitization Of Information Resources In University Libraries In Nigeria: Challenges And Way Forward, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Nancy E. Achebe (Prof.), Lydia M. Olubiyo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries, archives, museums, and other memory institutions digitize items to preserve fragile materials and create more access points for patrons. The traditional role of the library as simply a place of storage and preservation of books and other information materials which has changed overwhelmingly since the advent of information and communication technologies (ICTs) Academic libraries are duly bound to acquire, preserve and disseminate information from whatever source, hence there is the need for such sources of information to be kept preserved and made available in a more convenient and accessible format. This calls for digitization which is the process of …

A Proposed E-Readiness Assessment Model For University Libraries In Nigeria, Muhammad Kabir Abubakar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information and communication technology (ICT) deployment has been prompted by the desire to increase effective services and have a favorable impact on organizational development. The development in the creation of e-readiness frameworks in many organizations, including libraries, is as a result of this demand. While the e-readiness study is widely used in libraries developed nations, it has not yet expanded into many libraries in underdeveloped nations. This study’s objective is to close this knowledge gap by outlining a model for e-readiness in Nigeria, with a focus on university libraries. The study has an e-readiness framework with eight (8) variables that …

Impact Of Organizational Climate On Job Performance In Nigerian University Libraries: Perceptions Of Academic Librarians, Chinwendu C. Akpom Dr, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba Dr, Harriet Uche Igbo Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper examined academic librarians' perceptions of the characteristics that contribute to a favorable organizational climate and those that negatively affect it in Nigerian university libraries. The study concentrated on Nigeria's Southeast and South-South geopolitical zones. The researchers adopted a descriptive survey design for the research. A structured questionnaire was employed to collect the data from the respondents and analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The study population consists of 143 academic librarians in university libraries in the study area. The entire population was used as a sample because it was a manageable number. The result demonstrates that respondents have …

Utilizing Online Information Resources (Oirs) To Improve Library Services In Nigerian University Libraries, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined use of Online Information Resources (OIRs) to see how they might help Nigerian university libraries offer top-notch online library services. OIRs are crucial because students require current and complete knowledge resources. OIRs are readily available in digital form at university libraries in Nigeria. Academic e-databases contain these online resources. This study adopted the conceptual research approach; hence, in-depth exploration of literature was carried out to emphasize the issues in using Online Information Resources in libraries. The report outlined the development of OIRs and the additional information resources it offers to university library users. The databases, which include …

Information Security Awareness And Information Security Compliance In University Libraries In South-West, Nigeria, Mabawonku Temitope Oluwabunmi, Madukoma Ezinwanyi Phd

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information security compliance implies that library personnel follow the rules, guidelines, and principles governing information security and implement the security measures provided in the library to curb insecurity. Information security compliance ensures that information resources held in the library are protected from unauthorized access and preserved from risk of lost, damage and unwanted modification. However, evidence from the literature showed that there is low compliance with information security by library personnel in university libraries in Nigeria. This has impacted negatively information resources held by the library, especially the printed materials. A situation not unconnected with a lack of awareness of …

Information Security Awareness And Information Security Compliance In University Libraries In South-West, Nigeria, Temitope Iyabo Mabawonku, Ezinwanyi Madukoma

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information security compliance implies that library personnel follow the rules, guidelines, and principles regarding information security and implement the security measures provided in the library to curb insecurity. Information security compliance ensures that information resources held within the library are protected from unauthorized access and preserved from risk of loss, damage and unwanted modification. However, available literature showed that there is low compliance with information security by library personnel in university libraries in Nigeria. This has impacted negatively on the information resources held by the library, especially the printed materials. This situation might have resulted from lack of awareness about …

Assistive Technologies Used In Canadian University Libraries For The Visually Impaired, Ramina Mukundan, Nikesh Narayanan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information has always been a catalyst for societal improvements. Libraries play a crucial role in ensuring equitable access to information resources. Enhanced accessibility helps in establishing an atmosphere that supports and promotes inclusive education. Information and resource access is quite a challenge for visually impaired people. The needs of people with varying levels of visual impairment differ in their range and magnitude. The use of assistive technologies greatly aids in closing this gap. Resource and accessibility provisions should be modified to meet the needs of visually impaired users, who need specialized equipment to access traditional and modern technology-based information resources. …

Assessing Level Of Availability And Hindrances To Adequacy Of Ict Facilities For The Provision Of E-Resources Services In University Libraries In Southwest Nigeria, Oluwatosin Okunoye, Oluwatosin Okunoye

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study assessed the level of availability of ICT facilities and hindrances to the adequacy of ICT facilities for the provision of e-resources services in university libraries in Southwest Nigeria. Information and Communications Technology facilities are indispensable tools in the new information and digital environment and e-resources services provision are hampered in academic libraries without them. A descriptive research design was adopted for this study. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire administered to 12 seasoned librarians drawn from 12 public university libraries, 11 usable responses to the questionnaire were received. Findings revealed the availability of most …

Cloud Computing Application For Accessing E-Resources By University Librarians: Case Study Of University Librarians In Niger Delta Region., Vincent Osamuyimen Ekhaguosa, Gladys Otasowie Otote, Mary Irughe, Efosa Egharevba, Blessings Amina Akporhonor,

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Cloud Computing Application for accessing E-resources by University Librarians: Case Study of University Librarians in Niger Delta Region. Abstract This study investigated cloud computing applications for accessing e-resources by Librarians in university libraries in Niger Delta Region, Nigeria. In this study, the descriptive research design was adopted, and 43 items self-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. In the selection of the university libraries, the researcher used the stratified random sampling technique to select the university libraries. One hundred and fifty (150) librarians from the nine (9) the Niger Delta States were selected from three (3) centrally located states which …

The Role Of University Libraries In Accreditation Of Academic Programmes: Challenges And Prospects, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu, Juliana Obiageri Akidi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The National Universities Commission, the supervisory body of all Universities in Nigeria assesses the universities for standards and quality assurance of programmes on regular basis. The paper examined how accreditations are carried out by the National Universities Commission and the accreditation roles of the university libraries were examined. The study also unveiled the challenges of accreditation in University Libraries which include late notification of forthcoming accreditation, financial constraint, out datedness of information resources, and understaff. The study suggested possible ways out of these challenges which include timely notification of date of accreditation, provision of finance to enable the library acquire …

Attitude Of Library And Information Science Students Towards Electronic Information Resources In Selected University Libraries In Rivers State, Chikada Okachukwu Nyemezu Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study focused on attitude of library and information science students towards electronic information resources in selected university libraries in Rivers State. The design adopted for the study is descriptive survey. The population of the study consists of the registered regular library and information science undergraduate students of the selected university libraries. The study was made up of 325 registered undergraduate students of Library and Information Science department in University of Port Harcourt; 314 registered undergraduate students of Library and Information Science department in Rivers State University and 229 registered Library and Information Science Undergraduate student of Ignatius Ajuru University …

Utilization Of Open Source Software In University Libraries In The South-South Nigeria, Chukwuemeka Chukwueke

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the utilization of open source software in university libraries in the South-south geopolitical zone of Nigeria using descriptive survey research design. Five research questions were answered. The population of the study is 1,716 comprising all library staff in the university libraries in South-south Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used to select two hundred and three (203) library staff from the three universities in south-south Nigeria that are presently making use of OSS in the university libraries. The sole instrument of data collection is the questionnaire. Out of the 203 copies administered to the respondents, 195 copies were …

A Study On The Application Of Information And Communication Technology In The University Libraries Of North-Central Nigeria., Abdullahi Bala Bala Shehu, K.P. Singh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

University Libraries Provides the information resources and services to meet the user information requirements, however, ICT has changed the way Information services and Knowledge is delivered especially in the recent dispensation, there is a dearth need for Libraries especially University libraries to apply ICT to their daily routine functions and changed the old method of information delivery to users with the present generations of clienteles been tech servy, the need for ICT based Services, Resources and Products is a Necessity. This study Investigates the application, availability of ICT-based Services, Resources, and Products, the Researchers Employed a structured Interview distributed to …

Cataloguers’ Awareness, Ict Skills And Use Of Resources Description And Access (Rda) In University Libraries In South South, Nigeria, Ademola Ferdinand Omosekejimi Mr (Cln), Angela Chiwendu Nweke Mrs (Cln), Okesanya Roseline Omoadoni Mrs (Cln) (Mnla)

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examines cataloguers’ awareness, ICT skills and use of Resources Description and Access (RDA) in University Libraries in South South, Nigeria. The study population comprised two hundred and sixty-six (266) librarians from all the 26 university libraries across South South, Nigeria. The entire population of 266 librarians was used as sample using total enumeration sampling technique. Questionnaire was used to elicit data from the respondents. The data collected were analyzed using percentage and frequency counts as well as weighted mean. Findings from this study revealed that: cataloguers in university libraries in South South Nigeria were aware of the existence …

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 …

A Study Of The Awareness And Utilization Of Digitized Resources In Selected University Libraries Of Karnataka, K N Lakshmipathi, Research Scholar, Centre For Research And Evaluation, Senhilkumar R., Research Supervisor, Bharathiar University & Librarian (Sg) & Head (Research), Dept. Of Lis, Kongunadu Arts And Science College (Autonomous)

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Due to information explosion and overload of information, libraries are unable to procure or subscribe to the enormous published information. Libraries are finding it difficult to supply the most deemed reading materials such as reference, rare, career advancement, scholarly publications, government publications, and research related reading materials. Thus, to overcome this existing problem, now the libraries, especially university libraries are starting to digitize the value added reading materials and have made them available through a digital library, gateways, portals, archives, repositories, and consortium electronic platforms. In this context, the present study evaluates the awareness and utilization of digitized resources by …

Access To E-Resources By Librarians In University Libraries In Niger Delta Region, Nigeria, Vincent Osamuyimen Ekhaguosa, Mary Irughe, Efosa Egharevba

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated Access to Electronic Resources by Librarians in University Libraries in Niger Delta Region, Nigeria. The descriptive research design was adopted for this study using 73 items self-structured questionnaire to collect data. In selecting the university libraries, the researcher applied the stratified random sampling technique to select the universities. One hundred and fifty (150) librarians were selected from three (3) centrally located states which include Delta, Bayelsa, and Edo from the nine (9) Niger Delta States from a target population of four hundred and thirty-two (432) librarians. seven research questions were formulated to guide the study. A reliability …

Mentoring And Employee Motivation As Determinants Of Job Productivity Of Library Personnel In University Libraries In Osun State, Nigeria., Aishatu Nya Zubairu Miss, Franca Ngeme Mrs, Peter Dolapo Olagoke Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined mentoring and employee motivation as a determinant of job productivity of library personnel, given the increasing importance and need for library personnel in providing effective and efficient information service delivery. In this ever-changing need of library users, it is necessary to examine what determines the job productivity of library personnel. A survey design was adopted for this study. The total number of library personnel in the ten university libraries was one hundred and fourteen, which constitutes the respondents for the study. A total enumeration was adopted in the study as eighty-six library personnel were used as the …

Availability And Usage Of Digital Infrastructure Services And Facilities In University Libraries Of Karnataka And Andhra Pradesh: A Comparative Study, K N Lakshmipathi, R Senthilkumar Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Advanced ICT applications have been proven to be the major driver of knowledge, learning, teaching, research, interaction, collaboration, innovation, and initiations in order to enrich and empower variables of the present information/knowledge society and its human lives. Information Technology is being interconnected with different hardware, software, networking/internet transmission, and broadcasting devices peripheral equipment that is programmed for convenience of information dissemination to different user communities. It is very obvious that the use and adoption of ICT in all areas of human endeavor are now known and widely acceptable and adaptable. In this study, the researchers made an attempt to examine …

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

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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 …

Expected Competencies For Effective Provision Of Online Public Access Catalogue In Nigerian University Libraries, Faith Olanike Mesagan, Furfuri M. Ibrahim, Austin J.C. Mole, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined the skills expected to provide the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) at university libraries in Nigeria. The study population comprised of professionals and para-professional catalogues. A survey description was conducted, three study guidance objectives were created, the sample size for the study was 21 respondents and three institutions from 6 in the Southwest States of Nigeria were randomly sampled. A structured questionnaire was utilized as an instrument for data gathering. Simple percentages were used in the analysis of the acquired data. The study showed that competences expected to deliver the OPAC include: OPAC data storage creation, working …

Perception And Participation Of Faculty Members In Collection Development: A Comparative Study Of Five Universities In North India, Har Singh, Prof. Preeti Mahajan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study's objective was to investigate the faculty members' (FM) awareness, perception, participation in collection development, and satisfaction from the library collection in selected university libraries of North India. The questionnaire method was used to collect the data (which included dichotomous questions and a five-point Likert scale) from the faculty members (FMs) of all disciplines from five universities of Northern India, i.e., Maharishi Dayanand University (MDU) (Rohtak) and Kurukshetra University (KU) (Kurukshetra) from the State, of Haryana Panjab University (PU) from Union Territory of Chandigarh and Punjabi University (PbiU) (Patiala) and Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) (Amritsar) from the state …

Relevance Of Library And Information Science Education In Arunachal Pradesh: A Study, Tisset Paron, Nandita Barman, Amrita Devi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In the current scenario, the library plays an important indicator in the process of growth and development of society. It provides all the necessary means of supplementary materials and services to fulfill the demand of the user requirements. In this regard, the Librarians, as well as the team of library professionals, should be framed and build up in such a way that they can boast and enhance the service quality offered by them irrespective of the type of situation they need to face. Therefore, this present paper discusses and highlights the relevance and status of Library and Information Science Education …

Security Challenges In Central University Libraries In India, Anam Jamal Ansari, Pm Naushad Ali

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Safety and security are substantial issues for all kinds of libraries in the present time. It is an ever-evolving subject that should be discussed coherently.

This paper attempts to scrutinize security challenges faced by two major funded university libraries in India, i.e., Maulana Azad Library, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. It looks at the measures adopted by these libraries to ensure their collection's safety and explores the reasons and methods of theft, mutilation, and misplacement of the library collection. The survey research method was employed. Two separate questionnaires were used …

Collection Development And Management In The University Libraries Of Pakistan, Ghalib Khan Dr., Rubina Bhatti Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was an attempt to investigate the collection development and management activities in the university libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. Survey method was employed to conduct the research. The study covered all those well-established public and private sector universities of the province which were chartered by the Government of KPK, and recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC) till December 31^st, 2015. Based on this criterion 17 public and 9 private sector universities were selected (Public= 17 and Private = 9, Total 26 universities). The population of this study were the professional librarians working in the central …

Cross-Training And Development Of Librarians For Effective Job Performance In University Libraries: Methods, Challenges And Prospects, Wisdom Okereke Anyim

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Cross-training exercise is very important in university library to get every staff conversant with diverse library operations in such a way librarian "A" can also do the task of librarian "B" when needs arise. This paper explored the methods, challenges or disadvantages and prospects of cross-training and development of librarians for effective job performance. It was concluded the the progress and pitfalls of cross-training depends on the implementation charisma which technological and organizational culture must be put into consideration.

Use Of Electronic Resources In Selected University Libraries In Andhra Pradesh: A Study, Gowridevi Rudraksha, Ramakrishna Kona, Sasikala Chagari

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Present study covered four selected deemed university library users in Andhra Pradesh. Questionnaires were circulated 1164 library users (nearly 20 percent of the Universe), (faculty members, research scholars and post graduate students) out of whom 1030 responses were received represent representing 88 percentage. The RSVP library is not subscribing online resources because is not a technical University, so the investigator give up the responses of RSVP for using online resources. The study covered only 805 responses from three university libraries for using electronic resources. Different types of electronic resources are either subscribed or purchased by the libraries of GITAM, KL …

Electronic Resources Collection Development Practices In University Libraries: A Conceptual Framework Perspective, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study looked at the development of electronic resources collections in university libraries from a conceptual standpoint. It makes use of schema to show how the principles of electronic resources collection development practices in university libraries are related. In order to gain a clearer understanding of the relationships between the concepts in electronic resources collection creation practices in university libraries, an author-designed conceptual diagram was used. The study concluded that the activities were enunciated in the conceptual context and schema created for the study, and that in order to achieve a balanced set of electronic tools, one must grasp all …

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 …

Prospects Of Introducing Modern Ict Tools And Techniques For Extending Library Services In University Libraries Of Assam: A Study, Rubi Baishya, Narendra Lahkar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: Information explosion and advent of modern ICT have changed the Library environment to a large extent. Libraries are to play great role to serve the user community in right direction and the use of modern ICT tools and techniques has made situation more user oriented. Of course, due to certain constrains, all types of modern ICT tools can’t be applied by the libraries for extending services to their user community. This situation is in existence in case of university library system also. The present study is made on "Prospects of using modern ICT tools and techniques for extending library …