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Comparative Study Of Library And Internet Use As A Source Of Information By Graduate Students Of The University For Development Studies, Ghana, Franklina Adjoa Yebowaah Ms

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Source of academic information is very relevant to graduate students. Basically, academic libraries provide much relevant research materials in both printed and electronic formats to support graduate studies. Higher institutions such as the University for Development Studies have therefore, invested resources in acquiring library infrastructure to facilitate research work. This study sought to analyse graduate students use of library and internet resources for academic activities. Primary data were collected using a questionnaire from 126 graduate students who were selected using a simple random sampling procedure. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and bivariate probit regression framework. The results indicate …

Library As A Goldmine: Social Media Technologies (Smt) As The Way Forward, Oluwabunmi Dorcas Bakare, Stephen Mutula

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

There is no gainsaying that academic libraries are a natural gold mine for the University community and for the general public as a whole. Extant literature has shown that academic libraries are a source of enrichment for curriculum and research thus leading to academic productivity and global visibility of the parent institution. The realization of this fact has gone a long way in enhancing the status of academic libraries globally by changing the orientation of library clienteles and also correct the misconception in which they perceive the library as an antique, a reading place and has little or nothing to …

Research Productivity On Nephrology Output During 2007-2016: A Bibliometric Study, Dr Murugan Chinnaraj

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This study evaluates the Nephrology research output during 2007-2016. The data were downloaded from web of science database which was maintained by Thomson Reuters. Total numbers of records were 4655 with 47, 384 citations and average citations per article was 10.05. Nephrology is the adult and pediatric study of the kidneys and its related diseases. The nephrologists deals with the diagnosis and management of kidney diseases. The kidneys are vital for maintaining normal fluid and electrolyte balance in a body. The collected data were analyzed with the help of ‘Bibexcel tool’. The study also applied statistical tools such as Authorship …

Research Output Analysis Of International Journal Of Information Dissemination And Technology (Ijidt) Through Bibliometric Approach, Ng Thermi Moyon, Dr. Akhandanand Shukla

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Paper analyses research output of the journal IJIDT using bibliometric approach for five years from 2011 to 2015. The journal publishes 259 research papers during the study period and published papers were examined and analyzed for distribution of articles, authorship pattern, degree of collaboration, and geographical distribution of articles etc. Conclusions have been drawn from the analysis and found that two authorship patterns is prevalent with 0.63 Degree of Collaboration, India as top most contributor of the articles for the journal and amongst foreign countries Saudi Arabia is the highest contributor. Karnataka is the highest contributor amongst Indian States and …

Contribution To Open Access Repository By The Central Universities Of India: A Case Study Of Shodhganga, Garvita Jhamb, Abdus Samim

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Present paper attempts to provides the overview of the contributions made by the central universities of India to the open access repository namely Shodhganga. There are in total 46 central universities in India as listed in UGC website out of which only 25 are sharing their research outputs to Shodhganga or are the ones which have signed MoU with Shodhganga. Open ETD plays an important role in the academic community as it helps in preventing duplication of research work already been done. This paper is an intensive case study of the contribution of theses faculty wise and year wise from …

Job Satisfaction And Self-Efficacy As Determinants Of Job Performance Of Library Personnel In Selected University Libraries In South West Nigeria, Kikelomo Adeeko Mrs, Wahab Akanmu Aboyade Dr., Godwin Olusegun Oyewole Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined job satisfaction and self-efficacy of library personnel as determinants of their job performance. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Total enumeration was used to cover 112 library personnel using structured questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Four research questions were answered in the study. Result obtained indicated that, the levels of job performance, job satisfaction and self-efficacy of library personnel in universities in Southwest Nigeria were high. Job satisfaction has the highest relative contribution to the job performance of library personnel. Among what the paper recommends is that, that …

Information Audit Of The School Of Arts And Social Sciences, Adeniran Ogunsanya College Of Education, Lagos State, Nigeria, Lateef Adeshina Ayinde, Funmilola Olubunmi Omotayo Phd

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This study aimed at identifying the information needs, information resources, information assets, examining the information flow and information policies. The descriptive survey design was adopted. Purposive sampling technique was used. Triangulation method was used for data collection which comprises observation, document analysis, and questionnaire.

The analysis identified the School has 34 information resource entities, 5 information services, and 4 information systems. It was revealed that majority in the School, AOCOED did need information for their teaching, research and administrative purposes. The School depends on the College mission and vision statements which led to gaps and inconsistencies in meeting its objectives. …

Diffusion Of Big Data In Indian Scientific Literature: Study Of Research Productivity And Scientific Collaboration, Punit Kumar Singh, Ajay P. Singh Prof.

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Purpose: Big data, a buzzword of the present time, is a term used for extremly large data sets generated from the digital process which is not possible to analyze by traditional methods. These data sets are produced by digital devices such as smart phones, remote sensing, camera, microphones, RFID etc. The literature on big data is growing exponentially since 2011. Big data is tending to establish as a very important research field. This paper aims to explore the evolution, growth and scientific collaboration of the Indian publications in the field of big data.

Design/methodology/approach: A survey approach is used …

An Evaluative Study Of The Roles Of School Libraries In Learning Activities Of Senior Secondary School Students In Ondo State, Kayode Abel Afolabi Dr.

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ABSTRACT

This study attempted reviewing the roles of school libraries in learning activities of senior secondary school students in Ondo State. Ondo State is divided into three senatorial districts where two Local Governments were selected from each of the senatorial district and two secondary schools taken from each of the selected Local Government. Descriptive survey was adopted to carry out the research and a structured questionnaire was administered to collect data from the respondents while a high response rate of 100% was obtained. The validity of the research was determined by ensuring that the questionnaire reflects basic topics in the …

Availability, Access Points And Use Of Information And Communication Technologies By Science Students In Selected Private Secondary Schools In Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, John Adeboye Oyeboade, Ajibola Sunmade Gbotosho

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This study examined the availability, access points and use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) by science students in selected private secondary schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was used and four (4) research questions guided the study. Data was collected from one hundred and fifty six (156) science students from six (6) private secondary schools in Ibadan with the use of questionnaire. The data analysis was done with the use of SPSS. Findings revealed the ICT facilities that were made available to include: computers 125 (80.1%), scanning machine 120 (76.9%), interactive white board 118(75.6%), CD-ROMS …

Influence Of Computer Literacy Skill On On-Line Cataloguing By Librarians In Ekiti State University, Nigeria, Olawale Bamidele, Mr, Samuel Olufemi Olusegun

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The introduction of computers into cataloguing marked a turning point in the way it is being done; this has changed and expanded the work of cataloguers tremendously. The application of the internet is essentially to fast-track that process and ensures that books and other resources spend the least period of time in the cataloguing section. Cataloguers that have internet access have now recognised the potentials of online catalogue for improving subject access to information. It is in the light of this that this research work focuses on the influence of subject background and computer literacy skills on on-line cataloguing by …

Information Behaviour: Information Seeking Behaviour Of Law Practitioners, Hajaratu Mafo Ilo, Theresa Tochukwu Nwafornso, Eric Agada, Aondoana Daniel Orlu

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In this study, trainee solicitors have been selected for the purpose of investigation. Trainee solicitors are working under a training contract, the final stage of the process of qualification as a solicitor. The trainees are therefore ideal participants for research of this nature as they are by the very nature of their training contracts, learners, and through an exploration of the work that they are given to undertake this research can explore how the trainees develop their knowledge and how their information behaviour contributes to that learning. To this and a constructivist approach to inquiry was adopted untilising a narrative …

The Influence Of School Libraries Usage In Promoting Reading Culture Among Secondary School Students In Rivers State, Nigeria, Patience Ebisemen Lulu-Pokubo Mrs, Pearl C. Akanwa Dr(Mrs)

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Abstract

The study investigated the influence of school libraries usage in promoting reading culture among secondary school students in Rivers State, Nigeria. Three research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. Six secondary schools were selected from the three senatorial districts in Rivers State. The study adopted survey design. The population of the study consisted of students. The sample of the study comprised 384 students. Rating scale was used as instruments of data collection. Mean score and correlation coefficient were used in answering the research questions while t-test statistics was used in testing the hypotheses at 0.05 level of …

Improving The Performance Of Librarians Through Mentoring: The Case Of Academic Libraries In South-East And South-South Zones Of Nigeria, Ifeoma Stella Njoku

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The objective of this study is to determine the extent to which mentoring programmes can encourage job task output of librarians which improves productivity. The study provides a conceptual and theoretical framework based on previous researches. The study adopted the survey method of research to sample opinion of respondents for the study. The population of the study is made up of 661 from 53 academic libraries consisting of federal and state owned universities, polytechnics and colleges of education libraries in South-East and South-South zones of Nigeria. Since the population of the study is small, census method was adopted. Data collection …

Disaster Management And Preparedness: A Case Study Of University Of Jos Library, Grace Iyabo Nwokedi Mrs, Paul Patrick Panle Mr, Naomi Samuel Mrs

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The purpose of this study was to examine the level of staff preparedness towards fire disaster in University of Jos Library. Survey research method was adopted for the study. The measuring instrument comprised of questionnaire and interview. Out of the 106 copies of questionnaire distributed 104 (98.11%) were filled, returned and found suitable for use. After-which simple frequency tables, percentages, means and weighted averages were used to analyse the results. For the interview, a face-to-face interactive session was held between the researchers and the University Librarian on issues of Disaster Management Plan in the Library. Results obtained from the analyses …

Academic Performances By The Faculty Members Of Mother Teresa Women’S University And Its Affiliated Colleges: An Evaluative Study, Vellaichamy Alagarsamy, Jeyshankar Ramalingam

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study was undertaken to assess academic performances of faculty members of Mother Teresa Women’s University and its Affiliated Colleges. Simple random sampling method has been applied in order to assess the faculty members’ perception about the academic performances. Questionnaire was a data collection tool. A total of 290 questionnaires were distributed among users and 254 duly filled in questionnaires were received, thus resulting into a response rate of 87.59 per cent. Out of 12 institutions, 5 are government, 5 are self-financing and 2 are aided educational institutions. While there are 92 (36.2%) respondents from self-financing colleges, 88 (34.6%) …

An Empirical Study On The Traits Of Information Literacy Level Among Senior Secondary Students In Ilorin, Nigeria., Ismail Olatunji Adeyemi Mr

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Abstract

This study examined the information literacy level among secondary school students in Ilorin. This study adopted the disproportionate stratified random sampling techniques. The total population for this study 1958 students. The data for the study was collected through structured questionnaires which were distributed randomly to 210 students. However, only 192 copies of the questionnaire were properly filled and returned for analysis and thus form the basis as sample for this study (N=192). The findings of the study revealed that more than half of the respondents can identify lack of knowledge in a subject area. The study also revealed that …

Journals Analysis In The Field Of Literature On Vascular Diseases In Children, Kotti Thavamani

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This paper presents the analysis of core journals and subject-wise coverage of journals in the field of Vascular Diseases in Children for the period from 2012 to 2016 in the MEDLINE data which are covered in the Pubmed. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the core journals and its subject-wise coverage of journals in the field of Vascular Diseases in Children. It is found that the maximum number of records (6223) was published during the year 2015. The majority of the records were journal articles. 43 journals grouped in zone-1 published 4122 journal articles. In the second zone …

Perception Of Librarians Towards Collaborative Research In Academic Libraries In Nigerian Universities, Dim Chibuzor Livina, Scholastica Ukwoma, Okafor Victoria Nwamaka Dr

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Abstract

The study is a survey of librarians’ perception towards collaborative research in South Eastern Nigeria. Four research questions guided the study, the study adopted descriptive survey method. The population of the study consists of 242 librarians in federal and state university in South East Nigeria. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire, the data collected was analysed using percentages and bar chart. The result showed that librarians are involved in collaborative research, majority of them are motivated to embrace collaborative research because of high publishing cost, and need for specialization within certain area. It was also discovered that collaborative …

Utilizing Researchgate Social Network By Iranian Engineering, Amir Reza Asnafi, Maryam Rahmani Ma In Knowledge And Information Scienc

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This study aimed to assess the role of Researchgate in the development of scientific- scholarly activities among Faculty Members of University of Tehran's Engineering College. This study is Survey and descriptive research and data collection tools, including profiles of researchers at the Researchgate and questionnaire. The study population included faculty members of University of Tehran's Engineering College in 2016 was 242 researcher were earned RG score. The sample 144 subjects who were selected via stratified random sampling method and the questionnaire distributed 144 questionnaires were collected and then Results were analyzed using SPSS software From the perspective of engineering researchers, …

Mapping The Research Output Of “Journal Of Bioscience And Bioengineering” (2007-2016) : A Single Journal Scientometric Study, Ramasamy K

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A scientometric analysis was conducted on 2835 articles published in the Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering from 2007-2016, downloaded from Web of Science on 12.03.2017 and analysed using Bibexcel and MS Excel. The study reveals that : Year 2009 had seen a maximum of (709, 25.01%) articles; volume 108 is most productive; RGR decreased from 1.00 in 2009 to 0.08 in 2016. The doubling time of the research output kept on increasing from 2009 ; Kondo A is the most productive author with 52 (1.83%) articles; Only 56 (1.98%) articles were contributed in single author style ; The authors working …

Law Reports Exploitation In A Law Library: The Case Of University Of Benin Faculty Of Law Library., Emmanuel Owushi

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This study was intended to investigate law reports exploitation in a faculty of law library, University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted in carrying out the study. In order to achieve the stated objective, research questions and hypothesis were developed to guide the study. A total of one hundred and eighteen (118) copies of the structured questionnaire were distributed among the law students, one hundred and four(104) were properly filled and retrieved making up an 88.1% respondence rate. Data was analyzed using frequency tables, simple percentages and chi-square.

The study revealed that the likely factors …

Professional Development Programmes For Polytechnic Library Staff In Ghana: Challenges And Prospects, Micheal Owusu-Acheaw

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study assessed professional development programmes available for Polytechnic Library staff in Ghana, and examined their prospects and challenges. The survey method was employed and quantitative approach was adopted for the study which involved only professional Library and para-professional staff of the Polytechnics in Ghana. Out of 80 copies of questionnaire sent out, 72 were retrieved representing a response rate of 90%. The study revealed that most of the staff were aware of the term “professional development”. They also confirmed that knowledge they acquired through professional development had also improved on their work performance considerably. Again, the study showed that …

Information Literacy Skills Required By Blind And Visually Impaired Students For Effective Information Access In The University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Michael Chigozie Nwafor, E.D. Chigbu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The work examined the information literacy skills (ILS) of blind and visually impaired students for effective access to information in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The study is a case study, guided by four research objectives which include: ILS’s possessed by the blind and visually impaired students, Method of acquisition of ILS, challenges encountered in the acquisition of ILS and strategies of enhancing their ILS acquisition. The study is a case study. The instruments for data collection were questionnaire and interview. The population of the study comprised 95 visually impaired students of the UNN. Copies of the questionnaire were administered …

Economic Model Of Information, Information Society, And Information Literacy: A View From Russia, Dmitry M. Kochetkov

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The article reveals the theoretical model of information as an economic resource. The emphasis is put on the role of information in social and economic evolution, development of information society in Russia in the context of global trends. Further, the author proceeds to the concept of 'information literacy' and a new educational role of university libraries. The service model itself is changing: from satisfying information needs to an advanced model of want formation. Besides, in the 21st century, research libraries find new users: in addition to students and faculty, their services increasingly attract the attention of business. The article is …

Perception And Practice Of Information Ethics By Librarians In Four Higher Institutions In Oyo State, Nigeria, John Oluwaseye Adebayo, Cln, Iyabo Mabawonku Prof.

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This study was designed to investigate the perception and practice of Information Ethics by librarians in four higher institutions in Oyo State, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted with population size consisted of 47 librarians under population of the study; total enumeration sampling technique was used. Questionnaire and interview for four (4) Senior Librarians were the instruments adopted for data collection. Out of 47 copies of the questionnaire that were distributed, 46 were returned, and considered suitable for data analysis. Three research questions with one null hypothesis (tested at 0.05 level of significance) were formulated for this study. SPSS output …

Developing Teachers’ Information Literacy Capabilities In Secondary Schools In Ghana: A Comparative Study Of Two Best Schools In The Central Region, Gloria Tachie-Donkor Ms, Perpetua Sekyewaa Dadzie Prof

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examines the information literacy capabilities of teachers in two of the oldest secondary schools in the Central Region of Ghana. The study assesses the availability, accessibility and use of the schools’ library and internet facilities as well as in-service training programmes in relation to the acquisition of information literacy skills. The survey method was adopted and questionnaire was administered to all 211 teaching staff in the two schools. Questionnaire design was based on the literature review and research objectives. The findings confirmed the availability of fairly well-equipped libraries with internet facilities; the ability of most teachers to use …

Information Literacy Skills, Alternative Format Availability And Information Sources Utilization By Visually Impaired Secondary School Students In South-West, Nigeria, Stephen Olufemi Olaopa Mr

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Provision and utilization information resources of various types are important in every educational setting to sustain learning activities. The study investigated factors affecting information resources utilization such as information literacy skills and availability of alternative format by visually impaired students in South-West. Descriptive survey design was adopted and the study population consisted of 164 visually impaired students in eight secondary schools selected for the study. Total enumeration sampling technique was adopted for this study. The questionnaire tagged ‘Visually Impaired Persons Questionnaire (VIPQ) was the instrument used for data collection. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics for the four research questions …

Application Of Bradford's Law Of Scattering To The Literature Of Microbiology In India, Gouri N. Gourikeremath Miss, Rudramuni Hiremath Mr, B D. Kumbar Dr, Gururaj S. Hadagali Dr

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The present paper investigates Bradford’s Law of scattering for the ‘Microbiology’ literature in India for the period 2002-2016 as accessible in the Web of Science Core Collection database. A total of 25,744 articles related to Microbiology literature published in journals during the study period is retrieved. The data has been examined with respect to year-wise publication productivity, Relative Growth Rate (RGR) and Doubling Time (DT) of literature. The time series analysis is also used to predict the future growth of literature. The 25,744 articles are scattered in 328 journals. A top ranked journals list was prepared and it unveiled that …

Psychological Factors And The Use Of E-Library Resource Among Undergraduates In South-West Nigeria, Fehintoluwa E. Omosebi Mrs., David O. Okhakhu Mr.

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Introduction: This study investigates the psychological factors and the use of E-library resource among undergraduates in south-west Nigeria.

Methodology: The study adopted a correlational survey research design and a sample size of 900 respondents was used but 800 questionnaires were retrieved. The target population for the study comprised of undergraduate students in private universities in Southwest Nigeria which cuts across Ekiti, Lagos, Ondo, Osun, Ogun and Oyo states. A simple random sampling technique was adopted for the purpose of this study. The questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection and was divided into four sections namely demographic characteristics, …