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Information Needs And Seeking Pattern Of Children In Public Libraries: A Case Study Of Kwara State Library, Nigeria, Ronke Oyetunji, Michael Chinweike Chigbundu, David Azeez Olokode
Information Needs And Seeking Pattern Of Children In Public Libraries: A Case Study Of Kwara State Library, Nigeria, Ronke Oyetunji, Michael Chinweike Chigbundu, David Azeez Olokode
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The continuous advancement of children in sizes and knowledge, influences their curiosity and need for information which in turn precedes their information seeking patterns. The Children’s section in public libraries saddled with the responsibilities of meeting the information needs of children ensures that there are adequate information resources available for children. This study was carried out in Kwara State Library, Nigeria, with the aim of identifying the information seeking patterns and needs of children in Kwara State Library. To achieve this aim, four objectives were formulated. Which are; to identify the sources of information available to children in Kwara state …
Effect Of Edutainment Videos On Literacy Skills Acquisition Among Preschool Children. Implications For Updating Children's Audio-Visual Library, Akobi Thomas Ogbeche Dr, Chinedu Ifedi Okeke Prof.
Effect Of Edutainment Videos On Literacy Skills Acquisition Among Preschool Children. Implications For Updating Children's Audio-Visual Library, Akobi Thomas Ogbeche Dr, Chinedu Ifedi Okeke Prof.
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The need for the use of edutainment videos in the teaching and learning of preschool children cannot be overstated. This study therefore examined the effect of edutainment videos on literacy skills acquisition among preschool children. Implication for updating children’s audio-visual library. Two research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted the non-equivalent pretest posttest quasi-experimental research design. The study population comprised all the nursery three preschool children in Nsukka LGA for the 2021/2022 academic year. A sample of 95 preschool children drawn through judgmental sampling technique were studied. The Literacy Skills Acquisition Test (LSAT) was the instrument …
Application Of Bibliotherapy By School Libraries As A Tool For Enhancement Of Reading Culture And Good Behaviors Among Students, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko
Application Of Bibliotherapy By School Libraries As A Tool For Enhancement Of Reading Culture And Good Behaviors Among Students, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Bibliotherapy is a concept that involves the use of books to help children cope with their life and has been widely recognized as an approach that will help librarians to better address emotional, behavioral and social concerns of children while reading on the other hand, stimulates imagination, widens views, expands horizon and helps learning about different people and places. Reading is important to human development because it is essential in full participation in the modern society. This study therefore examined the application of bibliotherapy by school libraries as a tool for enhancing reading culture and good behaviors among students. The …
Parent Involvement Towards Children’S Reading Habit: A Focus Group Survey From Nashik, India, Suvarna P. Desale, Rajendra M. Kumbhar Ph.D.
Parent Involvement Towards Children’S Reading Habit: A Focus Group Survey From Nashik, India, Suvarna P. Desale, Rajendra M. Kumbhar Ph.D.
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Abstract
Purpose - This study was carried out to ascertain parents’ attitude about reading related activities of children, to discover parents’ efforts for instilling the reading habit in their children, to understand the challenges faced by parents in inculcating reading habit in their children, and to suggest possible solutions to the parents’ difficulties related to their children’s reading habits.
Design/ Methodology - The research was conducted using the Survey method, with Focus Group Discussion used as the data collection tool. The research sample was 24 parents of pupils who were studying in the primary and secondary Marathi medium schools in …
Enhancing Children's Achievement In Basic Science Using Library Electronic Books: A Case Of Simple Repeated Evaluation, Christian Ugwuanyi Phd
Enhancing Children's Achievement In Basic Science Using Library Electronic Books: A Case Of Simple Repeated Evaluation, Christian Ugwuanyi Phd
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The 21st century classrooms demand a lot from both the teachers and the learners due to the technological developments and demands in teaching and learning. These days, most parents buy their children (smart/android phones, tablets, or laptops without knowing the educational benefits of these gadgets in accessing online learning materials. The 21st century technology has made the use of e-books very beneficial to the teaming population of learners who have access to the internet, but it is worrisome that there is a dearth of research on such issues in the Nigerian context. Thus, this research examined the effect …
Homosexuality And Adoption Of Children: A Bibliometric Analysis, Karthiayani A. Ms., Manika Kamthan Dr.
Homosexuality And Adoption Of Children: A Bibliometric Analysis, Karthiayani A. Ms., Manika Kamthan Dr.
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study is based on the bibliometric analysis of research publications that focus on highlighting the impact of homosexuality on the process of adoption of children. The primary objective of this study is to analyze the frequency of publications focusing on the impact of parental sexual orientation on the process of adoption in different countries. The data required for this study was collected from the Scopus database and was analyzed using VOSviewer software. Literature published from 2000 to January 2021 were extracted and analyzed. A total of 284 documents which are classified into articles, letters, editorials, conference papers, and reviews …
Information Needs And Seeking Behaviour Of Children In Public Libraries: A Case Study Of Benue State Public Library, Tofi Simon Ternenge, Tamen Timothy Torkuma
Information Needs And Seeking Behaviour Of Children In Public Libraries: A Case Study Of Benue State Public Library, Tofi Simon Ternenge, Tamen Timothy Torkuma
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
ABSTRACT
The study investigated information needs and seeking behavior of children in public libraries: A case study of Benue state public library. Five (5) objectives with corresponding research questions were formulated to guide the study. The study adopted survey research design, the population of the study was 490 children registered with the Benue state library Board headquarters, Makurdi. However, a sample sized of 220 were drawn using simple random sampling and Taro Yamene’s formula was used to determine the sample size from the population. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire developed by the researcher and validated by two experts …
Mapping Out The Scientific Literature On Cerebral Palsy: A Web Of Science-Based Analysis (1990-2020), Akhtar Hussain, Shakil Ahmad, Diwan Israr Khan, Mohammad Shakir Azad
Mapping Out The Scientific Literature On Cerebral Palsy: A Web Of Science-Based Analysis (1990-2020), Akhtar Hussain, Shakil Ahmad, Diwan Israr Khan, Mohammad Shakir Azad
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study’s main purpose was to map Cerebral Palsy (CP), a bibliometric analysis of the highly cited research output, 1990-2020. The web of science database was used to retrieve all records related to CP. The Impact Factor of the reviews has been taken from the 2019 issue of Clarivate Analytics’ Journal Citation Report (JCR), named IF2019. The Hirsch Index (h-Index) has been compiled from the most active writers and organizations database. The co-citation networks between efficient authors of highly cited papers were used by Biblioshiny, ScientoPy, and VOS viewer. The study’s main findings were that the USA was the most …
Information And Communication Technology Tool And Children’S Achievement In Basic Science: Implication For Evaluation Of Library And Information Resources, Christian S. Ugwuanyi Phd, Chinedu I.O. Okeke Phd, Charity C. Okeke
Information And Communication Technology Tool And Children’S Achievement In Basic Science: Implication For Evaluation Of Library And Information Resources, Christian S. Ugwuanyi Phd, Chinedu I.O. Okeke Phd, Charity C. Okeke
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The mode of teaching shifted from the traditional face-to-face to the remote or online mode of teaching in most countries of the world due to the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Thus, the new normal demands the use of information and communication tool for instructional delivery across the levels of education. On this premise, the study sought the efficacy of information and communication tool (flipped classroom) on the children’s achievement in Basic Science. Adopting simple repeated measures design, 31 primary three children participated in the treatment session. Basic Science Achievement Test (BSAT) that was properly validated and trial-tested was …
Children Librarians’ Knowledge And Attitude Towards Children With Neuro-Developmental Disorders: Implications For Inclusive Library Services, Charity N. Onyishi
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 …
Information Behavior Of Children Using Public Libraries In Taiwan And Indonesia, Dessy Harisanty, Nove Anna
Information Behavior Of Children Using Public Libraries In Taiwan And Indonesia, Dessy Harisanty, Nove Anna
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Parents as primary socialization agents have a major influence on the development of children. The facilities that can be used to maximize child development are libraries. Libraries are information centers that help meet information needs. This research aims to identify information behavior of children using public libraries in Taiwan and Indonesia and the role of parents as a child's primary socialization agents for library utilization. This study was conducted in Taichung City-Taiwan and Surabaya-Indonesia. Both cities are cities of literation and the second largest cities in each country. The libraries provided in both cities have special services for children. The …
Entrepreneurial Skills And The Child: One Way The Librarian Can Make A Difference, Margaret Nwakago Ngwuchukwu Ph.D, Chiegonu Bridget Nwachi
Entrepreneurial Skills And The Child: One Way The Librarian Can Make A Difference, Margaret Nwakago Ngwuchukwu Ph.D, Chiegonu Bridget Nwachi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Entrepreneurship is considered as sin qua non to the well being of an individual, most especially in a developing economy like Nigeria where unemployment and quest for white Collar jobs is on the increase. It then becomes necessary to inculcate the entrepreneurial spirit from the cradle. As a child cannot walk immediately the child is born, so will an individual who does not have the necessary entrepreneurial skills at childhood stage cannot or may find it difficult to be self employed at adult stage. At teething stage, little attention is paid to the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills. Librarians have a …
Reading Habits Among Children In District Central Libraries In Southern Tamil Nadu: A Case Study, Dr.P.Balasubramanian Subramanian Bala Subramanian, Bindhu S Mrs, Balasubramanian P Dr
Reading Habits Among Children In District Central Libraries In Southern Tamil Nadu: A Case Study, Dr.P.Balasubramanian Subramanian Bala Subramanian, Bindhu S Mrs, Balasubramanian P Dr
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The information seeking behaviour of Library users among children was studied based on the objectives of study a questionnaire was set and imparted among randomly selected children respondents. The study was limited to only five districts of Southern Tamil Nadu. The Study areas of five districts were selected based on the bilateral study from earlier research work done. Since, so far, no such study has been conducted on the reading habits among children in Southern districts of Tamil Nadu, the present study has been chosen by the researcher for her research work.
Pathway To Inclusive Community Children Reading Program For Sustainable Development: Summer Reading Experience In Anambra State, Nigeria, Ngozi P. Osuchukwu Mrs, Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo Mrs, Adaora C. Obuezie Mrs, Nkechi S. Udeze Ms
Pathway To Inclusive Community Children Reading Program For Sustainable Development: Summer Reading Experience In Anambra State, Nigeria, Ngozi P. Osuchukwu Mrs, Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo Mrs, Adaora C. Obuezie Mrs, Nkechi S. Udeze Ms
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Reading is an important aspect of literacy that improves academic performance in children as well as widens horizon. Hence, extending reading activities to rural communities enhances social inclusion and bridges the gap of service delivery between the children in the urban areas and the underserved communities. The essence of the summer reading program is to integrate literacy skills in children and build a community of children with love for reading. It underpins the relevant theme of sustainable development goals (SDGs) where no one should be left behind. The study highlighted the activities, resources, targets, lessons learnt and challenges of extending …
Make The Children Read: Participatory Rural Approach In School Libraries In Umueri, Nigeria., Ngozi P. Osuchukwu Mrs, Nelson Edewor Mr
Make The Children Read: Participatory Rural Approach In School Libraries In Umueri, Nigeria., Ngozi P. Osuchukwu Mrs, Nelson Edewor Mr
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Abstract
School library is desirable because it provides a wide range of reading and multimedia resources. The essence is to support teaching and learning, fostering reading culture and lifelong learning. The rural schools and the children are part of this proposition. It also behooves on the rural dwellers to participate and contribute in community development to ensure learning and literacy sustainability. This study examines the rural school libraries with regards to participatory rural appraisal for community driven development. It is a qualitative study that involved physical assessment of rural schools with community based monitors. Techniques for data collection were focus …