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The Impact Of English Language Propagated By The Advancements Of Information And Technology Services In Libraries On The Vernacular Languages Of Sri Lanka, Anurin Diwakara Prof., P.D.D.D. Wickramasinghe, N.S. Gunawardana, Chaminda Chiran Jayasundara

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The development of information and communication technology has become the prominent reason for language contact in the native language varieties spoken in the South Asian region. The island nation Sri Lanka is home to a multi-ethnic population and the main vernacular spoken in the country is Sinhala Language. Using materials drawn from social media platforms, websites, internet forums and personal knowledge, this study sets out to examine the ways in which the English language has been making significant contact with the Sinhala language, which is the dominant vernacular language spoken in Sri Lanka due to the advancements in information technology. …

Book Clubs And Displays: Ra For Readers And Communities, Kelly Fojtik

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Readers’ advisory (RA) can be informally defined as match making between readers and books, with a librarian functioning as matchmaker. Published literature agrees that RA is an important professional practice when carried out by librarians; and that RA is important for increasing literacy, benefitting individual readers and also their communities. The literature describes new types of book clubs and displays that provide RA services for patrons in attractive, less direct ways than the standard RA interview. This paper reports on and examines the benefits of two library initiatives, book clubs and displays, that function as less direct forms of RA. …

Awareness And Utilization Of E-Resources By Faculty Members Of Government Serchhip College In The Digital Environment: A Study, F Chanchin Mawia, Bhaigyashree Boro, Chawng Than Sangi, Jacob Ms Dawngliana

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The study examines how faculty members at Government Serchhip College access e-resources. This research aimed to examine faculty members' understanding of e-resources and their associated components, such as identifying and acknowledging sources of information utilized for teaching, as well as determining techniques for locating and assessing information resources. A structured questionnaire was constructed and distributed to all 53 faculties at Government Serchhip College for data collection, with 41 (77%) completed questionnaires obtained for analysis. A purposive sampling technique was carried out for this study. Further, the data was scrutinized using both Google Forms and MS Excel. Overall, it was determined …

Effect Of Staff Training On Information Services Delivery To Library Users In Public Libraries In The South-West Nigeria, Abdulahi Mayowa Olaniyi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Training has been observed to be a very important element in personnel management. Even though no organisation can grow in its services without continuous training of their staff, it has been observed that most public libraries’ staff are not well trained nor exposed to continuous training programmes. This study, therefore, seeks to examine the effect of staff training on information services delivery to library users in public libraries in the South-west of Nigeria.

The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprises all the staff in the six State Library Boards in the …

Content Analysis And Applicability Of Zipf’S Law In Technical Writing In The Domain Of Library & Information Science, Pallavi Ramkrushna Dhoke Miss, Mohan Kherde Dr

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Through content analysis of articles published in library and information science journals, this work aims to analyse, determine, and apply Zipf's Law in the technical writing of library and information science. DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology, Annals of Library and Information Studies, and Library Herald are the journals that were picked for this research. The examination of the 573 articles that were published in the three mentioned journals during the years 2013 to 2017 is the primary focus of the study. If we assume that an abstract should be between 100 and 200 words in length, then 342 …

Utilisation Of Mobile Library Technologies And Library Service Delivery In Public And Private Universities In South West, Nigeria, Daniel T. O. Kolawole, Udauk U. Enang, Affiong E. Effiong

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This study examined the differences between the utilisation of mobile library technologies and library service delivery in public and private universities in south west, Nigeria. In addition to stating the purpose of the study and the associated research questions and hypotheses, two models and one theory were used which include the technology acceptance model, service quality models and diffusion of innovation theory. The technology acceptance model suggests that the acceptance of any technology is based on the perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of the introduced technology. Diffusion of innovation theory suggests ways mobile technologies can be introduced and …

Assessment Of The Implementation Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) Tools Among Library Educators In Tertiary Institution In Anambra State, Ngozi Celestina Uzoagba Dr, Eliezer Chukwuyere Agim, Victoria Obianuju Ezejiofor Dr

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The study was designed to assess the implementation of information and communication technology (ICT) tools among library educators in tertiary institutions in Anambra state. A descriptive survey research design was used. The sample population comprised of 50 library educators selected randomly from 5 tertiary institutions in Anambra state which are Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Pauls University Awka, Federal College of Education (T) Umunze, and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam. A structured questionnaire was used for collection of data for this study. Data collected from the study were analyzed using mean scores. The study found that tertiary institutions …

Digital Literacy Skills And Job Performance Of Library Personnel In State-Owned Universities In Rivers State, Nigeria., Godwin Otu

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The primary objective of this study is to ascertain the level of expertise held by university library staff members working in Rivers State University libraries with regard to digital technology. This investigation was founded on a series of research questions as well as three hypotheses that were proposed to explain the data. Because the population of the study consisted of 32 librarians working at RSU and IAUE, the researchers compiled their findings through the use of a correlational survey design and a census sampling technique. The reliability of the questionnaire was demonstrated using Cronbach's alpha, which indicated a value of …

Awareness And Perception Of Ethical Issues In Libraries As Predictors Of Service Delivery By Library Personnel From Selected Polytechnics In South-West, Nigeria, Kathleen Phillips, Kathleen Chinyere Phillips

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Abstract

Polytechnic libraries exist because they deliver services to the patrons. However, reports of previous studies, personal observations and anecdotal evidence have shown that the level of service delivery in some polytechnic libraries in Nigeria is low. Out of the several factors that could enhance the level of service delivery, compliance with ethical issues appears to be the least studied. This study therefore examined the contributions of awareness and perception of ethical issues in libraries to service delivery by library personnel in selected polytechnics in Southwest Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design of the correlational type was used and the total …

Computer Self-Efficacy, Computer Anxiety And Information Retrieval Skills As Correlate Of Electronic Library Use Among Lis Undergraduates In Southern Nigeria Universities., Lucky O. Akpojotor

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The study examined computer self-efficacy, computer anxiety and information retrieval skills as correlate of electronic library use among library and information science undergraduates in universities in Southern Nigeria. One research question guided the study while one hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The correlational research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was 10,345 library and information science (LIS) undergraduates from ten federal, seventeen state and eight private universities in Southern Nigeria. The study explores purposive and quota sampling technique to determine the sample size which arrived at 1, 006 used for the study. …

A Study On General Degree College Library Websites In Purba Bardhaman District In West Bengal, Partha Sarathi Mandal, Dr. Sukumar Mandal

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Website is the mirror of an academic institution. It is not only a reflection of an institution but also acts as a beacon that steers one to find the right path in right time from any place at any time. It shows various information related to academic, administrative and services or facilities. So, it is the best time to evaluate the content of the websites. This is a study on the content of general degree college websites under the University of Burdwan with special reference to the Purba Bardhaman districts in West Bengal. A check list with 54 criteria is …

Assessing Digital Proficiency Requirements For Library And Information Services Professionals (Lis) In The Digital Age: Library Heads' Perspective In Tanzania., Joseph Solomon Daudi Dr., Mabel Majanja Prof

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The objective of this study was to ascertain the digital competencies that Library Heads’ in the library and information services (LIS) sector in Tanzania expect in prospective Library and information science (LISc) graduates. In order to accomplish this objective, a quantitative research methodology was utilized, involving a survey of 50 Library Heads’ in the field of LIS in Tanzania. An online survey was conducted and a response rate of 39 respondents, equivalent of 78% of the entire selected sample.

The findings of this study underscore the importance of digital skills and competencies in effectively managing digital information, digital technical skills …

Digital Phobia: An Inquiry For Mapping The Unseen Dimension Of New Digital Anxiety, The ‘Digiphobia’, Amarjit Kumar Singh ,Library Assistant, Md. Arshad Ali , Professional Assistant, Dr. Pankaj Mathur, Deputy Librarian,

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Background: As technology continues to advance, individuals' interactions with digital platforms have become integral to daily life. Amidst this technological evolution, a novel concern emerges—Digital Phobia, hereafter referred to as “Digiphobia.” This phenomenon, although not previously explored in scholarly literature, necessitates an in-depth investigation due to its potential impact on individuals' well-being. Our research employs a two-step methodology to investigate its existence, implications, and manifestations.

Introduction: This research paper introduces and proposes the term "Digiphobia" as a comprehensive conceptualization of anxiety arising from interactions with digital spaces, applications, and environments. The proliferation of digital technologies has led to the emergence …

Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.13, Iss.2, Student Reseach Journal

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Innovation And Responsibility: Librarians In An Era Of Generative Ai, Inequality, And Information Overload, Odin H. Halvorson

School of Information Student Research Journal

In an era marked by generative AI, widening inequality, and information overload, librarians with LIS training find themselves at the forefront of a changing landscape. The traditional paradigm in academia is challenged by new technologies and social shifts, prompting a reassessment the librarian's role as a public leader. This article discusses three perspectives on these issues, placing them within the larger conversation of the LIS field. Dr. Norman Mooradian lays the groundwork for a paradigm shift by exploring the intersection of knowledge and ethics in a knowledge economy. Boheme Morris delves into the complexities of inequality within the high-tech knowledge …

Book Review: The Promise Of Access: Technology, Inequality, And The Political Economy Of Hope, Daniel Greene, Boheme Morris

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In The Promise of Access: Technology, Inequality, and the Political Economy of Hope, Daniel Greene provides a comprehensive, approachable evaluation and critique of the concept of the “access doctrine” and how it has permeated American policy and organizations.

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Analysis Tools For Timely Audits: Two Case Studies Of Carlsbad Libraries, Sarah Wilson

School of Information Student Research Journal

When libraries explore how their youth collections can be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI), it is beneficial to first identify where representation gaps exist amongst their holdings. Digital DEI audit tools can quickly target areas for improvement. The following studies use digital instruments to analyze the DEI representation in two youth library collections in Carlsbad, California. The fiction picture book collections were probed at both a Carlsbad elementary school in Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) and the Georgina Cole public library (Cole). Three digital instruments were used: Diverse BookFinder Collection Analysis Tool, TeachingBooks Collection Analysis Toolkit, and collectionHQ Diversity …

Knowledge Ethics: Conceptual Preliminaries Scope And Justification, Norman Mooradian

School of Information Student Research Journal

This paper lays out the conceptual groundwork for a long-term project examining ethical issues raised when addressing the value of knowledge to a knowledge economy. The project includes a series of papers on specific topics that interrelate to the subjects of knowledge, ethics and organizations. While some of the planned articles for the project will have a practical focus, others, such as this one, will be conceptual in nature. The following outlines selected key concepts for an ethics of knowledge and their relationship with cognate areas of inquiry and practice.

Information Seeking Behavior Among The Final Years Students Department Of Lisas At The University Of Sindh Jamshoro, Pakistan, Inam Magsi, Dr. Muhammad Akhtar Rind, Arif Ali Bhatti

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Abstract

Present study investigates the Information Seeking Behavior among the Final Years Students Department of LISAS at the University Of Sindh Jamshoro Pakistan the main objectives of the study were 1. To Know how Frequently LIS Student visit library 2, To investigate purpose of seeking information of LIS students and what type of information resources they usually access. 3. To identify which type of information formats used by LIS students. 4. To find out the problems faced by the LIS students while seeking information the study is based on survey method. The researchers have created a well-structured questionnaire after analyzing …

The Role Of Women Librarian In Eradicating Gender Based Violence In Rivers State, Nigeria., Roseline Omolola Oladipupo, Eberechi Ejuh, Princess Solomon, Princess

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The study examined the roles of women librarians in eradicating gender based violence in Rivers State, Nigeria. Four (4) objectives were formulated to guide this study. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the research. The population for the study comprised 70 women Librarians in Rivers State. Census sampling was adopted. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire. Mean and percentage were used for analyzing the elicited responses. Based on the findings, the various forms of gender based violence are; emotional violence, sexual violence, physical violence, socio-economic violence, amongst others. The study also identified the roles of women librarians in …

Research Collaboration Among Library And Information Science (Lis) Professionals In Nigeria., Ebisemen Patience Lulu-Pokubo, George Azubuike Onwueme

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The paper investigated research collaboration as a tool for professional development among Library and Information science Professionals in Nigeria. Survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study comprises of all the professional librarians of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) members in Rivers and Delta states. The findings of the survey showed that the professional librarians as members of NLA Delta and Rivers States are highly involved in research collaboration. The study also revealed the relevance of research collaboration and it was observed that research collaboration brings about higher quality of result in the LIS profession …

User’S Perceptions And Expectations With H.U Beg Library Services: A Study Of Service Quality Measurement, Muhammad Kabir Khan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study is to measure the service quality at the FAST H. U. Beg Library in Islamabad from the perspective of its users. The study also aims to report on the perceptions and expectations of users regarding the library's services. The methodology used was a survey approach, and data was collected from students, teachers, and staff members using a modified SERVQUAL questionnaire. The findings indicate that the library offers high-quality services and that users are satisfied with a range of its service quality qualities. The practical implication of this study is that it will encourage library professionals …

E-Commerce And The Digital Economy: The Place Of Nigerian Libraries, Rebecca Chidimma Ojobor Dr., Scholastica C. Ukwoma Dr., Victoria N. Okafor Prof.

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Abstract

The paper takes a literature-based approach to examine the state of academic libraries in Nigeria in the implementation of e-commerce in the digital economy with the goal of identifying the barriers to e-commerce practices and proffering recommendations for better e-commerce applications in Nigerian libraries. E-commerce is becoming a fundamental mode of exchange as a result of the development of information and communication technologies (ICT), and is providing the digital economy with many exciting opportunities. The efficiency and productivity of many organizations, including the library, could be increased through e-commerce. It gives the library an outstanding opportunity to lessen the …

Schools’ Records Management Also Matters: An Information Governance Maturity Model Assessment Of Records Management Practices At Mufakose 4 Secondary School In Harare, Zimbabwe, Patrick Mandizha, Samson Mutsagondo

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There has been a tendency to focus on universities and colleges each time researchers look at records management within the educational sector. Primary and secondary schools have many times been left behind, yet schools’ records management also matters. Using the ARMA International’s Information Governance Maturity Model, this study assesses how Mufakose 4 Secondary School in Zimbabwe fared in its records management programme with special focus on the eight principles of the ARMA International’s Information Governance Maturity Model, that is, accountability, transparency, integrity, protection, compliance, availability, retention and disposition. Each of these principles were further assessed on a scale of 1 …

A Survey Of Library Service Delivery In An Age Of Internet In Mountain Top University, Eunice Oluwayemisi Oloyede Dr, Aderonke Ayobami Ogungbade Miss, Opene Sunday Ozonuwe Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Modern information technology has led to significant changes in how libraries operate. This study examined how library services are provided in the age of the internet at Mountain Top University Library. It adopted a descriptive survey method, and 200 participants were chosen at random for the study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the sampled population. Data analysis was done using SPSS, and the results were presented in a percentage and frequency table. The study found that the majority of the respondents, 192 (96%), agreed that electronic mail (e-mail) was available in the library, 187 (93.5%) agreed …

Effort Expectancy As Correlate Of Electronic Health Information Resources Use By Clinical Sciences Students In University Of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Olutoyin Olukemi Oso Dr, Seun Gbolahan Kolawole

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This study examined effort expectancy as correlate of electronic health information resources used by clinical sciences students in University of Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. The study focused on purpose, frequency of use, effort expectancy and facilitating condition on the use of electronic health information resources use. The design of the study is descriptive survey. The population of the study was four-hundred and ten (410) students. A sample fraction of 0.61 was chosen and out of the population, 250 students were selected as the sample-size from the three departments that made up the Faculty of Clinical Sciences. The proportionate stratified random …

The Status Of Implementation Of Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid) Technology And Its Awareness Among Library Users And Professionals: A Study Of Central Library Of Jadavpur University, Kolkata, Soma Tanti, Anubhaw Kumar Suman, Dr. Madhu Patel

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main aim of this study is to determine the status of implementing the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in the central library of Jadavpur University, Kolkata; the other purpose is to increase awareness of RFID technology among library professionals and users of the library. RFID technology occurs in many areas of society, such as healthcare, marketing, libraries, etc. For this study, the users and library professionals of Jadavpur University have been selected. This study adopted the descriptive analytical research method, and quantitative and qualitative data were collected to achieve its objectives. The survey method has been used with the …

Information Literacy Reflected Through Awareness And Use Of Information Among Sarpanches In Punjab During Covid, Poonam Saini, Satwinderpal Kaur Gill

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study attempts to examine the Information Literacy skills of Sarpanches during Covid-19 in Punjab. The main objectives of the study are to explore information needs, use of information sources and general awareness of Sarpanches during the Pandemic. Survey method was used to collect data from 103 sarpanches of different districts of Punjab with the help of a self-structured questionnaire. The study found that sarpanches have shown good Information Literacy skills during Pandemic. They were well informed and aware about different aspects of Covid-19 such as origin, safety measures, government instructions etc. State government was also successful to achieve its …

Benchmarking Library And Information Science Journals: A Comparative Study Of Sjr Rankings In The Asiatic Region, Debalina Bhattacharyya, Sailendra Malik, Sukumar Mandal

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Purpose

The paper represents the country-wise distribution and ranking of LIS journals which are published in Asiatic Region through the medium of the Scimago Journal & Country Rank. The work can give idea about the current position and scenario of the Asian LIS journals. The paper can help the researchers and Library professionals to choose the journal of their choice, to publish the article on the journals and to know about the quality and prestige of the journal.

Methodology

This study was based on Scopus’s SJR database. The relevant data of 15 LIS journals in Asiatic Region was analysed and …

A Proposed Innovative Learning Spaces For A State University Library In The Philippines, Delna Liwaden-Galut, David A. Cabonero

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The library plays a significant role in providing a welcoming, inviting, and appealing library environment to attract learners to use its resources and services. Consequently, the learning preferences of learners prompted the shift from information commons to learning commons in higher education. With an emphasis on the social dimensions of learning, the learning space represents a transformative change that extends beyond the reach of the traditional library. The library can maximize the learners' potential by making it truly an extension of the classroom. This research is guided by the following research questions: 1. What are the teachers’ and librarians’ perceived …