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The Place Of Library And Information Services In Open And Distance Learning In Nigerian Universities, Patricia N. Ofodu, Ogechi A. Agim

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper emphasises about open and distance learning and the objectives as well as the rationale behind the establishment of open and distance learning. The characteristics of ODL as flexible, portable, transferable, relevant…, and identified the Universities that operate ODL programmes in Nigeria. It also analyses the important role played by library and information services in the open and distance learning in Nigeria. It aids information services in open and distance learning in the dissemination of information to distant learners such as registration of users, orientation/ user education, charging and discharging services, reference services, photocopying services, inter- library loan services, …

Social Media Use And Service Delivery By Librarians In Federal Universities In South-West, Nigeria., Omobola Olufunke Adewoyin, Uloma Dorris Onuoha, Chinyere Nkechi Ikonne

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the influence of social media use on library service delivery by librarians in the Federal Universities in South-West, Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted for the study. Total enumeration sampling technique was used to cover the librarians from the Universities. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire. A response rate of 95.4% was obtained. Frequency counts, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used for the data analysis. The study revealed that the extent of use of social media tools for library services was generally low. Findings also revealed that the most popular social media tool used …

Examining The Ict Skills Of University Librarians In A Developing Country: A Study From The University Of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan., Memoona Iqbal, Arif Khan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate the awareness level of librarians about various ICT applications in University of the Punjab (PU) and to examine the constraints and issues they are facing in acquisition of modern ICT skills.

Methodology

A questionnaire was developed and administered to 80 professional librarians having graduate and postgraduate qualification. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 19.0).

Findings

Data analysis revealed that 99% of the participants are computer literate, having good knowledge of library automation and digitization. The knowledge of web based services such as e-mail, search engine, chatting, e-resources …

Information Outlook, September/October 2017, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 2017

Volume 21, Issue 5

The Global Transformation Of Libraries, Lis Education, And Lis Professionals (Rikkyo University), Sandra Hirsh

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Users’ Motivation In Using Information Services Of Regional Information Center For Science And Technology, Mohammad Reza Farhadpoor, Giti Soltani

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this research is studying users’ motivation in using information service of regional information center for science and technology based on expectancy theory.

Methodology: The methodology is Analytical survey with correlation approach, and statistical population of this research includes users of regional information center for science and technology. Data was collected by the researcher-made questionnaire and was analyzed by SPSS software.

Findings: Findings of research showed that accessibility to useful information (mean=4), facilities to use information service (mean 3.95), usefulness of information service (mean 3.93), familiarity with center and satisfaction from its information service (mean=3.89), …

Gender Difference In Information Seeking Of Research Scholars At University Of Sargodha, Pakistan, Arif Khan, Hayat Un Nisa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose of this study is to explore gender difference in the information seeking behavior of research scholars in the field of library and information science. This small-scale study examines the relationship between socio-economic variables and change in information seeking behavior with special reference to gender. Methodology deployed to conduct this study was quantitative in nature. Data was collected through structured questionnaire from 311 participants enrolled in research degrees (both in social and natural science subjects) at University of Sargodha. Primary data was collected by second author for her M.Phil dissertation on “information seeking behavior in the digital environment”. Statistical Package …

Evaluation Practices Of Electronic Resources In University Libraries In South East Nigeria, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu, V. W. Dike

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper is an empirical study of evaluation practices of electronic resources in university libraries in South East Nigeria. The study determines the criteria considered in evaluating electronic resources, the adequacy of use of the electronic resources and the extent of use of the electronic resources by university libraries in South East Nigeria. It employed a descriptive survey design. The population of the study was 2595 respondents consisting of 2509 postgraduate users and 86 librarians in collection development, serials and digital library (e-library). A 10% proportionate sampling technique was used to select a sample of 251 user respondents while all …

Library News, Fall 2017, San Jose State University Library

Library News

No abstract provided.

The Global Transformation Of Libraries, Lis Education, And Lis Professionals (Library Company), Sandra Hirsh

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Coming Out Of The Controlled Closet: A Comparison Of Patron Keywords For Queer Topics To Library Of Congress Subject Headings, Jessica L. Colbert Mslis

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Subject access to homosexuality and other LGBT topics has a complicated history. Because language used for concepts can change depending on who you ask, controlling this vocabulary is a difficult task. The aim of this research is to show a discrepancy between keyword searches and Library of Congress Subject Headings when searching for queer topics, as well as to encourage other librarians to perform research in this area when updating or adding new subject headings. The results of this study show that differences in language do exist but mainly for concepts with difficult or multiple meanings or when doing searches …

How Cultural Intelligence (Cq) Makes A Difference In Your Professional Environment, Michele Villagran

Faculty Publications

As workforces become more diverse, we face the challenge of managing increasingly diverse interactions. Many organizations apply the framework of “cultural intelligence” (CQ)—a person’s capability to adapt to new cultural settings or an unfamiliar cultural context. Rooted in academic research, CQ is a globally recognized way of assessing and improving effectiveness in culturally diverse situations. Leading organizations in business, education, government, and healthcare use CQ. This session will give an overview of CQ and its application within the information profession. It is designed for any individual that interacts with diverse cultures in any organizational segment.

Collection Development And Preservation Of Indigenous Knowledge In Selected Federal University Libraries In South West, Nigeria, Abiola Abioye, Sunday Abiodun Oluwaniyi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

In view of the importance of indigenous knowledge in development process, this paper investigated the efforts of selected federal university libraries in South West, Nigeria in indigenous knowledge collection development and preservation. The study adopted a descriptive survey design that involved the use structured questionnaire, unstructured interviews and observation as instruments for data collection. Seventy six (76) professional librarians constituted the target population of the study; therefore seventy six (76) copies of questionnaire were administered to the professional librarians in the selected university libraries. The data collected using the questionnaire complemented by interview and observation were analyzed using Statistical …

Awareness, Availability And Accessibility Of Library Resources By Students Of Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria, Kennedy Arebamen Eiriemiokhale Cln, Moses Oladele Ibeun Phd

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This study investigated the awareness, availability and accessibility of library resources by students of Kwara State University, Malete. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study and 210 undergraduate students provided the data. The findings of the study revealed that information resources were available and accessible in Kwara State University Library. The study showed that students do not know the usefulness of some of the resources and this has hampered their desire for them. Also there is a dire need of varieties of information repackaging to enhance awareness, availability and accessibility of resources in the library. Also …

Staff Attitude And Staff Academic Profile As Factors Influencing The Use Of Two Special Libraries In Abuja Nigeria., Ekong Eyo Unwana, Joseph Manasseh Men

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the effect of staff attitude and staff academic profile as factors influencing the use of two special libraries in Abuja. The study was anchored by five (5) objectives which among others was to find out the degree usage of available library resources by staff members, to explore options that could improve the quality of service delivery as well as library usage, to find out staff attitude toward service delivery in the library, and to find out if staff academic profile influence library use. The survey research design was adopted and questionnaire was used as instrument for data …

Assessment Of Library Resources And Services Of Central University Libraries, Delhi: A Study, Ajit Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The information resources are major component of library. In the present scenario document information resources are replacing with the electronic information resources due to application of Information and Technology in our society. The study reveals that the central university library collections are increasing in term of electronic resources like e-journal, e-books, and on-line databases. The readers of the library are also satisfied with the resources of the library as well as the services of the library, which is being rendered by the library staff. Findings of the study more I.T. skilled LIS professional required for provide better and effective services …

A Survey Of Extended Library-Hour Service In Sam Jonah Library, University Of Cape Coast, Diana Atuase, Charles Koufie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

No abstract provided.

Assessment Of Library Service Quality And User Satisfaction Among Undergraduate Students Of Yusuf Maitama Sule University (Ymsu) Library, Rilwan Adam

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study is to examine the undergraduate students’ perception on library service quality from three dimensions which are library information resources, services and facilities that are available for use in YMSU Library whether the users are satisfy with the quality of library service delivery or not. The study adopted survey research methodology with cross-sectional design. It was appropriate for this study as a useful method for assessing attitudes or opinions towards programmes, individuals, organizations and events. Three research objectives were formulated to guide this study. A simple random sampling technique was used and a sample size of …

Influence Of Information Literacy Skills On Use Of Web 2.0 Technologies By Students In Two Monotechnics In Oyo State, Nigeria, John Oluwaseye Adebayo, Cln, Idris Tunde Salau Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated influence of information literacy skills on web 2.0 technologies use by students in two monotechnics in Oyo State Nigeria using descriptive survey design of correlational type. Four (4) research questions were raised; one (1) research hypothesis that was tested at 0.5 level of significance was formulated. The population of the study comprised two monotechnics (Federal College of Forestry (FCF) and Federal College of Animal Health and Production (FCAHP). With the use of structured questionnaire, data was collected from samples of 273 respondents that were purposively selected with aid of sampling frame. Simple frequency count of percentage distribution …

The Use Of Library 2.0 And Mobile Messaging Applications: (Case Study: Central Library Of Islamic Azad University, Science And Research Branch Of Tehran), Firoozeh Dokhani Ph.D Student Of Information Science And Knowledge, Amir Reza Asnafi, Nadjla Hariri, Fatemeh Nooshinfard

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aimed to investigate the familiarity of librarians and users of the Central Library of Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch of Tehran with Web 2.0, Library 2.0 and Librarian 2.0 and the use of mobile messaging applications. Another goal of this study was to provide practical solutions for using applications to provide library services. In essence, this study was an applied research and it was conducted with a survey approach. The population was consisted of librarians and users of the Central Library of Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch in Tehran. An electronic questionnaire was prepared …

Documentation And Dissemination Of Indigenous Knowledge By Library Personnel In Selected Research Institutes In Nigeria, John Oluwaseye Adebayo, Cln, Adebola Aderemi Adeyemo Cln

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Indigenous Knowledge (IK) and practices are usually unwritten; relying on oral transmission and human memory. As a result, this study investigated the documentation and dissemination of Indigenous Knowledge by library personnel at five selected research institutes in Ibadan, Nigeria. Using the descriptive survey design, six (6) questions raised to achieve the stated objectives. Structured questionnaire and interview were used for data collection. The population comprised of professionals and para-professionals library staff at Nigeria Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Institute of African Studies (IFRA), Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), and International Institute …

Screen-Reading Habits And Use Of E-Resources Of Faculty Of Economics And Management Sciences’ Students: A Study Of Postgraduate Students, Saima Qutab, Sohail Iqbal, Farasat Shafi Ullah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of the study is to investigate reading preferences, habits, and attitudes of postgraduate students in the digital age. The survey method was employed to collect the data from a convenience sample of 500 graduate students from five departments of Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences at the University of the Punjab, Lahore-Pakistan. The results indicate a student’s preference to the e-reading although with various hurdles e.g. awareness of access to resources, trainings, remote access to resources, limited time of computer lab’s availability and electricity failure. Understanding student’s screen reading habits would enable the educationist, policy makers, technologist, and …

Authorship And Collaboration Pattern In Biotechnology Research: A Study Of Ibsa Countries, Manendra Singh Manendra

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Scientometric is a type of research method used in the library and information science. The study of the use of documents and patterns of publication in which mathematical and statistical methods have been applied in the scientometric study. It is based on quantitative analysis and statistics to describe patterns of publication within a given field. The study presents the trends of authorship pattern and collaborative research activity in Biotechnology in ISBA Countries. A sample of 24888 articles collect from Scopus database during 2007-2016 is analyzed. The applying scientometric tools are; Collaboration Coefficient, Authorship pattern and Activity Index. In the ten …

A Survey Of Extended Library-Hour Service In Sam Jonah Library, Charles Koufie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

No abstract provided.

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

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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 …