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Perceptions And Challenges In Accessing Library Electronic Resources: A Case Study Of The National Open University Of Nigeria (Noun), Babarotimi Oluwaseun, Babarotimi Opeyemi Oluwaseun Bo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated user perceptions and challenges associated with accessing and utilizing electronic resources at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), including their implications for remote users. Using a quantitative research approach and survey methodology, the study involved 1,680 participants: 1,513 students, 140 academic staff, and 27 academic librarians. Employing a combination of probability (stratified random and systematic) and nonprobability (purposive) sampling ensured comprehensive representation. Participants completed self-administered closed-ended questionnaires distributed through online platforms, primarily Google Forms. Data collected underwent thorough analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings indicated that the NOUN library offers access …

Staff Training Indices For Effective Library Services In Donald E.U. Ekong Library, University Of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria., Nkiruka Blessing Wali, Jeremiah Emeka Ugwulebo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study was designed to examine the staff training indices for effective library services in Donald E. U. Ekong Library, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The indices in the study relates to the challenges and strategies to enhance staff training in the library. The study was guided by three objectives and research questions respectively. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for this study was 104 staff comprising both professional and para-professional staff of the library. Data was collected using questionnaire and analysed using mean scores. Findings of the study revealed that key staff …

Examining The Influence Of Awareness Tools On Library Electronic Resources: A Case Study Of The National Open University Of Nigeria (Noun), Babarotimi Oluwaseun, Babarotimi Opeyemi Oluwaseun Bo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examines the influence of awareness tools on library electronic resources: a case study of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) employing a quantitative research approach and survey methodology, the research targeted a sample population of 1,680, including 1,513 students, 140 academic staff members, and 27 academic librarians. A combination of probability (stratified random and systematic) and nonprobability (purposive) sampling methods were applied. The study employed online self-administered closed-ended questionnaires distributed through Google Forms to participants' emails. Data analysis was carried out using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).

Results revealed that both academic staff and …

Law Libraries And Sustainability Of Judicial Precedent In Nigerian Legal System, Emmanuel Owushi Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study adopted descriptive study to examine law libraries and sustainability of judicial precedent in Nigerian legal system. The population involved legal educators, law librarians and practitioners in four States in different geopolitical zones of Nigeria, namely Rivers State, Lagos State, Benue State, and Anambra State. Due to the large population, the study employed multi-stage of balloting and random sampling techniques to sample 100 respondents each from the selected states. Out of the 400 samples, 389 respondents responded correctly to the questionnaire, indicating a 97.3 percent response rate. A self-designed questionnaire was utilized and means score was used to answer …

Gift Of The Town & Gown Endowment For The Arts, Humanities, And Social Sciences 2023, Leatherby Libraries

Library Displays and Bibliographies

A bibliography of the books that Chapman University's Town & Gown donated to the Leatherby Libraries' collections for 2023.

Bibliography, Nancy Richey

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Bibliography of publications by Nancy Richey.

New Medline Ovid Video, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

A new video on Conducting a Literature Search in Medline Ovid - part 1, is now available. The video explains how to successfully conduct a literature search in the Medline database using the Ovid search interface.

This new video is available on the Library YouTube Channel.

Schedule A Class Or An Orientation, Beatriz Varman

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

It is the beginning of the semester and the perfect time to schedule a class or a library orientation for your students. Let us know what you need: a library orientation or a class on how to search medical or nursing databases.

Digitalcommons@Tmc Offers "Virtual" Library Exhibits, Alice Sherwood

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

2022 was a busy year for this online repository, with an additional 350+ works added, which include dissertations and theses and 2 additional peer-reviewed e-journals. Also, there are a number of exhibits available since November, with most materials from these exhibits contributed by The McGovern Historical Center.

Two latest additions to the exhibits are Houston’s Fight against Tuberculosis and Christmas Seals (1911-1980s) and Windows into McGovern Historical Center. Check it out!