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Measuring Library Service Delivery Quality Using Servqual To Predict Intention To Revisit Delta State Polytechnic Library, Ogwashi-Uku, Ogochukwu T. Emiri, Florence Nwanne Olise

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study assesses the service delivery quality using SERVQUAL to predict library users' intention to revisit Delta State Polytechnic Library, Ogwashi-Uku. Ultimately, the survey helps improve the quality of library services by informing the development and rollout of initiatives that address the concerns voiced by the polytechnic community. The working population of the study was 4545 library users in Delta state Polytechnic, Ogwashi-uku. A sample size of 354 was achieved using Wimmer and Dominick's sample size calculator. Direct data collection using a Questionnaire from Delta state Polytechnic libraries in Delta state, Nigeria, was the primary data collection method. The results …

Word Frequency- Content Analysis Approach To Identify The Terms In The Content Of Library Rules And Regulations Of Indian Universities And European Universities: A Comparative Study, Amita Roy

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Purpose: Rules and regulation hold the immense significance in library for effective and smooth running of the operation. The objectives of the study are to filter the significant terms on library use rules and regulations visible in library website of Indian universities and European universities.

Methodology: Word or term frequency analysis method is used in this study. ‘TagCrowd’ software is used to collect the terms/words related to library rules and regulations. Top frequency and least frequency terms are highlighted first. Further a comparative study is occurred between the common terms of Indian university and European university through Spearman’s Rank …

Shift To Online Learning: Response Of Pakistani Visual Art Teachers During Pandemic And Post-Covid Era, Tauseef Hussain Mr, Nimra Akram Miss, Rabiya Asim Ms, Amina Sarfraz Cheema Ms, Kiran Zohra Ms

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This study aims to investigate the response of Visual art teachers to educational lockdown and shift to online learning at art institutions. The study employed qualitative phenomenological research design to investigate visual artists i.e., painters, sculptors, textile designers, graphic designers, and performing artists who were faculty members in five leading art institutions of Lahore. Data were collected by conducting a total of 15 interviews from each mentioned discipline. These interviews were conducted preferably in their studios, at their homes, or at times online through WhatsApp video calls. The data was analyzed thematically by using NVIVO 12 software.

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Chatgpt As Metamorphosis Designer For The Future Of Artificial Intelligence (Ai): A Conceptual Investigation, Amarjit Kumar Singh (Library Assistant), Dr. Pankaj Mathur (Deputy Librarian)

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Purpose: The purpose of this research paper is to explore ChatGPT’s potential as an innovative designer tool for the future development of artificial intelligence. Specifically, this conceptual investigation aims to analyze ChatGPT’s capabilities as a tool for designing and developing near about human intelligent systems for futuristic used and developed in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Also with the helps of this paper, researchers are analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of ChatGPT as a tool, and identify possible areas for improvement in its development and implementation. This investigation focused on the various features and functions of ChatGPT that …

Effects Of Social Media On Students’ Academic Performance In Nigerian Universities: A Case Study Of University Of Jos, Joyce Siman Mangden, Rhoda Danladi Diyoshak Cln

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The Internet, and in particular, social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApps, YouTube and many others, are obviously “overtaking the world” and could be regarded as “a global consumer phenomenon”. Social media usage is one of the most common activities among children, adolescents, and emerging adults nowadays. It offers today’s youth a portal for entertainment and communication and it is becoming one of the main platforms for accessing information and news. This aggressive adoption of social media among the younger generation could be attributed to their up to date knowledge of the latest technology and convenient accessibility to these social …

Using Social Media Platforms To Enhance Marketing Of Library Services By Staff At Hamu Mukasa Library, Uganda Christian University, Mukono., Mayira Kizito, Nina Olivia Rugambwa, Vivian Kansiime

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The study focused on use of social media platforms by library staff to market library services at Uganda Christian University, Mukono. The study objectives included; to identify the types of library services offered by the library, social media used in marketing library services and challenges faced by library staff. The study adopted a case study research design. The study population consisted of 12 library staff who were selected purposively. Data was collected using in-depth interviews and observation methods and was analyzed qualitatively using content and thematic analysis. The study findings revealed that both traditional and online library services were provided …

Utilization Of Facebook As A Media For Political Literacy In Building Political Awareness Of The Voters In The Regional Elections In The Province Of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Fathurrijal Fathurrijal

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Abstract: This paper discusses the use of Facebook accounts as a media for political literacy by the Nahdlatul Wathan organization on the island of Lombok, in welcoming the regional head elections in the Province of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Indonesia. The questions answered in this study are what is the strategy of the Nahdlatul Wathan organization in using a Facebook account as a media for political literacy. This study was conducted to describe the political literacy activities of the Nahdlatul Wathan organization in the 2018 regional head elections in West Nusa Tenggara Province. The Nahdlatul Wathan organization has an active …

Inhibiting Factors Of Selection And Acquisition Of Grey Literature In Universities Libraries, Akanbi Mohammed Lawal, Atanda Saliu Sambo, Busari, Ajoke Suebat

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The study investigated the inhibiting factors of selection and acquisition of grey literature in universities libraries. In carrying out this study four research questions were posed. The study employed a descriptive research design with a questionnaire as the research instrument. The study was carried out using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) application software. The findings of this study show that, grey literature contributed greatly to national development since they sometimes originate from scholars and grey literature are publications which served as important materials to users of academic libraries, among others. It also show that libraries select and acquire …

Plagiarism Awareness Among Post-Graduate Students And Research Scholars Of The Jawaharlal Nehru University And University Of Delhi, Delhi: A Comparative Study, Manish Kumar, Varun Kumar Mr.

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The paper overtly and comprehensively presents the awareness of Plagiarism among Post Graduate Students and Research Scholars of two prominent universities viz. Jawaharlal Nehru University and University of Delhi, Delhi. The study employed the survey research methodology and a structured questionnaire was designed keeping in view the stated objectives and was distributed questionnaires among the users in each library and got a total of 296 responses from both library users. The findings of the study revealed that the level of awareness about plagiarism and related aspects among users of Jawaharlal Nehru University is very high in comparison to the University …

Effect Of Role Conflict And Role Ambiguity On Employee Creativity, Mushtaq Ahmad, Salah Ud Din Ms Lis

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The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of role conflict and role ambiguity on employee’s creativity. Exactly how role stress and various performances of individuals are related has received considerable attention, in which stress has been found to affect individual creativity. However, exactly how role stress (role conflict and role ambiguity) and employee creativity are related has seldom been examined empirically. A sample size of 100 was selected and standard questionnaires were distributes among the employees of three public sector universities in Peshawar KPK Pakistan. The conclusions drawn from the study were that role conflict and …

Special Libraries And Information Services In The Development Of Nigeria 1962-2022, Rose Lade Mommoh Dr, Aishat Joyce Egbunu Dr.

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Nigerian Library Association celebrated her sixty years anniversary in July 2022. Therefore, the focus of this paper is to reveal how Special Libraries have contributed to development in Nigeria. The paper presents the concept of development and special libraries and also present types of special libraries in Nigeria, users, brief historical development of special libraries in Nigeria and library and information services they provided to support research for development in Nigeria. The paper revealed that for special libraries in Nigeria to provide efficient and effective library and information services some have adopted and utilized Information and communication Technology. Finally. Some …

Drifting Towards Users’ Doorsteps: Domesticating Academic Library Services, Grace Arerosuoghene Arerosuoghene Dada Mrs

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Library is the heartbeat of research and development in the educational sector. However, since the digital transformation, library patronage had swayed like a pendulum creating gaps in patronage. Expanding (to schools) and extending (to host communities) the tenets of academic librarianship to far reaching ends is imperative to improving library services and increasing patronage. This study attempts to extract from heads of household and librarians, their opinion on domesticating some library services through inclusion of new services for students within and outside the library/school environment, obviously to salvage patronage and contribute to learning performance of students. The survey design was …

Knowledge Sharing Practices Of Student-Teachers In Colleges Of Education In Ghana, Paapa Kwamina Fynn, George Tesilimi Banji, Emmanuel Benson

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Knowledge sharing among students often yields positive dividends. It facilitates the harmonization of learning and the creation of new knowledge. The paper sought to evaluate the knowledge-sharing practices of student-teachers in Colleges of Education in Ghana. Specifically, the paper set out to find out the attitude of student-teachers toward knowledge sharing; investigate factors that inhibit knowledge sharing; assess the type of information they shared and explored the mode through which student-teachers preferred to share information. The study employed the descriptive research design and engaged a total population of 600 student-teachers in the Colleges of education in Ghana. Statistical Package for …

Using Of Open Access Institutional Repository Policy For Collecting Content In Oairs, Anna Mbughuni

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The main objective of this study is to investigate how OAIRs policy can be used to collect the content in OAIRs. Systematic random and purposive sampling procedures were used to obtain a total of 292 respondents and 8 key informants. A structured questionnaire, in depth interview and secondary data were used to collect quantitative data and qualitative data. Quantitative data were analyzed by using SPSS version 22 and qualitative data were analyzed by using content analysis. Key findings revealed that 46.2% of respondents were aware of the OAIR policies and more than half (54.8%) were not aware of the OAIR …

Knowledge Sharing Practices In Academic Libraries In Imo State, Nigeria., Ngozi Ike

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The study investigated knowledge sharing practices in academic libraries in Imo State, Nigeria. The research adopted descriptive survey design. Two research questions were posed for the study. The population of the study was 89 professional librarians selected from four tertiary institutions in Owerri Municipal Council which are Federal University of Technology Owerri (48), Imo State University, Owerri (15), Federal Polytechnic Nekede (11) and Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri (15). The instrument for data collection was rating scale titled Rating Scale on Knowledge Sharing Practices in Academic Libraries in Imo State (RSKSPAL). The data collected was analyzed using simple …

Pilot Testing For Feasibility Of Role Of Public Libraries In Citizenship Information, Vanita Khanchandani

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This paper outlines the significance of the pilot study in determining the feasibility of the main study, i.e., the role of the public libraries in citizenship information, and entails pre-testing the measuring tool (questionnaire). In the pilot study, 25 items were assessed on 27 subjects, and internal reliability was determined using Cronbach’s Alpha. The Alpha was found to be 0.78, indicating acceptable consistency of the measuring tool. (questionnaire). This pilot study will be beneficial in determining how to administer the measuring instrument for conducting the actual study and will bring transparency to the research process. The study will embark …

Ict Tools As Provision For Information To The Visually Impaired Persons In Lagos State Special Libraries, Adeola Atolani Idowu Miss, Mausi Ajoviyon Bokoh Mr., Morenikeji Modinat Bello Miss

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The rapid development in technology has transformed all spheres of life. Information Communication Technology has revolutionaries the accessibility and use of information resources in the contemporary world. However, people who are visually impaired encounter challenges in accessing information resources and services in the libraries especially ICT and it is as a result of their customised library collections being mostly in Braille formats. Provision of ICT tools for the visually impaired has received tremendous attention all over the world. Information resources for the visually impaired are converted into formats that are usable to them; these formats include Braille, talking books/audio recordings …

Study On The Effects Of Ict On Isb Of Users In Academic Libraries In Union Territories, Dr. Minesh S. Chunara

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To ascertain the degree to which Internet users are aware of and utilize Internet resources and services, a survey was performed in Union Territories, the results of which are reported in this study. The study looks at how Internet users utilize search engines to find information. Data collection methods included a survey and follow-up interviews with postgraduate students, faculties, and librarians. The chosen sample of 12 Colleges received a total of 300 questionnaires; 271 valid samples were obtained. The information was examined based on the demographics of Internet users, how they search for information online, how they utilize online tools …

Library Services, Information Resources Availability And Perceived Academic Achievement Of Physically Challenged Students In Ibadan Oyo State, Adedoyin Johnson, Sophia Vivian Adeyeye Phd

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Physically challenged students are entitled to all the support necessary to succeed in their academic pursuits. However, the reality in developing countries, particularly Nigeria, is that little attention is often paid to physically challenged students. This study examined the influence of information resources and library services provision on the perceived academic achievement of physically challenged students in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The study adopted a quantitative survey research method. A structured questionnaire was adopted as the instrument for data collection. The study population comprises of 348 physically challenged students from Cheshire Special School Ijokodo, Ibadan, Oyo State. Total enumeration was …

Levels Of Job Satisfaction Among Para-Professionals In Academic Libraries In Bauchi State., Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Muhammad Zaharadeen Abubakar, Mohammed Ali Ahmed

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This study investigated the levels of job satisfaction among para-professionals in academic libraries in Bauchi State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of the study consist all the 250 paraprofessionals in the six academic libraries in Bauchi State. The entire population was used without sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled “Levels of Job Satisfaction among Para-Professionals in Academic Libraries Questionnaire” (LOJSPALQ). This instrument was validated by three experts. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha which yielded an overall co-efficient value of 0.78. Mean score and standard deviation were …

Information Ethics, Publishing And Plagiarism Among Academics, Philip Chike Aghadiuno, Simon Shachia Oryila

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The need for academics to be authority in their fields of specialisation is a fundamental requirement of the academic life. Yet, some academics do not wish to undergo the rigorous career path to excellence in teaching and research. Other younger academics wish to but do not know how to go about it. It is in the light of this that this article examines the inter-relationship between information ethics, publishing and plagiarism in the life of an academic. It also examines the gains of a productive academic life and how failure to publish or uphold ethical conduct in research or publishing …

Access And Use Of Consortium For E-Resources In Agriculture (Cera) By The Research Scholars And Post Graduate Students Of The Krc College Of Horticulture, Arabhavi, Uhs Bagalkot, Manjunath B. Hadimani Mr., Vinayaka M. Bankapur Dr.

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In the electronic information age, consortiums are gaining more importance. The consortia movement has entered libraries and has received attention from the information-producing community. CeRA consortium is a tremendously great effort on the part of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to propose single-window access to e-resources to State Agricultural Universities (SAU)/ICAR institutes all over India. CeRA subscribed to e-Resources and create/facilitate an e-environment and e-access culture for faculty, scientists, research scholars, and students in the National Agricultural Research and Education System. The current study attempts to understand the access and use of CeRA among the researchers and PG …

Evaluation Of Information Sources And Services Of B-School Libraries In Greater Hyderabad: A User Study, Dr.Annavarapu Mallikarjuna Prefex

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In the present period, School Libraries are playing vital role in the electronic resources. All changes demand development of modern skills to both library professionals as well as users. Today, all information available in digital form requires new and modern methods for its handling. The present study deals with Evaluation of Information Sources and Services in Business School Libraries.

Technology Acceptance Among Library Male And Female Users Of Lahore-Based Public And Private General Categories Universities, Qaiser Iqbal, Tahira Akbar, Zaheer Ahmad

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Purpose- The purpose of the study was to assess the usefulness of digital library resources & services, and the value of multidisciplinary databases among postgraduate researchers/ students. This research study is an investigation of technology acceptance behaviours of university library users in Lahore, Pakistan. It also works on user’s perception and usage of digital databases, user’s level of satisfaction, user’s ease of use and usefulness to use digital library databases and identifications of factors affecting accessing digital databases. This research study is based on the TAM model in the context of technology acceptance by postgraduate researchers.

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Examining The Level Of Information Literacy Among First-Year English Majors At The University Of Sargodha, Shahid Mehmood Mr., Sohail Mehmood Dr., Shaista Shahid Mrs.

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The main goal of this study was to look into the information literacy (skills and standards) of English Language majors at Sargodha University. A total of 160 undergraduates, both men, and women, took part in the research. To get to their end goal, researchers had to fill out a questionnaire created by Mittermeyer and Quirion (2003). The results of this study showed that undergraduates at UOS don't know enough about how to use information. Because of this outcome, it was suggested that students from UOS take part in the research.

Successful Models In Managing Private University Libraries In Nigerian Universities, Emmanuel Layi Layi Adebayo

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This write-up considered the evolution of libraries in Nigeria which of course cannot be separated from the history and development of universities. The development of libraries in private universities can also not be separated from that of public libraries. Therefore, the Management Models of libraries in private universities may not really be different from that of public libraries, however, the uniqueness in the set -up of private universities has warranted the adoption of unconventional management models in running such university libraries. These models include Management By Groping Along (MBGA) or The Chess Management Model, The Participatory Management Model, and The …

Media And Disaster Mitigation Literacy, Yuanita Setyastuti, Lalita Hanief, Aulia Shafira Putri

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This study aims to examine the effectiveness of disaster communication media in improving disaster mitigation literacy for the community in Pengaron District, Banjar Regency. This study is a quantitative research and uses an experimental type. Data collection techniques used pre-test and post-test questionnaires, observation and documentation. Respondents in this study were people who were affected by floods in January 2022 in Pengaron, Banjar Regency. Supporting informants are BNPB as an institution involved in flood disaster management.

The sample in this study amounted to 20 people for the experimental group and 20 people for the control group with data analysis techniques …

Library Operation And Services As Determinants Of Researchers’ Satisfaction In An Agricultural Research Institute In Nigeria, Akinade A. Adewojo, Saheed, Abiola Hamzat Ph.D, Basirat O. Amzat, Aderinola O. Dunmade Dr

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Operations and services provided by libraries are seen as social services with a responsibility to encourage society's reading habits, especially in academic settings. The educational, economic, cultural, and recreational life of the whole population are strongly impacted by library services. A special library is known to offer services like interlibrary loan, reference and information, current awareness, selective information dissemination, user education, literature searching, bibliography compilation, indexing and abstracting, knowledge management, preservation and conservation, bindery, information literacy, and information media literacy. The research focuses on the following goals: discovering the library services offered by research libraries in Kwara State; identifying the …

Awareness And Perception Of Library Users Towards The Use Of Online Public Access Catalogue (Opac) In Bayero University, Kano, Library, Abdulqawiyyu Mustapha Library Assistant, Isah Muhammad, Farouk Ahmad Ibrahim Assistant Librarian

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Evolution Of Research On Prison Library: A Bibliometric Study, Andreu Sulé, Jordi Ardanuy

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The primary objective of the article is to present the historical evolution and current state of research in the field of prison libraries: what has been published, when, where, how and by whom it was published, the topic covered, etc. The study is based on the results obtained from the bibliographic databases LISA (ProQuest) and LISTA (EBSCO Publishing) up to early 2023. Entries were manually checked for irrelevant publications, and filters and specific tools, such as OpenRefine, followed by a final manual check, were used to remove duplicate entries. The same mechanisms were used for detecting duplicated entries regarding author, …