Loyola Marymount University
Obafemi Awolowo University
San José State
CUNY Graduate Center
Oral Information Documentation In The 21st Century
Information And Services,
2023
National Open University of Nigeria
Oral Information Documentation In The 21st Century Information And Services, Ugonna Vivian Ailakhu
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
History is a body of knowledge derived from the past lives of a society or an individual. The documentation of oral information in the 21st century without doubt is essential. Oral information is transferred from one individual to another verbally and as such there is need to document these information based on their importance. There are different types of oral information passed within a society and this information contains various values such as religious, social, historical, indigenous knowledge and culture of a community as well as genealogy of a community or family.
Oral information are received, developed, and shared …
Users’ Perception Of Staff Attitude As A Determinant Of Effective Library Service Delivery In Federal Universities In South-West, Nigeria,
2023
Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Logos State, Nigeria.
Users’ Perception Of Staff Attitude As A Determinant Of Effective Library Service Delivery In Federal Universities In South-West, Nigeria, Lauretta Nnebuogor Ojei Mrs., Sunday Olanrewaju Popoola
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
ABSTRACT
Libraries are established purposively to acquire and organize knowledge and information content in different carriers and make them available to the intended audience in the best possible format and at the right time. Considering the customer as the king, this work sets out to investigate the perception of the users on the inherent attitude displayed by library staff in the federal universities in south-western Nigeria while delivering their services to the user community.
To achieve this, a descriptive survey was carried out using a sample size of 2576 out of 43355 population of registered users. A well-structured SERVQUAL questionnaire …
Influence Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) Use On Staff Job Performance In University Libraries In Benue State, Nigeria,
2023
COURT OF APPEAL, EKITI DIVISION, NIGERIA
Influence Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) Use On Staff Job Performance In University Libraries In Benue State, Nigeria, Haruna Abu, Chinnwe Josephine Okarfor
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study investigated the influence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use on staff job performance in University libraries in Benue State, Nigeria. Three specific objectives with corresponding research questions guided the study and six hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a survey research design. The target population for this study is the entire 241 library staff made up of professional and non-professional library staff in the three university libraries in Benue State. Since the population was not large, the study made use of all the 241 library staff in the three Universities …
Websites Of Library And Information Network In India: A Webometric Analysis,
2023
Rabindra Bharati Univeristy
Websites Of Library And Information Network In India: A Webometric Analysis, Ziaur Rahman Dr, Goutam Dinda
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The websites of the Library and Information Networks are one of the main sources of information in academic, management and other research fields. This type of network creates a cooperative bonding between various types of the subject area in the field of research. As we know library consortia and library resource sharing is one activity that promotes Network connectivity and communication between various areas of the subject field. In terms of research, Library and Information Network websites can give the existence and relevance of the achievements of individuals, research groups, institutions and various departments. This study tries to examine the …
Prospects Of Digital Information Services In Nigerisn Public Libraries,
2023
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Prospects Of Digital Information Services In Nigerisn Public Libraries, Kelechi Okafor
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Abstract
This paper explores prospects of digital information services in Nigerian public libraries. The paper identified potential advantages of digital library system as a tool for modern information services. It observes that public library services will not be successful without the adoption and use of digital technologies such as hardware and software components that improve library services. The paper analyzes the concept of digital library, role of public library in digital environment and training need for public librarians in digital service delivery as well as constraints to digital information services in Nigerian public libraries. It provides workable recommendations on how …
Role Of Library Automation System (Ict) In Library's Routine Operations,
2023
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Role Of Library Automation System (Ict) In Library's Routine Operations, Atmika Tripathi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
ROLE OF LIBRARY AUTOMATION SYSTEM (ICT) IN LIBRARY’S ROUTINE OPERATIONS
ABSTRACT
The expansion and enlargement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is having essential part in area of information studies and library automation specifically. The library is observed key of any educational institutions. A well-furnished and well-nurtured library is the basis of a present time teaching and training institutions. Educational libraries are having a major part in giving information resources to clients. Educational libraries are epicenters of education and learning and at that place everyone wants more information related to books, magazines, journals, periodicals etc. Libraries are well known for …
Conference Attendance And Job Satisfactions Of Librarians In Some Selected University Libraries In South - South, Nigeria,
2023
Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun
Conference Attendance And Job Satisfactions Of Librarians In Some Selected University Libraries In South - South, Nigeria, Ufuoma Eruvwe, Uche A. Emeka–Ukwu, Patrick C. Iheme
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study investigated conference attendance and job satisfaction of librarians in some selected university libraries in South –South, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive study. Two research questions were formulated to guide the study. The population of the study consists of 113 recruited librarians in all the federal universities libraries in South- South Nigeria. A total of 113 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and 95 copies of the questionnaire were retrieved using descriptive statistics mean and percentage mean score of 2.5 and above and percentage score of 50% were considered as acceptable. The study revealed that the effects of …
Development Of Information Repository(Ir) In Academic Institutions - A Study.,
2023
University of Science & Technology Meghalaya, India
Development Of Information Repository(Ir) In Academic Institutions - A Study., Sewali Patowari, P. K. Barooah
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
On the basis of available published literature it is attempted to study the concept of IR, its usefulness and availability in academic institutions, user’s responses thereon. It is found that the concept is very useful to the students and researchers to have free access to required information easily and on time. The concept of copy right law has visible impact on development of IR. With these gathered information the researcher’s attempt to study the status of implementation of IR in selected universities and research institutions of North East India is also hinted.
Institutional Repositories For Higher Educational Institutions: A New Opportunity For Academic Libraries,
2023
Mangalayatan University
Institutional Repositories For Higher Educational Institutions: A New Opportunity For Academic Libraries, Taher Hussain Khan Mr.
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Digital information created for pedagogical and research purposes is gaining traction, and there is a growing interest within academic institutions to gather, archive, and provide value-added services based on this content. The term "institutional repository" refers to a novel system for storing and sharing digital academic works produced by students and teachers at different educational institutions. It was conceived as a solution to the issues plaguing the present model of scholarly communication, which is dominated by for-profit journal publishers and suppliers. Libraries will need to hire librarians with knowledge of digital collection management and the Open Archive Information System (OAIS) …
The Impact Of Continuing Professional Development Programs On Service Delivery At Uganda Christian University Library.,
2023
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
The Impact Of Continuing Professional Development Programs On Service Delivery At Uganda Christian University Library., Kizito Mayira
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study was about the Impact of Continuing Professional Development programs on service delivery at Uganda Christian University Library. The main objective of the study was to assess how CPD programs have affected librarians’ service delivery at Uganda Christian University Library. The study employed a descriptive survey design. Data was collected through 28 questionnaires distributed physically to library staff. The findings of the study indicated that UCU library staff have attended CPD programs in form of Workshops, internal and external training programs, workshops, conferences, job shadowing, mentoring and focus groups. These have helped them acquire skills in customer care, presentation, …
Citation Analysis Of Library And Information Science Masters Theses: A Tool For Collection Development In University Libraries,
2023
ALEX EKWUEME FEDERAL UNIVERSITY NDUFU - ALIKE, IKWO,
Citation Analysis Of Library And Information Science Masters Theses: A Tool For Collection Development In University Libraries, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko, Cecilia Chimezie Offor Mrs
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study analyzes the citations of Masters Theses in Library and Information Science of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria submitted from 2011 to 2018 with a view to determining the format and age of materials used and most frequently cited journals. The document checklists were used for data collections and the citations were extracted from the title pages and reference lists of each of the theses. Data obtained from 48 Masters Theses were examined. The study found that 47.22% of cited items were monographs followed by journals - 31.21%, 8.5% were reports, 4.05% were web resources and 3.65% were conference …
Community Information Needs And Services Through Public Libraries In The Rice Bowl Of Bengal's : Problems And Proposals,
2023
Kazi Nazrul University
Community Information Needs And Services Through Public Libraries In The Rice Bowl Of Bengal's : Problems And Proposals, Kousik Samanta, Subhas Chandra Majhi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Agricultural development in Rice Bowl is faced with new challenges and opportunities on food, nutrition, population and environment fronts. Public Libraries of Purba Bardhaman play a vital role to face these challenges by providing quick access to information. The Public libraries are conscious of improving the conditions through Community Information Centre (CIC) for fully utilizing information age technologies to collect, organize, and disseminate all types of information needed by the users they serve. Public libraries' primary responsibilities include granting access to and safeguarding recorded knowledge for later use. In addition, they are in charge of disseminating necessary information to the …
Access To Information And Enhanced Reading Culture For Sustainable Economic Development In Nigeria: The Role Of Libraries,
2023
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Access To Information And Enhanced Reading Culture For Sustainable Economic Development In Nigeria: The Role Of Libraries, Oluwatosin Akobe
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The sustainable development goal is a match towards revamping the economy of nations. Nigeria embarks on the journey of economic redemption. It is expected that, as with the sustainable development goals, national governments will develop their own action plans that emphasize or deemphasize various goals depending on the local situation. Be that as it may, a country like Nigeria needs literate citizens, citizens who are ready to commit themselves to the use of libraries, access relevant information and digest this information for the benefit of all and to ensure a steady economic growth hence, the need to promote the reading …
The Notion And Assessment Of “Predatory” In Scholarly Publishing,
2023
University of Nevada, Reno
The Notion And Assessment Of “Predatory” In Scholarly Publishing, Teresa Schultz, Leila Belle Sterman, Joshua Neds-Fox, Matt Ruen, Brianne Selman, Stephanie Towery
Library Scholarly Publications
We set out to create an openly accessible, transparent evaluation tool that engages with the nuance of publishing circumstances and creates a clear record of the assessment. Without redefining or seeking to categorize journals, we hope to provide information in a format that allows authors to make considered choices and librarians to record the efforts of labor they likely already engage in. Working with the inherent humor of meta-analysis, we created Reviews: The Journal of Journal Reviews (RJJR). RJJR will publish nuanced, context-centered reviews of scholarly journals based on available, observable evidence. The “Journal Reviews”—peer-reviewed evaluations of journals …
Challenges Of Cataloguing Library Resources In The Evolving Digital Environment: The African Cataloguer’S Experience,
2023
University of Limpopo
Challenges Of Cataloguing Library Resources In The Evolving Digital Environment: The African Cataloguer’S Experience, Madireng Monyela
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The paper examines the challenges of cataloguing library resources, in the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Public Libraries (CCTML), South Africa. The paper was necessitated by the postulation that, the extent of access and the use of library resources depends greatly upon the quality of the library catalogue. The following research questions were formulated: what cataloguing knowledge do cataloguers of CCTML have? How is cataloguing carried out in CCTML? What challenges do cataloguers of CCTML experience in cataloguing library resources? Qualitative approach and case study design were employed. The population of the study was made of 6 cataloguers. Data was …
Sela News & News From The States,
2023
Kennesaw State University
Sela News & News From The States
The Southeastern Librarian
News from participating Southeastern states.
The Weeding Handbook: A Shelf-By-Shelf Guide, 2nd Edition,
2023
University of South Carolina Upstate
The Weeding Handbook: A Shelf-By-Shelf Guide, 2nd Edition, Camille Mccutcheon
The Southeastern Librarian
Rebecca Vnuk Chicago: ALA Editions, 2022 ISBN: 9780838937174 240 p. $49.99 (Pbk)
Surfing The South: The Search For Waves And The People Who Ride Them,
2023
The University of Arkansas at Monticello
Surfing The South: The Search For Waves And The People Who Ride Them, A Blake Denton
The Southeastern Librarian
Steve Estes Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2022 ISBN: 9781469667775 214 p. $23.00 (Pbk)
Row Upon Row: Sea Grass Baskets Of The South Carolina Lowcountry, 4th Edition,
2023
Coastal Carolina University
Row Upon Row: Sea Grass Baskets Of The South Carolina Lowcountry, 4th Edition, Samantha Duncan
The Southeastern Librarian
Dale Rosengarten Columbia: University of South Carolina Press, 2022 ISBN:9781643362731 96 p. $18.99 (Pbk)
A Punkhouse In The Deep South: The Oral History Of 309,
2023
University of North Georgia
A Punkhouse In The Deep South: The Oral History Of 309, Stephen Michaels
The Southeastern Librarian
Aaron Cometbus & Scott Satterwhite Gainesville: University Press of Florida, 2021 ISBN: 9780813068527 154 p. $19.95 (Pbk)
