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Assessing the Effectiveness of Participatory Communication and Community Development in Mpape Community of Abuja, Nigeria
No full textA good number of development programs in Nigeria fail due to the inability of the state and non-state actors to facilitate active community participation in decision-making on issues affecting them through a participatory communication process. In a sample representation of an estimated 18,000 population in the Mpape community of Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, North-CentralZone, the study was conducted to provide an understanding of the role of participatory communication in community development using the Mpape community as a case study. Using participatory communication theory and primary sources of data gathering and analysis methods through Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), the study found that participatory communication facilitates full community involvement in addressing issues affecting them through a communication process. Also, the study established that community development initiatives that embraced participatory communication are more successful and sustainable than those that excluded participatory communication. The study concluded that participatory communication plays a significant role in community development. It facilitates a process that enables community members and all stakeholders to be actively involved in dialogue and negotiation of locally driven solutions on issues impacting them through a communication process. The study recommended that development intervention programs by the state and non-state actors should deploy a participatory communication approach to achieve success and sustainability
Global Trends and emerging technologies: Librarian\u27s ICT Competence and the quest to establish ICT based Library consortium in Nigeria.
No full textThe study was designed to investigate the state of relationship that exists between librarians\u27 ICT competence and the quest to establish ICT based library consortium in University Libraries in Nigeria. The study was carried out with two research purpose, two research questions and two null hypotheses. Related literature was reviewed under the conceptual framework, librarians’ ICT competence and utilization of ICT based library consortium. The study adopted correlation research design, purposive sampling techniques was used to sampled 180 respondents sampled from 18 Federal and 18 State Universities in Nigeria, 3 Federal and 3 State Universities from each of the six Geo-political Zone of the Country. The Researcher used five point Likert Scale Questionnaire which was validated by three experts, two in Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba and one in Federal University Lokoja. The reliability of the instrument was established through internal consistency method of reliability. The reliability test conducted on 15 librarians at the Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba showed an overall co-efficient of internal consistency of r=0.94. The study adopted statistical mean and Pearson Product Moment Correlation to analyze the research questions and test the hypothesis and findings of the study showed that there is significant relationship between librarians’ ICT competence and librarian utilization of ICT based Library consortium in the university libraries in North Central, Nigeria. The relationship between librarians’ ICT competence and the quest to establish ICT based library consortium is a moderate positive (r=0.32). The relationship between library policy and librarians’ ICT competence and the quest to establish ICT based library consortium is a very weak positive relation (r=0.15). The two hypothesis tested were rejected
Adoption of Learning Management System for Teaching by Academic Staff of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
No full textThis study investigated the Adoption of Learning Management System (LMS) for teaching by Academic Staff of ABU, Zaria, two objectives were formulated which are, to find out the types of LMS that academic staff adopted for teaching in ABU, Zaria and to find out the LMS’s skills possessed by academic staff for LMS adoption. Quantitative Approach and cross-sectional survey research design was used, the population of the study comprised of four hundred and seventy-four (474) academic staff, one hundred and sixty-seven (167) were used as a sample size. Questionnaire in form of google form was used as the instrument for data collection. This study found out that; MOODLE is the most adopted Learning Management System for teaching by academic staff in the faculties of ABU, Zaria. Also, the study inferred that basic knowledge of computer skills were the common and most possessed LMS skills for teaching by academic staff. The study recommended that; the Management of ABU, Zaria should subscribe and register other relevant LMS like claroline, schoology, ATutor, blackboard etc so that academic staff can adopt them for their teaching activities. Also, the Management of ABU, Zaria should boost the skills of the academic staff by creating platforms that will provide hands-on training on the skills required to adopt LMS for teaching like Database Management skills, adaptability skills, web technology skills, collaborative skills and the host of others
AN OVERVIEW OF THE CHALLENGES OF NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE IN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FOR EFFECTIVE DOCUMENTATION: THE WAYS FORWARD
Get PDFThe porosity of Nigeria’s border coupled with manpower deficiency that can appropriately address the effective control of people at the border, has proved exigent for officers and by extension affects information management for proper documentation of immigrants. Thus, this paper mainly explored the ways forward on the challenges faced by immigration officers in information management for effective documentation at the border. Specifically, it identified the challenges, implications of the challenges and the measures to confront the obstacles for effective documentation of immigrants. Data were gathered from secondary sources which include articles in journals, conference papers, report of the Nigeria Immigration Service on National Migration Data Management Strategy and other internet materials. The data were presented and analysed. The paper revealed among other findings that the immigration officers at the Nigeria’s border have been confronted with the challenges of infrastructural facilities, inadequate sophisticated gadgets and diversity of document formats among others. This undermined the effective documentation of immigrants. Based on the findings, it is recommended among others on the need by the government to provide modern infrastructural facilities, adequate sophisticated gadgets, improved welfare and regular training and re-training of the immigration officers to enhancing effective documentation of immigrants. The paper concluded that achieving national security requires efforts to ensuring effective border security through robust information management for seamless documentation. Therefore, information management for effective documentation is a very sacrosanct measure and prerequisite for national security
Work Environment as Predictor of Personnel Productivity in Libraries of Government Science Colleges in Niger State, Nigeria
Get PDFThis study investigated work environment as predictor of personnel productivity in libraries of government science colleges in Niger State, Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study in line with the research objectives. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The study population comprised forty-five (45) personnel in the four selected government science college libraries in Niger State. The study adopted complete enumeration or census method due to the small number of the population. A close ended structured questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. Data were analysed using frequency counts, percentage and mean with criterion mean of 2.50 benchmark. Findings revealed that the work environment in libraries of government science colleges in Niger State has a negative influence on personnel productivity, however the security and safety of the work environment was amajor factor that enhance the productivity of the library staff. The management support for personnel in the school library to to attend conferences, workshops, seminars and further their studies was rated very high in enhancing their productivity.Based on the findings, the study concluded that the work environment of the schools studied are in bad condition which need total overhauling for better productivity. The study recommended that Niger State Government should carry out a comprehensiverehabilitation of the structures in the schools studied for effective learning, teaching and enhancing personnel productivity
Institutional Factors and Use of Open Educational Resources in Nigerian University Libraries
Get PDFThis study investigated institutional factors and the use of open educational resources in selected university libraries in South-West, Nigeria. A descriptive survey was adopted for this study and a questionnaire was the instrument used in gathering the data. Total enumeration technique was used to capture all 247 librarians in the selected university libraries in South-West Nigeria. 247 copies of questionnaires were distributed and 201(81 4%) retrieved and analysed using frequency count, percentages, mean, standard deviation and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The study revealed that level of availability of ICT training for the use of OER is low, while the level of availability of infrastructure for the use of OER is moderately poor. Major challenges hindering the use of OER by librarians were inadequate funding, copyright issues, inadequate understanding of intellectual property rights licences in respect ofOER and inadequate ICT skill.The study concluded that institutional factors have significant relationship with the use of OER by librarians in Nigerian libraries. The study therefore recommended adequate infrastructure and policies for adoption anduse of OER in Nigerian university librarie
Politics Participation of Women through Inclusive Library Programs in Public Libraries of Northern Nigeria
No full textThe purpose of the study is to examine the Political Participation of Women through Inclusive Library Programs. The purposive sampling method was used. 8 public librarians in Northern Nigeria were selected as participant for the study. A semistructured interview method was used to collect data. The semi- structured interview consisted of open- ended questions, which guided the interview process. The study revealed that all the participants, except one, said they did not organize programs to support women participation in politics. The study discovered that the major challenges encountered in organizing such programs are, inadequate funding of the libraries; difficulties in convincing the women to attend programs, among others. In addition, the participants advised that Seminars, workshops, discussions groups, women to women meetings should be organized with the collaboration of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria (AWLIN) to sensitize women in the community to support women in politics and encourage their fellow women to participate in politics. It is recommended that Public librarians should create more awareness amongst themselves on the importance of inclusive library programs, services and environment in order to cater for the needs of their diverse community especially wome
Assessing the Usage of Electronic Information Resources and the Nature of Research Output by Postgraduate Students in Federal University Libraries in South-East, Nigeria
No full textThis research work was designed to assess the usage of Electronic Information Resource (EIRs)and nature of research output among postgraduate students in federal university libraries in South-East, Nigeria. The population of the study consists of 1,522 registered postgraduate students in the university libraries from the five federal universities in South-East, Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to determine the types of EIRs used by postgraduate students for research output and to find out the nature of research output produced by PG students in universities in South-East Nigeria The study adopted a description survey designs. Multi-stage sampling method was used to select four hundred and twenty-one (421) postgraduate students that formed the sample size for the study. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire. The data collected from questionnaires distributed and returned were analyzed using Mean (X) and Standard Deviation (SD). The result of the findings indicated that the nature of research output carried out by postgraduate students in federal university libraries in South-East, Nigeria are, conference papers, workshop papers, and seminar papers; conference proceedings, book publications, undergraduate projects among others. Types of Electronic information resources used by these students for research included CD-ROM, Online Public Access Catalogue, electronic books, electronic thesis/ dissertation, electronic journals and internet. The study recommends that university management should make it compulsory for every postgraduate to publish one online journal, chapter of book and a conference paper in a proceeding before graduation to increase the nature and type of research produced and used by postgraduates. Also, university libraries shoul
Perception of Future Jobs Among Library Personnel in a Technologically Driven Enivorment: a Study of Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State
Get PDFThe study investigates the perception of future jobs among library personnel in a technologically driven environment, using federal university Lokoja library, Kogi State as a case study. The researchers observed that inflow of library customers into the library in the area of study has reduced drastically due to the availability of internet access and other ICT facilities which are accessible anytime, anywhere thereby, reducing the workload of librarians and their relevance. Librarians who are not technologically driven may not be certain of their future job especially with the rapid advancement in technology. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. Data were collected and analyzed using questionnaire designed and administered via Kobo tool box. Out of a total number of 33 staff of the library, 31 responses were received and analysed using mean scores, representing 93.95 response rates. The analysis of the findings revealed that the library staff are aware of moderations brought about by the influx of technologies, also lays emphasis on the need to acquire analytical skills as key in ICT environment. The study recommends that it is imperative for all library personnel to acquire the necessary skills such as analytical skills, web design and management, skills in Artificial intelligence and Robotics. There is also need for the Management of the university to provide the necessary support to enhance the implementation of technology driven environments that will encourage their personnel to effectively embrace ICT in delivering of their responsibilities
Influence of Motivation on Job Performance in Nasarawa State University Library, Keffi Nigeria
No full textThe paper investigates the Influence of motivation on job performance in Nasarawa State University Library Keffi, Nigeria. The study had three objectives: to identify the factors of motivation in job performance; to identify the impact of motivation on employee performance and to ascertain the level of job satisfaction in Nasarawa State University Library Keffi, Nigeria. The study adopted case study approach. The population of the study comprised of twenty-five (25) library staffs in Nasarawa State University Library Keffi Nigeria. Total enumeration of all the 25 staff of the Library was carried out for this study. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The method of the data analysis was by direct interpretation of responses to each question posed by the questionnaires by means of frequency count and simple percentage. The study revealed that compensation package, job design, environment and performance management system to be positively significant factors in explaining staff motivation in Nasarawa State University Library Keffi Nigeria. These job motivation factors were significant predictors on job performance