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Expanding User Access to E-Journals through Electronic Consortiums by Academic Libraries
No full textAmidst escalating subscription costs and evolving user expectations, academic libraries are facing the imperativeness to enhance their services, to enable their users to access scholarly literature, particularly e-journals. Using a literature review approach, the article explores the role of electronic consortia as a strategic mechanism to expand user access to e-journals. To achieve the aim of the study, the nature of academic libraries was presented, the concept of electronic journals (e-journals) was explored, the advantages of e-journals were highlighted, the meaning of electronic consortium by academic libraries was offered, the reasons/justification for electronic consortium by academic libraries were postulated and how user access to e-journals are expanded through electronic consortium by academic libraries was discussed. However, the article concludes by stressing that forming a consortium offers a bridge of technical competencies, geographical coverage and partnerships that have the potential to implement resilience building among the participating libraries. Hence, e-consortium by academic libraries could be affirmed to be the best strategy to be utilized for expanding user access to e-journals in academic library environments
Publishing, Copyright and Ethical Practices as Influencing Factors on the Research Productivity of Academic Librarians in a Changing Society; a Case Study of Two Universities in Niger State, Nigeria.
Get PDFThe article investigated publishing, copyright and ethical practices as influencing factors on the research productivity of academic librarians in a changing society. A changing society can aptly be described as the pandemic ravaged epoch; the information revolution age; the age of digital revolution and age that unveils new things in succession. The connecting nexus among publishing, copyright, ethical practices and research productivity of academic librarians was identified. Federal University of Technology, Minna and Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai were selected for the study. Total enumeration was used to capture all the academic librarians in the two universities. Twenty-seven (27) and Sixteen (16) academic librarians from Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai respectively. Two (2) research questions were asked and answered which included: 1. To what extent do copyright influence the research productivity of academic librarians in the selected universities? 2. To what level do ethical practices influence the research productivity of academic librarians in the selected universities? The research design used for the study is descriptive survey of correlational nature. Findings from the study showed that copyright coupled with ethical use of copyrighted works influenced the research productivity of academic librarians. It was concluded that adequate enforcement and practice of copyright vis-à-vis ethical use of published work influenced the research productivity of academic librarians to a very high degree. Based on the findings from the study, it was recommended that: copyrighted works should be fully protected; ethical practices must be imbibed while using copyrighted published work so as to boost the morale of academic librarians with hope of willingness to publish more in the future
Digital Transformation and Service Delivery in Academic Libraries: a Post Covid-19 Approach
Get PDFIn the library environment, digital transformation has revolutionised in-house routine and service delivery such that users can access adequate and current information promptly and remotely. This paper examined the digital readiness of academic libraries in Nigeria in relation to adoption of the major variables considered in the study as indices of digital transformation applicable to deploying library services. These are: kiosk technology; QR code technology; mobile technology; artificial intelligence and Radio Frequency Identification. Also, identifying library services that are being deployed using the listed digital technologies; assessing how digital transformation has impacted positively on library patronage and examining the challenges faced in adopting digital transformation were part of the objectives of the study. The study population was academic libraries in Nigeria and sample was drawn purposively from 18 universities in South-West Nigeria. Findings revealed that digital transformation is yet to be fully embraced in Nigerian university libraries. Also, there is no significant change in the use of digital technologies in the deployment of library services in Nigerian academic libraries pre and post Covid-19 era. Though the study established that digital transformation has impacted library patronage greatly and positively, the greatest challenges facing digital transformation is paucity of funds and lack of infrastructure. The study recommends that organisational policy that supports the adoption of digital technologies in libraries must be put in place. Also, since the annual subvention allocated to libraries is barely enough, library managers should adopt public private partnership to assist in meeting some of their financial obligations
Effectiveness of Information Sharing among Record Officers in Federal Medical Centers in North West Zone of Nigeria
Get PDFThe paper investigated the effectiveness of information sharing among FMCs (Federal Medical Centers) in North West. This study adopted quantitative research method using interview. The population of the study consists of all the record officers in Federal Medical Centers in North West zone of Nigeria. Data were collected from the record officers of the four (4) Federal Medical Centers that are situated in the North West zone of Nigeria (FMC Birnin Kudu in Jigawa State, FMC Gusau in Zamfara State, FMC Kebbi in Kebbi State and FMC Katsina in Katsina State. The study shows that the Record Officers of these FMCs engage in information sharing practices. It further reveals that CD-ROM and Email are not often use to share information. Television and social networking site are to some extent also available and used to share information among record officers. The result also clearly indicates that there is no policy governing the information sharing among FMCs, there is also problem of staff, budget system and power failure. The study recommends that Government should provide policy/guideline for information sharing among the FMCs
Impact of Emerging Technologies in Libraries: Issues and Opportunities
Get PDFThe employment of numerous modern technologies is possible in libraries. Emerging technology are technologies that has attained the highest level of acceptance. Technologies that support user services, instructions, library management, and technical services are included in emerging technology. These new technologies have given libraries all over the world fantastic potential to improve user access to library and information services. Libraries in developed countries have been using emerging technologies like Robotics, Cloud Computing, RFID, Big Data, Institutional Repositories, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Book Delivery Drones, and Web 2.0 to provide library and information services. Libraries in Nigeria shouldn\u27t be an exception and should embrace and use these technologies as well in order to better serve their users. This paper describes emerging technology, emerging technology in and for libraries through a survey of the literature that is currently available. There have been several benefits stated for integrating emerging technology in libraries, including an increase in patronage, cost and time savings, and brand loyalty. Also mentioned were the difficulties preventing the widespread application of developing technologies in libraries. The article closed with crucial suggestions for resolving the problems
Influence of Librarian’s Attitudes on the Marketing of Information Resources and Services in University Libraries in North Central Zone Nigeria
No full textThe study examined the influence of librarian’s attitudes on the marketing of information resources and services in university libraries in North Central states of Nigeria. Under the current dispensation where libraries, especially university libraries are competing for patronage of users who have found other platforms to satisfy their information need, it has become imperative for librarians to employ marketing strategies, tactics and tools to continue to have a bite of the pie in the information market. But what is the attitude of librarians towards marketing and how have their attitudes influenced their involvement in the marketing of information resources and services in university libraries? The survey research design was employed to conduct the study. Three research questions were produced to guide data collection. The population of the study consists of 120 librarians drawn from thirteen university libraries in North Central Nigeria. The questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Data obtained were analyzing descriptively with mean and standard deviation. Findings from the study revealed that the individual librarians perception of marketing of information resources and services was a major determinant of their attitude towards marketing in university libraries, and poor marketing skills was identified as a factor inhibiting the effective marketing of information resources and services in university libraries in North Central Nigeria. The study recommends that the training and retraining of librarians in the area of marketing management should be given enough attention by university libraries and that librarians should embrace the service philosophy that is users oriented and outward looking
Satisfaction With Library Services and Word of Mouth Marketing Among Students in Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
No full textThe study examined the relationship between satisfaction with library services and word of mouth marketing among students in Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. The research adopted a correlational research design. A sample of 400 respondents was drawn from an estimated population of 22,000 students. Data from the respondents were collected via a questionnaire. Statistical mean was applied to analyse objectives one and two of the study, while the Pearson’s Correlation was used to analyse objective three. The study found that, students were satisfied with library services, there was low involvement in word-of-mouth-marketing about library services among students and there existed a significant relationship between satisfaction with library services and word-of-mouth marketing among the students. The research was limited to Delta State University, Abraka, as opposed to all other universities in the State. As a result, the findings should be interpreted in context and not be extrapolated to other universities without further study. The results imply that when applied, it may boost user engagement and library use, encourage patrons to let go of negative impressions about the library and foster favourable impression among library users. The study has established that students’ satisfaction with library services influenced WOM marketing at the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) Implementation:The Experience of Admiralty University of Nigeria, Library, Ibusa
Get PDFThe influx of information resources and the need to process and render speedy and efficient services to patrons has given rise to the use of software that could aid the library and librarians. This study investigated Koha Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) implementation in Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN) Library. It covered the planning, acquisition and how the software is used. It enumerated the benefits, features and implementation of Koha ILMS at ADUN Library, and further discussed the problems encountered throughout the implementation procedure. The research recommended that: Librarians are encouraged to consider making functional the other modules of KOHA ILS for complete library automation; sustainable power infrastructure, like Solar Systems or a dedicated power generating set should be available so that library servers can keep running; librarians should go beyond just being trained on how to use Koha ILS but start learning about Koha installation, programing and database management skills, which will help to reduce majority of the setbacks faced by libraries in maintaining their ILS
Descriptive Study of Information Literacy Skills and Utilization of Electronic Information Resources by Undergraduate Computer Science Students in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
No full textThe study explored information literacy skills and utilization of electronic information resources by undergraduate Computer Science students in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive research design, with a population of 398 students comprising 300 and 400 levels students. A sample of 199 students representing 50% of the study population was selected using proportionate stratified sampling technique. A researchers’ structured questionnaire, validated with a reliability coefficient index of 0.81 was used for data collection. The data were analysed using descriptive statistical tools of frequency counts, mean scores and standard deviations. The findings of the study revealed that the undergraduate students’ level of information literacy skills is low, even though they have basic information literacy abilities. It indicated that information literacy skills of the students facilitate the ease of searching, and identifying relevant electronic information sources for quality academic writings using electronic information sources. It also revealed that the perception of the students toward information literacy skills and utilization of electronic information resources is moderately positive. The study concluded that information literacy skills are the major determinants of utilization of electronic information resources by undergraduate students. Thus, it recommended, among other measures, that management of universities should incorporate information literacy course into the curriculum of every programme to enable undergraduate students learn and acquire information literacy skills
Bibliotheraphy and Anxiety Modification Among Young People in Orphanages in Lagos State, Nigeria
No full textThe study investigated the effect of bibliotherapy on the modification of the level of anxiety among orphans in orphanages in Lagos State, Nigeria. The pretest, post-test, control group, and quasi-experimental design were adopted, while questionnaires and a bibliotherapy treatment package were used in data collection. Findings revealed that bibliotherapy usage affected the level of modification of anxiety. It was also revealed that gender significantly influenced the level of anxiety modification among the young orphans in favour of male young orphans. A significant interaction effect was established between the development of bibliotherapy and gender on the level of anxiety modification among young people in orphanages in Lagos. The study recommended that young orphans in orphanages should be introduced to bibliotherapy intervention which can help them in their homes to read books as corrective and preventive measures for modifying their level of anxiety. At the same time, Authors and Publishers should support young orphans by developing new titles and themes on stories that could help reduce their anxiety level in Nigerian society