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Collection Management Practices Among Librarians in Higher Institutions In Ekiti State
Get PDFThis study examines collection management practice among librarians in higher institutionlibraries in Ekiti State. The objective of the study is to find out the prevalent collectionmanagement practices among librarians in higher institutions in Ekiti State. The study adopted adescriptive survey research design. The study population consists of 84 librarians in higherinstitution libraries in Ekiti State. The data collected in this study was analysed using descriptivestatistics such as simple percentages, mean, and standard deviations to analyse the researchquestions and demographic data. The findings of this study showed that acquisition was the mostprevalent collection management practices existing in libraries in higher institutions in Ekiti State;followed byselection and collection development policy, while weeding was the least.The studyconcluded that despite existing measures promoting collection management practices, there isconsiderable room for improvement
Roles and Effectiveness of Information Policy Regulatory Bodies and the Safeguard of Public Interest in Nigeria.
Get PDFInformation policy is a set of rules and regulations guiding the creation, storage, access, useand dissemination of information. This paper discusses the concept and importance ofinformation policy/information security policy. It also identified the relevant stakeholders aswell as regulatory bodies in the information policy implementation process such as ministriesdepartments and agencies of government in Nigeria. The paper adopted a theoreticalapproach by adopting and explaining the public interest theory or regulation in the context ofinformation policy objectives. Exabeam pie chart as well as Rowe’s corroborative view onobjectives of information policy was highlighted. Roles of information policy regulatorybodies were discussed. Some related studies on effectiveness of information policyimplementation were clearly stated. Several hindrances to effective implementation ofinformation policy in Nigeria were identified. The study concluded that Information policy orInformation Security policy is aimed at ensuring equitable access to information by thepublic while ensuring safety and protection of information or data classified as harmful orpotentially harmful for public consumption. To ensure the true effectiveness of the policy, thestakeholders involved in the implementation process must clearly state the policy direction orpurpose it seeks to achieve, adequate and updated technological infrastructures, avoidcompromise as well as inter-agency rivalry among the implementation agencies in Nigeria
Intervention Fund and Provision of Furniture in Primary Schools in Nigeria: Retrospective Study of Education Trustfund
Get PDFThis study investigated the utilisation of financial resources of the Education Trust Fund (ETF) on the provision of furniture in public primary schools in the South-West geo-political zone of Nigeria. Tax payers and the government had invested considerable amount of money in the nation’s public primary schools through the ETF. In spite of the huge financial resources invested on provision of furniture in the nation’s public primary schools, the present condition of furniture in most of the schools have not met the required standard. Two research questions were raised to guide the study. Ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study and data were generated from the e-library of the Education Trust Fund, now Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). The establishment of the ETF signified government commitment to improving the poor state of furniture and other infrastructure in the public primaryschools. ETF which was the foremost intervention agency in the education sector brought innovations which had some impacts on public primary schools. It represented stable and predictable flow of fund that was complementary to traditional budgetary allocations to public primary schools. ETF which was a household name within the education sector provided quality furniture in most public primary schools across Nigeria. It was recommended that fund must be appropriated on a continuous basis to step up the required funds for provision of furniture in the nation’s public primary schools to enable students and teachers have a environmentthat is conducive for desired academic attainment
Comparative Study on the Use of Temporary Case note in Federal and State Tertiary Hospitals in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Get PDFThis research comparatively examined the use of temporary case notes at the Federal medicalCentre (FMC) and the Niger Delta University Teaching hospital (NDUTH) in Yenagoa, BayelsaState,Nigeria. The objective of the study was to among others, ascertain the cause(s) for creatingtemporary case notes and its purpose as well as the challenges bedevilling its use by medicalprofessionals in hospitals. The study followed a survey research design in the collection of primarydata from 185 healthcare professionals in the two medical hospitals. Moreover, frequencies,percentages and mean scores were used in the analysis of the data. The findings shows’ that therespondents asserted that mislaying and misfiling of patient’s original health records and the over-dependence on a manual system that is burdensome are often the catalyst of temporary case notesin hospitals. The findings also suggests that the purpose of deploying temporary case notes in mosthospitals is to ensure a process that facilitates patient’s access to healthcare services devoid of anyimpediments. The study however observed that respondents view the use of temporary case notesas not equivalent to the original medical record and therefore a challenge to qualitative healthcareservice delivery. The research therefore recommends that a comprehensive health recordsmanagement policy should be formulated to safeguard private medical records of patients andoutline the conditions that guide the retrieval and use of medical records by public and privateentities in the country. In addition, manual record systems should be overhauled with theintroduction of electronic health record management systems to ensure efficiency
Knowledge Sharing and Service Delivery of Librarians in Public Universities, Ogun State, Nigeria
Get PDFAcademic libraries in the modern era must operate like corporate organisations if they are tocompete favourably with emerging sources of information. This means that they must payattention to service delivery. In line with this, the work investigated the influence of knowledgesharing on service delivery in academic libraries of public universities in Ogun State, Nigeria.The study adopted a survey research design. The population of the study included 117 librariansfrom three public-funded universities in Ogun State. The research instrument was a structuredquestionnaire adapted from relevant theories and models. The data collected was analysed usingdescriptive and inferential statistics. The results of the data analysis revealed that the level oflibrary service delivery in the university libraries is high (Mean = 3.45). in the same vein, thestudy found a moderate level of knowledge sharing (Mean = 3.37). The study also found thatknowledge sharing (R2 = 0.133; p = 000) has a significant influence on service delivery in theuniversities. The study concluded that knowledge sharing is an essential feature of modernorganisations which should be fully embraced by librarians and library management. It wastherefore recommended that academic libraries should invest in upgrading ICT services to matchthe high standards observed in technical and reader services
Emerging Technologies Adoption on Administrative Services at Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese, Ogun State, Nigeria
Get PDFThe importance of administrative services in the smooth running of organization’s activitiesand goals achievement cannot be underestimated and serve as the backbone that supportsall other functions. However, the rapid advancement in technology necessitatesorganizations to integrate emerging technologies in their administrative services. This studytherefore examines the impact of impact emerging technology adoption on administrativeservices at Dangote Cement Plc, Ibeshe. Survey design was adopted and the populationcomprised all administrative staff of the organisation. A research question and twohypotheses were formulated and a 4-point Likert type questionnaire was developed andadministered on 50 randomly selected administrative staff of Dangote Cement Plc, Ibeshe.Descriptive statistics were used to analysis the research question while the hypotheses weretested with regression analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed thatemerging technology adoption facilitates administrative service’s effectiveness (r = 0.745, p-value = 0.000<0.05) and also contributes to administrative service efficiency (r = 0.735, p-value = 0.000<0.05) in the organisation. The study concluded that the adoption ofemerging technologies significantly influences both the effectiveness and efficiency ofadministrative services in the organisation, thus positioning the organisation to better meetits strategic administrative goals and respond to competitive pressures. It was recommendedamong others, that the management should intensify its technology adoption andcontinuously update staff skills in this direction
Community Engagement in the Digital Age: Libraries as Connectors
Get PDFLibraries have long been essential community anchors, providing more than just books andreading material. In the digital age, their role in building and sustaining connections hasbecome even more critical. This study explored the status of community engagement with digitaltools as well as evaluated how libraries have become major change agents. The study adoptedan informetric research method where the source of information was google indexed journaldatabase. Specifically, the status of the digital age and the adoption of digital tools amongcommunities were studied. A major observation was that the digital age entails digital platformsfor community forums, discussion groups, and virtual events, connecting geographicallydispersed individuals or those with limited mobility. There exists a significant variation amongcommunities in the access and utilization of digital platforms which is a major tool of the digitalage. The variations reported were mainly caused by the community\u27s economic status, capacityconstraints in communication networks, deployment strategies and the inability of users to selectand process information. However, technology and information access are essential aspects oflibraries\u27 role in the digital era which makes libraries a major determinant of communityengagement in the digital age. It was concluded that Libraries\u27 role in building and sustainingcommunity connections is characterised by their adaptability, inclusivity, and commitment toserving as dynamic centres for learning, collaboration, and cultural exchange.Considering theroles of libraries, it was recommended that digital literacy initiatives should be integrated intolibrary policies, libraries should prioritize digital literacy programs, and libraries shoulddevelop policies that prioritize diverse and representative collections to serve changingcommunity demographics to perform the role of community engagement in the digital age
Emerging Roles of Libraries in Creating Synergy between Service Delivery and Technology Integrationin Academic Libraries: An Overview
Get PDFLibraries are undergoing significant transformations to adapt to the changing needs of theircommunities. Service delivery through emerging technology is a recent trend in library andinformation science. On this note, this study is carried out to ascertain the roles of libraries increating synergy between library service delivery and technology integration in academiclibraries. Roles of libraries in service delivery were highlighted and emerging technologies thatcan be adapted in libraries were also identified. It was discovered that in developing countrieslike Nigeria, awareness about applications of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence,Virtual and Augmented Reality, Black-chain Technology, Cloud computing, IoT are notelaborating. Emerging technology and its development have given rise to the new roles oflibraries to navigate the future, such as shifting the role of libraries from controlling access toinformation facilitating discovery; redefining the roles of libraries to inclusive services thatcater to diverse user needs which include accessibility and language support; shifting the role oflibraries from collection centered to user centered design and so on. These roles have greatlyimproved the accessibility of information, enhanced user experience and facilitated the efficientmanagement of library services delivery. However, libraries also faced many challenges inimplementing these new technologies, such as cyber-security threats, changing in informationseeking behaviours, lack of technical expertise, lack of clear policies and lots more. Toovercome these challenges requires a proactive approach, such as investment in staff training,collaboration with technology partners and development of active policies to ensure the effectiveand responsible use of technologies. With these, libraries can navigate the future, stay relevantand continue to provide vital services and support to their communities
School Welfare Measures and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour among Administrative Staff in Private Universities in Oyo State, Nigeria
Get PDFThere seem to be a pressing concern regarding organisational citizenship behaviouramong educational stakeholders in Oyo State, Nigeria as observed by theresearcher. It appears that there is a noticeable decline in the organisationalcitizenship behaviour of administrative staff within private universities in Oyo State,resulting in various detrimental outcomes such as diminished organisationalsupport, decreased job satisfaction, and reduced organisational effectiveness. Poororganisational justice, poor work motivation, a heavy workload may be the reasonfor the observed phenomena among other factors. Many studies have been carriedout to identify the causes of the aforementioned problem in other states, but itseems little attention has been paid by researchers in Oyo State. Thus, to fill thisgap, this study investigated the relationship between school welfare andorganisational citizenship behaviour among administrative staff in privateuniversities in Oyo State. Total enumeration sampling technique was utilised toarrive at a sample size of 675 administrative staff. Self-developed questionnaire (ASOCBQ) for administrative staff was used to collect data, and the reliability ofthe instrument was determined using cronbach’s alpha ? = 0.995. The studyemployed various descriptive statistics, such as frequency, percentage, mean, andstandard deviation, to address the research questions. Additionally, inferentialstatistics, specifically the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC), wasemployed to rigorously test the hypotheses. The study reveals a remarkably highlevel of organisational citizenship behaviour and school welfare measures with aweighted mean of 3.23 and 3.14 respectively. Findings from correlation analysisbetween school welfare measures and organisational citizenship behaviour indicatean exceptionally high correlation coefficient of 0.995**, suggesting a strong andconsistent linear relationship.Among recommendations, the study suggestsproviding specialised training or workshops to enhance courteous behaviour amongadministrative staff, especially considering a slightly lower level of courtesybehaviour involvement
Effect of Inductive and Deductive Teaching Strategies on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Further Mathematics in Oyo State
Get PDFThis study investigates the Effect of Inductive and Deductive Teaching Strategies onSenior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Further Mathematicsin Oyo State.Three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level ofsignificance. A pretest–posttest quasi–experimental design was applied. Multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted to purposively select threeSchools of Sciencefor the study from the three senatorial districts in Oyo state. A sample size of 108participants comprises 50 male students and 58 female students were involved inthe study. Differential and Integral Calculus Achievement Test (DICAT)(KR-20=0.84) was used as instrument for data collection. Analysis of Covariance(ANCOVA) was used for data analysis. There was a significant main effect ofDeductive Teaching Strategy on Senior Secondary School Students’ AcademicAchievement in Further Mathematics [F(1, 63)=11.321, P<0.05]. There was asignificant interaction effect of Inductive and Deductive Teaching Strategies onSenior Secondary School Students\u27 Academic Achievement in Further Mathematics[F(2,104)=10.128, P<0.05]. From the results, it is concluded that the most effectiveand preferred teaching strategy is the Deductive Teaching Strategy. Base on thefindings, it is suggested that application of Deductive Teaching Strategy orCombined Inductive and Deductive Teaching Strategies should be considered toimprove students’ academic achievement in Further Mathematics