3 research outputs found
Reasons for Integrated Library Systems (ILS) switching in Nigerian University Libraries
No full textThis study sought to determine the reasons for switching ILS among Nigerian university libraries. A qualitative research approach using multiple case study design was used to gain a better understanding of the problem; purposive sampling technique was used to select the participants. Interview was the instrument used for data collection, and the researcher conducted five interviews with five (5) participants from university libraries across the geo-political zones of Nigeria. Data were collected from June 2016 through July 2016. The analysis of data was done using themes derived from the objectives of the study. Findings revealed that delay in getting vendors support to fix ILS problems, some ILS have limited storage space to accommodate large data, crashing and data loss, and political considerations, were some of the reasons given by Nigerian University Libraries for switching ILS. The study, therefore, recommended among others that Nigerian university libraries should conduct adequate and thorough feasibility study based on the peculiar needs of their libraries before selecting the appropriate library software, libraries should adoptand deploy open source ILS which are more cost effective and easier to maintain rather than buying proprietary ILS which were developed based on US and UK standards and which might not fit their needs. The study concluded that the switching over from one ILS to another by NUL studied is too frequent. The frequency of change is associated with lack of proper feasibility study and knowledge involved in determining the implications of frequent switching on the libraries.
Keywords: Reasons, Integrated Library Systems (ILS), Switching, Nigerian University Librarie
Assessment of on-line databases use by Academics of Faculty of Education Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
No full textOnline publications are becoming more popular than traditional print resource due to the portability, flexibility, and instant availability of up-to-date information. Academic libraries in Nigeria and in particular Kashim Ibrahim Library are spending a substantial amount of their budgets in providing online databases to its customers which means the issue of availability has been addressed. Meanwhile availability does not translate to use. Therefore, this study seek to assess the use of online databases among academic staff of the faculty of education A.B.U Zaria with specific emphasis on the types of online database used by academics, the purpose for which the online databases are used, the extent of its use and challenges faced by academic staffs in the use of online databases. A survey research method was used for this study. The population comprise of 140 academics of faculty of education A.B.U, Zaria. A structured questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection, out of the 140 questionnaires distributed, 90 were returned completed representing 64.3% response rate. These were used for the analysis using frequency counts and percentages. Some of the findings amongst others were Academics in Faculty of Education only use DOAJ and AJOL out of all the databases available. Also, the major challenges faced by the respondents when trying to access and use the online databases are: Slow Internet connection, insufficient access to required journals and erratic power supply amongst others. A recommendation amongst others was that the library in collaboration with the ICT division of the university and the faculty should on a regular basis organize training for academic members on how to use e-resources and basic ICT skills
Mapping the activities of faith-based organizations in development in Nigeria
No full textThe nature, scale and activities of faith-based organizations (FBOs) remain poorly understood and documented in African countries. This paper reports on a preliminary 'mapping' of FBOs in development in Nigeria carried out as part of a larger research programme on Religions and Development
