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Acquisition,Preservation and Accessibility of Indigenous Knowledge in Academic Libraries in Nigeria: The Place of ICT
Get PDFNigerians interact well with their natural environment, culminating in the
accumulation of diverse experiences. These experiences result in a body of
indigenous knowledge which though unique to a given society or culture,
forms part of the information needed by researchers. In spite of the place of
indigenous knowledge in enriching academic libraries, its documentation
and preservation for posterity have hitherto posed tremendous challenges.
However, the emergence of information and communication technology
(JCT) has provided opportunities for librarians to interact with their host
and other communities in a bid to document various indigenous information
that may be of use to the library.
This paper discusses various indigenous knowledge practices in Nigeria
·,such as language, medicine, agriculture, family, marriage and highlights
the benefits of indigenous knowledge which include contributions to
community development, exchange of cultural information, recognition of
indigenous community in the global setting, etc. The paper also discuss
various ICT facilities required in documentation and preservation of
indigenous knowledge like recorder, photographic camera, video camera,
tapes, films, CDs, computer etc. Problems hindering the use of ICT which
are discussed include lack of fund, power failure and attitude of indigenous
communities and distortion of information among others. For the purpose
of improvement, the paper recommends collaboration with multinational
organizations and donor agencies for the purpose of fund generation,
librarians ' skill acquisition, respect of indigenous copyright issues, and
persuading the custodians of indigenous information on the need to release
informatio
Cataloguing and Classification in an ICT Age: Matters Arising
Get PDFThe paper discusses the current trends in cataloguing and classification of library
materials in the information and communication technology era. There is
outstanding evidence that ICT has improved cataloguing activities, but has at the
same time given rise to some issues of concern to the library, librarian and the
users. These identified issues include threat to the position of the cataloguer,
requisite skills, infrastructure, training, software etc. Suggestions given on how to
derive maximum benefits include capacity building through self-development,
review of curriculum, constant power supply and regular user bibliographic
instruction
Resource Sharing in Academic Libraries in Nigeria: A Digital Imperative
Get PDFThis paper exwnined the past e./forts made by Nigerian libraries towards
sharing of resources and enum.erated the benefits accruing from such
ventures. It also identified the necessary conditions for digital resource
sharing such as fund, c01nputers, internet availability, constant power
supply, standard and up-to-date union catalogue, and proper
maintenance skills among others. 111e poor state of these conditions in
Nigeria were highlighted and the recommendations include generation of
fund for digital facilities, review of library school curriculum, staff
training, and acquisition of computer skills and maintenance of ·
standard
Changing Roles of Cataloguers in Information and Communication Technology Age: Implication for Library Science Educators
Get PDFThe introduction of ICT to any profession definitely brings dramatic changes.
Cataloguing and classification have completely been impacted as a result of the .
emergence of lCT 111 the library setting. Hitherto, cataloguing practices were
manual and involved some rigorous activities like bibliographic descriptions on cards,
filing and interfiling of cards. Today, with the advent of technology, the cataloguer can
process acquired materials using the internet. The paper discuses the present roles of the
cataloguer which have shifted from physical description on paper to using the internet in
discharging of duties. It highlighted the need to examine the state of the library school
curriculum in connection with courses that will prepare cataloguers to fit into current
trends. The paper also suggested that the library school curriculum be redesigned to
include courses on computer application to 1ibrary service
Users' Satisfaction in Academic Libraries: Issues and Strategies for Intervention
Get PDFLibraries and inforfn{!tion centres are defined by their collections,
services and audiences. Academic libraries exist to support their parent
institutions in teaching, research, study and community services. The
justification for rigorous and complex organization of library materials is
the satisfaction of the users. ·Despite past efforts at achieving this, recent
studies indicate users' dissatisfaction. This paper examined past efforts at
meeting users' needs, identified existing complaints and suggested
strategies for intervention such as full computerization, closed access
shelves, internet connectivity, electronic cataloguing, and pragmatic user
education among others. It also recommended linkages and collaboration
with multinational corporations as an option of generating extra fund and
endowments to augment their statutory subventions. A ranking system by
Nigerian Library Association and National Library of Nigeria based on
academic libraries' automation and collection status was also
recommende
HIV/AIDS Information Awareness among Market Women: A Study of Olofimuyin Market, Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Get PDFDespite the efforts to check the spread of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, deaths and new infections are recorded daily. The government has formed the National Action Committee on AIDS (NACA), the State Action Committee on AIDS (SACA), and the Local Action Committee on AIDS (LACA), to create awareness through rural extension services. This paper examines the extent to which these services are provided in Olofinmuyin market, Sango Ota. Questionnaires and interview questions were used for data collection. The Iya-loja (market mother) was interviewed. The results show that the women get much of their information at home during weekends, from hospital, and church. A total of 154 (90 percent) respondents indicated that there is a lack of HIV/AIDS programs in the market. Recommendations include rural market extension services and the need to repackage information in the form of pictures, films, and drama. People with HIV/AIDS should be protected from stigmatization so that they can freely declare their status
Library Support for Covenant University’s Core Value of Capacity Building
Get PDFThe paper examined library support for Covenant
University’s core value of capacity building. The
objectives of the paper include: to explore the context of
capacity building in Covenant University, examine
various capacity building initiatives available to faculty,
staff and students and to enumerate different ways the
University Library supports capacity building in the
University. Some of the capacity building initiatives of
the University as identified by this study are; in-house
postgraduate studies, trainings and conferences, faculty
advance, total man concept, and building the total
graduate. The study highlighted creation of escapist
reading, , selective dissemination of information,
empowerment of Heads of Departments/Units/Deans
through targeted literature and creation of spiritual and
leadership development section among others as some of
the roles of the library in supporting the Covenant
University core value of capacity building. The paper
concluded by noting that it is necessary for individuals
and organizations to accord capacity building a pride of
place in the scheme of things as this is essential for
maximum performance and productivit
Curtailing Harmful Widowhood Practices in Nigeria: The Librarian's Information Tool as a Veritable Strategy
Get PDFThis study examined the librarian and use of information as a tool in curtailing
various harmful widowhood practices· in Nigeria. Prominent among these practices
are sitting and sleeping on the floor, shaving of hair, drinking the water used in
washing corpse, sleeping with corpse and jumping over corpse among others.
Widows adhere to these practices to preserve tradition, as a proof of innocence and
to attract love from dead husband and relations. Effects on widows range from
psychological to health challenges, poverty and death. The paper further discusses
information as a tool that the librarian can implore to bring such harm fit! practices
to the fur, inform widows about their rights, including various non-governmental
organizations interested in their affairs and to educate the perpetrators on the evil
effects of such practices. It concludes by advising the Ministry of Women Affairs to
encourage the formation of Widows' Association as a way of creating widows'
visibility. The Government is also enjoined to use its position to protect Nigerian
widows from molestation in the name oftraditional practice
HIV/AIDS Information Awareness among Market Women: A Study of Olofimuyin Market, Sango- Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
No full textHIV/AIDS is one of greatest natural challenges of in recent times. The pandemic is on a rapid global march. Some of the world's most populous countries are severely affected.Survey research design was adopted for this research. The sample for the study consists of 200 market women who had stalls in different locations of the market.Reading improves knowledge. The market women indicated their interest in acquiring knowledge for the prevention and management of HIV/AIDS, but most cannot understand the written medium of communication
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