974 research outputs found
Author, publisher and bookseller : a tripartite synergy in Nigerian book industry
No full textThis work is about the roles of Author, Publisher and Bookseller in Book development in
Nigeria. The paper started by delving into the history of Book Publishing in Nigeria after
which it proceeded by defining who an author, a publisher, and a bookseller is and
expatiated on the indispensable roles of these key actors in Nigerian Book Industry and in
the emerging Information Society. Furthermore, the various constraints to book
development were identified while the paper advised on how the Book Industry can be
further promoted in Nigeria. However, the paper concluded and made recommendations
on how the Book sector can help in enhancing scholarship in the country
STRATEGIES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA
No full textPage 1. 5th of October, 2018 ICERI2018 Local Organising Committee ABSTRACT ACCEPTANCE LETTER This is a confirmation that the abstract entitled: “STRATEGIES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA” Author(s): Promise Ilo, Michael Fagbohun, Jerome Idiegbeyan-Ose, Ugwunwa Esse, Nwanne Nwokeoma, Ifeakachuku Osinulu, Olajumoke Olawoyin, Oyeronke Adebayo has been accepted as ORAL presentation at ICERI2018. Name of event: ICERI2018 (11th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation) Dates: 12th-14th of November, 2018 Place: Seville (Spain) Organising entity: IATED IATED Academy. email: [email protected] – Tel.: (+34) 96 344 62 37 – Fax: (+34) 96 206 59 18 iated.or
Integration of Information Literacy into the Biology Curriculum
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Social dialogue in the Public Services in selected ASEAN countries: A comparative overview of the laws, institutions and practices in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand
No full textThe study assesses the social dialogue, freedom of association and collective bargaining institutions and practices in the public service among five member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), namely Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Generally, "public service" and "public sector" as understood from the Constitutions of the five countries broadly subsume the various branches or agencies of the State performing governmental functions at central and local levels, including State enterprises. The Constitutions of the five countries generally recognize the freedom of association as a fundamental civil liberty, but national legislations typically regulate or restrict trade union rights in the public sector to maintain or protect public order, national security, general welfare or good morals. Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand have their respective institutions and mechanisms that could allow public sector employees, represented by their unions or associations, to engage in some form of social dialogue with their employers, including collective negotiation or bargaining. In public sector social dialogue mechanisms, high-level elected or appointed public administrators responsible for State functions represent the State as employer party. Their unions or organizations represent employees, who come from the civil service or the bureaucracy. Generally, regulation of public sector labour relations makes public sector social dialogue difficult and, in relation to Indonesia, inexistent. The author concludes that there is little evidence to show the meaningful existence of the enabling conditions for effective social dialogue, particularly the existence of strong, independent workers' and employers' organizations as envisioned in fundamental ILO conventions, and of political commitment to engage in social dialogue by all parties
Incorporating the core international labour standards on freedom of association and collective bargaining into Vietnam's legal system
No full textThis thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.This Dissertation evaluates the potential opportunities, challenges and outcomes attendant on Vietnam’s modernisation effort through the incorporation of International Labour Organisation (ILO) Core International Labour Standards (CILS) on freedom of association and collective bargaining into Vietnam law. The Dissertation shows that although Vietnam is likely to benefit from incorporating the CILS on freedom of association and collective bargaining into its legal system, its constitutional value system is not currently consistent with those of particular ILO CILS. It offers recommendations on pre- substantive and procedural measures necessary to ensure the successful reception of ILO CILS on freedom of association and collective bargaining into Vietnam legal practice.I wish to convey my sincere thanks to the Vietnamese Government for awarding me the 322 Project Scholarships and the British Government for granting me the Overseas Research Students Awards (ORSAS) that made this research financially possible
Managing Stress Among Librarians in Selected University Libraries in Ogun State Nigeria
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Stress is evident in every workplace, irrespective of type or location. This study revealed that librarians experience stress in federal, state and private universities. However, there are variations in the levels of stress experienced by librarians from private, state and federal universities. According to the findings, there is no significance difference in the causes of stress among the various kinds of libraries studied. The causes are rather evident in physical, environmental, organizational, cultural, and managerial factors. There is high prevalence of stress among women of child bearing age as a result of the interface between home and the workplace. The study equally revealed that job stress has significant effects on effectiveness of librarians in university libraries, resulting in low productivity and output. The negative implications of work stress are recognized as a challenge to both employers and employees. It was also vividly revealed in the study that librarians manage stress through social withdrawal, emotional regulation and wishful thinking. The study therefore recommends positive attitude, ergonomics, self development, cultivating stress-free environment as relevant strategies for coping with stress. It also enjoins the Library and University Management to make provision for constant skill development of librarians, provision of recreational facilities as well as acquisition of necessary facilities among others. The work concludes that since proper management of stress can help harness the best from librarians, it behooves the Management to ensure that the best is put in place so that stress can be reduced to the barest minimum in university libraries
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The requirement of consultation with indigenous peoples in the ILO ::between normative flexibility and institutional rigidity /
No full textIn 'The Requirement of Consultation with Indigenous Peoples in the ILO', María Victoria Cabrera Ormaza examines the law-making and interpretive practice of the International Labour Organization (ILO) relating to indigenous peoples with a particular focus on the consultation requirement established by Article 6 of ILO Convention No. 169. Taking into account both the mandate and institutional characteristics of the ILO, the author explains how the ILO understands the notion of consultation with indigenous peoples and outlines the flaws in its approach. Through a comprehensive analysis of state practice and human rights jurisprudence concerning indigenous peoples, the author explores the normative impact of ILO Convention No. 169, while revisiting the ILO's potential to help harmonize different interpretations of the consultation requirement
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The requirement of consultation with indigenous peoples in the ILO ::between normative flexibility and institutional rigidity /
No full textIn The Requirement of Consultation with Indigenous Peoples in the ILO , María Victoria Cabrera Ormaza examines the law-making and interpretive practice of the International Labour Organization (ILO) relating to indigenous peoples with a particular focus on the consultation requirement established by Article 6 of ILO Convention No. 169. Taking into account both the mandate and institutional characteristics of the ILO, the author explains how the ILO understands the notion of consultation with indigenous peoples and outlines the flaws in its approach. Through a comprehensive analysis of state practice and human rights jurisprudence concerning indigenous peoples, the author explores the normative impact of ILO Convention No. 169, while revisiting the ILO's potential to help harmonize different interpretations of the consultation requirement
Running and Maintaining an ICT-Based Library in a Developing Economy: The Covenant University Experience
No full textInformation and Communication Technology has revolutionized library and Information sen,ices delivery across the globe. The paper examines the Covenant University experience as a model to encourage libraries in developing economies that leveraging with international standards and benchmarks as well as best practices is possible. The superiority of ICT-based library over its manual counterpart is highlighted. This includes: easy integration of various activities, increase in the range of services offered, provision (~f round-the-clock access to
users, etc. The paper discusses inhibiting factors to running a hi-tech library in
Africa and draws heavily from the Covenant University context to underscore basic
infrastructures, skills, values and technological capabilities that are irreducible
imperatives and prerequisites for efficient as well as effective running and
maintenance of an ICT-based library. It concludes by admonishing that African
libraries must not be left behind in this era of flat world and universal as 11·ell as
unfettered access to global information. The panacea to intellectual inequity and
lopsidedness between the developed and developing world is the application of ICT
in information management and dissemination
Libraries and Librarians in the 21st Century: A new perspective
No full textThe 21st century has indeed witnessed a new dimension in the area of library
practice. This paper discusses libraries and librarians in this century. It portrays
vividly the traditional libraries which were devoid of any form of ICT, as well as the
librarians who lacked skills necessary for enhancing library services. The paper
also presents the 2 rr century libraries as those characterized by the use of ICT in the
acquisition, processing, preservation and accessibility of materials. It highlights the
new roles of the present day librarians who have eventually become image makers,
facilitators, intrusion server managers, online cataloguers, system analysts, web
designers etc. The paper recommends the need for the 2 r century librarians to
train and retrain themselves while parent institutions should ensure that librarians
are sponsored to both local and international conferences. Professional
Associations are also urged to organize seminars/workshops for librarians at
subsidized rates. The paper finally concludes that as libraries continue to change;
librarians should strive to acquire necessary skills which will position them to .fit in
and perform maximally in the present day libraries and those of the.futur
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