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Research paper thumbnail of An assessment of the proficiency of library and information service (LIS) personnel in Nigeria

Journal of library services and technology, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of From text to video with AI: the rise and potential of Sora in education and libraries

Library hi tech news, Mar 26, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Gamification of Cataloguing and Classification Education in Nigeria Library and Information Science Schools: A Technology-Enhanced Approach

Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, Sep 30, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Fostering comfort and inclusivity in library environments: Exploring factors influencing the avoidance of reading within the library

Journal of Access Services, Oct 1, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Emerging Technology Services Provided by Nigerian Library and Information Science Professionals

University of Dar es Salaam Library journal, Feb 1, 2024

Emerging technologies are revolutionizing practically every area of human endeavor. This inventio... more Emerging technologies are revolutionizing practically every area of human endeavor. This invention has resulted in a significant shift in the way libraries operate all around the world. Recent library technologies, which varied from library 1.0 to library 5.0, provide evidence of this. It is anticipated that this breakthrough will draw the tech-savvy generation to the library; sadly, in Nigeria, the opposite is evident. Based on this, the study looked at services based on emerging technologies that librarians and information scientists in Nigerian libraries provided. The study's population consisted of 45 attendees from the 2019 IT Section of the Nigerian Library Association Workshop, and it used a survey research design. Out of the 45 copies of the administered questionnaire that were recovered, only 38 were deemed relevant for the investigation. There were two sections to the questionnaire. Section B aimed to gather information on emerging library services offered and obstacles to their implementation, whereas Section A sought to clarify demographic data. The study's conclusions were computed using descriptive statistics. The survey found that practitioners provide a wide range of library services based on developing technology. According to the survey, there is a dearth of services based on emerging technologies, such as cloud computing, gaming, and the Internet of Things. The survey also found that among other difficulties, practitioners deal with erratic electricity and poor internet service provision. It was concluded that practitioners would maximize the use of emerging technologies if sufficient attention was given to the issues impeding their use in the delivery of library services. Recruitment of more personnel and provision of alternative power supplies were among the recommendations made in the study.

Research paper thumbnail of Information Literacy, Computer Competence and Use of Electronic Resources by Olabisi Onabanjo Faculty Members

Journal of Information Engineering and Applications, 2018

University libraries in Nigeria are struggling within lean financial resources to provide electro... more University libraries in Nigeria are struggling within lean financial resources to provide electronic information resources for their clients. Studies have indicated poor use of library electronic resources. This study thus set out to investigate whether the lecturers possesses the skills to effectively use the electronic resources. The study probed into the information literacy, computer competence level of the lecturers and their use of electronic resources. Questionnaire survey was conducted for the study. A total of 125 of the questionnaires administered were duly completed, retrieved and analysed. The study found that the lecturers were information literate, possess computer competence and use electronic resources. They have access to and do use the internet and the library portal. The study among others recommends training and re-training for the academic staff in the effective use of electronic information resources.

Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge Sharing Behaviour and Librarians Job Performance in Nigerian Universities

Research paper thumbnail of An Appraisal of Library Services Provision to Prison Inmates in Nigeria By

Prisons like other correctional institutions deserve organized information provision centers like... more Prisons like other correctional institutions deserve organized information provision centers like a library. This study examined library services provision in the south-western part of Nigeria. It was found out that despite their incarceration, inmates desires variety of information; whereas the library stock is grossly inadequate and managed by non-librarians. The study recommends among others readership promotion campaign, organized library visit by library associations to the prisons; as well as the provision of outreach services to the inmates by nearby public libraries.

Research paper thumbnail of Information needs of local government policy-makers: a case study of Ijebu-North local government of Ogun state

Lagos Journal of Library and Information Science, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Web 2.0 and Nigerian Academic Librarians

Journal of Education and Practice, 2016

Web 2.0 applications to library services are aimed at enhancing the provision of relevant and cos... more Web 2.0 applications to library services are aimed at enhancing the provision of relevant and cost-effective information resources for quality education and research. Despite the richness of these web applications and their enormous impact on library and information services as recorded in the developed world, Nigerian academic libraries are yet to deploy and overcome the challenges of active participation in the application and use of these new technologies to library services. This paper reviewed various success stories of the Web 2.0 technologies to library and information services delivery around the world; competencies required and why Nigerian academic librarians should adopt, embrace and apply Web 2.0 to their academic library services. The paper recommended amongst others, the need for Nigerian academic libraries to take a policy decision on implementation of Web 2.0 technologies to library services; developing adequate core competencies required for librarians in Nigerian h...

Research paper thumbnail of An Appraisal of Library Services Provision to Prison Inmates in Nigeria

This paper is an assessment of library services provision to prison inmates in South-West Nigeria... more This paper is an assessment of library services provision to prison inmates in South-West Nigeria. The questionnaire method was adopted. Responses were collated and analyzed. The study revealed that inmates have a variety of information needs which are not adequately met. It noted that Library stocks in the prison libraries are grossly inadequate and poorly managed. It also revealed that the collections are managed by staff without training in information management and handling. It noted inadequate attention from government and society. The study recommends readership promotion campaigns, organized library visits by the library association to prisons, as well as provision of outreach services to inmates by nearby public libraries.

Research paper thumbnail of The University Library, Information Provision, and Use by Policymakers in Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Nigeria

Library Philosophy and Practice, Dec 1, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of An assessment of the proficiency of library and information service (LIS) personnel in Nigeria

Journal of library services and technology, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of From text to video with AI: the rise and potential of Sora in education and libraries

Library hi tech news, Mar 26, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Gamification of Cataloguing and Classification Education in Nigeria Library and Information Science Schools: A Technology-Enhanced Approach

Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, Sep 30, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Fostering comfort and inclusivity in library environments: Exploring factors influencing the avoidance of reading within the library

Journal of Access Services, Oct 1, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Emerging Technology Services Provided by Nigerian Library and Information Science Professionals

University of Dar es Salaam Library journal, Feb 1, 2024

Emerging technologies are revolutionizing practically every area of human endeavor. This inventio... more Emerging technologies are revolutionizing practically every area of human endeavor. This invention has resulted in a significant shift in the way libraries operate all around the world. Recent library technologies, which varied from library 1.0 to library 5.0, provide evidence of this. It is anticipated that this breakthrough will draw the tech-savvy generation to the library; sadly, in Nigeria, the opposite is evident. Based on this, the study looked at services based on emerging technologies that librarians and information scientists in Nigerian libraries provided. The study's population consisted of 45 attendees from the 2019 IT Section of the Nigerian Library Association Workshop, and it used a survey research design. Out of the 45 copies of the administered questionnaire that were recovered, only 38 were deemed relevant for the investigation. There were two sections to the questionnaire. Section B aimed to gather information on emerging library services offered and obstacles to their implementation, whereas Section A sought to clarify demographic data. The study's conclusions were computed using descriptive statistics. The survey found that practitioners provide a wide range of library services based on developing technology. According to the survey, there is a dearth of services based on emerging technologies, such as cloud computing, gaming, and the Internet of Things. The survey also found that among other difficulties, practitioners deal with erratic electricity and poor internet service provision. It was concluded that practitioners would maximize the use of emerging technologies if sufficient attention was given to the issues impeding their use in the delivery of library services. Recruitment of more personnel and provision of alternative power supplies were among the recommendations made in the study.

Research paper thumbnail of Information Literacy, Computer Competence and Use of Electronic Resources by Olabisi Onabanjo Faculty Members

Journal of Information Engineering and Applications, 2018

University libraries in Nigeria are struggling within lean financial resources to provide electro... more University libraries in Nigeria are struggling within lean financial resources to provide electronic information resources for their clients. Studies have indicated poor use of library electronic resources. This study thus set out to investigate whether the lecturers possesses the skills to effectively use the electronic resources. The study probed into the information literacy, computer competence level of the lecturers and their use of electronic resources. Questionnaire survey was conducted for the study. A total of 125 of the questionnaires administered were duly completed, retrieved and analysed. The study found that the lecturers were information literate, possess computer competence and use electronic resources. They have access to and do use the internet and the library portal. The study among others recommends training and re-training for the academic staff in the effective use of electronic information resources.

Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge Sharing Behaviour and Librarians Job Performance in Nigerian Universities

Research paper thumbnail of An Appraisal of Library Services Provision to Prison Inmates in Nigeria By

Prisons like other correctional institutions deserve organized information provision centers like... more Prisons like other correctional institutions deserve organized information provision centers like a library. This study examined library services provision in the south-western part of Nigeria. It was found out that despite their incarceration, inmates desires variety of information; whereas the library stock is grossly inadequate and managed by non-librarians. The study recommends among others readership promotion campaign, organized library visit by library associations to the prisons; as well as the provision of outreach services to the inmates by nearby public libraries.

Research paper thumbnail of Information needs of local government policy-makers: a case study of Ijebu-North local government of Ogun state

Lagos Journal of Library and Information Science, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Web 2.0 and Nigerian Academic Librarians

Journal of Education and Practice, 2016

Web 2.0 applications to library services are aimed at enhancing the provision of relevant and cos... more Web 2.0 applications to library services are aimed at enhancing the provision of relevant and cost-effective information resources for quality education and research. Despite the richness of these web applications and their enormous impact on library and information services as recorded in the developed world, Nigerian academic libraries are yet to deploy and overcome the challenges of active participation in the application and use of these new technologies to library services. This paper reviewed various success stories of the Web 2.0 technologies to library and information services delivery around the world; competencies required and why Nigerian academic librarians should adopt, embrace and apply Web 2.0 to their academic library services. The paper recommended amongst others, the need for Nigerian academic libraries to take a policy decision on implementation of Web 2.0 technologies to library services; developing adequate core competencies required for librarians in Nigerian h...

Research paper thumbnail of An Appraisal of Library Services Provision to Prison Inmates in Nigeria

This paper is an assessment of library services provision to prison inmates in South-West Nigeria... more This paper is an assessment of library services provision to prison inmates in South-West Nigeria. The questionnaire method was adopted. Responses were collated and analyzed. The study revealed that inmates have a variety of information needs which are not adequately met. It noted that Library stocks in the prison libraries are grossly inadequate and poorly managed. It also revealed that the collections are managed by staff without training in information management and handling. It noted inadequate attention from government and society. The study recommends readership promotion campaigns, organized library visits by the library association to prisons, as well as provision of outreach services to inmates by nearby public libraries.

Research paper thumbnail of The University Library, Information Provision, and Use by Policymakers in Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Nigeria

Library Philosophy and Practice, Dec 1, 2008