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Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, Feb 5, 2020
Libraries and Information Centers (ICs) are points for rendering information services to their us... more Libraries and Information Centers (ICs) are points for rendering information services to their users. Likewise communication is vital for any human interactive accomplishment. This paper seeks to bring forth the role of communication in information transfer in Libraries and Information Centers. This is done by examining the term communications, its goals and importance as well as the Shannon-Weaver model and the communication process. It applied the communication process of information transfer to Libraries and ICs. Subsequently, it concludes by exposing the role of communication in information transfer to ensuring that the objectives and goals of libraries and ICs are effectively delivered.
Library Progress. International, 2021
It is no longer a new phenomenon that Fake News (FN) has assumed a worrisome dimension in recent ... more It is no longer a new phenomenon that Fake News (FN) has assumed a worrisome dimension in recent times. The emergence of Internet and the proliferation of social media have worsened the situation as information users now receive and communicate information without any restriction making total eradication of FN absolutely impossible. Librarians cannot stop the spread of FN. However, there are roles that librarians can play to help reduce or control the spread of FN. This paper therefore reviewed literature relating to FN and the roles of librarians in combating FN. Effort was made to understand the concept of FN, properties of FN, global and Nigerian scenarios, effects of FN on societal development and roles of librarians in combating FN. Consequently, the paper recommends the adoption of the 3Ds, librarians should intensify their information verification and fact checking roles as this will ensure the …
Background: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have facilitated the access and use... more Background: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have facilitated the access and use of information in everyday life and by extension among administrators of Nigerian Universities. However, there seems to be a paucity of studies on the impact of e-library or lack of it on the information needs of the top echelon of the non-teaching staff of Nigerian universities, hence this study is undertaken to bridge this gap. Methodology: The descriptive research design using questionnaire was used to elicit information from 146 persons that are senior administrative officers. Findings: Revealed that the respondents used the e-library resources for some aspects of their jobs that included Statistics with a mean of 3.35, Professional publications with a mean of 3.31, and Records keeping with a mean of 3.08. Some of the respondents (2.95%), posited that the elibrary saved them time and reduces stress, improved their job productivity (2.73%); and provided current information (2.92%). Major challenges in the use of the e-library included Poor availability of internet network (99.0% of the respondents). The least with a 6.7% was infrequent training on the use of the updated databases. Major medium of access was via personal Smart phones. Implication: This study has shown that there is electronic information need and use of the elibrary by some administrators of the University of Uyo. However, effective use of the e-library facilities is hindered by irregular, slow and epileptic internet and lack of smart phones. Originality/Value: This study recommended that the mandatory policy of all senior administrators owning smart phones and compulsory increase of internet bandwidth, while the University library management build strong synergy and always update the University administrators on current events as it relates to the e-library regularly.
Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 2020
Libraries and Information Centers (ICs) are points for rendering information services to their us... more Libraries and Information Centers (ICs) are points for rendering information services to their users. Likewise communication is vital for any human interactive accomplishment. This paper seeks to bring forth the role of communication in information transfer in Libraries and Information Centers. This is done by examining the term communications, its goals and importance as well as the Shannon-Weaver model and the communication process. It applied the communication process of information transfer to Libraries and ICs. Subsequently, it concludes by exposing the role of communication in information transfer to ensuring that the objectives and goals of libraries and ICs are effectively delivered.
Library Progress (International), 2021
It is no longer a new phenomenon that Fake News (FN) has assumed a worrisome dimension in recent ... more It is no longer a new phenomenon that Fake News (FN) has assumed a worrisome dimension in recent times. The emergence of Internet and the proliferation of social media have worsened the situation as information users now receive and communicate information without any restriction making total eradication of FN absolutely impossible. Librarians cannot stop the spread of FN. However, there are roles that librarians can play to help reduce or control the spread of FN. This paper therefore reviewed literature relating to FN and the roles of librarians in combating FN. Effort was made to understand the concept of FN, properties of FN, global and Nigerian scenarios, effects of FN on societal development and roles of librarians in combating FN. Consequently, the paper recommends the adoption of the 3Ds, librarians should intensify their information verification and fact checking roles as this will ensure the …
Library Progress (International), 2021
It is no longer a new phenomenon that Fake News (FN) has assumed a worrisome dimension in recent ... more It is no longer a new phenomenon that Fake News (FN) has assumed a worrisome dimension in recent times. The emergence of Internet and the proliferation of social media have worsened the situation as information users now receive and communicate information without any restriction making total eradication of FN absolutely impossible. Librarians cannot stop the spread of FN. However, there are roles that librarians can play to help reduce or control the spread of FN. This paper therefore reviewed literature relating to FN and the roles of librarians in combating FN. Effort was made to understand the concept of FN, properties of FN, global and Nigerian scenarios, effects of FN on societal development and roles of librarians in combating FN. Consequently, the paper recommends the adoption of the 3Ds, librarians should intensify their information verification and fact checking roles as this will ensure the …
Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, Feb 5, 2020
Libraries and Information Centers (ICs) are points for rendering information services to their us... more Libraries and Information Centers (ICs) are points for rendering information services to their users. Likewise communication is vital for any human interactive accomplishment. This paper seeks to bring forth the role of communication in information transfer in Libraries and Information Centers. This is done by examining the term communications, its goals and importance as well as the Shannon-Weaver model and the communication process. It applied the communication process of information transfer to Libraries and ICs. Subsequently, it concludes by exposing the role of communication in information transfer to ensuring that the objectives and goals of libraries and ICs are effectively delivered.
Library Progress. International, 2021
It is no longer a new phenomenon that Fake News (FN) has assumed a worrisome dimension in recent ... more It is no longer a new phenomenon that Fake News (FN) has assumed a worrisome dimension in recent times. The emergence of Internet and the proliferation of social media have worsened the situation as information users now receive and communicate information without any restriction making total eradication of FN absolutely impossible. Librarians cannot stop the spread of FN. However, there are roles that librarians can play to help reduce or control the spread of FN. This paper therefore reviewed literature relating to FN and the roles of librarians in combating FN. Effort was made to understand the concept of FN, properties of FN, global and Nigerian scenarios, effects of FN on societal development and roles of librarians in combating FN. Consequently, the paper recommends the adoption of the 3Ds, librarians should intensify their information verification and fact checking roles as this will ensure the …
Background: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have facilitated the access and use... more Background: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have facilitated the access and use of information in everyday life and by extension among administrators of Nigerian Universities. However, there seems to be a paucity of studies on the impact of e-library or lack of it on the information needs of the top echelon of the non-teaching staff of Nigerian universities, hence this study is undertaken to bridge this gap. Methodology: The descriptive research design using questionnaire was used to elicit information from 146 persons that are senior administrative officers. Findings: Revealed that the respondents used the e-library resources for some aspects of their jobs that included Statistics with a mean of 3.35, Professional publications with a mean of 3.31, and Records keeping with a mean of 3.08. Some of the respondents (2.95%), posited that the elibrary saved them time and reduces stress, improved their job productivity (2.73%); and provided current information (2.92%). Major challenges in the use of the e-library included Poor availability of internet network (99.0% of the respondents). The least with a 6.7% was infrequent training on the use of the updated databases. Major medium of access was via personal Smart phones. Implication: This study has shown that there is electronic information need and use of the elibrary by some administrators of the University of Uyo. However, effective use of the e-library facilities is hindered by irregular, slow and epileptic internet and lack of smart phones. Originality/Value: This study recommended that the mandatory policy of all senior administrators owning smart phones and compulsory increase of internet bandwidth, while the University library management build strong synergy and always update the University administrators on current events as it relates to the e-library regularly.
Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 2020
Libraries and Information Centers (ICs) are points for rendering information services to their us... more Libraries and Information Centers (ICs) are points for rendering information services to their users. Likewise communication is vital for any human interactive accomplishment. This paper seeks to bring forth the role of communication in information transfer in Libraries and Information Centers. This is done by examining the term communications, its goals and importance as well as the Shannon-Weaver model and the communication process. It applied the communication process of information transfer to Libraries and ICs. Subsequently, it concludes by exposing the role of communication in information transfer to ensuring that the objectives and goals of libraries and ICs are effectively delivered.
Library Progress (International), 2021
It is no longer a new phenomenon that Fake News (FN) has assumed a worrisome dimension in recent ... more It is no longer a new phenomenon that Fake News (FN) has assumed a worrisome dimension in recent times. The emergence of Internet and the proliferation of social media have worsened the situation as information users now receive and communicate information without any restriction making total eradication of FN absolutely impossible. Librarians cannot stop the spread of FN. However, there are roles that librarians can play to help reduce or control the spread of FN. This paper therefore reviewed literature relating to FN and the roles of librarians in combating FN. Effort was made to understand the concept of FN, properties of FN, global and Nigerian scenarios, effects of FN on societal development and roles of librarians in combating FN. Consequently, the paper recommends the adoption of the 3Ds, librarians should intensify their information verification and fact checking roles as this will ensure the …
Library Progress (International), 2021
It is no longer a new phenomenon that Fake News (FN) has assumed a worrisome dimension in recent ... more It is no longer a new phenomenon that Fake News (FN) has assumed a worrisome dimension in recent times. The emergence of Internet and the proliferation of social media have worsened the situation as information users now receive and communicate information without any restriction making total eradication of FN absolutely impossible. Librarians cannot stop the spread of FN. However, there are roles that librarians can play to help reduce or control the spread of FN. This paper therefore reviewed literature relating to FN and the roles of librarians in combating FN. Effort was made to understand the concept of FN, properties of FN, global and Nigerian scenarios, effects of FN on societal development and roles of librarians in combating FN. Consequently, the paper recommends the adoption of the 3Ds, librarians should intensify their information verification and fact checking roles as this will ensure the …