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Journal articles on the topic "Electronic information resources – Use studies – Nigeria"
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Adeyoyin, Samuel Olu, Taiwo A. Idowu, and Adeniyi O. Sowole. "Awareness, Access, and Use of Electronic Information Resources among the Seminarians in Nigeria." Journal of Religious & Theological Information 15, no. 1-2 (April 2, 2016): 1–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10477845.2015.1085780.
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Oluwakemi, Towolawi K., Fawole Oluwatoyin Omoyeni, Fakehinde Olutola Babalola, and A. Olusanya Olamide. "An Assessment of the Use of Electronic Information Resources and Facilities by Engineering Scholars in Nigeria." Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services 9, no. 3 (November 5, 2019): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.3.641.
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The purpose of this paper is to assess the use of electronic information resources and facilities among Engineering Scholars in Private Universities in Nigeria using Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria as a Case Study. Scientific investigation involves careful and proper adoption of research design, use of standardized tools and texts in identifying adequate sample techniques for data analysis. In this survey a questionnaire was adapted, tested and employed to collect primary data of academics from Mechanical, Mechatronics, Biomedical, Telecommunications, Electrical-electronics and Computer engineering Departments of Bells University of Technology, Ota Ogun State, Nigeria. In all, a total of forty-two faculty members, associate and research staff participated from the college of Engineering. The questionnaires were distributed among forty-two faculty members from the six departments of the college of engineering, out of which 40 were returned and found to be valid, making a response rate 95.23%. Among the 40 respondents, 2 faculties do not use electronic information resources. Thus, response rate is reduced to 38 (95.00%). In addition individual interview and observation methods were also used to collect the required information. The results correspond with previous studies conducted in other countries. The Engineers still stick to the printed information sources, but they pay good attention to electronic resources. Most of them have access to computer and internet at the office and home. They are regular users of a variety of electronic technologies. Although faced with some challenges. Thus, the applied scientists perceive that modern technology made their work easier. The study focused only on the engineering faculty in the first private university of technology in Nigeria. The survey could be replicated among other faculties such as humanities and or in other private universities in Nigeria and on a larger sample for generalization. Keeping in view the positive trend of engineering towards modern technology, universities and libraries should be adequately funded to provide electronic resources and facilities in the science and applied science discipline. Special training programmes for engineering scholars should also be organized. This is the first study on this topic in a private university of technology in Nigeria. The results can also be used to design services and facilities in academic libraries and information centers in private universities and universities of technology in Nigeria and in other developing countries.
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Sadiku, Shaibu Adona, Abdulwahab Olarenwaju Issa, and Mohammed Kpakiko Mohammed. "The Use of Electronic Library Resources in Nigerian Universities." International Journal of Library and Information Services 8, no. 2 (July 2019): 40–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijlis.2019070103.
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A number of studies have focused on the use of e-libraries, drawing numerous conclusions about the use and challenges facing e-libraries. This article therefore presents a review of the literature on the use of e-libraries in universities with a particular interest in Nigerian institutions. The article examines the concepts and the antecedents of electronic libraries. The review shows that a number of approaches have been used to assess the use of e-libraries, and that computer self-efficacy has an impact on the performance while technological innovation, by extension, enhances the satisfactory use of electronic library systems. In addition, the review underscores the fact that there are few studies that pay attention to the satisfactory usage of electronic libraries in Nigerian universities. The article thus concludes by restating the important roles those e-libraries play in information service delivery. Recommendations for further studies on the mode and modalities with which effective training is conducted especially in the area of information search skills are made.
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Ayanlola, Atanda Luqman, and Ugwulebo Jeremiah Emeka. "Graduate Joblessness: Conviction for Entrepreneurship Studies in Library and Information Science Programme of Nigerian Tertiary Institutions." International Journal of Sociology 2, no. 1 (January 29, 2021): 52–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.47604/ijs.1210.
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Purpose: The purpose of the study was to understand what the Nigerian graduates are passing through, most especially graduate of library and information science programme of Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Findings: The statistics of unemployed graduates in Nigeria as at 2011 showed that a disheartening figure of 42.7 million with over 1,8 million graduates churned out of our higher institutions yearly. It was further revealed that the unemployment rate in Nigeria stood at 38 percent in 2013 with further increase expected in succeeding years. The slow rate of economic growth and undeveloped private sector, faulty manpower planning, high expectations of the fresh graduate attitude towards some types of jobs, recruitments, the quest for higher education, inadequate educational curricular, immobility of labour, the long period of initial unemployment among graduates of higher institution, use of capital intensive technology, wide rural-urban migration
Conclusion: It is evident that entrepreneurship education is important for Library and Information Science students in higher institution of learning. The training of Library and Information Science students must reflect the 21st century development in the field which is influenced by the emergence of Information Technology, hence, Library and Information Science students must have computer proficiency, familiarity with metadata, database management and application, web development and design, knowledge of electronic resources and services
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Adeniyi Aderibigbe, Nurudeen, and Bosede Adebimpe Ajiboye. "User education program as determinant of electronic information resources usage in Nimbe Adedipe University Library, Nigeria." Electronic Library 31, no. 2 (April 5, 2013): 244–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02640471311312410.
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PurposeThe focus of this study is the development of effective user education programs that will enhance the use of electronic information resources (EIR) in an era of electronic information for the students of the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, which consequently could be adapted for students in other higher institutions of learning.Design/methodology/approachThis study was carried out during the first semester of the 2010/2011 academic session (November 2010 to February 2011), employing a survey method. The target population is postgraduate students (postgraduate diploma, Master's degree and Doctor of Philosophy students) of the seven colleges that run postgraduate programs at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Of a total population of 330 postgraduate students, 250 postgraduate students were selected randomly using a purposive sampling technique since the student population was not evenly distributed across the colleges. Administration and retrieval of the questionnaire lasted for six weeks.FindingsThe findings of this study have shown that the user education program of Nimbe Adedipe Library is not adequate; the library provides more library orientation than bibliographic instruction and information literacy skills. It was also found that few of the students received training on EIR usage while an analysis of the open‐ended questions revealed that the students got to know how to use electronic resources through their own efforts, periodic training in the library, and through the efforts of some library staff and friends. It was also found that use of EIR has a great impact on the respondents' academic activities, as reflected in their responses, where the students agreed that their academic work would suffer without the use of EIR.Practical implicationsIt is the belief of the researchers that empirical research on the use of library resources is crucial for the design and implementation of user education programs.Originality/valueThe results of this study will be a meaningful addition to the literature of library and information science in the area of user studies.
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Ayeni, Philips O., Blessed O. Agbaje, and Maria Tippler. "A Systematic Review of Library Services Provision in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 16, no. 3 (September 15, 2021): 67–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/eblip29902.
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Objective – Libraries have had to temporarily shut their doors because of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the provision of online and remote services. This review analyzed services offered by libraries, the technological tools used, and the challenges facing libraries during the pandemic. Methods – This study employed a systematic literature review, following the PRISMA checklist (Moher at al., 2009). The Building Blocks search strategy was employed to search for keywords of concepts in Library and Information Science Abstract (LISA), Library and Information Science Technology Abstract (LISTA), Library Science Database, Web of Science (WoS) core collections, and Google Scholar. A set of inclusion and exclusion criteria was pre-determined by the authors prior to database searching. Quality assessment of included studies was performed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (Hong et al., 2018). A tabular approach was used to provide a summary of each article allowing the synthesis of results, which led to the identification of eight broad categories of services provided by libraries in included studies. Results – The first set of searches from the 5 databases produced 3,499 results. After we removed duplicates and applied the inclusion and exclusion criteria based on titles and abstracts, 37 potentially relevant articles were identified. Further screening of the full-text led to the final inclusion of 23 articles used for the qualitative synthesis. The majority of the studies were conducted in the United States of America (n= 6, 26.1%), followed by India (n=4, 17%), and China (n=2, 8.7%). The remaining studies were carried out in United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Mexico, Romania, Czech Republic, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe. The most common method used in selected studies was the case study (n= 11, 48%), followed by survey (n=7, 30.4%), content analysis (n=4, 17.4%), and mixed methods (n=1, 4.3%). The majority of the studies were carried out in academic libraries (74%), while the rest were based on medical, public, and special libraries. Findings show that the majority of academic libraries in the included studies are providing and expanding access to electronic resources (n=16, 69.6%) and increasing open access resources and services (n=11, 47.8%). More so, most academic libraries are assisting in virtual education and teaching endeavors of faculty and students (n=13, 56.5%). In addition, some medical and public libraries are bolstering public health safety through health literacy (n=12, 52.2%), supporting research efforts, and engaging in virtual reference services, among others. In order to carry out these services, libraries are harnessing several educational, social networking, communication, and makerspaces technologies. Most of the libraries in the included studies reported budgetary challenges, and the need for new ICT infrastructure and Internet service as they move their services online. Conclusion – This review found that libraries are adapting in a number of ways to continue their roles in meeting patrons’ needs in spite of the growing challenges posed by COVID-19 restrictions and lockdown. For libraries to thrive in these trying times, there must be a well-structured approach to ensuring continuity of services. Libraries should prioritize the acquisition of electronic resources as well as increase their efforts to digitize resources that are only available in printed copies. As library services have predominantly shifted online, there should be concerted effort and support from government and funding agencies to equip libraries with the technological facilities needed to provide cutting-edge services. The quality assessment of the included studies shows that there is need for rigor and transparency in the methodological description of studies investigating library services provision in a pandemic. This review provides an overview of the ways libraries have responded to the challenges posed by a global pandemic, and hence will be of use and interest to all librarians especially those in health and academic sectors.
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Isah, Yahaya A., Adamu A. Abu, Shehu A. Bala, and Murjanat Abdulhamid. "Use of electronic information resources by postgraduate students of universities in north central Nigeria." Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management 8, no. 3 (February 21, 2018): 61. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/iijikm.v8i3.6.
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Azonobi, I. N., S. O. Uwaifo, and Adeyinka Tella. "Determinants of Postgraduates’ Use of Electronic Information Resources in Federal Universities in Southern Nigeria." International Information & Library Review 52, no. 3 (July 7, 2020): 202–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2020.1783629.
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Bello, Samuel Akande. "Awareness and Use of Electronic Health Information Resources in Teaching, Research and Patient Care." International Journal of Reliable and Quality E-Healthcare 7, no. 4 (October 2018): 45–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijrqeh.2018100104.
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The central objective of this study was to determine the level of awareness and use of Electronic Health Information Resources (EHIRs) among the Academic Physicians of College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (COMUI), Nigeria. Others were to find out the frequency of use, the purposes and barriers against the use. Two hypotheses formulated and tested. This is a total enumeration research with 265 COMUI Academic Physicians, Nigeria. Questionnaire, designed with nominal and dichotomous questions was used. Data collected was analyzed with SPSS version 20.0. Descriptive statistics was used. Test of Pearson Moment Correlation (PMC) with Independent Sample t – test at 5% p – value used. The Academic Physicians mean age was 37.75. The results obtained indicated variations: 96.0% aware and used HINARI, 94.0% aware and used PubMed/Medline, NCBI was 64.9%. Hypothesis Test between awareness and use of EHIRs signified coefficient of proportionality (r = 218, p < 05).
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Bana, Dorcas, Monica Eberechukwu Eze, and Lovet Ovigue Esievo. "A comparative study of the use of electronic resources by LIS and computer science students in two Nigerian universities." Library Hi Tech News 36, no. 9 (November 4, 2019): 6–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lhtn-08-2019-0055.
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to compare the use of electronic resources (e-resources) by undergraduate students in library and information science (LIS) and computer science in two Nigerian universities. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a comparative method. The questionnaire was designed to elicit data from 680 undergraduate students in two universities. Simple percentages and chi square (χ2) statistical tool were used to analyse and test the hypotheses. The results are presented in tables and charts. Findings The findings show that the undergraduate students use some of the e-resources and do not use others probably because of lack of awareness or skills to effectively use the e-resources. Overall, almost half of the undergraduate students rated their skills to use e-resources to be high. It also emerged that there is significant difference between LIS students and computer science students use of e-resources. Practical implications The findings of this study on e-resources and their use by different subject areas in the university will establish an important foundation for selecting and providing e-resources and services. Such a foundation allows for the development of both useful theory and practical application. Originality/value The study reported findings on e-resources used particularly by different user groups in universities in Nigeria. The study will add to the body of knowledge on use of e-resources in Nigeria.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Electronic information resources – Use studies – Nigeria"
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Dolo-Ndlwana, Nomambulu. "Use and value of library's electronic resources by academics and postgraduate students at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10336.
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Includes bibliographical references.As libraries are in the transition of moving from print to electronic resources, the purpose of the study was to investigate the use and value of library's e-resources by academics and postgraduates at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). There is evidence from previous studies that today's users have their information needs met via a number of options. They need not physically come to the library; they can stay at home or at their offices to access e-resources. The study focused on the use and value of the library's e-resources in two departments (Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering) in the Faculty of Engineering. The main aim was to determine whether academics and postgraduates use e-resources, the purpose for which they used e-resources in the process of teaching, learning and research, the extent to which they were aware of the e-resources, the value they regarded as the benefit from using e-resources and the problems they encountered in their use of e-resources. The study population consisted of 251 academics and postgraduates. A questionnaire was used as data collection instrument. The questionnaire was distributed to 82 academics, 135 MTech and 34 DTech students. The results of the study are based on the data from 60 returned questionnaires from academics and postgraduates. The study found that the majority of the respondents used e-resources, but a few respondents did not use e-resources because they were not aware of them. Respondents who used e-resources used them for a variety of purposes, including gathering information for a specific topic; doing literature reviews, getting answers to specific questions, and gaining general information. The study also encountered respondents who had problems when using e-resources. These problems included internet connections, slow downloading of articles; time constraints and the need for training in the use of e-resources. The majority of respondents from the study thought that they benefited from using the library's e-resources.
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Lawal, Victoria. "Aspects of information literacy with regards to the use of legal resources : case study of third year undergraduate law students of the University of Cape Town, South Africa and University of Jos, Nigeria." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8937.
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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 182-213).The study explores the relevance of information literacy in the context of legal education specifically as it affects issues on the conduct of the legal research skills of undergraduate students as well as the need for its integration into the curriculum of legal education. A review of the literature shows that little research has been undertaken in the field of legal information literacy in contrast to many other academic areas; indications from the literature reveal that there is a skills deficiency among undergraduate law students in many countries which suggest that many are ill prepared for the workplace. This situation also applies to law undergraduates in higher education institutions in Africa particularly Nigeria. The peculiar structure of legal information resources and the distinctive ways in which legal information is both evaluated and used suggest that legal information resources possess special characteristics that would need to be examined carefully in order to design information literacy programmes suitable for the profession. The scope of the study is limited to a comparative analysis of the information literacy skills of undergraduate law students of the University of Cape Town, South Africa and University of Jos, Nigeria; data was collected from both institutions from which comparisons were drawn. Findings from the study have revealed the difficulties experienced by students in the process of legal research and emphasised the importance of recognising the unique information structure of legal resources in developing an appropriate pedagogical model for integrating information literacy to the curricula of legal education particularly in higher education institutions. The study presents a uniquely African perspective on the challenges of integrating information literacy within the curriculum of legal education by providing insights into the needs and challenges for graduate requirement and productivity in higher education institutions in Africa.
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Ani, Okon Edet. "Accessibility and utilization of electronic information resources for research and its effect on productivity of academic staff in selected Nigerian universities between 2005 and 2012." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/13057.
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The study investigated the effect of accessibility and utilization of electronic resources by academic staff on productivity at the University of Calabar and the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. In order to determine the effect of accessibility and utilization of e-resources on productivity of academic staff, a lone hypothesis was formulated thus: there is no significant correlation between accessibility and utilization of e-resources and productivity of academic staff in Nigerian universities. The study adopted quantitative approach as research paradigm; with survey and bibliometrics as research methods. Questionnaire was used as the primary instrument for data collection on accessibility and utilization of e-resources and productivity of academic staff in the study. The population of 2035 academic staff and sample size of 586 academic staff were used for the study, and a response rate of 55.29% was obtained for data analysis. The data for the study were analysed with SPSS. The finding of the study revealed that there is significant correlation between accessibility and utilization of e-resources and productivity of academic staff at the surveyed universities (r=0.135; p=0.004), especially at the level of international publication (r=0.158; p=0.004). The study concluded that there is a positive effect due to accessibility and utilization of e-resources on productivity at the surveyed universities. Further findings of the study revealed a low level of electronic information environment at the surveyed universities in relation to global practices; although, the University of Ibadan was found to have a better electronic information environment than the University of Calabar. The result from questionnaire survey revealed that the University of Calabar was more productive than the University of Ibadan; the converse was obtained with bibliometric analysis as the University of Ibadan was found to be more productive than the University of Calabar. From the findings of the study the influence of demographic variables (discipline, gender, age, education and professional rank) on accessibility and utilization of e-resources was not significant at the surveyed universities. The study recommended increased investment in ICT facilities at the surveyed universities to promote increase in accessibility and utilization of e-resources by academic staff in research.Information Science
D.Litt et. Phil. (Information Science)
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Opeyemi, Oluwaseun Babarotimi. "Access to and use of library electronic resources at the National Open University of Nigeria." 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/25571.
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The aim of this study was to investigate the extent of access to and use of library electronic resources and their implications on remote users at the National Open University of Nigeria. Specific objectives were formulated to: find out the different types of electronic resources available in the NOUN Library; investigate academic staffs’ and students’ level of awareness of electronic resources available in the NOUN library; explore the various types of electronic resources used by academic staffs and students of NOUN; find out how academic staffs and students access and use electronic resources in NOUN library; analyze the policies that enable access to and use of electronic resources by academic staffs and students at NOUN; find out the perceptions and attitudes of academic staffs and students toward the electronic resources available in the NOUN library; and identify the challenges associated with access to and use of electronic resources by the academic staffs and students of NOUN.
The study adopted a quantitative research approach and survey research method was employed. The study targeted 1,680 population samples of which include 1,513 Students, 140 Academic staffs, and 27 Academic Librarians. Probability (Stratified random and systematic) sampling and nonprobability (purposive) sampling methods were adopted. Two sample frames were used: Students - classified into subgroups (Level) in each selected study centers and Academic staff - classified into subgroups (academic staff/academic librarian). Online (Google form) self-administered closed-ended questionnaire was sent to participants’ email. Data collected were analyzed through Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
This finding revealed that electronic journals and electronic books are readily available in the NOUN library. Academic staff most likely, interact with the library staff or visit the library to be aware of library electronic resources, however, the students struggled to be aware through personal efforts. NOUN library creates awareness through the email and notice boards. The academic staff and students access and use the library electronic resources for various multidimensional purposes, however, there is a low patronage of these electronic resources by academic staff and students as less than 40% of academic staff and students access and use the library electronic resources. Electricity outage, low internet connectivity speed and high cost of access to internet were presented as challenges encountered while accessing and using electronic resources. Recommendations: the library management should develop awareness programmes that is appropriate for an ODL university community through the use of modern communication tools, and emphasy should be on the use of electronic resources in the university curriculum.Information Science
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Addisalem, Gebrekidan Desta. "The use of electronic information resources by postgraduate students at UNISA Regional Learning Centre in Ethiopia." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22078.
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The aim of this study was to investigate the use of electronic information resources by postgraduate students at UNISA Regional Learning Centre in Ethiopia and to identify the problems they experience when using the UNISA online library. The literature review focuses on students’ information-seeking behaviour, with a particular emphasis on their usage of electronic information resources. Previous studies indicated that the context in which students’ information needs and their information-seeking behaviour arise can be determined by contextual and personal elements or factors. This study adopted a qualitative case study approach. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted to collect data from eight postgraduate students which were conveniently selected. The data were analysed by using a thematic data analysis technique. The study established that the majority of the respondents used electronic information resources. However, the availability of Internet connections and electricity determined the frequency with which e-resources were used. The students used information resources for various purposes, including for course work, doing assignments, preparing for examination, writing proposals, for literature reviews, for writing Master’s dissertations and doctoral theses, and for research.
The study revealed that postgraduate students had basic computer and information literacy skills; however, they lacked more advanced skills and this negatively affected their usage of electronic information resources. The findings also reported that a lack of ICT infrastructure, such as limited Internet access, inadequate Internet connectivity and frequent electric power interruptions were the main factors that affected postgraduate students’ electronic information-seeking behaviour. Besides, the remoteness and poor facilities of the Akaki Branch Library also had a negative impact on students’ information usage. Recommendations are made in order to maximise the utilisation of electronic information resources and address students’ skills deficiencies experienced while they are using electronic information resource.Information Science
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Dubale, Frehiwot Fekadeselassie. "Use of electronic information resources at the United Nations Economic commission for Africa library in Addis Ababa Ethiopia." Diss., 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/26612.
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The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Library (UNECA Library) has a
collection of more than 90,000 electronic information resources and half a million-print
collection. These resources are available freely to staff members of the UNECA, United
Nations agencies, diplomats, researchers, students and others. The study investigated
the utilisation of electronic information resources and the challenges faced by the
different users of the Library. A quantitative research approach with a survey research
method was applied. The population for the study was 600 users,, out of which 500
were internal users (UNECA and United Nations agencies staff members) and 100
were external users (researchers, students, or non-staff members). From the
population, 20% from each category, that is, 120 users were taken as a sample. A webbased questionnaire built on SurveyMonkey was distributed through email to collect
data from randomly selected users. The total response rate was 74%. The data were
analysed using built in survey monkey analysis software and reported with simple
frequency and percentages. The results shows that 92% of the respondents were
aware of the availability of the electronic information resources in the UNECA Library.
TInstitutional Repository (IR) and e-journals were frequently accessed and utilised.
Highly accessed and utilised databases were the Economist, African Journal Online,
JSTOR, Ebscohost, ScienceDirect, and Financial Times. 94% of the respondents
reported that the electronic information resources were useful, with 84% agreeing that
the resources were easy to use. High numbers of the respondents positively agreed
that the quality of their output was improved by using the electronic information
resources provided by the library. The respondents also indicated that using the
electronic information resources have improved their research output, and overall, the
resources have increased their performances. The challenges were information
overload, access restriction with IP address, lack of training and remembering login
credentials. 68% of the users reported that the library services met their expectations.
The study recommends the development of strategies for enhancing accessibility and
discoverability of the resources, providing information literacy trainings for all users,
and finding alternative measures for IP restriction access.Information Science
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Mawindo, Diana Mphatso. "Evaluation of students' use of print and electronic resources at the University of Malawi College of Medicine." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/3729.
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The proliferation ofinformation available in electronic format has been perpetuated by rapid technological advances. Users have a choice between print and electronic resources. At the same time, the use of these resources is determined by what is available to the users and what the users prefer. Problems that users encounter when accessing these resources determine the use of print and electronic resources.
The current study evaluated the use of, and preference for, print and electronic resources by students at the University of Malawi College of Medicine. The study population comprised 179 undergraduate students. A self-administered questionnaire was used to establish the students' use of, and preference for, print and electronic resources, reasons for their preferences and the problems they encountered in accessing print and electronic resources. An interview schedule was used to elicit background information from the College Librarian on issues of budgeting, technological infrastructure, licensing and copyright agreements, archiving and library staff and training. Questionnaire results were quantitatively analysed and presented in terms of frequency tables and graphs. Interview results were analysed qualitatively. The study findings show that the students used both print and electronic resources. However, print resources were more heavily used than electronic ones. The students also preferred print resources to electronic. A lack of sufficient computers and low levels of computer and information literacy contributed to the underutilisation of electronic resources. Recommendations in terms of technological infrastructure, user training, staff training, user support and archiving were made based on the findings of the study.Thesis (M.I.S.)-University of KwaZulu- Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2005.
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Finlayson, Avenal Jane. "Patterns of use of web-based library e-resources among students on the Howard College Campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/2680.
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This study explores the use of electronic information services (EIS) by students at the
Howard College (HC) campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in the
faculties of Engineering and the Humanities, Development and Social Sciences
(HDSS). The objectives were to establish usage among students; identify
determinants of usage and to make recommendations. To achieve these objectives,
the study concentrated on answering these research questions:
• Do UKZN students use library e-resources?
• Which e-resources are UKZN students using?
• Where do UKZN students access library e-resources?
• Why do UKZN students use library e-resources?
• What characterises non-users of library e-resources?
• What barriers exist to the use of electronic information services (EIS)?
A review of the literature identified a mix of quantitative, qualitative and combined
methods used to investigate EIS usage. In various research studies, the variables
considered to be determinants of use included age, status, discipline of study,
subject content, computer proficiency, ease of use, availability and print formats in
academic environments. The barriers experienced when using EIS formats, the
adoption of technology and the usability characteristics of EIS were also important
aspects evident in the literature.
The methodology adopted was based on a pragmatic philosophical approach and
sought to establish baseline data. A quantitative research design was used which set
out to achieve the research objectives through data collection on two fronts. Firstly,
the overall usage environment at UKZN was established by reviewing vendor usage
statistics. The COUNTER compliant statistics for selected databases and e-journals
were collected and analysed. As COUNTER statistics were not available for e-books,
the statistics available from the vendors were used. Secondly, a stratified, random
sample of students on the HC campus was surveyed by means of an online
questionnaire. A response rate of 22.5% was achieved. Data collected established
the characteristics of users; whether they made use of e-books, e-journals and
databases; where they used them and how often; why they made use of them; and
what barriers and problems they experienced when using them. Data from non-users
was also solicited. Data is presented in graphs and frequency tables. The Chi-square
test was applied to establish significant associations between variables and these
results are produced in contingency tables.
The findings established that EIS are used by students and usage fluctuates during
the course of the academic year with peaks occurring in each semester and low
points during the vacation periods. e-Journals and databases are used more than ebooks,
while postgraduate students use EIS most. Non-users made up almost a third
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of the sample; while habitual, frequent and infrequent users were reflected in almost
equal numbers among those who use EIS. Age, gender or discipline of study were
not in evidence as determinants of use. Students undertake searches mainly from
computers in the LANs but off-campus computers are also used, which highlights the
importance of remote access. The library website is most often the starting point for
navigation, although search engines are also popular as a virtual starting point.
Locating information was the prime motivation to use EIS, and students largely rated
the EIS they used as good or excellent. Barriers were experienced by as many as
37% of users who reported that the non-availability of EIS was the main problem,
although they experienced other difficulties.
In concluding, issues of library service delivery and recommendations regarding
usage are made.Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2010.
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Constable, Festus Tsepo. "Training needs for electronic information use in the College of Law at the University of South Africa." Diss., 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1333.
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the training needs of law academics by examining
their ability to use legal electronic information resources at Unisa effectively. Using the survey
method, a questionnaire was used to collect data. The data was descriptively analysed. The
study revealed that law academics are aware of the wide variety of electronic resources
relevant to their work. Further, these academics possess the necessary basic skills to use these
resources. However, the majority of academics do not have high levels of confidence in using
specific electronic legal resources.
This study concluded that, despite the library's provision of user training sessions for
academics, training does not focus on legal electronic resources. The variety of responses
revealed the diverse training needs of law academics. The study recommended that training
needs analysis be conducted by subject librarians who would conduct specialised legal
electronic training.Information Sscience
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Woodcock-Reynolds, Hilary Julian. "The use of browser based resources for literature searches in the postgraduate cohort of the Faculty of Humanities, Development and Social Sciences (HDSS) at the Howard College Campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/7784.
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The research reflected here examined in depth how one cohort of learners viewed and engaged
in literature searches using web browser based resources. Action research was employed using a
mixed methods approach. The research started with a survey followed by interviews and a
screencast examining practice based on a series of search related exercises. These were
analysed and used as data to establish what deficits in using the web to search for literature
existed in the target group. Based on the analysis of these instruments, the problem was
redefined and a workshop intended to help remediate deficiencies uncovered was run.
Based on this a recommendation is made that a credit bearing course teaching digital research
literacy be made available which would include information literacy as a component.Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2011.
Books on the topic "Electronic information resources – Use studies – Nigeria"
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Tenopir, Carol. Use and users of electronic library resources: An overview and analysis of recent research studies. Washington, D.C: Council on Library and Information Resources, 2003.
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Da xue tu shu guan dian zi zi yuan ji xiao ping jia yan jiu. Chengdu: Xi nan jiao tong da xue chu ban she, 2008.
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Federation, Digital Library, ed. Usage and usability assessment: Library practices and concerns. Washington, D.C: Digital Library Federation, Council on Library and Information Resources, 2002.
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Brophy, Peter. Longitude project final evaluation report. [London]: Resource, 2002.
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Harley, Diane. Use and users of digital resources: A focus on undergraduate education in the humanities and social sciences. Berkeley, CA: Center for Studies in Higher Education, 2006.
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Paper to digital: Documents in the information age. Westport, Conn: Libraries Unlimited, 2008.
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Sudatta, Chowdhury, ed. Information users and usability in the digital age. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 2011.
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1968-, Kamal Eric Djira, ed. E-metrics for library and information professionals: How to use data for managing and evaluating electronic resource collections. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2006.
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Charleston Conference (22nd 2002 Charleston, S.C.). Charleston Conference proceedings 2002. Westport, Conn: Libraries Unlimited, 2003.
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WU, Vivien Xi. "Health Promotion in the Community Via an Intergenerational Platform: Intergenerational e-Health Literacy Program (I-HeLP)." In Health Promotion in Health Care – Vital Theories and Research, 349–57. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63135-2_24.
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AbstractThe increase in life expectancy and emphasis on self-reliance for older adults are global phenomena. As such, living healthily in the community is considered a viable means of promoting successful and active aging. Existing knowledge indicates the prevalence of health illiteracy among the older population and the impact of poor health literacy on health outcomes and health care costs. Nevertheless, e-health literacy is a critical issue for a rapidly aging population in a technology-driven society. Intergenerational studies reported that older adults enjoy engaging with younger people and benefit from the social stimulation by improved social behaviours, intergenerational social network, and participation.An Intergenerational e-health Literacy Program (I-HeLP) is developed to draw upon the IT-savvy strength of the youth, and teach older adults to seek, understand and appraise health information from electronic sources and apply knowledge gained to address the health problem. I-HeLP is an evidence-based program, which provides comprehensive coverage on relevant health-related e-resources. I-HeLP aims to engage youth volunteers to teach older adults regarding e-health literacy, and enhance older adults’ sense of coherence, e-health literacy, physical and mental health, cognitive function, quality of life, and intergenerational communication. I-HeLP promotes social participation, health, and wellbeing of older adults, and empowers the younger generation to play an active role in society. Furthermore, I-HeLP aligns with the ‘Smart Nation’ initiative by the Singapore government to empower citizens to lead meaningful and fulfilled lives with the use of technology.
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Sadiku, Shaibu Adona, Abdulwahab Olarenwaju Issa, and Mohammed Kpakiko Mohammed. "The Use of Electronic Library Resources in Nigerian Universities." In Research Anthology on Collaboration, Digital Services, and Resource Management for the Sustainability of Libraries, 1006–18. IGI Global, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8051-6.ch055.
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A number of studies have focused on the use of e-libraries, drawing numerous conclusions about the use and challenges facing e-libraries. This article therefore presents a review of the literature on the use of e-libraries in universities with a particular interest in Nigerian institutions. The article examines the concepts and the antecedents of electronic libraries. The review shows that a number of approaches have been used to assess the use of e-libraries, and that computer self-efficacy has an impact on the performance while technological innovation, by extension, enhances the satisfactory use of electronic library systems. In addition, the review underscores the fact that there are few studies that pay attention to the satisfactory usage of electronic libraries in Nigerian universities. The article thus concludes by restating the important roles those e-libraries play in information service delivery. Recommendations for further studies on the mode and modalities with which effective training is conducted especially in the area of information search skills are made.
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Ajiferuke, Isola, and Wole Olatokun. "Information Technology Usage in Nigeria." In Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, First Edition, 1508–12. IGI Global, 2005. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-553-5.ch265.
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The term information technology (IT) came into common use in the late 1980s, supplanting earlier terms such as electronic data processing systems (EDP), management information systems (MIS), and office systems (IS). Oliver, E. C., Chapman, R. J. and French, C. S. (1990) defined IT as the technology which supports activities involving the creation, storage, manipulation and communication of information (principally computing, electronics and electronic communications) together with their related methods, management and applications. Such an all-embracing term is clearly open to a number of interpretations depending on in which context it is used. In some contexts, the term “information technology” means computers, ancillary equipment, software and firmware (hardware) and similar procedures, services (including support services) and related resources. Also, it includes any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment that is used in the automatic acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission or reception of data or information.
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Puck, Jonas F., and Anda Paul. "Efficiency of Electronic Recruiting Methods." In Encyclopedia of Human Resources Information Systems, 267–71. IGI Global, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-883-3.ch040.
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The use of technology in personnel recruiting has increased tremendously within the last few years. In particular, the World Wide Web (www) has gained importance for human resource (HR) managers (see, for example, Puck, 2002). Different methods of ehuman resource management have been developed, among them electronic recruiting. According to Lee (2005), “e-recruiting is the second largest application in the e-commerce area” (p. 493). Anyhow, research results on electronic recruiting are relatively scarce and the existing studies are published in a number of different disciplines and publication types. Given both the relevance and the scarce results this chapter aims to review the existing studies and to summarize their findings. To do so, we explain the two major methods of electronic recruiting—internal corporate Web site recruiting and external online recruiting—and discuss their benefits and pitfalls from the perspective of employing companies. Finally, we present possible future developments in the field.
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Riedel, Eric, Marc J. Wagoner, Libby Dresel, John L. Sullivan, and Eugene Borgida. "Electronic Communities." In Social Dimensions of Information Technology, 86–108. IGI Global, 2000. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-878289-86-5.ch006.
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The impacts of new technologies often belie the hopes of proponents and the fears of detractors. For example, Claude Fischer (1992) in his thorough analysis of the diffusion and social effects of the telephone, suggests that the overall effect of this new technology in the early twentieth century was not a dramatic break from the existing social order. “In more general terms, Americans apparently used home telephones to widen and deepen existing social patterns rather than to alter them.” (263) Moreover, he found initial access was determined by existing economic resources and social location (e.g. status). Our study examines a new communications technology which (at the very least) promises to be for the twenty-first century what the telephone was for the twentieth. The research question examined below follows a central concern of proponents and detractors of the Internet: whether this new technology will exacerbate or alleviate a growing inequality in resources (Phillips, 1990) among Americans, creating a new class of information “haves” and “have-nots” (Schiller, 1994). This question is answered in the context of a rural community consciously seeking to develop broad-based Internet resources available to all members. Existing socioeconomic inequalities are replicated with regards to computer ownership and use. With regards to knowledge and support for the network however, “social capital” constitutes an alternative path to socioeconomic resources. The community electronic network replicates not only economic stratification in the community but the social structure as well. These findings, as this article discusses, have broad implications for future studies of the Internet and other emerging communication technologies. Such findings suggest that emerging virtual social structures are grounded in existing economic and social structures.
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Ravi, S., and S. Murali Krishnan. "Use of Open Access Resources Among Legal Professionals." In Advances in Library and Information Science, 204–23. IGI Global, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3559-2.ch011.
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The most rapidly changing pervasive and publicized aspects of library and information studies are e-resources. In a relatively short period of the time, e-resources have expanded drastically from the few dozen computerized bibliography databases to the overwhelming amount of information available today. Electronic resources have grown to include online library catalogues, lists of CD-ROMs, online journals, databases, newspapers, reference materials, open access journals, e-books, major publishers, and online bookshops. There is a pressing need for guidance regarding the use of such resources. The findings of this study conclude that the age-wise respondents have many problems accessing e-resources including computer viruses, having difficulty using digital resources due to lack of IT knowledge, and their limited access to computers.
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Otunla, Adekunle Olusola, and Caleb Okoro Amuda. "Nigerian Undergraduate Students' Computer Competencies and Use of Information Technology Tools and Resources for Study Skills and Habits' Enhancement." In Advances in Library and Information Science, 90–102. IGI Global, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-7659-4.ch008.
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Information technology (IT) policy implementation by higher educational institutions is geared towards innovative teaching and learning delivery. This chapter investigates undergraduate students' computer and IT tools and resources competences and use in enhancing study skills and habits. The study adopted ex-post facto research design and involved a total of 450 undergraduate students from three universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. Five research questions were answered using three duly validated instruments and data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that undergraduate students in Rivers State, Nigeria were technologically capable and are competent in the use of IT tools and resource. The study also establishes the fact that undergraduate students perceived themselves to possess information literacy skills. It was suggested that undergraduate students should use IT tools towards their studies and research.
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Ochonogor, Wilson Chukwunedum, and Faith Ashinedu Okite-Amughoro. "Building an Effective Digital Library in a University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Nigeria." In Advances in Library and Information Science, 184–204. IGI Global, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3093-0.ch010.
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The wide use of the Internet has resulted in digital libraries that are increasingly used by diverse communities of patrons for varying purposes in which sharing and collaboration have become important social elements. By improving Internet connectivity and growing number of international initiatives, knowledge workers in developing countries are now getting access to scholarly and scientific publications and electronic resources at a level that is unmatched historically. The university teaching hospital library requires up-to-date information that can be quickly accessed in order to increase and optimize healthcare service delivery. As such, the objective of this chapter is to ensure that all involved in the implementation of digitization in the university teaching hospitals live up to their expectations.
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Otunla, Adekunle Olusola, and Caleb Okoro Amuda. "Nigerian Undergraduate Students' Computer Competencies and Use of Information Technology Tools and Resources for Study Skills and Habits' Enhancement." In Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition, 2303–13. IGI Global, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2255-3.ch200.
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Information technology (IT) policy implementation by higher educational institutions is geared towards innovative teaching and learning delivery. This study, investigates undergraduate students' computer and IT tools and resources competences and use in enhancing study skills and habits. The study adopted Ex-post facto research design and involved a total of four hundred and fifty undergraduate students from three universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. Five research questions were answered using three duly validated instruments and data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that undergraduate students in Rivers State, Nigeria were technologically-capable and are competent in the use of IT tools and resource. The study also establishes the fact that undergraduate students perceived themselves to possess information literacy skills. It was suggested that undergraduate students should use IT tools towards their studies and research.
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Blummer, Barbara, and Jeffrey M. Kenton. "Access and Accessibility of Academic Libraries' Electronic Resources and Services." In Library Science and Administration, 188–213. IGI Global, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3914-8.ch010.
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An analysis of the literature on access and accessibility in academic libraries identified five themes including: evaluating electronic resources and services for disabled users, examining the digital divide and electronic access in countries with limited resources, analyzing access to library collections and services, increasing access to electronic resources and services, and utilizing tools to promote access to resources. The review highlighted the importance of assessment, user studies, collaboration, skills instruction, and technologies in fostering access and accessibility in academic libraries. Assessing all users' access to library resources remains essential in identifying issues with the delivery of services and materials through the web. User studies foster improved access to resources by revealing individuals' resource and instructional needs as well their physical impairments. Collaboration among various entities supports funding, resource acquisition, and service development, especially in countries with limited resources. Instruction, like collaboration, enhances users' access through the improvement of their information and digital literacy skills. Lastly, access and accessibility of library resources centers on the use of technology to support all users' abilities to utilize libraries materials and services. Students' access to library resources and services is critical for their completion of course work as well as their development of 21st Century skills.