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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.
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Dongardive, Prakash. "Use of Electronic Information Resources at Mekelle University, Ethiopia." International Journal of Digital Literacy and Digital Competence 10, no. 3 (July 2019): 49–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijdldc.2019070104.
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The present research work describes the use of the electronic resources by the teaching community at Mekelle University, Ethiopia. The survey was conducted by using questionnaires to collect the data. The questionnaires were administered to a total of 1,516 on-duty teaching faculty of seven colleges. This is including the College of Natural and Computational Sciences, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Health Science, the College of Law and Governance, the College of Business and Economics, the College of Language and Social Sciences, the College of Dry Land Agriculture and Natural Resources as well as nine regular institutes including: the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle Institute of Technology, the Institute of Paleo Environment and Heritage Conservation, the Institute of Pedagogical Sciences, the Institute of Geo-Information and Earth Observation Sciences, the Institute of Environment and Gender Development Studies, the Institute of Population Studies, the Institute for Climate and Society, and the Institute for Water and Environment at Mekelle University. The survey also examines the purpose of use, frequency, difficulties, and availability of electronic information resources subscribed by Mekelle University Digital Library. Finally, the data has been interpreted, concluded and suggestions have been given for the improvement of electronic information resources at the library web portal.
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Adewale Oduwole, Adebambo, and Olatundun Oyewumi. "Accessibility and use of web‐based electronic resources by physicians in a psychiatric institution in Nigeria." Program 44, no. 2 (April 27, 2010): 109–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00330331011039472.
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Foluke, Okocha. "Determinants of Electronic Book Adoption in Nigeria." DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology 39, no. 4 (July 15, 2019): 175–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/djlit.39.4.14384.
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The study examined the adoption of electronic books (e-books) among undergraduate students in Kwara State, Nigeria using the unified theory of technology acceptance and use model (UTAUT), with a view to understanding the factors that lead to its adoption. The population consisted of 300 undergraduate students from federal, state and private universities in Kwara State, Nigeria. Results showed that usage of electronic books in scholarly databases, procured by the library, was relatively low, with more than 50 per cent of respondents claiming to have used e-books only once. Students in federal and state universities showed preference for e-books while private university students showed preference for paper books. In examining the intention to adopt e-books, using the UTAUT model, results showed that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitating conditions were major determinants of e-book adoption, while gender played a moderating role. Performance expectancy and effort expectance significantly influenced male students, while effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions influenced female students significantly. It is paramount for university administrators to encourage the adoption of electronic books by promoting a lecturer-student model and improving the user interface to encourage the use of these resources.
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Ukachi, Ngozi Blessing. "Information literacy of students as a correlate of their use of electronic resources in university libraries in Nigeria." Electronic Library 33, no. 3 (June 1, 2015): 486–501. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-05-2013-0085.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine the relationship existing between undergraduate students’ information literacy skills and their use of electronic resources (ERs) located in university libraries in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – The descriptive design was adopted for the research questions, while the correlational design was adopted for the hypothesis. The purposive sampling technique was also adopted in selecting 12 university libraries which the preliminary study had revealed that they have Internet access and also subscribe to ERs in the south-west geopolitical zone in Nigeria. Questionnaire and oral interview were used for data collection. The population size consists of all the 36,116 library-registered undergraduate students in the 12 universities, while the sample size is 1,806 (5 per cent of the population) and the 12 librarians heading the ERs sections of the libraries. Findings – The findings revealed that ERs are not adequately utilized, undergraduate students do not possess adequate information literacy skills necessary for optimal utilization of the libraries’ ERs and strong positive correlation between level of undergraduate students’ information literacy skill and their use of ERs provided in the library. Practical implications – This paper provides practical insights into the impact of possessing inadequate information literacy skills on the use of ERs. Originality/value – This paper is the first to relate undergraduate students’ information literacy skills and their use of libraries’ ERs in south-western zone of Nigeria.
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Dada, Grace Arerosuoghene, and Obukowho Ruth Eghworo. "Undergraduates’ Awareness, Accessibility and Use of Electronic Information Resources (EIRs) in Federal Universities in South West, Nigeria." Library Progress (International) 40, no. 2 (2020): 336–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2320-317x.2020.00035.5.
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Osinulu, Lolade Funmi. "Awareness and Use of Electronic Information Resources by Students of College of Health Sciences in Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria." Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management 11, no. 3 (August 25, 2020): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/iijikm.v11i3.1.
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The study examined awareness and use of electronic Information Resources (EIR) among students in College of Health Sciences, Sagamu, Nigeria. The objectives were to establish types of resources available, determine level of awareness, extent of the use of e-resources and problems faced. Descriptive survey design with real-time observation method was used to collect data using a structured questionnaire. The population comprised 2000 students in the College while purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of 200 registered library users for the 2019/2020 academic session. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that majority of the students were not aware of available EIR. It also revealed low frequent usage. The finding indicated that few respondents used EIR for academic purposes. However, inadequate computers, irregular power supply and slow internet speed were identified as major constraints using EIR. Upgrade of infrastructure, adoption of appropriate social media tools to promote awareness and collaborative effort by librarians and faculty members to train students the use of specialized databases were recommended.
Keywords: Electronic information resources, awareness, use, Undergraduates, students, health sciences
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Okite-Amughoro, Faith, Lefose Makgahlela, and Solomon Bopape. "CHALLENGES OF USING ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH BY POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS AT DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY, ABRAKA, NIGERIA." Mousaion: South African Journal of Information Studies 33, no. 4 (March 10, 2016): 23–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/0027-2639/186.
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This article reports on a study that explored the challenges of using electronic information resources (EIRs) for academic research by post-graduate students at Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Nigeria. The study used a structured questionnaire, distributed to 150 post-graduate students from the faculties of Sciences, Social Sciences and Arts, that is, 50 post-graduate students per faculty, and personal interviews were held with selected individuals within the institution to collect data. The central focus of the study was the post-graduate students’ access to EIRs; the current status of EIRs in their institution; how often they use these resources for academic research purposes; and above all, the challenges that they encounter when using EIRs. The findings showed that post-graduate students’ optimal use of EIRs at DELSU is hampered by limited access to some EIRs due to limited space, low bandwidth, and erratic power supply. It is, therefore, recommended that DELSU should provide adequate space and power supply and should address some of the issues deterring equitable access to EIRs. Development of an institutional repository and use of open access resources would also improve access to scientific and electronic information.
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Olalla-Soler, Christian. "Using electronic information resources to solve cultural translation problems." Journal of Documentation 74, no. 6 (October 8, 2018): 1293–317. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-02-2018-0033.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of electronic information resources to solve cultural translation problems at different stages of acquisition of the translator’s cultural competence. Design/methodology/approach A process and product-oriented, cross-sectional, quasi-experimental study was conducted with 38 students with German as a second foreign language from the four years of the Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpreting at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and ten professional translators. Findings Translation students use a wider variety of resources, perform more queries and spend more time on queries than translators when solving cultural translation problems. The students’ information-seeking process is generally less efficient than that of the translators. Training has little impact on the students’ use of electronic information resources for this specific purpose, since all students use them similarly regardless of the year they are in. Research limitations/implications The study has been conducted with a small sample and only one language pair from a single pedagogical context. The tendencies observed cannot be generalised to the whole population of translation students. Practical implications This paper has implications for translator training, as it encourages the development of efficient information-seeking processes for the resolution of cultural translation problems. Originality/value Unlike other studies, this paper focusses on a specific translation problem type. It provides information related to the students’ information-seeking strategies for the resolution of cultural translation problems, which can be useful for translation training.
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Babalola, Yemisi T., and Chigozie Azubuike. "Antecedents of the use of Electronic Information Resources by Lawyers in selected law firms in Lagos State, Nigeria." Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management 9, no. 4 (February 7, 2019): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/iijikm.v9i4.1.
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Ukachi, Ngozi Blessing, Uloma D. Onuoha, and Victor N. Nwachukwu. "Students’ Attitudes as a Determining Factor to Electronic Information Resources Use in University Libraries in South-West, Nigeria." DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology 34, no. 4 (July 9, 2014): 333–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/djlit.34.6269.
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Ani, Okon E. "Internet access and use." Electronic Library 28, no. 4 (August 10, 2010): 555–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02640471011065373.
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent and level of internet access and use by undergraduate students in three Nigerian universities as well as the electronic resources used by these students on the internet.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire survey was the research method used for data collection. Questionnaires were distributed to undergraduate students in three public universities in Nigeria: University of Calabar, Calabar; University of Uyo, Uyo, and Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt.FindingsThe findings of the study reveal that the internet is extensively used by undergraduate students in the surveyed universities. There is inequitable access to the internet, as students mostly rely on private/commercial internet cybercafés – both on and off campuses – for their access and use. Access to the internet in the university libraries, departments/faculties and university computer/ICT centers is grossly poor; this is due to lack of poor internet infrastructure and connectivity and non‐sustainable internet services in these universities. In spite of the extensive use of the internet, there exists a poor level of use of electronic resources such as the electronic journals and online databases which are essential for learning and research. The findings of the study have also revealed the need for effective user education on internet access and use in university libraries in Nigeria for optimal utilization of electronic information sources.Originality/valueThe paper will be useful for those in decision‐making roles as it reveals the need for the provision of relevant internet infrastructural facilities in Nigerian universities to enhance equitable and sustainable access to the internet by the students to support their academic activities.
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Izuagbe, Roland, and Sunday Olanrewaju Popoola. "Social influence and cognitive instrumental factors as facilitators of perceived usefulness of electronic resources among library personnel in private universities in South-west, Nigeria." Library Review 66, no. 8/9 (November 7, 2017): 679–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lr-09-2016-0086.
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Purpose The study examined the applicability of TAM2 theoretical constructs of social influence and cognitive instrumental factors vis-à-vis the facilitation of perceived usefulness of electronic resources among library personnel in private universities in South-west Nigeria. Design/Methodology/Approach Descriptive research design of correlational type alongside the single-stage random sampling technique were used to select 212 respondents from a population size of 259 library personnel across the 21 private universities in South-west Nigeria. The instrument used to elicit data was the questionnaire. Of the 212 copies of the questionnaire administered, 181 (85.4 per cent) were found valid for analysis. Findings Social influence and cognitive instrumental factors significantly had relationship with and facilitated perceived usefulness of electronic resources. Similarly, the study revealed that cognitive instrumental factors are stronger facilitators of perceived usefulness of electronic resources than social influence factors among library personnel in private universities in South-west, Nigeria. Practical implications Implementation of electronic resources without ascertaining library personnel usefulness perception leads to resource underutilisation and wastage. Management of private university libraries should, therefore, take into cognisance the usefulness perception of library personnel before the implementation of electronic resources for optimum utilisation. Originality/value There is no known research endeavour within the Nigerian context that examined perceived usefulness of electronic resources among library personnel in the private university domain, using the additional theoretical constructs of TAM2 as our research model suggests. This study is, therefore, a pioneering effort towards ascertaining library personnel’s perceived usefulness of electronic resources prior acceptance and use in private university libraries.
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Kelley, Kimberly B., and Gloria J. Orr. "Trends in Distant Student Use of Electronic Resources: A Survey." College & Research Libraries 64, no. 3 (May 1, 2003): 176–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crl.64.3.176.
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The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is one of the eleven degree- granting institutions of the University System of Maryland (USM). UMUC plays a unique role among academic institutions in the State of Maryland in that it serves a large distant student population, with the proportion of students studying online approaching 50 percent of enrollments. Information and Library Services (ILS) at UMUC conducted a needs assessment survey to examine trends in student use of library resources, services, and instruction in order to understand how student usage patterns, needs, and preferences have changed as well as stayed the same. One important element of the survey was to obtain in-depth information on student usage patterns for electronic resources and services because (1) the library has increased delivery of these types of resources and services in the five years leading up to the current (2001) study and (2) several studies suggest that students are relying more heavily on online resources, both proprietary databases and the “free” Web.1 Therefore, ILS was interested in determining whether the shift to more online delivery of classes, and the simultaneous shift observed in user behavior in libraries in general (i.e., relying more heavily on online resources), would also affect student usage patterns and dependence on the physical library and online resources at UMUC. The findings of the survey followed national trends and demonstrated that nontraditional, predominantly part-time students’ usage patterns have changed and now favor the use of electronic resources (the Internet, in particular) and also mirror trends observed in traditional student behavior toward libraries and library resources in many important respects.
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Ajala, Anuoluwa Maria. "Towards Sustainable Computer-assisted Legal Research in Nigerian Law Faculties: Exploring the Nexus between User Education, Intrinsic Motivation and Use of Electronic Law Databases." Asian Journal of Legal Education 6, no. 1-2 (January 2019): 57–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2322005819840111.
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Despite the inclusion of legal research in academic curriculum of law programmes in universities, some factors are still capable of militating against the acquisition of legal research skills by law students. Every law faculty in Nigeria teaches legal research skills to their students, but there are still signs of poor legal research skills by law graduates in Nigeria, which is reflected in their inability to find the legal information that is relevant in the practice of the legal profession. It is argued that computer-assisted legal research entails a process in which electronic law information resources are indispensable. One of the electronic law information resources is the electronic law database. The use of electronic law databases is indeed crucial to legal research. However, lack of user education may lead to lack of intrinsic motivation to use electronic databases. In Nigerian law faculties, a lot of funds are invested in provision of electronic information resources in order to promote legal research among law students. However, the relationship between user education and use of electronic law databases may or may not justify the funds invested. This article explicates the place of computer-assisted legal research in law faculties and reveals that there is a need for law students to be intrinsically motivated to use electronic law databases. This article also exhibits additional measures that Nigerian law faculties can take in order to motivate law students to use the electronic law databases.
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Ajuwon, Grace Ada, and Sunday O. Popoola. "Influence of motivational factors on utilisation of Internet health information resources by resident doctors in Nigeria." Electronic Library 33, no. 1 (February 2, 2015): 103–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-12-2012-0159.
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Purpose – This study aims to determine the influence of motivational factors: perceived ease of use (PEU), perceived enjoyment (PEJ) and perceived usefulness (PU) on utilisation of Internet health information resources among resident doctors in tertiary health-care institutions in Nigeria. The Internet has become a major source of health information for practitioners and the general public. Despite the availability of health information resources on the Internet, some resources are underutilised. There are numerous studies on Internet use among health-care workers; however, there is a dearth of information on motivational factors influencing utilisation of Internet health information resources among resident doctors in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – A descriptive survey design was used. Total enumeration technique was adopted to cover 1,280 resident doctors in 13 tertiary health-care institutions in southwestern Nigeria. A validated, self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire has four sections covering the demographic profile of the respondents, PEU, PEJ and PU. Four hypotheses were tested at the p < 0.0 1 level of significance. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson product-moment correlation and multiple regression analysis. Findings – There were more males (69.0 per cent) than females (31 per cent); respondents mean age was 34 years. The result revealed that PEU(r = 0.181, p < 0.01), PEJ(r = 0.166, p < 0.01) and PU(r = 0.121, p < 0.01) have significant relationship with utilisation of Internet health information resources by the respondents. Also, PEU, PEJ and PU collectively (F = 15.366, df = 3; 897, p < 0.01) have significant influence on utilisation of Internet health information resources of the respondents. Individually, PEU (B = 0.864, df = 897, t = 3.90, p < 0.01) and PEJ (B = 0.349, df = 897, t = 3.060, p [lt] 0.01) were found to have significant influence on utilisation while PU (B = 0.232, df = 897, t = 1.328, p > 0.01) does not significantly influence the utilisation of Internet health information resource of the respondents. Research limitations/implications – One major implication of this study is that system designers and web content developers should design programs and websites that are compatible with the user’s abilities. Medical librarians have a role to play in providing quality health content that is easy to navigate and pleasurable to use. Both the institutions and the government have a role to play in providing information and communication technology facilities to enable doctors access relevant health information resources easily. Practical implications – Introduction of information literacy training in the residency programme or inclusion as a component of the continuing professional development will enable resident doctors to know relevant online searching tools and search techniques for accessing health information resources which will be useful to their work. This will in turn increase their PU of Internet resources. Health sciences librarians (medical librarians) in the various institutions/centres have a role to play in training resident doctors on how to access, retrieve and evaluate online health information. Librarians should also train resident doctors on how to search evidence-based Medicine resources such as the Cochrane Library and PubMed Clinical Queries and Critical Appraisal of the medical literature to make informed decision in the management of their patients and for research purposes. They should be trained on how to organise bibliographic references using reference manager tools such as Endnote, Zotero or Mendeley. Social implications – The social implication of this findings is that systems that are easy to use should be designed, so that doctors will be able to access relevant information for research and patient care for better health outcomes. The easier and enjoyable the system is to use, the more resident doctors will access and use health information resources to improve their service and save more lives. Originality/value – This study examined three motivational factors (PEU, PEJ and PU) that influence the utilisation of Internet health information resources by resident doctors in tertiary health-care institutions in Nigeria. The result revealed that collectively PEU, PEJ and PU have significant relationship with the utilisation of Internet health information resources, but PEU and PEJ are the main drivers of use of Internet health information resources among the resident doctors studied. This study adds to the literature of motivational factors influencing utilisation of Internet health information resources by resident doctors in southwestern Nigeria. This paper is original because, to the best of our knowledge, there is no other study on motivational factors influencing Internet use among resident doctors in Nigeria.
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Adeniran, Pauline Oghenekaro, and Uloma Doris Onuoha. "Influence of Information Literacy Skills on Postgraduate Students’ Use of Electronic Resources in Private University Libraries in South-West, Nigeria." Communications and Network 10, no. 04 (2018): 164–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/cn.2018.104014.
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Anyim, Wisdom O. "Relevance of Electronic Resources and Improvement of Access for Effective Distance Learning and Continuing Education Programme." International Journal of Asian Education 2, no. 1 (March 1, 2021): 52–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.46966/ijae.v2i1.83.
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This paper investigates the relevance of electronic resources and improved access for effective distance learning and continuing education. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The total population of the study comprises 7,125 registered students of the National Open University of Nigeria. A convenience sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 379 respondents. Structured questionnaires were distributed to the respondents through a research assistant, and only 320 valid responses were returned and used for the study. The study used frequency counts and percentages as statistical measures for data analysis. Findings revealed that students access e-resources regularly. Electronic resources were also relevant as they provide students with up-to-date information, complete information from different sources, speedy and easy access to information, and more. Access to electronic resources can be improved through the following means: provision of useful Internet/server to enhance the accessibility of e-resources, online user guideline for accessing e-resources, creation of user-friendly interfaces for easy access to online contents. It was recommended that audio and video conference chats be made available to students to connect librarians for assistance when the need arises; compulsory user-education and orientation program should also be conducted for students on the use of electronic resources.
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Natarajan, Munusamy. "Use and impact of electronic resources by information science students at Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia." Collection Building 36, no. 4 (October 2, 2017): 163–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cb-12-2016-0036.
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Purpose This paper aims to describe the use of electronic resources and services provided at the social science library of Jimma University, Jimma. The paper is focused to find out the use of those resources by the students of information science and how frequently they are using, from where the information is accessed. Also, they have been requested about their preferences between an electronic and print journal format. Design/methodology/approach The questionnaire method is used for collecting the data from the undergraduate students of information science (2015/2016 batch). The questionnaire was distributed to 182 students, and the response rate 81.32 per cent was encouraging. Findings It has been found that the usage of e-journals is increasing; this is due to awareness among the students of information science about the e-resources and services. Owing to an easy access available at various places in the university, they are accessing these resources at hostels and departments more as compared to the library. Their visits to library have decreased. Research limitations/implications The study has been limited to Jimma University undergraduate students of information science only Practical implications It suggests for future improvised solutions. Originality/value The present paper will help other institutions to understand the need for library electronic resources and motivate them to update their resources in the larger interest of the students. The paper also indicates how a suitably designed survey can show the awareness and use of types of information services, in this case, e-journals. There is a dearth of such studies in India and abroad. The methodology and findings can be applied to other libraries to reveal similar trends, as well as comparisons.
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Savytska, Olena, and Natalia Korogoda. "The use of electronic map “natural basis of Kyiv city landscapes” in the studies on urban aesthetic resources." Visnyk of the Lviv University. Series Geography, no. 48 (December 23, 2014): 292–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.30970/vgg.2014.48.1353.
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Use of electronic landscape map in the study of aesthetic resources of the urban environment is an important component in study of landscape of the modern city. These maps are the basis for the organization of various GIS applications. Electronic maps which containing information about a natural basis of urban landscapes can be used for effectively management of the urban areas, environmental design and environmental protection. Key words: GIS, electronic map of landscapes, urban landscapes, aesthetic resources.
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Hassan, Abba, Mohammed Bala Yakubu, Mohammed Bulama, and Aliyu Abdullahi Shitu. "A customer perspective on infrastructure & legislative effects to use mobile banking app in Nigeria." Global Journal of Information Technology: Emerging Technologies 8, no. 3 (December 29, 2018): 102–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/gjit.v8i3.4050.
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In today’s age of new opportunities and emerging technologies, various studies have affirmed that the adoption of information and communication technology required an enabling environment like that of mobile device. Mobile banking is an ICT application considered to be of vital use among people in different countries of the world, who are likely to have different infrastructural development or resource facilitating conditions. Despite all the benefits of mobile banking application, yet its adoption is beyond the industry expectations in Nigeria and most African countries. This can be attributed to some factors. This study examines the resistance factors that influence the adoption of mobile banking application in Nigeria in relation to enabling environment, based on customers perspective and concluded that customer’s resistance to use mobile banking services in Nigeria was significantly influenced by inadequate bank branches, absence of legislative framework, high cost of monthly Internet subscription and poor quality of Internet/telecommunication services. Keywords: Mobile banking usage, customer’s, technology, resistance, resources
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David Shapiro, Steven. "Discovery tools as electronic billboards to market your library." Library Hi Tech News 31, no. 10 (November 25, 2014): 10–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lhtn-07-2014-0062.
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Purpose – The aim of this article is to describes Sprague Library’s experience in using EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) to market library services and resources in order to draw conclusions for other institutions. Design/methodology/approach – Uses the case study of Montclair State University in developing a strategy for using Discovery Tools as a library promotional tool. Also includes examples from other institutions. Findings – EDS (and other Discovery Services) can be helpful in highlighting library resources and services that may go unnoticed. Studies show a correlation between discovery tools and increased Interlibrary Loan (ILL) activity so it’s important to promote services like ILL within your discovery service. Practical implications – With a reasonable effort, libraries can use discovery tools to provide additional modes of communication with users. Originality/value – Highlights some of Sprague Library’s unique efforts in utilizing EDS to promote library resources and services.
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Maggio, Lauren A., Christopher A. Aakre, Guilherme Del Fiol, Jane Shellum, and David A. Cook. "Impact of Clinicians' Use of Electronic Knowledge Resources on Clinical and Learning Outcomes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." Journal of Medical Internet Research 21, no. 7 (July 25, 2019): e13315. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/13315.
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Background Clinicians use electronic knowledge resources, such as Micromedex, UpToDate, and Wikipedia, to deliver evidence-based care and engage in point-of-care learning. Despite this use in clinical practice, their impact on patient care and learning outcomes is incompletely understood. A comprehensive synthesis of available evidence regarding the effectiveness of electronic knowledge resources would guide clinicians, health care system administrators, medical educators, and informaticians in making evidence-based decisions about their purchase, implementation, and use. Objective The aim of this review is to quantify the impact of electronic knowledge resources on clinical and learning outcomes. Methods We searched MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Library for articles published from 1991 to 2017. Two authors independently screened studies for inclusion and extracted outcomes related to knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviors, patient effects, and cost. We used random-effects meta-analysis to pool standardized mean differences (SMDs) across studies. Results Of 10,811 studies screened, we identified 25 eligible studies published between 2003 and 2016. A total of 5 studies were randomized trials, 22 involved physicians in practice or training, and 10 reported potential conflicts of interest. A total of 15 studies compared electronic knowledge resources with no intervention. Of these, 7 reported clinician behaviors, with a pooled SMD of 0.47 (95% CI 0.27 to 0.67; P<.001), and 8 reported objective patient effects with a pooled SMD of 0.19 (95% CI 0.07 to 0.32; P=.003). Heterogeneity was large (I2>50%) across studies. When compared with other resources—7 studies, not amenable to meta-analytic pooling—the use of electronic knowledge resources was associated with increased frequency of answering questions and perceived benefits on patient care, with variable impact on time to find an answer. A total of 2 studies compared different implementations of the same electronic knowledge resource. Conclusions Use of electronic knowledge resources is associated with a positive impact on clinician behaviors and patient effects. We found statistically significant associations between the use of electronic knowledge resources and improved clinician behaviors and patient effects. When compared with other resources, the use of electronic knowledge resources was associated with increased success in answering clinical questions, with variable impact on speed. Comparisons of different implementation strategies of the same electronic knowledge resource suggest that there are benefits from allowing clinicians to choose to access the resource, versus automated display of resource information, and from integrating patient-specific information. A total of 4 studies compared different commercial electronic knowledge resources, with variable results. Resource implementation strategies can significantly influence outcomes but few studies have examined such factors.
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Ihnatieva, Viktoriia. "Systematization of scientific and technical information in electronic databases." System technologies 3, no. 134 (April 5, 2021): 107–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.34185/1562-9945-3-134-2021-12.
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It is important to maintain a balance between respecting the rights of authors and meeting the needs of society.The author analyzed studies related to the problem of observing the rights of authors when organizing information in electronic resources. It was found that some points related to the use of scientific and technical information in electronic resources of organizations require more detailed consideration regarding com-pliance with the law.The aim of the study is to develop an algorithm for systematizing scientific and tech-nical information in electronic databases of organizations.It was found that when systematizing scientific and technical information in electronic databases of organizations, four main areas of activity using electronic resources can be distinguished, in which issues of copyright compliance are the most controversial:- collection, use and storage of electronic documents;- use of information received from the Internet and other computer networks;- digitization of documents by the organization itself to create backups or for use of documents by electronic document delivery services;- copying of documents from databases, optical disks and other electronic media.Unfortunately, by simply scanning the necessary publications and placing electronic copies of documents on their network to provide readers with access to them, organizations, in particular libraries, violate the law three times: 1) placing a work on its network without the consent of the copyright holders, because the reproduction of any copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright holders is a violation of copyright; 2) providing readers with access to them; 3) transferring documents in electronic form via networks without mak-ing payments to authors.A detailed analysis of the use of scientific and technical information by organizations, consideration and study of current legislation made it possible to develop an algorithm for systematizing scientific and technical information in electronic databases. The library is considered as an organization that systematizes scientific and technical information.The first part of the algorithm points to the traditional ways of using scientific and technical information as objects of copyright and ways of using it for systematization in electronic databases. The algorithm shows work in three directions:1. Formation and preservation of objects of copyright, that is, the formation of the li-brary fund.2. Providing information in the traditional way and through systematization in electronic databases.3. When creating electronic resources, libraries widely use the works of authors.When librarians create databases, they should be mindful of copyrights and act in ac-cordance with applicable laws. When creating electronic resources, the Regulation of the Library is developed, which regulates the basic principles of the formation and use of electronic resources.All three directions of using objects of copyright must be accompanied by copyright agreements.The last part of the algorithm indicates what measures will be taken if the libraries do not comply with the provisions of the copyright agreement and current legislation.The developed algorithm for systematizing scientific and technical information in elec-tronic databases allows organizations to place objects of copyright in the developed electronic databases without violating the rights of authors.
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CLN, Suleiman Abdullahi,, Aliyu, Isyaku Ahmad, CLN, Yagana Musa, CLN, and Adamu Hassan, CLN. "Comparative Study on the Awareness, Availability and Patronage of Electronic Resources between Male and Female Students of AbubakarTafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Bauchi State-Nigeria." Volume 5 - 2020, Issue 8 - August 5, no. 8 (August 29, 2020): 687–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt20aug301.
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This study was conducted to examine the availability and patronage of electronic resources by male and female students in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Bauchi state, Nigeria. 1500 male and female students formed the population of the study. Survey research method was adopted. Questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. Frequency counts and simple percentages were used in analysing the data collected. The study revealed that female students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi have rarely patronized electronic resources in the e-library and as such has tremendous impact on their level of awareness on global world of electronic information and thereby would affects their academic performances. The study recommended among others, awareness of the availability of electronic resources in the library and the need for the female students to acquire more skills in the use of electronic resources
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Mohammed, Rabiu Nurudeen. "POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR IN THE FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES, BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO, NIGERIA." American International Journal of Multidisciplinary Scientific Research 6, no. 4 (December 19, 2020): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.46281/aijmsr.v6i4.916.
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The study examines postgraduate student’s information seeking behavior in the faculty of management sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria. Information play critical role in human daily activities such as school life, work, marital life and any other kind of scenario. The concept of information seeking behavior has attracted researchers’ attention and has been of great concern to stakeholders in the academia. Academic libraries avail information from different sources and formats. Objectively the study examines postgraduate students’ information seeking behavior in order to understand students’ information seeking behavior and provide guide to improve the quality of education and performance. Survey research design were use and the population consist of the entire postgraduate students in the faculty of management sciences at Bayero University, Kano, due to difficulty to reach all the population, purposive sampling were applied which result to the selection of (200) respondents comprising of (50) respondents from each of the four departments and questionnaire were issued to them. From the findings it is obvious that in the course of carrying out their studies postgraduate students seek information as a result of activities they engage such exam preparation, dissertation/thesis work, updating knowledge, lecture notes update, personal reading and general reading. However, the result implies that majority of the respondents use library for information concerning exam preparation while the lowest is for general reading to improve their knowledge. The study conclude that postgraduate students do engage in information seeking behaviour for various reasons even though these are hinder by some obstacles. The study recommends the need for management to improve service delivery in the aspect of electronic library, researchers should be guided easily and educated so as to facilitate easy collection of library materials, users should also be guided to enhance easy retrieval of information, continuous training of library staff should be given attention in order for them to be friendly and give quality service to information seekers and finally problem of poor electricity supply should be addressed to make the environment conducive for learning.
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Frandsen, Tove Faber, Dativa Tibyampansha, Glory R. Ibrahim, and Megan von Isenburg. "Library training to promote electronic resource usage." Information and Learning Science 118, no. 11/12 (November 13, 2017): 618–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ils-08-2017-0082.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper in information literacy assessment is to explore how library training can promote electronic resource usage. Increasing the usage of electronic resources is an issue of concern for many libraries all over the world. Several studies stress the importance of information literacy and instruction to increase the usage. Design/methodology/approach The present article presents the results of implementing training programmes to increase the use of the e-library. Findings Training sessions increase the usage of library e-resources significantly; however, the effect seems to be short-lived and training sessions alone may not increase the overall long-term usage. Originality/value The present paper presents a study of training sessions as means to increase awareness and usage of library e-resources. Implications for the planning of training are discussed.
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Saleh, Adam Gambo, and Ahmed Bakeri Abu Bakar. "Information Seeking Behavior of the Ulama in Relation to Preaching and Counseling Roles in Nigeria." Theological Librarianship 6, no. 1 (November 30, 2012): 29–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.31046/tl.v6i1.177.
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The study of information seeking behavior has over the years attracted the attention of information professionals, resulting in numerous studies conducted with a view to understanding why people seek information, how they seek it, and the problems they encounter. While the information seeking behavior of several professional groups has been studied, an important and influential group of professionals, Muslim clerics (Ulama; sing.--Alim) has been totally neglected. Thus, the main objective of this study was to investigate the information seeking behavior of the Ulama in a developing country. The study investigated such questions as how do the Ulama in Nigeria seek information to perform their preaching and counseling roles? What search strategies do they deploy? Is there a relationship between demographic factors and information seeking patterns? The study used the survey research method. The target population was made up of 973 Ulama dispersed within twenty-seven Local Government Areas of Borno State in Nigeria. A proportional stratified random sampling technique was used to arrive at the sample size of 281. The study used a questionnaire to collect data which was subjected to both descriptive and inferential statistical analyses. The study found out that the Ulama consult different sources and resources for different roles. For purposes of preaching, the Ulama mostly consult their personal collections to use resources such as the Qur’an, Hadith, and commentaries by other scholars. However, when performing a counseling role, they consult secular resources and informal channels of information such as council of Ulama, colleagues, or friends and relatives. The study also found out that the Ulama deployed different search strategies to identify and locate information when using public and institutional libraries, information and communication technology facilities, or informal channels. The study has also established significant relationships between demographic factors and search strategies adopted. Finally, the study identified the similarities and differences between the information seeking behaviors of the Christian clergy and the Ulama.
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Rogers, Sally A. "Electronic Journal Usage at Ohio State University." College & Research Libraries 62, no. 1 (January 1, 2001): 25–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crl.62.1.25.
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E-journal, printed journal, and database usage data from campus polls conducted annually, 1998–2000, at one large research university show increased use of e-journals and decreased use of printed journals by faculty and graduate students as the number of available e-journals increased from two hundred to more than three thousand. Little or no statistical correlation between age and frequency of use was found. The majority of frequent users of all three types of resources were from departments in the sciences. Transcripts from the 1998 poll provided insights into attitudes toward replacing printed journals with e-journals. The advantages and disadvantages mentioned were consistent with previous studies.
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Al-khateeb, Bilal Ahmad Ali. "Determinants of Electronic Library Resources Access in Saudi Arabia Higher Institutions." International Journal of E-Business Research 17, no. 1 (January 2021): 32–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijebr.2021010103.
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Electronic library resources are believed to be recent development in the world of internet. However, access to electronic library resources appears to be lacking, and thus has become a major issue of concern among electronic libraries resources users, particularly the students. As a result, this study investigates the determinants of electronic library resources access in Saudi Arabia higher institutions. Specifically, it examined the relationship between two key variables and electronic library resources among the students of Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University. Cross-sectional survey forms the research design while the population of the study covered all the students in Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University. The sample size was determined using the formula by Tabachnick and Fidell (2001) with a sample of 128. The data collection was conducted using email procedure while the collected quantitative data was analysed using both correlation and regression analysis techniques. The findings revealed that the relationship between electronic library resources availability and electronic library resources access is statistically significant. Also, the finding shows that ease of use is statistically related to electronic library resources access among the students in higher institution. Therefore, the study concludes that electronic library resources availability significantly affects electronic library resources access among the students. Secondly, it is concluded that ease of use has a lot of impacts on the electronic library resources access among the students. The study offers several implications and suggestions for future studies.
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Erb, Rachel Ann, and Brian Erb. "An investigation into the use of LibGuides for electronic resources troubleshooting in academic libraries." Electronic Library 33, no. 3 (June 1, 2015): 573–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-02-2013-0021.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to seek to ascertain how many electronic resource troubleshooting LibGuides are in use and what level of support they tend to provide. LibGuides have become quite popular in academic libraries as a tool for subject and college liaison librarians to deliver library-mediated content to colleges and individual classes. Another promising area for their use is to provide electronic resource troubleshooting support to students and faculty, as well as to other library staff. Design/methodology/approach – A sample of electronic resource troubleshooting LibGuides was obtained through a Google advanced search augmented by additional searches in the limited LibGuides community search utility. These LibGuides were selected according to a standard definition of troubleshooting and were analyzed for content on 36 support variables. Findings – A relatively small number of LibGuides were located, and a thorough treatment of electronic resource access issues was present in only a limited number of the LibGuides found. Research limitations/implications – While some LibGuides may have gone undiscovered owing to an incomplete search strategy for discovery, subsequent efforts to find overlooked pages were mostly fruitless. The relatively small number of electronic resource troubleshooting LibGuides discovered coupled with their simplicity may indicate that the use of LibGuides platform in this capacity has not gained traction. Originality/value – While there have been many case studies discussing the use of LibGuides as a subject and course guide platform, relatively few have explored the use of LibGuides outside of their traditional subject-focused implementation, and none have looked at LibGuides as a potential platform to aid in electronic resource access troubleshooting.
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Fasola, Omobolanle Seri, and Samuel Oladipo Olabode. "Information Seeking Behaviour of Students of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria." Brazilian Journal of Information Science 7, no. 2 (February 26, 2014): 47–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.36311/1981-1640.2013.v7n2.05.p47.
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The diversity in people account for how they seek information and this is what has prompted this study. This paper investigated the Information-Seeking behaviour of students of Ajayi Crowther University, a private university in South Western Nigeria. The survey research method was used and questionnaire administered to five hundred (500) students randomly selected from the three (3) faculties in the university. The data gathered from the questionnaire was analysed using the frequency count and simple percentage. It was discovered that majority of the students (66%) sought information for academic purposes and the library (62.8%) was their preferred place of searching and using information resources. Also, that their course of study (47.6%) influenced the format (55.4%) they want information in. Majority of the respondents (53.2%) also expressed satisfaction with the library for being able to meet their information needs. Recommendations were then made that the library should increase and improve its stock to meet the demands of the students, provide working internet connectivity to enhance ease of electronic search and databases and train its staff in interpersonal relations to improve staff- user relations. And lastly, that periodic user education should be carried out in the library to educate users on effective and efficient use of the library to get maximum satisfaction.
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Nwagwu, Williams E., and Judd-Leonard Okafor. "Diffusion of ebooks among postgraduate students of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria." Library Review 63, no. 1/2 (May 2, 2014): 86–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lr-04-2013-0056.
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Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the diffusion of ebooks among postgraduate students in arts and technology faculties of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Electronic books have become increasingly popular in recent years, but factors influencing their adoption and use are not understood in many institutions. Design/methodology/approach – Guided by a sample survey design, data were collected from 1,518 postgraduate students, 438 from the arts and 1,080 from technology, using a questionnaire and an interview schedule. Findings – Students from both faculties used ebooks, identified through serendipitous browsing of the internet, and mainly Google searching. Many of the ebooks they find are not recommended by their lecturers, while those that are recommended are not available free of charge. Students therefore use ebooks mainly to cross-validate and gain extra insights about what they have been taught. There are significant differences between arts and technology students ' use of ebooks with respect to cost, ease of use and other aspects, with technology students having the advantage. There is no programme in the university aimed at harvesting and organising ebook resources for students to access. Research limitations/implications – The study focused on only one institution. Practical implications – Institutionalising ebooks could be a useful strategy to address the dearth of current and relevant texts in universities, although ebooks may pose challenges to existing library management processes. Social implications – An ebook revolution will cause great changes in information services in libraries – how would university libraries partner to benchmark this evolving practice with respect to questions about standards, technologies, licensing and pricing, particularly in the developing world? Originality/value – There is no empirical study on this subject matter either in the University used in the study or in any other.
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Merkley, Cari. "Undergraduate Students Who Use Library Resources Are Also More Likely to Stay Enrolled." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 8, no. 4 (December 12, 2013): 136. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8zw3j.
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Objective – To determine if there is an association between library use and student retention.
Design – Quantitative analysis.
Setting – A large research university in Australia.
Subjects – 6330 new undergraduate students.
Methods – The researcher obtained a data set on all new undergraduate students registered at the institution in April 2010 from the student enrolment system. The data set included students’ identification number, age, gender, Australian postal code, and country of residence. Using the students’ identification numbers, the author then retrieved information from the library’s systems on the number of physical library items borrowed, and the number of logins to authenticated electronic library resources by this cohort at three points in the first semesters of 2010 and 2011. These three points in the semester fell after the course withdrawal date, mid-semester, and after exams. The author obtained additional data sets from the student enrolment system at the end of the first semester of 2010, and after the course withdrawal date and after exams in the first semester of 2011 to determine which students from the original sample were retained over the 18 month period. The researcher then compared library use data for students still enrolled at each date to those who had withdrawn from their studies.
The researcher also coded students’ data according to age and socio-economic status to allow further analysis. All students in the sample were grouped into two age categories: students under 21 years of age, and mature students, which included all students aged 21 years and over. Those students with a permanent Australian address (5125) were coded as low, medium, or high socioeconomic status using the 2006 Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas. Postal codes were also used to determine if a student resided in close proximity to the university library in Western Australia, and could be expected to access the physical collection.
Main Results – Students who withdrew by the end of their first semester in 2010 were more likely not to access online library resources at all (39% versus 20.4% of retained students). By the end of the first semester of 2011, retained students still showed higher use of library online resources. Over half of those leaving their studies did not login to library resources by the end of the first semester of their second year of study, compared to 17.6% of retained students. Borrowing rates for physical library items was very low among both retained students and those who withdrew from their studies in both years.
The data did not demonstrate a strong association between a student’s socioeconomic status, library use, and their retention. The findings regarding age were more significant when it came to retention, with mature students more likely to withdraw from their studies by the end of their first semester than those under 21. In terms of their library use, retained mature students were more likely to borrow physical items from the library than younger students in both their first and second years of study.
Conclusion – While students who remained enrolled over the 18 month period did demonstrate higher use of the library’s electronic and physical collections than those who withdrew, the low use of the library’s physical and electronic resources even by those retained undermines any conclusions that could be drawn about the positive associations between library use and retention. Mature students may benefit from targeted library supports, as their library use seems to be more positively associated with their retention than with younger students. Socio-economic status did not appear to play a major role in library use and retention, according to the study’s findings.
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Павлова, Елена Владимировна. "ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES IN THE CONTEXT OF DEVELOPMENT OF OPEN EDUCATIONAL SPACE IN RUSSIA." Bulletin of the Chuvash State Pedagogical University named after I Y Yakovlev, no. 3(108) (October 20, 2020): 189–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.37972/chgpu.2020.108.3.022.
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В статье рассмотрена проблема использования электронных информационных ресурсов в педагогическом вузе в контексте развития открытого образовательного пространства. Актуальность проблемы исследования обусловлена тем, что в условиях функционирования современной системы образования остро заявляют о себе проблемы создания высокотехнологичной информационно-образовательной среды, способствующей наиболее эффективному формированию необходимых компетенций обучающихся. Обостряют проблемы и возникающие вызовы, связанные с организацией образовательного процесса в условиях пандемии. В связи с этим пристальное внимание вызывают вопросы использования электронных информационных образовательных ресурсов. В исследовании обобщается и конкретизируется терминология, связанная с данной проблемой. Обзор литературы показал, что в современных отечественных исследованиях рассматриваются различные аспекты проблемы применения электронных информационных ресурсов в образовании. Наряду с этим изучение, обобщение, выявление перспектив использования электронных образовательных ресурсов в педагогическом вузе в рамках дисциплин, связанных с музыкальным искусством, впервые стало объектом специального рассмотрения в контексте развития открытого образовательного пространства. В статье проанализирован положительный опыт Чувашского государственного педагогического университета им. И. Я. Яковлева в применении электронных образовательных ресурсов в учебном процессе, в том числе электронных учебных изданий и образовательных интернет-технологий. Апробация результатов исследования позволила автору выявить необходимые условия, проблемы и перспективные направления применения электронных информационных ресурсов в педагогическом вузе. The article considers the problem of the use of electronic information resources in a pedagogical university in terms of the development of an open educational space. The relevance of the research problem is due to the fact that in the context of the modern education system the problems of creating a high-tech information and educational environment that contribute to the most effective formation of the necessary competences of students are becoming rather acute. There also emerge challenges associated with the organization of the educational process in the current pandemic. In this regard, close attention is paid to the use of electronic informational educational resources. The study summarizes and clarifies the terminology associated with this problem. The review of the works devoted to the considered issue showed that modern Russian studies examine various aspects of the problem of using electronic information resources in education. Along with this, the study, generalization, and identification of prospects for the use of electronic educational resources in a pedagogical university in the framework of disciplines related to musical art, in the context of the development of an open educational space, has become the object of special consideration for the first time. The article analyzes the positive experience of I. Yakovlev Chuvash State Pedagogical University in terms of the use of electronic educational resources in the educational process, including electronic educational publications and educational Internet technologies. Testing the results of the study allowed the author to identify the conditions, problems and promising areas for the use of electronic information resources in a pedagogical university.
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Yang, Wenchao, Wenfeng Li, Yulian Cao, Yun Luo, and Lijun He. "An Information Theory Inspired Real-Time Self-Adaptive Scheduling for Production-Logistics Resources: Framework, Principle, and Implementation." Sensors 20, no. 24 (December 8, 2020): 7007. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s20247007.
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The development of industrial-enabling technology, such as the industrial Internet of Things and physical network system, makes it possible to use real-time information in production-logistics scheduling. Real-time information in an intelligent factory is random, such as the arrival of customers’ jobs, and fuzzy, such as the processing time of Production-Logistics Resources. Besides, the coordination of production and logistic resources in a flexible workshop is also a hot issue. The availability of this information will enhance the quality of making scheduling decisions. However, when and how to use this information to realize the adaptive collaboration of Production-Logistics Resources are vital issues. Therefore, this paper studies the above problems by establishing a real-time reaction scheduling framework of Production-Logistics Resources dynamic cooperation. Firstly, a real-time task triggering strategy to maximize information utilization is proposed to explore when to use real-time information. Secondly, a collaborative method for Production-Logistics Resources is studied to explore how to use real-time information. Thirdly, a real-time self-adaptive scheduling algorithm based on information entropy is utilized to obtain a stable and feasible solution. Finally, the effectiveness and advancement of the proposed method are verified by a practical case.
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B., Subhash Reddy, M. Krishnamurthy, and Ashok Y. Asundi. "Information Use, User, User Needs and Seeking Behaviour: A Review." DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology 38, no. 2 (March 23, 2018): 82. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/djlit.38.2.12098.
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<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>The studies on the user, user information behaviour, and seeking have been continuing since last 50 years or </span><span>more. Ranganathan’s five laws brought the phrase ‘use’ reordering from preservation. The studies on user and user behaviour with varying characteristics has not changed and still going on to study the impact of ICT and use of electronic resources. Several hidden revelations on users’ approach to information identified by Voigt, types of readers identified by Ranganathan and the ASK model by Belkin have been expounded to visualise the user categories and attributes of the user, user information behaviour and so on. The aim of this paper is only a perspective review of the literature on information user, with an intrinsic scope for some new research possibilities in this area. </span></p></div></div></div>
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Nwagwu, Williams Ezinwa. "POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS’ USE OF EBOOKS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA." Mousaion: South African Journal of Information Studies 33, no. 1 (January 25, 2016): 121–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/0027-2639/846.
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The purpose of this study was to examine the diffusion of electronic books, commonly known as ebooks, among postgraduate students in the arts and technology faculties of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Ebooks have become increasingly popular in recent years, but factors influencing their adoption and use are not understood in many institutions. Guided by a sample survey design, data was collected from 346 postgraduate students, 129 from the arts and 202 from technology, using a questionnaire and an interview schedule. Students from both faculties used ebooks, identified through serendipitous browsing of the Internet, and mainly Google searches. Many of the ebooks they found are not recommended by their lecturers, while those that are recommended are not available free of charge. Students therefore use ebooks mainly to cross-validate and gain extra insights about what they have been taught. There are significant differences between arts and technology students’ use of ebooks with respect to cost, ease of use and other aspects, with technology students having the advantage. There is no programme in the university aimed at harvesting and organising ebook resources for students to access. Institutionalising ebooks could be a useful strategy to address the dearth of current and relevant texts in universities, although ebooks may pose challenges to existing library management processes. An ebook revolution will cause great changes in information services in libraries – how would university libraries partner to benchmark this evolving practice with respect to questions about standards, technologies, licensing and pricing, particularly in the developing world?
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HARUNA, Ishola Abdullahi. "ENGINEERING AND HUMAN-CAPACITY BUILDING: FLEXIBILITY OF INNOVATION IN HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA." LASU Journal of Employment Relations & Human Resource Management 2, no. 1 (December 1, 2020): 111–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.36108/ljerhrm/0202.02.0180.
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The difference between developed and developing societies could also be captured in the area of engineering innovations for human-center development. Engineering is one of the drivers of sustainable development in the world; it has substantial impacts on building and sustaining human capital. Nigeria, like other developing societies, is confronted with challenges of utilizing human resources maximally for her national development. Hence, this paper investigates engineering and human capacity building as the flexibility of innovation in human capital development in Nigeria. This study applied a theoretical method; information was sourced through secondary means like content analysis journals, textbooks, and electronic resources. This study anchor on modernization, human capital, and scientific management theories. Findings showed that apart from the purely academic angle, Nigeria has no made outstanding progress in the area of training and institutional support. The paper recommends broad-based engineering applications in every facet of human capital. This will attract foreign investors to the economy, and the local ones can use their technical skills to ensure maximum utilization of resources through engineering techniques. As the World Federation of Engineers is sustaining pressures on the engineering body among the member states. Nigeria cannot afford to be isolated in the area of sound engineering training. This paper will be useful to the International Labour Organisation, World Federation of Engineers, ministries of employment and capacity development, National Directorates of Employment, the Nigerian Consultative Council and researchers in the field of Human Resources and engineering management could initiate research from here.
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Dhiwar, Geeta Dadu. "Management of electronic resources by management institute in Pune City: a survey." Library Management 42, no. 1/2 (February 11, 2021): 93–108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-01-2020-0009.
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PurposeThe present study was conducted to find what practices Pune city's management institutes are following for managing their online databases. Essentially, the purpose of the research was to study librarians' awareness about the life cycle of electronic resources and how to manage their life span, so that the data in use do not go obsolete.Design/methodology/approachThis experimentative study was based on a structured questionnaire designed to discover whether librarians of Pune's management institute followed the recommended six-step process in managing the life cycle of institutes' electronic resources as proposed by Jill Emery and Graham Stone in their Techniques in Electronic Resource Management (TERMS).FindingsOur study revealed that the librarians are not following any fixed protocol and are managing electronic resources in an ad hoc manner as per their own discretion. A majority are not even aware of the six steps the TERMS model prescribed for managing electronic databases.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitation of the study is to find the current practices of management of electronic resources at management institutes / colleges affiliated to Savitiribai Phule Pune University. Institutes which are not subscribing any database other than databases provided by UGC-INFONET thus got excluded from the study.Originality/valueA comprehensive literature review revealed that although such studies have been carried out elsewhere in the world, there is nothing specific to the Indian scenario. This study aims to plug that information gap.
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Atanda, Abiodun Daniel, Kehinde Abayomi Owolabi, and Chukwuemeka Peter Ugbala. "Professional competence and attitudes of library personnel towards digital services in selected university libraries in Nigeria." Digital Library Perspectives 37, no. 3 (February 22, 2021): 209–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/dlp-08-2020-0076.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the professional competence and attitude of library personnel towards digital services in selected university libraries in Nigeria. Despite the evolution of digital technologies in university libraries, as well as massive investment and research on digital libraries particularly in developed countries, it has been observed that many university libraries in Nigeria are still relatively reliant on traditional library services which no longer serve and satisfy the twenty-first-century users’ needs. Design/methodology/approach The population of the study comprised all the 196 library personnel from the 5 purposively selected university libraries in Nigeria. The total enumeration sampling method was adopted; while the questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection. Findings The findings of the study revealed that internet service was the most available digital service in libraries. It further revealed that most of the library personnel have requisite proficiency skills in basic computer operations. However, inadequate power supply was the major problem affecting digital services in the university libraries. Research limitations/implications The study is limited to a specific geographical area and selected university libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria. Accordingly, further studies need to be carried out on the same or similar subject matter, in other states or regions in Nigeria. Practical implications The need for library personnel to acquire relevant information and communication technology skills and develop a positive attitude that will enable them to render effective digital library services in the university libraries. Apart from this, university libraries should also strive to train users on how to access digital services in the libraries. Originality/value This study is novel, in the sense that it is the first of its kind to examine the professional competence and attitude of library personnel towards digital services in university libraries in Nigeria. The paper reported the necessary skills that library staffs need to demonstrate to effectively use various digital resources in the libraries to meet the information needs of their users.