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Dynamics Of Organisational Politics And Library Administration On The Motivation And Job Performance Of Library Staff, Omobolade Opeyemi Adeagbo Dr., Iwok Nnah Shabi Dr., Femi Zacch Oguntuase Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Organizational politics is present in every secular establishment including the library with its attendant pros and cons. The paper aims to describe the observed interplay between organizational politics, motivation, and job performance of academic library staff to achieve organizational goals and promote workplace peace and harmony. The study employed a qualitative approach based on personal observation by the researchers and interviews of library managers conveniently selected from four academic libraries in Nigeria; two from the south–south and two from the south–west geopolitical zones. The findings showed that organizational politics can negatively influence library staff's motivation and job performance and lead …

Research In Library Herald During 2017-2021 : A Bibliometric Analysis, Sangram Haldar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Bibliometric analysis of research papers, articles, etc., has gained increasing importance in Library and Information Science to analyze the publication patterns, authorship patterns, and citation patterns of research papers published within a defined period. Bibliometric analysis is essential for library professionals in the collection development process. This paper intends to analyze the articles published in the journal 'Library Herald' from 2017 to 2021 with the help of different statistical tools and techniques. The results indicate most of the contributions by two authors and one article by six authors and the overall degree of collaboration among authors is 0.62. The study …

Postgraduate Students’ Use Of Electronic Resources For Research Output In Federal University Libraries In The Southeast, Nigeria: Challenges And Strategies For Interventions., Loveth Ogoegbunam Ekwueme, Augustina Chinyere Chime

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study is an empirical study that examined the challenges facing postgraduate students’ use of Electronic Information Resources [EIRs] for research output in federal university libraries in the southeast, Nigeria. It employed a descriptive survey design. The population of the study was registered postgraduate students in five universities libraries in 2017/2018 academic year comprising of 1,522 users. Yaro Yamane formula was used in calculating the sample size for each stratum in order to have proportional representation. A sample size of 421 postgraduate students was selected and used for the study. Instrument for data collection was questionnaire constructed on a four-point …

Users Satisfaction With Services, Resources, And Facilities In Nigeria Maritime University Library Okerenkoko, Delta State, Aroghene Eghwubare Mr., Confidence Reghagwa Idjai Mr, Oghenetega Gracious Agbori Mr

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The aim of the study was to examine users’ satisfaction with services, resources, and facilities in Nigeria Maritime University Library Okerenkoko, Delta State. The study adopted a descriptive survey design because of its potency in examining respondents via data collection and analysis to arrive at a conclusion. The total enumeration sampling technique was adopted for the study because of the manageable size of the population. The instrument used for eliciting data from the respondents was a structured questionnaire with the aid of two research assistants. The researcher distributed 215 copies of the questionnaire to the respondents and only 206 …

A Descriptive Analysis Of Ai Guides In Academic Libraries, Nestor Osorio

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this work is to do an exploratory descriptive analysis of topics included in Artificial Intelligence (AI) electronic library guides of academic libraries. AI library guides from members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) are chosen for selection. Of the 48 libraries randomly selected, 25 have AI guides. Data collected was subject to a content analysis process which included the use of terms co-occurrence using the VOSviewer software. The results show three clusters of terms, which are complemented with the discussion of materials found in the guides.

Role Of Libraries In Higher Education: A Review Of Literature, Tania Sarkar, Swapna Banerjee

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries play a major role in providing quality education and research support in any higher education institution. They serve information to the students and faculty. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an autonomous body established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to assess and accredit higher education institutions in India. NAAC for the past eight years has been stressing on library as one of the important parameters to assess a higher education institution. This literature review explores the publications which deal with the relationship between NAAC and the libraries. The selected literatures are published between 2009 and 2023.

Towards An Open And Inclusive Digital Humanities: Policies And Initiatives For Open Data Promotion In India, Mumtaj Mumtaj

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The paper discusses about background of open data, policies and initiatives in the field of digital humanities in India. The article highlights the significance of open data on mankind and its potential in advancing research, promoting transparency, and encouraging collaborations. The article analyzes the current state of open data policies and initiatives in world as well as in India .The paper accentuates the significance of open data in enabling greater collaboration and inclusivity in the Digital Humanities in India, and calls for increased efforts to promote open data policies and initiatives in the country .The article talked about the successful …

Research Collaboration Analysis Among The Faculty Members Of Vidyasagar University During 1998-2022: A Bibliometric Study, Manoj Kumar Mandal

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Vidyasagar University, named after Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar was established as a state university in 1981. This university is known for research excellence in fields like science and technology, besides other branches of social sciences. This paper attempts to analyse the research collaboration among the faculty members of Vidyasagar University during 1998 to 2022 through bibliometric analysis. To this end, the paper extracted the data from Scopus database for the publications of the faculty members of Vidyasagar University during the said period. To analyse the data and visualise the research aspects Bibliometrix R package, Bibexcel, MS Excel and VOSviewer were …

Preservation Of Library Materials In Selected Public Colleges Of Education In Ghana: Strategies And Challenges, Hafiz Abubakari, Dawuda Issah, . Yakubu Baba, Abdul-Majeed Bawa Wumbie

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This study investigated the preservation practices selected teacher colleges of education libraries in Ghana. The study examined the existence of preservation policies in the teacher college libraries, preservation techniques in place, level of training given to library staff on preservation and barriers to effective preservation of information resources in the teacher college libraries. The study adopted a survey research design and the instruments used were structured questionnaire administered to forty-four (44) library personnel in six teacher colleges of education in Ghana. The population of the study consisted of para-professional and professional librarians. Descriptive statistics methods were used to analyse the …

E-Learning Advancement In Universities: Expectations Of Lis Students In Bangladesh, Wares-Ul Matin, Khairun Nesa Poly, Md. Samin Yasar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study explores the ICT usage and computer skills of Library and Information Science (LIS) students in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The main objective of the study is to assess the potentials and challenges faced by LIS students in e-learning. The researchers used survey method with a structured questionnaire, involving 209 participants from two leading public universities (University of Dhaka (DU) and Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) in Bangladesh. The collected data underwent rigorous quantitative analysis. Results showed that the majority of LIS students had been using computers for one to three years, with most possessing intermediate …

Allies, Cobelligerents, And The Political Realities Of Pursuing Social Justice Librarianship In Conservative Republican Communities, Bill Crowley

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Of late, public and school librarians have repeatedly encountered the unwillingness of many conservative communities and/or schools to support socially just collections and services. This article seeks to broaden the discussion of the factors involved. It does so for several reasons. The first is the reality that achieving a number of socially just library services in conservative communities will require the development of local coalitions. By their very nature coalitions often require compromise. This leads to the second reason, a recognition of the political limitations resulting from progressive demands for a total commitment to progressive ends to secure recognition as …

Students’ Knowledge And Attitudes Towards Plagiarism At The Faculty Of Engineering Kyambogo University, Bonniface Agungi, Bonny Ongora

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Students’ Knowledge and attitudes towards plagiarism at the Faculty of Engineering, Kyambogo University. The findings of the study revealed that the forms of plagiarism are copying work from the internet, submitting similar coursework and copying during test and exams, because of desire to get good grade, fear of failing, disinterest in the assignment, procrastination or poor time management and laziness encourage students to plagiarize therefore putting plagiarism as a course unit, conducting seminars to orient people about plagiarism, putting in place plagiarism detection software, motivating lecturers to teach students about plagiarism and training students on how to avoid plagiarism will …

Exploring Gender Disparities In The Utilization Of Electronic Information Sources Among Indian Doctoral Students: A Thematic Analysis, Jaswinder Pal Singh Mr., Baljinder Kaur Dr.

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Electronic information sources are essential for PhD students in India's expanding higher education system. This cohort's gender differences in electronic information resource access, use, and choice are examined. Inclusion and diversity in digital academia need understanding how gender affects information-seeking and resource utilization. Academic equity policies are informed by qualitative thematic analysis of gender inequality. In the digital age, higher education gender equality is crucial. This study examines Indian PhD students' electronic information use by gender. Gender-related information-seeking habits and preferences are examined to find impediments and opportunities for equal access and use. Scholarship must address gender-related information access and …

Knowledge Sharing And Referral Practices By Traditional Birth Attendants In Low-Income Urban Areas Of Southwest Nigeria, Janet O. Adekannbi, Joy O. Oluwafemi

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Traditional birth attendants (TBAs) are important for maternal health care especially in Africa’s low-income areas. Without doubt, the relevance of TBAs in developing countries such as Nigeria is not expected to reduce in the foreseeable future. The knowledge of traditional birth attendants will continue to be needed and considering the tacit nature of their knowledge, there is a need to preserve the knowledge in this profession and promote sharing of best practices to prevent maternal mortality issues. This study investigated the knowledge sharing (KS) and referral practices of TBAs in low-income urban areas of South-west Nigeria. Qualitative approach was adopted …

Attitude Of Lis Postgraduate Students Towards The Use Of Remote Teaching And Learning At Post Covid-19 Era In Nigerian Private Universities, Saheed Abiola Hamzat Dr.

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Exploring The Benefits Of Library Consortium: The Information Resource Sharing., Muhammad Bala Kasim, Fati Abba, Hajara Jibril, Yahaya Abdullahi Isah, Aliyu Muhammad Babadoko

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examines the cardinal benefits of library consortium which is the resource sharing. Resource sharing aims at maximizing collection and services of libraries and information centres at minimum cost. Various sources of information (primary and secondary literature) were perused to view the essentiality of resource sharing in carrying out effective and efficient library and information services to users. The paper also highlighted the requirements needed for successful resource sharing practices among libraries. The significance/benefits of resource sharing as it relates to economic, developmental, academic/research as well as social life of librarians and library personnel were clearly stated. An ideal …

Enhancing The Master Of Library And Information Science Curriculum Towards The Improvement Of The Librarian’S 21st Century Skills In The Workplace, David A. Cabonero, Rosielyn M. Austria, Regina D. Ramel

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study was conducted to describe: 1) the graduates of the Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS) program in terms of socio-demographic, academic, and professional examination achievements profiles; 2) the employment conditions of the Saint Mary's University (SMU) Library and Information Science (LIS) graduates employment after graduation and current employment; and 3) the extent of skills learned from the program in terms of a) creativity and innovation skills, b) critical thinking and problem-solving skills, c) communication and collaboration skills, d) information, media, and technology skills, and e) life and career skills. The study utilized a descriptive method of research …

The Effectiveness And Efficiency Of The Library Services Of A Catholic University In The Philippines, David A. Cabonero

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study aimed to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the services of Saint Mary's University Learning Resource Center. Specifically, it aimed to answer the following questions: 1. What is the extent of effectiveness and efficiency of the services offered in the different sections of the University Learning Resource Center?; 2. What is the extent of effectiveness and efficiency of the University Learning Resource Center in the following library services: a) bibliographic services, b) circulation services, c) current awareness services, d) e-library services, e) information retrieval services, f) reference services, and g) instruction services?; and 3) What recommendations can be …

Leadership Styles, Staff Motivation And Job Satisfaction In Private University Libraries In Osun State, Nigeria, Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Abata-Ebire Blessing Damilola (Mrs), Omobola Abigail Babarinde

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study sought to examine the influence of leadership styles and staff motivation on job satisfaction in private university libraries in Osun State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that leadership styles and Staff motivation are predictors of job satisfaction of library staff. There was a high level of job satisfaction among library personnel due to the democratic leadership styles that were predominant. Most of the library staff were highly motivated with a higher level of intrinsic motivation than extrinsic motivation. The study concludes that leadership …

Access And Use Of Electronic Resources At The University Of Health And Allied Sciences’ Library: Undergraduate Students’ Perspective., George Noble Hotsonyame, Stephen Okyere

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study sampled views from 200 undergraduate students at the School of Pharmacy and School of Basic and Biomedical Sciences. This study’s aim was to explore students’ access and usage of electronic resources in the University of Health and Allied Sciences’ library to make recommendations based on the results for a successful electronic resource provision and access. The study found that about 80% of students were aware of all the e-resources available in the University library, 46% use them daily, and 94% use HINARI, JSTOR, MEDLINE and PubMed. Training programs such as Information Literacy Skills and Library Orientation were effective …

Where Do Community College Students Go For Their Reference Management Needs: Findings From A Survey Study, Ajatshatru Pathak, Sarah Johnson

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research article reports the findings of a survey that was conducted at two community colleges affiliated with a large public university system in the Northeast of the United States. A survey was to explore community college students’ citation management help- seeking habits. Findings suggest that respondents were more likely to utilize Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL) website for reference management help than other resources. The results also show the impact of various factors (i.e., institution, academic level, undergraduate class level, field of study, age, gender, race/ethnicity, and user type) on students’ citation help -seeking practices. Significant statistical associations …

Library Security Management As A Predictor For Combating Book Theft And Vandalism Among Undergraduates In University Libraries In Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Oluwabukunmi Serah Oyelola, Temitope Daniel Onakoya, Tunde Idris Yusuf

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined library security mechanisms as a predictor for combating book theft and vandalism among undergraduates in university libraries in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. The survey design was adopted in the study, the study population consisted 16,293 undergraduates from the University of Ibadan, Kola Daisi University and Lead City University. The systematic sampling with sampling fraction of 5% was used to select a sample of 353 undergraduates used in the study. The questionnaire was used for data collection and data collected were analysed using frequency counts, item analysis and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. The study revealed that the security …

Wikipedia As A Source Of Information To Engineering Students-A Study, Nagaraju Kuppugari Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study explored the use of Wikipedia as a source of information by the engineering students at Nellore dist in Andhra Pradesh. The study also tries to examine the reasons to prefer Wikipedia over the traditional encyclopaedia by the engineering students. The study adopted survey method and an online questionnaire for collecting the data from the respondents. After analysing the data the results revealed that ‘easy to understand’ was the reason to prefer Wikipedia to the traditional encyclopedia. The study also found that 77.42 percent of the respondents using Wikipedia to get background information. The investigator suggests that faculty working …

Causes And Measures Of Pre-Retirement Anxiety Among Academic Librarians Of Federal Universities In Northwest, Nigeria, Karimatu Isa Maisango

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The study was conducted to investigate the causes and measures for overcoming pre-retirement anxiety among Academic Librarians in the Federal Universities of the Northwest Geo-Political zone of Nigeria. The research employed mixed methodology (quantitative and qualitative approach) based on the pragmatic school of thought using a sequential explanatory research design. The population of the study comprised two hundred and ten (210) academic librarians and nine (9) pension desk Officers of the Universities under study. Three types of data collection instruments, questionnaire, interview, and content analysis were used. The general reliability score of all items is .837. The quantitative data …

Status And Challenges Of Tribal Education In Jungle Mahal: A Statistical Analysis, Rajib Kumar Guin

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In this paper, a picture of tribal enrolment in schools and higher education in four tribal-dominated districts of West Bengal, namely Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Purulia, and Bankura, collectively known as "Jungle Mahal" is analysed through various statistical data. It is examined by the statistical data that the tribals here, especially the female tribals, are still lagging in literacy rate and average enrollment in every level of education in comparison to India and West Bengal. The dropout rate of tribal students in that region at every level of schooling is much higher than the national and state rates. Apart from this, …

Knowledge Acquisition For Academic Activities By The Lecturers Of Institutes Of Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Ibrahim Ismail Rafindadi, Dr Amina Ibrahim Inkani, Professor Munir Abdullahi Kamba, Dalhatu Usman Mairiga, Abdulqawiyyu Mustapha, Umar Ali Haruna

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Higher institutions of learning relies on active engagement in academic activities of which inform the teaching, researchand learning mission of institutions and are essential to robust democratic societies. The specific objectives of the study were to clarify the concept and significance, explore the academic activities engaged, and determine the knowledge acquisition programs by the lecturers of two (2) institutes of Nigerian meteorological agency. Qualitative data using a case study research design, face to face interview was used in gathering the data from a total of 16 purposively sampled respondents which were analysed using narrative based analysis. The study revealed that …

Knowledge Management In Organizations: Gateway To Sustainable Competitive Performance, Roseline Bawack

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The important role of knowledge management as a strategic resource in a competitive business environment cannot be overemphasized. Today’s business is plagued with turbulence and stringent competition in the world market resulting in paradigmatic paralysis, and significant organizational changes that necessitate salient and innovative operational processes. For survival, organizations must monitor trends and adapt to both the external and internal environments, make changes in the form of innovation, improve operational processes, increase flexibility and adopt sustainable knowledge-creation activities. This study is qualitative. An in-depth review of literature was conducted across multiple online research databases, supported by accrued knowledge obtained from …

Information Retrieval Skills As Correlate Of Scholarly Research Among Postgraduate Students In Selected Universities In Oyo And Lagos States, Nigeria, Kolawole Oluwatola, Lawrence Akingbade

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The main objective of the study is to investigate information retrieval skills as correlate of scholarly research among postgraduate students in selected Universities in Oyo and Lagos States, Nigeria. Survey research methodology was used with a total sample size of 379 using single random sampling techniques to select postgraduate students. Data was collected mainly through questionnaire and analyzed using frequency distribution and regression analysis run on SPSS (2.0). The result revealed the types of information retrieval skills, the study revealed that information retrieval skills highly influence the postgraduate students’ scholarly research as it allowed them to easily recognition their …

Information Seeking Behaviour Of Newspaper Journalists Of Karnataka State: A Study, Rajashekhar Mahadevagouda, Pavithrabai M S

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Journalists search, access, and make use of a variety of information sources, both in print and electronic media. Journalists have been increasingly reliant on internet tools in recent years. An attempt has been made through the study to identify the information-seeking behaviour of journalist working in 39 newspapers at the national, state, as well as regional levels. A total of 610 respondents have responded to the questionnaire. The data shows that data indicates that approximately 60% of the respondents are below 35 years. The study witnessed that more than 30% of respondents opined that the information required about all areas …

Lecturers’ Awareness, Perception And Utilization Of Institutional Repositories In Two Universities In Nigeria, Lawrence Akingbade

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The purpose of this study was to examine the lecturers awareness, perception and utilisation of institutional repositories in two universities in Nigeria. The universities include the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and University of Jos. The research design adopted for the study was correlational research design, while the questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The questionnaire was grouped into five sections and most of the questions were close ended. Also validity and reliability of the questionnaire was done in order to obtain the desired results. Out of 642 number of questionnaire distributed, 473 were completed, returned and found …