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Information For Industry In Nigeria, Yahya Ibrahim Harande Aug 2009

Information For Industry In Nigeria, Yahya Ibrahim Harande

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The importance of information to manufacturing industries is explored in this research. Survey research was carried out on 20 manufacturing industries in two states of Nigeria. Two hundred and fifty 250 questionnaires were distributed. The findings indicate that 95 percent of the employees rely heavily on their colleagues and information generated internally for their daily information needs. Formal library services such as current awareness, reference, and SDI services are offered in these industries, but employees rarely use these services.

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Health Information Management Skills And Ict Staff Training Needs In A Nigerian Tertiary Medical Library, Helen Komolafe-Opadeji Aug 2009

Health Information Management Skills And Ict Staff Training Needs In A Nigerian Tertiary Medical Library, Helen Komolafe-Opadeji

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The adoption of information and communication technology has increased the quantity of information passing through the library, and health librarians must be well-versed in knowledge management and dissemination. The study found that the training of participating library staff was inadequate, although training in information technology driven would allow them to provide knowledge management service.

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Reading Habits Of Secondary School Teachers: A Study Of Selected Secondary Schools In Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area, Adebayo Oyeronke Aug 2009

Reading Habits Of Secondary School Teachers: A Study Of Selected Secondary Schools In Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area, Adebayo Oyeronke

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examines the reading habits of secondary school teachers in Ado–Odo Local Government Area. The study revealed that a majority of the teachers concentrate on reading textbooks and have no fixed time for reading. The study recommends that teachers develop a love of reading in order to be versatile. It also recommends that stakeholders collaborate to revitalize school libraries to attain sustainable education.

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Individualized Learning In Universal Basic Education: Implications For The Librarian As Counselor, Emem Paul Udofia Aug 2009

Individualized Learning In Universal Basic Education: Implications For The Librarian As Counselor, Emem Paul Udofia

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The role of the school librarian has changed dramatically from that of a guardian of books to that of teacher, counselor, and provider of access to the Internet and other electronic sources. In a time when every individual needs to apt, adequate, and appropriate information, the role of the school librarian becomes multiple and critical. This paper discusses strategies with which the school librarian can act as counselor, particularizing the individual child's special needs and promoting the development of self esteem. These include using bibliotherapy, project work methods, personalized resource selection, and use of biography, as well as electronic methods.

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Consortia And Cooperative Collection Development In The Libraries Of Technological Institutes Of North India, M P Satija Aug 2009

Consortia And Cooperative Collection Development In The Libraries Of Technological Institutes Of North India, M P Satija

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This article assesses the state of cooperative collection development among a group of technological institute libraries in India. Resource sharing requires shared values and vision, as well as funding and commitment by stakeholders. Vital and well-run consortia are an important source of help for librarians.Consortial subscriptions are a common form of resource sharing. INDEST- AICTE and UGC-INFONET are open-ended consortia that have brought about a revolution in resource sharing.

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Virtual Reference Service In The Muslim World: Opportunities And Challenges, Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar Aug 2009

Virtual Reference Service In The Muslim World: Opportunities And Challenges, Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar

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This study examines the changes in the way reference services are offered to users of public libraries in selected countries of the Muslim world. Electronic reference service is being adopted in many countries. It is useful to know whether such practices are being adopted by public libraries in the Muslim world.A survey of public library websites in selected countries was conducted, using a maturity scale of 0 to 5. The study revealed that not a single public library had a score of 5, which was assigned to libraries that offer virtual reference service in real time and 24/7. Only the …

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Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In Local Government Administration: The Case Of Oshimili North Local Government Area Of Delta State, Monday Obaidjevwe Ogbomo Aug 2009

Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In Local Government Administration: The Case Of Oshimili North Local Government Area Of Delta State, Monday Obaidjevwe Ogbomo

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The use of ICT in government has set the stage for greater transparency and the possibility for greater citizen participation. ICTs such as Internet, GSM system, computer, and online tools for effective information and communication service delivery should be made available in the local government area. This study surveyed a sample of 200 respondent of Akwukwu-Igbo and Ibusa in Oshimili North local government area. The results of the study confirm previous findings about e-government and the role of ICT in development. Those surveyed pointed out problems of ICT in local government, including power supply, illiteracy/ICTs illiteracy, lack of ICT skills, …

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Scholarly Communication: A Journey From Print To Web, Bhaskar Mukherjee Aug 2009

Scholarly Communication: A Journey From Print To Web, Bhaskar Mukherjee

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The history of scholarly communication is traced, with emphasis on the rise of electronic journals and models of open access publishing.

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E-Learning 2.0: Learning Redefined, Rupesh Kumar A Jun 2009

E-Learning 2.0: Learning Redefined, Rupesh Kumar A

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The conventional e-learning approach emphasizes a learning system more than a learning environment. While traditional e-learning systems continue to be significant, there is a new set of services emerging, embracing the philosophy of Web 2.0. Known as e-learning 2.0, it aims to create a personalized learning environment. E-learning 2.0 combines the use of discrete but complementary tools and web services to support the creation of ad-hoc learning communities. This paper discusses the influence of Web 2.0 on e-learning and introduces e-learning 2.0 and its features

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Web-Based Services In University Libraries: A Pakistani Perspective, Muhammad Sajid Mirza, Khalid Mahmood Jun 2009

Web-Based Services In University Libraries: A Pakistani Perspective, Muhammad Sajid Mirza, Khalid Mahmood

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study is a content analysis of websites of 56 General University Libraries (GULs) of Pakistan. Content included existence of library website, hyperlink on university home page, type (static or dynamic) of library website, and six categories of library and information services. The six categories included general information, web OPAC, reference service, collection, circulation, and document delivery service/Inter Library Loan. Results indicate that web-based services in GULs of Pakistan are in their infancy. LIS professionals must recognize the significance of web-based library services and take initiative provide web services to library users. Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC), LIS educators, …

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Information-Seeking Behavior Of Law Faculty At Central Law College, Salem, S Thanuskodi Jun 2009

Information-Seeking Behavior Of Law Faculty At Central Law College, Salem, S Thanuskodi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study is identifies the information channels used by the Central Law College, Salem faculty members, including preferred information sources, methods of information access, and library use pattern. A questionnaire was distributed to 64 law faculty members and a return rate of 87.5 percent. Books were ranked as most important for teaching and research, followed by law reports and statutes. Respondents preferred to consult their personal collections before resorting to other sources. On the whole, respondents perceived the Central Law College library collections, services, and facilities as adequate for their information needs.

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Use Of Information And Communication Technology By Medical Students: A Survey Of Vss Medical College, Burla, India, Bulu Maharana, Swarupanjali Biswal, N. K. Sahu Jun 2009

Use Of Information And Communication Technology By Medical Students: A Survey Of Vss Medical College, Burla, India, Bulu Maharana, Swarupanjali Biswal, N. K. Sahu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

N. K. Sahu Use of Information and Communication Technology by Medical students: A Survey of VSS Medical College, Burla, India (html) PDF June 2009 A survey determined the use of information and communication technology (ICT) by medical students of VSS Medical College, Burla, a premiere medical college in the State of Orissa, India. It examines students' knowledge of electronic resources, access to computers, and use of electronic resources. A structured questionnaire had a response rate of 128 (70%) out of a random sample of 150 students. The survey revealed that the medical students are eager to use ICT tools for …

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Partnership Between Librarians And Faculty At A Malaysian University Library: A Focus Group Survey, Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar Jun 2009

Partnership Between Librarians And Faculty At A Malaysian University Library: A Focus Group Survey, Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examines the changes in the way the information services are delivered to faculty. One of the delivery methods for faculty adopted by most academic libraries in Malaysia is a liaison programme. In this programme, a reference librarian is appointed as a liaison librarian to one or more teaching departments. Online resources have made faculty less reliant on the partnership of a liaison programme for help with teaching and research, while electronic communication, such as email, has the potential to make the partnership more lasting and effective. The study reveals that liaison librarians must upgrade their competencies to perform …

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Ergonomic Issues In Academic Libraries In Kolkata, West Bengal: A Pilot Study, A.M. Chandra, Suhana Ghosh, Sangita Barman, Dhruba Prosad Chakravarti Jun 2009

Ergonomic Issues In Academic Libraries In Kolkata, West Bengal: A Pilot Study, A.M. Chandra, Suhana Ghosh, Sangita Barman, Dhruba Prosad Chakravarti

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study assessed ergonomic issues including shelving, storage capacity, environmental conditions (illumination level, sound level, temperature, relative humidity), and fire safety. The study was conducted on nine departmental libraries of a prominent academic institution in Calcutta. Results indicate that current shelving uses nearly all available space. The illumination levels of different sections of all the libraries were much lower than that of the recommended standard illumination level. Noise level, temperature, and humidity of all the libraries were more or less on par with the recommended values. The fire safety assessment showed insufficient fire protection in all libraries.

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The Environment Of Higher Education Libraries In India, S Thanuskodi Jun 2009

The Environment Of Higher Education Libraries In India, S Thanuskodi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

India has significant advantages in the 21st century knowledge race. It has a large higher education sector – the third largest in the world in student numbers, after China and the United States. The library is the chief instrument for accumulating and using our intellectual heritage. Formal education can be conducted effectively and efficiently only with well-equipped libraries. Today, libraries are connected to a vast ocean of Internet-based services. Electronic resources are developing rapidly. Academic libraries are the nerve centres of their institutions, and must support teaching, research, and other academic programmes. The situation in academic libraries in India is …

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An Empirical Study Of Accessibility And Use Of Library Resources By Undergraduates In A Nigerian State University Of Technology, Fadekemi Omobola Oyewusi, Samuel Adeolu Oyeboade Jun 2009

An Empirical Study Of Accessibility And Use Of Library Resources By Undergraduates In A Nigerian State University Of Technology, Fadekemi Omobola Oyewusi, Samuel Adeolu Oyeboade

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the accessibility and use of library resources by undergraduate students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso, Nigeria. The sampling design used for the study was the simple random sampling technique. A total of 600 respondents were chosen to represent the minimum number of students that visits the library on monthly bases. Twenty-one (21) item close ended questions were designed to be answered by the respondents. A total 393 questionnaires were returned giving a response rate of 65%. The results indicated that students do not have adequate access to electronic resources as compared to printed resources …

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The Relationship Of Academic Role And Information Use By Engineering Faculty, M Doraswamy Jun 2009

The Relationship Of Academic Role And Information Use By Engineering Faculty, M Doraswamy

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This study looks at teaching and research and their relationship to information use by members of engineering faculty. Four research hypotheses tested the proposed dimensions of information use. The matched pairs Wilcoxon signed ranks test was employed to test the hypotheses as a directional one tailed test at the 0.05 level of significance. Data was collected through a questionnaire method. Results showed that the role accounts for a significant proportion of frequency of information use. Of the six hypotheses tested, four hypotheses were supported by the data collected, and two hypotheses could not be supported. Results also showed that of …

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Computer Skill Among Librarians In Academic Libraries In Ondo And Ekiti States, Nigeria, D.T. Ademodi, E. O. Adepoju Jun 2009

Computer Skill Among Librarians In Academic Libraries In Ondo And Ekiti States, Nigeria, D.T. Ademodi, E. O. Adepoju

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A survey looked at the computer skills and competence of librarians in academic libraries in Ondo and Ekiti states, Nigeria. Results revealed no automation of library automation and most computers found in the libraries used for administrative duties and Internet browsing. Recommendations are made to improve librarians' computer skill competence.

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Quality Assurance And The Implication For The Management Of University Libraries In Nigeria, E.L. Adebayo Jun 2009

Quality Assurance And The Implication For The Management Of University Libraries In Nigeria, E.L. Adebayo

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Peer group assessment is one means of measuring the quality library services. Library standards for the 21st century are pointed out. Areas of weakness in service provision in Nigerian libraries are explored. These include funding, ICT, and staffing. The implications of the weaknesses for library managers are discussed.

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Searchers' Perception Of Access Regulations In Nigerian National Archives, Abiola Abioye Jun 2009

Searchers' Perception Of Access Regulations In Nigerian National Archives, Abiola Abioye

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Access is a fundamental issue in archives administration and information management. This study investigated the perception of searchers to access regulations in National Archives of Nigeria. A descriptive survey was adopted for the study with questionnaire and interview as the research instruments. One hundred copies of the questionnaire were administered on searchers who were students of tertiary institutions, scholars, legal practitioners, litigants, government officials and politicians, and seventy-two copies were returned and analyzed. Interviews were also conducted with some of the searchers who were randomly selected. The study revealed that searchers, with varying level of education, used records in the …

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Information Services For Rural Community Development In Nigeria, Yahya Ibrahim Harande Jun 2009

Information Services For Rural Community Development In Nigeria, Yahya Ibrahim Harande

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Rural information service is important in the development of a nation, especially in developing countries such as Nigeria where the rural communities constitute a greater percentage of thepopulation.The paper examines information services rendered to the rural communities in Nigeria. Recommendations are made, including the role of ICTs, Renewable Energy Sources, and Solar Energy Facility.

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Strategies For Preservation And Increased Access To Newspapers In Nigerian University Libraries, Akobundu Dike Ugah Jun 2009

Strategies For Preservation And Increased Access To Newspapers In Nigerian University Libraries, Akobundu Dike Ugah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Newspapers are still the most iconic outlet for news and other types of written communication. Newspapers record, print, and publish stories of events that are of importance to society at any given time. They are authoritative and credible records of the significant issues and events as and when they occurred. Nigerian university libraries should initiate strategies for preservation and increased access to Nigerian newspapers through appropriate planning, microfilming, digitization, abstracting and indexing through the and use of skilled labor. In terms of cooperation and collaboration, Scandia and Farmington Plans should be adopted and adapted. The International Coalition on Newspapers project …

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Avoiding A Tragedy: Information Literacy And The Tragedy Of The Digital Commons, Christopher D. Springer Jun 2009

Avoiding A Tragedy: Information Literacy And The Tragedy Of The Digital Commons, Christopher D. Springer

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Librarians have long recognized that access to the digital commons has the remarkable potential to neutralize factors that divide the rich and the poor. While access to the digital commons is free, the financial costs of the equipment and the lack of training in the use of the equipment is an obstacle to many people using this unique resource. The disparity in the allocation of this training and equipment is often referred to as the Digital Divide. Librarians continue to work diligently to bridge this divide by providing access to computers and conducting classes in the use of computer technology. …

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Effect Of Peer Review On Citations In The Open Access Environment, Mohammad Hanief Bhat Jun 2009

Effect Of Peer Review On Citations In The Open Access Environment, Mohammad Hanief Bhat

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study measures the effect of peer review on the research impact of publications. The citation analysis of publication output of Information Research, an open access journal in information science, which publishes working papers side by side with refereed articles is carried out using the Scopus database. It is found that peer review process increases the research impact of articles considerably.

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Getting To Know The Neighbors: Library Support For Study Abroad Programs, Virginia Connell Jun 2009

Getting To Know The Neighbors: Library Support For Study Abroad Programs, Virginia Connell

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

As more students travel to learn more about global languages, cultures, and markets, colleges and universities will be increasingly invested in the quality of what they learn. Academic libraries can be important and creative partners to the departments who send students abroad. Librarians can help both faculty and students prepare for their trip by acquiring and promoting scholarly resources devoted to descriptions of the destination country's political history, cultural influence, and economic standing. While students are away from campus, libraries can function as a virtual resource of reliable information, point-of-need instruction, and research reinforcement for assigned readings and writing. When …

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Academic Libraries And The Remaking Of The Canon: Implications For Collection Development Librarians, Julianne Buchsbaum Jun 2009

Academic Libraries And The Remaking Of The Canon: Implications For Collection Development Librarians, Julianne Buchsbaum

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An issue of central importance for academic librarians of the future will be how to perform successful collection development in a time of narrow budgets and a rapidly expanding universe of information. For librarians in the humanities, in particular, the issue of how to decide what to collect is even more fraught with tensions in a multicultural era in which conventional standards used to evaluate materials have been radically contested and in which the very existence of the canon, or any type of core collection, has been called into question. It will be important to the local culture of the …

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Analytical Study Of Master Of Library Science Dissertations At The University Of Maiduguri, Nigeria, Yahaha Aliyu, Tukur Abba Jun 2009

Analytical Study Of Master Of Library Science Dissertations At The University Of Maiduguri, Nigeria, Yahaha Aliyu, Tukur Abba

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study analysed 39 Master of Library Science dissertations accepted by the School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Maiduguri, between 1996 and 2008 academic sessions. The analysis focused on productivity of dissertation by academic year, subject area, and type of library, geographical area covered and gender of the students that presented the dissertations. The analysis revealed that the 2006 academic year recorded the highest productivity of dissertations with 9, representing 23 percent. Information science, academic libraries, and Borno State as a geographical area were common topics in the dissertations presented during the years covered by the study.

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Information Needs Of Faculty Members And Research Scholars Of Chaudhary Charan Singh University: A Case Study, Devendra Kumar Jun 2009

Information Needs Of Faculty Members And Research Scholars Of Chaudhary Charan Singh University: A Case Study, Devendra Kumar

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This paper analyzes the information needs and use pattern among faculty members and research scholars of Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut's university campus and six district colleges: Meerut, Bulandshahar, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Baghpat, and Ghaziabad. A structured questionnaire was distributed among 425 faculty members and research scholars, of whom 200 (47.05%) responded. The study examines the purpose of visits to the library, use of different types of information sources, current literature in the field of interest, and difficulties faced in accessing information. The paper examines the preference for information sources and their use. Statistical analysis was done by applying simple percentage …

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Use Of The Internet By Faculty And Research Scholars At Gulbarga University Library, S Parameshwar, D.B. Patil Jun 2009

Use Of The Internet By Faculty And Research Scholars At Gulbarga University Library, S Parameshwar, D.B. Patil

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigates the use of Internet resources by faculty and research scholars including purposes for use, its impact on teaching and research, Internet resources and services uses, and the problems faced while using the Internet. A questionnaire was used to collect data from faculty members and research scholars in Gulbarga University. A total number 305 (112+193) questionnaires were distributed to the users, and 214 valid questionnaires were collected from the faculty member (67) and research scholars (147). Findings included that a majority of the users have been using the internet for two to four years. Slow speed, downloading problems, …

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Assuring Quality In Distance Education For Library And Information Science: The Role Of The Library, V Gopkumar, A Baradol May 2009

Assuring Quality In Distance Education For Library And Information Science: The Role Of The Library, V Gopkumar, A Baradol

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The concept of distance education and its use in Library and Information Science (LIS) education are presented. The importance of providing library and information services for LIS distance learners to enhance quality is discussed. The paper points out that web based information services can be used to extend library and information services to distance learners. Options and resources available are discussed in detail. A way of re-engineering of library and information services is highlighted.

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