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Maturity Analysis Of The Information Governance Model Matrix In The Correspondence And Archives Department Of The Batam Indonesia Free-Zone Authority, Rayhan Musa Novian, Azman Mat Isa

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Activities in government institutions have many contain of information, that is managing in performing administrative functions. Law no. 30 of 2014 concerning Government Administration and Law No. 34 of 2009 concerning Archives requires government institutions to manage information appropriately. Researchers investigated information governance carried out by the work unit at the Batam Indonesia Free-Zone Authority to support the good governance process. This research uses qualitative methods with a case study approach to get comprehensive results. The results of interviews, observations and documentation studies simultaneously use data triangulation techniques by displaying, presenting data and verifying data. Results of this research indicate …

Information Security Awareness And Information Security Compliance In University Libraries In South-West, Nigeria, Temitope Iyabo Mabawonku, Ezinwanyi Madukoma

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Information security compliance implies that library personnel follow the rules, guidelines, and principles regarding information security and implement the security measures provided in the library to curb insecurity. Information security compliance ensures that information resources held within the library are protected from unauthorized access and preserved from risk of loss, damage and unwanted modification. However, available literature showed that there is low compliance with information security by library personnel in university libraries in Nigeria. This has impacted negatively on the information resources held by the library, especially the printed materials. This situation might have resulted from lack of awareness about …

Digital Literacy Skills Among The Students Of The University Of Jammu: A Case Study, Meghabat Singh

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The paper highlights the importance and effectiveness of digital literacy skills among the students of the University of Jammu. In today’s technological age the students must develop digital literacy skills. This study used a purposive online survey of the students at the University of Jammu. Google form was used to design the questionnaire. The results of the study show that majority of respondents at the University of Jammu were female and were between 23 and 26 years of age group. The analysis of the study shows majority 85.24% of respondents know the concept of digital literacy. In the current digital …

Examining Undergraduate Students’ Information Literacy Competency On E-Resources Utilization At Mzumbe University, Tanzania, Julitha Rukamata

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A study was undertaken to examine undergraduate students’ skills in Information literacy among undergraduate students at Mzumbe University. The objective of this study was to investigate the information literacy levels among undergraduate students. The study used a mixed method approach design using cross-sectional and case study. The study distributed 210 questionnaires to undergraduate students using stratified sampling followed by systematic random sampling to select individual students in year 1, 2 and 3 from faculty of law, faculty of social sciences and faculty of science and technology.

Data were analyzed using SPSS software V.16. The study found that most students …

Social Media Use And Application During Covid-19 By Special Libraries In Nigeria: Case Study Of Justice Babasola Ogunade Law Library, Nigeria, Daniel Olufemi Oladeji Mr, Dorcas O. Bakare

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This study examines the use of social media during covid-19 by the Justice Babasola Ogunade Law Library of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, Nigeria.

In achieving the set objectives for this study, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was conducted among the six staff of the Hon. Justice Babasola Ogunade Law Library, Ajayi Crowther University, Nigeria. For the purpose of ensuring that the discussion revolved round the intended construct. The researchers made use of prepared structured questions and checklists that made the process of data collection easier.

Findings from the study (95% of the respondents) revealed that the law library had …

Electronic Information Resources Use And Research Productivity Of Lecturers In Private Universities In Oyo State, Oladeji Daniel Olufemi Mr, Adeyeye Sophia V. Phd

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It is impossible to overstate the importance of librarians in the intellectual development of any institution. The impact of this function can also be seen in librarians' productivity. In other words, when librarians are productive, they contribute significantly to the organization's long-term viability. If this isn't the case, the organization has a good chance of collapsing. In this light, the purpose of this study is to look into Electronic Information Resources (EIRs) Use and Research Productivity (RP) of lecturers in private universities in Oyo state. The study used a Descriptive research design. Population consists of 520 lecturers in private …

Usage Of Social Media Networking Sites And Academic Performance Of Library And Information Science Undergraduates In Southern Nigeria, Prof. Uwaifo S.O, Dr. Ivwighreghweta Oghenetega (Cln)

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The study investigated the use of social media networking sites and academic performance of Library and Information Science (LIS) undergraduates in federal universities in Southern Nigeria. In carrying out this study, three research questions and one null hypotheses were tested at P < 0.05. Descriptive survey design was utilized for the study. The population for the study is 1,440 undergraduates in the Department of Library and Information Science in federal universities in Southern Nigeria. The total enumeration and accidental sampling techniques were used for this study. The instruments used for this study were a questionnaire with the title “Usage of Social Networking Sites and Academic Performance Questionnaire (USNSAPQ)” and the Cumulative Grade Point Average Scores of the undergraduates for 2015/2016 academic session. The data obtained were analysed, using frequency, mean, standard deviation and Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistic. Findings revealed that the academic performance of undergraduates in LIS was in good standing. The reasons for undergraduates’ usage of social networking sites were to communicate and interact with friends, to send and receive messages from friends, to read news update, to be informed about social events and for leisure/entertainment. Undergraduates never made use of social networking sites for academic purposes. It was further revealed that there was no significant relationship between usage of social networking sites and academic performance of undergraduates. The study recommended among others that orientation, workshop and seminar should be organized by librarians and university authorities on the use of social media sites for academic purpose. Undergraduates’ attendance at such orientations, workshop and seminars should be made compulsory.

University Students Utilization Of Academic Library: A Case Study Of Joseph Ayo Babalola University Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State Nigeria, Franca Ngeme Mrs, Grace Ajewole Mrs, Samson Adesina Akinola

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This study examines the utilization of the university library collections and services among students of Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji- Arakeji, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are to find out among the students the frequency of the use of the library collections and services, the purposes of using library collections and services, find out the availability and adequacy of the library collections and services, know the methods of accessing the library collections, determine the students’ level of satisfaction with the library collections and services, unveil the problems confronted in the use of the library collections and services and …

Academic Social Media Use For Research By Postgraduates Of Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ogun State, Nigeria., Siddiqah Olatope Oyedokun Mrs, Ahmed Olakunle Simisaye Dr, Opeyemi Ebenezer Afolabi Mr

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A study was conducted to examine academic social media use for research among postgraduate students of the Tai Solarin University of Education in Nigeria. Survey research design and random sampling were adopted to select 500 out of 2,473 postgraduate population of Tai Solarin University of Education. Out of 500 questionnaires administered 467 were returned and collated of which 403 questionnaires were found useful for the study. Statistical Packages for Social Sciences software version 20 was used to analyse data using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Findings revealed that surveyed postgraduates use academic social media for …

Determinant Factors For The Evaluation Of Library Website Credibility By The Undergraduate Students In Kwara State University, Kwara State, Nigeria, Francis Olusanjo Oyeyemi, Akawu Lami, Medinat Olayemi Bakare, Mojisola Omowumi Odewole, Akeem Imam

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This study investigated determinant factors for the evaluation of library website credibility by the undergraduate students in Kwara State University, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted and a sample of 378students were selected across the faculties that make up of Kwara State University by using multi-stage sampling technique (Stratified and Simple Random Sampling Technique). A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect data from 378 respondents, out of which 358 copies of the questionnaire were returned and completely filled. Frequency counts and percentages were used to analyze the data collected for the five research questions while T-test was used to …

Investigating Library Anxiety Among First Year Students Of Crawford University, Nigeria., Elizabeth Bukunola Lateef Mrs, Ozonuwe Opene Sunday Mr.

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How a Library is efficiently used is a pivotal factor in determining the quality of education of a University. Therefore, identifying the factors affecting library use among students is becoming more necessary. The purpose of this research was to investigate the causes of library anxiety among first year students of Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design involving all first year students (368 in number), cutting across the seventeen departments of Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun state, Nigeria. The questionnaire was peer reviewed for validity and all the items were subjected to SPSS analysis using descriptive …

Inclusion In The Library: A Case Study Of Accessibility In The Central Institutes In The North Eastern Region Of India, Esther Moirangthem, Bobby Phuritsabam

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With the creative advocacy of inclusion in every aspect of the society, Social Inclusion is now a universal concept and inclusivity in the library is no exception. An inclusive Library is an important element for an inclusive education and thereby, an inclusive society. Accessibility is the key concern when it comes to inclusion in the library. This study focuses on the various issues of accessibilities in selected academic libraries located in the North Eastern Region of India. This topic seems to be an underexplored study, especially in this region of the country. Therefore, it is high time to create a …

Ict Self-Efficiency Skills Of Library Staff In Selected Public Universities In Southwest Nigeria, Olabisi Moruwawon, Shailendra Kumar Dr

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This study investigated the ICT self-efficiency skills of library staff in selected public universities in southwest Nigeria. The aim of the study is to know the level of ICT self-efficiency skills of the library staff in carrying out their library services. The study considered twelve (12) public academic libraries comprising both state and federal universities. Total enumeration technique was adopted to examine 376 library staff made up of academic librarians and library officers (Professionals and Para-Professionals). The research instrument used for data collection was questionnaire with well-structured items. Descriptive analysis was used for the study, and the results were shown …

Knowledge Sharing On Record Management At Record Centre Of Batam Indonesia Free-Zone Authority, Rayhan Musa Musa Novian, Riche Cynthia Johan, Linda Setiawati

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Records management is an essential activity on organisation, because naturally information will continue to grow in the organisation and be created all the time. The need for information becomes the main thing in the organisation, thus records management is carried out for accountability, transparency and facilitates information retrieval in the organisation. Therefore, skilled human resources are needed in managing information in this case of records because Batam Indonesia Free-Zone Authority itself has 21 work units. Batam Indonesia Free-Zona Authority or BIFZA is a public institution with authority over land management, investment and economic at Batam island. All documents and information …

Information Access Tools And Utilization Of Information Resources By Medical Students In Federal Universties South – South, Nigeria., Affiong Effiong, Abimbola Aagboke

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This study investigated the influence of information access tools on the utilization of information resources by medical students in Federal Universities in South – South zone, Nigeria. To achieve this objective, one research question was raised and one hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance. Empirical and theoretical literatures were reviewed according to the variables of the study. The study adopted a survey research design with a stratified and purposive sampling technique used to select a total of four hundred and fifty six (456) medical students in the study area. A structured questionnaire was used to get information …

Availability Of Disaster Preventive, Response And Recovery Measures For Disaster Preparedness In Academic Libraries: An Appraisal Of Some Selected Academic Libraries In Gusau Metropolis, Nigeria, Bello Tukur

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The aim of this study was to examine the availability of disaster equipment and measures for disaster prevention, response and recovery in some selected academic libraries in Gusau metropolis, Zamfara State, Nigeria. Survey research method was adopted for the study using questionnaire as the research instrument. 86 copies of the questionnaires were systematically distributed across the four selected academic libraries in the city and out of which 82 copies (95.34%) were filled, returned and found suitable for use. Thus, the data collected using the questionnaire were analysed using tables, frequency and percentage. The results of the analyzed data shows …

'Fake News' And Information Literacy, Jameson Paul Ghalioungui

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Similar to how there is no structured definition of ‘neutrality’ in libraries, (Scott & Sanders, 2021), there is no universally agreed-upon definition for ‘Fake News’ (Dahri & Richard, 2018). The lack of definition clarity, especially in regard to its harmfulness, leads to difficulty implementing the term, importantly for the American Library Association (ALA). The ALA continues to support ‘Fake News’, by valuing intellectual freedom. (ALA, 2017). ‘Fake News’ censorship is an extreme, and is unconstitutional, but it is clear that clarification of the term by the ALA, especially as being part of information literacy, would be helpful for librarians (as …

Involvement Of Library Personnel In The Application Of Information And Communication Technologies In Academic Libraries In Bayelsa And Delta States, Basil Enemute Iwhiwhu Dr., Oghenovo Kelvin. Onoriode Mr

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This research was carried out to survey the involvement of library personnel in the application of information and communication technologies in academic libraries in Bayelsa and Delta States. The descriptive survey design was the research method adopted for the study where 198 questionnaires were retrieved and used for analysis. It was found out from the study library personnel in academic libraries in Bayelsa and Delta States were not highly involved in ICT application process. It is recommended that library personnel in academic libraries in Bayelsa and Delta States be carried along and be involved in the ICT application and implementation …

Awareness Of Undergraduates In Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State About Reference Management Software., Oghenovo Kelvin Onoriode Mr

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This study is on Awareness of Undergraduates in Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State about Reference Management Software.. It aims to provide new essential information on a relatively unexplored subject, with the goal of providing background for future understanding and comparison. For the purpose of this, the descriptive study adopted a survey research design. Therefore, 200 – 400 level students from six department of the college were selected. The total population of the students in the College was 358 to which questionnaire was administered. Consequently 240 were retrieved and were used for the analysis. The data collected were analyzed using …

Bridging The Technical Issues For Successful Research: Role Of Librarians In Bangladesh, Md. Shafiur Rahman

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Very simply, research is the systematic investigation to explore new knowledge for scientific achievement. Research comprises "creative and systematic work undertaken to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of humans, culture and society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications” (OECD, 2015). Research carried out by scientists and researchers has made an enormous impact on the world over the centuries specially for developing countries like Bangladesh. Research can make a significant contribution to the growth and development of any nation. Research and the library are closely interconnected with one another. Libraries especially academic and …

Influence Of Information Sources On Farmers’ Indigenous Knowledge Of Soil Fertility Management In Nigeria, Friday O. Idiku, Emmanuel Ohara Eremi, Oliver Effiong Ntui, Mary Chinwe Nwogu, Precious Jabe Besong

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This study assessed the influence of information sources on farmers’ indigenous knowledge on soil fertility management in Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was employed to select one hundred and eighty respondents and the instrument for data collection was the questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of simple frequency and percentage. The findings show that majority of the farmers sampled were female 57.2%, single 50.5%; and tertiary education 39.5%. The result on the sources of farmers’ information about soil fertility management indicated that television was 31.7%, and social media accounted for 31.1% of the total respondents while extension agents accounted …

The Assessment Of Information Literacy Skills Among Faculty Members Of The Medical Colleges In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan, Saeed Ullah Jan

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Purpose of the study: The main theme of this study is to assess faculty members' information literacy skills in public sector medical colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Design/Methodology/approach: The quantitative research approach was used to conduct and accomplish the study's objectives. The faculty members serving at public sector medical colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa southern region. was the population of the study. The adapted questionnaires of (Jan & Bahtti, 2018; Ullah, 2015; Sharma & Lata, 2019; and Rafique, 2014) were used to collect data from the respondents.

Key findings: Majority of the public sector medical college faculty recognizes …

Use Of Online Databases By Nuclear Scientists Of Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana: A Review, Albert Paa Kojo Ebi Bilson Mr., Andy Tandoh Mr., Christabel Torshie Torto Ms.

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ICT has greatly changed how research, teaching and learning is done. In the past, these activities were aided mainly by manual databases consisting of paper or print material records. However, over the period of time this has dramatically changed to digital electronic formats such as portable document format (PDF). The goal of this paper was to examine the use of online databases by Nuclear Scientists of Ghana Atomic Energy Commission and review the literature available. A systematic review of 20 articles from 1970 to 2021 was conducted. The review covered studies on both quantitative and qualitative research approaches both locally …

Use Of Electronic Resources By Law Academics In India, Dr. Sunita D. Mane (Saware), Subaveerapandiyan A

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This study investigated e-resources use, storage, the preferred format for reading, and difficulties faced while accessing e-resources. Electronic resources are playing a crucial role all over the world, and they are increasing widely in all age groups of the academic community. The main aim of the law academics' role is to know the effective use of electronic resources. For this study, we adopted a descriptive survey research design that was used to collect feedback from the respondents through the survey and Google form. The study samples are Progressive Education Society's Modern Law College affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University. BA …

Information Literacy Programs And The Public Library: Users’ Views On Information Literacy, Shahid Mehmood, Rais Ahmed Samdani

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The primary goal of this study is to learn about the challenges and problems that information literacy programs face from the perspective of library users and how these programs might be improved for the benefit of library users. There are two main aspects to this study: one focuses on user perceptions, and the other focuses on the planning of library information programs that fulfill the needs and wants of users.

Content Based Retrieval Of Lecture Video Repository: Literature Review, Arun Adrakatti, K R Mulla Dr.

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Multimedia has a significant role in communicating the information and a large amount of multimedia repositories make the browsing, retrieval and delivery of video contents. For higher education, using video as a tool for learning and teaching through multimedia application is a considerable promise. Many universities adopt educational systems where the teacher lecture is video recorded and the video lecture is made available to students with minimum post-processing effort. Since each video may cover many subjects, it is critical for an e-Learning environment to have content-based video searching capabilities to meet diverse individual learning needs. The present paper reviewed 120+ …

Impact Of Resource Discovery & Technology On Satisfaction Level Of Users In Libraries, Utkarsh Dwiwedi, Dr. Rajani Mishra

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Pattern And Magnitude Of Utilization Of Information Resource Facilities And Services At Health Sciences Library In The Midst Of Covid – 19 Pandemic, Saima Aamir, Nosheen Mahmood, Zahida Anjum, Noura Bin Hewaishel, Ikram Ul Haq

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Background: Medical librarians support curriculum and research by delivering appropriate and high-quality information and facilities to students and faculty members. COVID-19 pandemic disrupted physical teaching and learning worldwide endorsing virtual education which was supported by digital information resources. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the extent of utilization of physical and digital learning resources along with customer satisfaction in a health science library before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: An online self-administered questionnaire was administered using Microsoft Forms to students and faculty members. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24. Qualitative variables were analyzed using mean and …

Library Information Needs Of Parents Of Children Who Are Career Workers In Academic Libraries: Implication For Policy And Practice, Richard Sunday Odo Mr, Moses Onyemaechi Ede Dr., Chinedu Ifedi Okeke Professor

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The importance of information in human development and growth brought about this descriptive research study which generally determined the library information needs of parents of children who are career workers. To achieve the above aforementioned aims, four research questions guided the study. A total of 212 staff were used as participants. A structured questionnaire designed by the researcher and titled: Information Needs of Academic Staff in Academic Library Questionnaire (INASALQ) was used as an instrument for data collection. The instrument was face validated by three experts. It was trial tested using 20 staff of academic library and its internal consistency …

E-Services & E-Resources In Pandemic Covid-19: A Case Study Of Gift University Library, Qaiser Iqbal, Tahira Akbar

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Purpose – The goal of this research aims to explain how a university library handled the epidemic -19 that began in March 2020. This research examines the library's state throughout the dilemma and shows how the epidemic has posed unexpected hurdles to digital services. It also clarifies why the beginning of 23 March 2020, the library has converted some existing services to an electronic format and investigates various programmes and practices to assist with all aspects of the university's online learning and teaching.

Design/methodology/approach – During the COVID-19 epidemic, Many of the libraries' digital resources were employed to address …