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Influence of Management of Government Records to The Promotion of Good Governance in Two Ministries of Katsina State

2016-10-03T10:09:11+00:00

This paper examines ‘the influence of management of government records to the promotion of good governance in two ministries of Katsina State’. Two research objectives were stated : to find out the type of policy used in the management of records and to find out the influence of management of records to the promotion of good governance in Katsina State; the literature were reviewed based on the research questions, the method used in this study was survey and the population of the study is 55 which comprised records managers, staff officers, secretaries among others, the findings of this study indicated that there is no records management policy in the ministries and the area in which records influence governance are for effective administration, decision making and accountability, recommendations were provided such as; awareness campaign through seminars and workshops should be provided to the staff of the offices and records management policy should be made available and implemented for the efficiency and effectiveness of management of records in the ministries.

Assessment of Virtual Library Resources at the National Teachers Institute Kaduna

2016-10-03T10:09:12+00:00

This study assessed the virtual library of distance learning education programme of the National Teachers Institute Kaduna. Two research objectives were formulated and a survey research design was used. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select 390 respondents from a population of 10666 students and 187 respondents from a population of 346 academic staff. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from respondents. 309 copies of questionnaire were properly completed and subjected to statistical analysis. The findings of the study revealed among others that Journal storage and National Library Database were the only type of resources that are available to the Academic Staff and Students of NTI. The Major problems encountered by the Academic Staff and Students were inadequate access to the resources and insufficient computer literacy skills. Based on the findings it was concluded that, the present situation of the virtual library cannot meet the information need of Academic Staff and Students of NTI. In view of the findings, the recommendations made were that Management should acquire and install the adequate information communication facilities that will serve the need of both library and users in its acquisition, organization, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information. It is recommended to Library and Management to have good maintenance culture and also acquire broadband access with reputable Internet Service Provider to facilitate easy access.

Appraisal of circulation routine duties in academic libraries

2016-10-03T10:09:13+00:00

This paper examines the circulation services in the circulation department of academic libraries. It defines circulation services and identifies types of circulation routine duties. Specific mention was made of shelving of consulted books, shelving arrangement, shelf reading, registration of library users, charging system, brown system, discharging system, advantages and disadvantages of brown charging system, book reservation, keeping of reserved collection, circulation of reserved books, treatment of overdue, lost of books on loan and library statistics among other as duties perform in circulation department of libraries.

Keywords: Library Service, Circulation Duties, Challenges, Academic Libraries

Challenges of digital preservation in federal University libraries in North Western states of Nigeria appraisal of circulation routine duties in academic libraries

2016-10-03T10:09:15+00:00

This paper investigates the challenges militating against successful preservation of digital information resources in federal university libraries in North Western States of Nigeria. Qualitative research method was adopted, purposive sampling was adopted for the study; the instruments used to collect data were the interview and observation. The responses were analyzed descriptively. The study revealed that the predominant challenges militating against successful preservation of digital information resources were lack of digital preservation policy inadequate power supply, unskilled professionals, technological obsolescence, poor maintenance culture, technophobia, storage media degradation, inadequate funding, changes in technology and inadequate infrastructure. The paper recommended that digital preservation policy, standby generators and inverters need to be provided, adequate professionals need to be employed, file formats need to be emulated and storage media needs to be refreshed.

The Adoption of Cloud Computing Technology for Library Services in the National Open University of Nigeria Library

2016-10-03T10:09:16+00:00

The study investigated the rationales for the adoption of cloud computing technology for library services in NOUN Library. Issues related to the existing computer network available in NOUN library such as LAN, WAN, rationales for the adoption of cloud computing in NOUN library such as the need to disclose their collections on the web, simplifying work flow and to meet the information need of large number of student spread all over the country, Objectives of this study include among others identifying how NOUN library provides its information services and access to its students who are spread across the nation. Two research questions were raised, among which are: the existing computer network available in NOUN library and the rationales for the adoption of cloud computing in NOUN library. Qualitative research method was adopted; Focused group method, NOUN University Librarian and four IT staff were used as sample size of the study. Guided interview constituted the instrument for data collection, while descriptive method was used to analyze the data collected. The finding revealed that LAN, WAN, CAN, Internet and Network were the existing computer networks in NOUN library another finding of the study shows that NOUN library use cloud computing to provide library and information services to its students who are spread across the country where access to information must not be location specific. NOUN Library should adjust the usage and cost of its IT services in an efficient way. NOUN library can experience cost reduction and flexibility of cost management.

Assessment of Library Instruction and Library Literacy Skills of First Year Undergraduate Students of University of Benin, Nigeria

2016-10-03T10:09:17+00:00

This study investigated the effectiveness and impact of library instruction (GST 111 – the use of library) course on library literacy skills of first year undergraduate students. The study adopted the descriptive survey research method and questionnaire was used as the research instrument. First year undergraduate students of the 2013/2014 academic session constituted the population of study. Simple random and total enumeration sampling methods were used to collect data from students in five out of twelve faculties in the university. Data were collected at the end of the first semester library instruction course. Data collected was subjected to frequency, percentage, mean and correlation analysis using SPSS 17.0. Results revealed that the library instruction was well perceived by the students as adequate and effective. The students’ library literacy skills were high irrespective of the students’ sex and faculty. Library instruction received positively influenced the students’ library literacy skills but students’ gender and secondary school attended did not despite the fact that majority of the students attended private secondary schools and they were exposed to the library before entering the university. It is therefore concluded that adequate and effective library instruction positively impact on library literacy skills of first year undergraduate students. Therefore, library instruction programme should be well structured and adequately delivered to achieve the desired
result.

Keywords: Library literacy skills, Library instruction, Undergraduate students, Library use

Influence of Mac Arthur Journal Donation Project on Serial Resources of Selected University Libraries in Nigeria

2016-10-03T10:09:19+00:00

This study was carried out to assess the Mac Arthur Journal Donation Project in Selected University Libraries in Nigeria. Four research questions were posed in order to assess the Mac Arthur Journal Donation Project before, during and after the Donation. The research adopted survey method using questionnaire as instrument for data collection. Data collected were subjected to a descriptive analysis using frequency tables with graphical illustrations. The study discovered that the serial resources in these university libraries were inadequate before the intervention of Mac Arthur but improved substantially during and after the intervention. Consultation of serial resources was low before the intervention as majority of readers were dissatisfied with the serial resources that were available. The intervention brought an upward reversal in the resources and level of consultation. The study concluded that the intervention positively impacted on these university libraries through increased acquisition of current resources and their use. It recommended improved funding, training of staff, formation of consortia groups, library donations etc as measures to keep these university libraries alive.

Essential competencies for effective information service delivery in Nigerian University libraries

2016-10-03T10:09:20+00:00

The new innovation in university library processes has brought a lot of changes on the roles and expectations of the information professionals. Information professionals are now to be more acquainted with competence of handling new technologies related to collection, processing and dissemination of information. Application of new technologies in the libraries require improvement of different kinds of skills and competencies to enable information professionals catch up with the technological advances and adopt the development to the library work for effective and efficient library and information service delivery. The paper aims to identify types of competencies required by librarians in university libraries and determine how competencies are acquired for effective information service delivery. Survey research method was adopted for this study. One hundred and thirty seven (137) librarians from three (3) university libraries were used as sample size for the study. Questionnaire was used for data collection. The data collected were presented and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study concluded that the vast changing university library environment demands that the librarians in Nigerian University Libraries must be someone with multi-skills to enhance effective and efficient library and information service delivery.

Use of Online Information Sources in Federal University Medical Libraries in North West Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria

2016-10-03T10:09:21+00:00

This study investigates the use of on-line information sources in Federal Universities’ Medical Libraries in North West Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria. Survey research method was adopted for the study and the total populations studied were three thousand five hundred forty-five (3545). Three research questions. A proportionate stratified procedure was used to select 405 respondents out of the total of 3545 population, 405 copiesof questionnaires were administered out of which 374 were duly completed and returned. The instruments used for data collection were close ended questionnaires which was categorised into two (for users and staff).The study revealed that online information sources provisions such as online databases and electronic alert were not adequately provided and therefore are not commonly used. The study therefore recommends that medical libraries should provide facilities that will enhance the use of online information source.