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Capacity Building to Meet Employers' Expectations: A Case Study of the Nigerian Library Job Market
(Nigerian Library Association, 2010) Adeniran, Pauline
The library is a service organization, and capacity building is crucial in any information business because of its dynamic nature. Library education institutions have a role to play in both formal and informal training of students and practitioners in other to make them relevant. The article analysed newspaper advertisements concerning employer's expectations for library positions in Nigeria. The Guardian and Punch newspapers, 2007 and 2008 were used for the study. The study reveals that the course offered in the two library schools sampled are adequate in the area of theory, but lack well equipped ICT laboratory for teaching, research and teaming. Recommends what could be done by library schools to make students fit for practice, and support practitioners to enable them face future challenges.
Client Retention in a Competitive Environment: The Information Professional Perspective
(2015-06-15) Alabi, Stephen Olakunle
The increasing awareness and use of information for different purposes have resulted in the establishment of various information service providers which have the capacity to compete for survival with libraries in providing users with timely, adequate and relevant information in the preferred formats. Information professionals therefore need to respond to such challenges in the quest to enhance the use of their resources and services. This paper therefore looks at the competitive nature of the information environment, identifies the library competitors, rationales for promoting library operations and services, skills acquisition by information professionals as strategies for client retention in libraries. The paper recommends that: libraries should start thinking of plans or modalities to carry out research on customer survey; the need for library managers to be aggressive in soliciting for funds for library support. The paper also recommends the regular organization of training and development programme for skills acquisition by information professionals.
Organization and Use of Newspapers in Two Nigerian Private University libraries
(ELK Education Consultant Pvt. Ltd., 2015-09-11) Alabi, Stephen Olakunle
This study seeks to investigate the methods of organizing newspaper as well as its uses in Redeemer’s University (RUN) and Babcock University (BU) Libraries. The study also seeks to find-out reasons why the users of the selected libraries are making use of the Newspapers and to what extent are their needs been met. The study adopts the use of Survey method. The sampling technique used in this research was random sampling. 20% of the selected libraries’ sitting capacity (Main & Serials Units) was used for this research, giving a total number of 170 i.e. 96 and 74 that cut across Colleges in Redeemer’s University and Babcock University respectively. Newspaper indexing and bounding are the common methods used in the selected libraries. Entertainment and Education information are kinds of common information sought by the students in RUN and Babcock. Furthermore, this study reveals that male students are more interested in Sport information than their female counterparts, whereas female students prefer Entertainment information than male students. The study find-outs that there is no significant difference in methods used in organizing newspapers and their uses by students among the selected private university libraries.
Examining the Legality of Call Interception Regulations in Nigeria
(The Gravitas Review of Business & Property Law, 2017) Temiloluwa Omidiji
Communication interception is not a new area of development in telecommunication management globally, particularly in the western world. However, this concept is alien to Nigeria as it conflicts materially with the constitutional provision that guarantees privacy of communication. This study examines the on-going efforts by the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) to introduce interception of communication in Nigeria vis-a-vis the constitutional provision for citizen's rights to privacy of communication. Being a constitutionally guaranteed right, the study concludes that the process that should mid-wife interception of calls ought not to be through regulations. Among other things, it is recommended that the NCC works with the National Assembly to initiate appropriate legislation or constitution amendment so as not to make the entire exercise a nullity.
The Role of Virtual Library in Learning Environment
(Information and Knowledge Management, 2018) Benedette Unuigboje
The library environment has witnessed a dramatic change in the last several decades. The change is as a result of the introduction of information communication technology (ICT) in teaching and learning in the academic arena. Most academic libraries now move from the conventional way of information handling and delivery to more sophisticated methods where ‘access’ is more emphasized. As a result, virtual libraries have become increasingly important in the learning environment. Virtual/digital libraries play important role in providing access to a wide range of information resources across the globe. Beyond what the traditional libraries can offer, virtual libraries break the barrier of time and location to facilitate sharing of scholarly information for academic excellence, a feat which was practically impossible in the past. The introduction of virtual library provides opportunities for information users to access information across the globe without restriction. This paper looked at the role of virtual library in mediating between the individual information needs of the members of the academic community and the vast amount of globally available content. The paper concluded by stressing some current trends and open research issues in Digital Library technology.
Libraries and Sustainable National Development in Nigeria
(DigitalCommons, 2020) Idogbe Ibukunoluwa Moses
Nigeria has changed in diverse sectors such as education, politics, agriculture, health, technology and so forth in view of development and modernisation across these sectors. Consequently, the diverse structure of Nigeria’ s federalism is discussed in terms of the various development plans put forward by successive governments. This paper particularly noted the various institutional and special libraries as contributing to these strides with a responsibility of developing a literate community of its patrons. Some of the roles that libraries play in the development of Nigeria have been buttressed through various writers relayed in this paper. The work concludes that there is no development or modernisation in practical terms without impacting on people directly, which has the major reason libraries channel their services toward people of all careers and background.
Taxonomy of Communication Noise Impacting the Quality of Library Resources
(Library Philosophy and Practice, 2020-11-17) Benedette Unuigboje
Frequently media reports draw attention to errors in published books and other publications. Sometimes the reports emanate from libraries and schools that bicker with suppliers of flawed publications. Notwithstanding much of the noise-related research in information science literature focus on noise within and around libraries and schools; and fail to explore the breadth and depth of this phenomenon described as communication noise. This study, therefore, aims to explore the breadth and depth of communication noise by identifying, describing and classifying the various types affecting information quality with a view to finding solutions to them. This is a taxonomical study of noise types identified online and offline in information science and communication literature through document analysis. Noise types were described to be mutually exclusive and classified into audible, verbal and non-verbal noise. A total of five audible, seven verbal and eight non-verbal noise types, and 12 associated concepts are identified, described and classified. The roles of various gatekeepers at various stages were also highlighted towards theorizing on communication noise, and to aid a more detailed study of this otherwise under-researched phenomenon. This study successfully brings into the purview of information science literature noise types that were hitherto gleaned through adjoining disciplines. And by exploring the breadth and depth of communication noise and describing how they impact information content and delivery, it lays foundation for a more meaningful conversation on possible solutions.
ICT Skills and Use of Electronic Resources by Undergraduates in Selected Faith-based Private University libraries in South-west, Nigeria
(the Association of Information Professionals of Nigeria, 2020-12-20) Alabi, Stephen Olakunle
The study investigated ICT skills and use of e-resources by undergraduates in selected private university libraries in South-west, Nigeria. Survey research was adopted. The population of the study was 4,913 undergraduates. Stratified Sampling technique was used to draw a sample size of 370. Data were collected with questionnaire. The result of the hypothesis showed that there was significant relationship between ICT skills and use of electronic resources (r = 0.204, p<0.05). The variable influenced the use of e-resources among undergraduates in faith-based private universities, in South-west, Nigeria. The findings showed that majority of undergraduates use e-resources for finding relevant information in their studies’ areas and assignment writing. The findings also showed that undergraduates possessed high ICT skills, although their formulating search queries and searching and retrieval skills were low. The study recommended that undergraduates should upgrade their ICT skills.
Occupational Stress and Psychological Health of Employees of University Libraries in Osun State, Nigeria
(IGI Global Scientific Publishing, 2021-04-17) Alabi, Stephen Olakunle
This study examined the influence of occupational stress on the psychological health of the employees of university libraries in Osun State, Nigeria. A random sample of 32 participants from selected university libraries in Osun State, Nigeria was used. The result of the hypothesis revealed a weak positive correlation between occupational stressors and psychological health status (N = 32, r = 0.427, p = 0.015). The test also shows a weak positive correlation between the level of occupational stress and psychological health status (N = 32, r = 0.493, p = 0.004). The study concluded that employees who do not experience work-related stress would enjoy good health. The study also recommended that the management of university libraries should ensure that they provide mentorship, funds, internet facilities, and encouragement to their employees to ensure a stress-free work environment so that library employees would continue to enjoy good health.
Use of Electronic Resources by Undergraduates in Selected Private University libraries in South-west, Nigeria
(Archlib & Information Services Ltd, 2021-04-24) Alabi, Stephen Olakunle
The purpose of this study is to focus on the use of electronic resources by undergraduates in three private university libraries in South-west, Nigeria. It further seeks to examine the frequency of use of e-resources and problems encountered by undergraduates while using electronic resources. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was 4,913 undergraduates of mission-owned private universities in South-west, Nigeria. A stratified sampling technique was used to draw a sample size of 370. Data was collected with a questionnaire. The findings showed that the majority of the respondents used e-resources to find relevant information in their area of studies; wrote term papers/did their assignments, and updated their knowledge. The findings also showed that e-resources were regularly used among undergraduates. The study concluded that poor connectivity and electricity failure constituted the major challenges to the use of eresources among undergraduates. The study recommended that efforts should be made by universities and library management in the selected institutions to improve on the bandwidth and enhance the Internet connectivity.
An Overview of the Innovations of the Companies and Allied Maters Act 2020: Expansions or Restrictions?
(African Journal of Law, Ethics and Education, 2022) Temiloluwa Omidiji
The Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 was recently signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari. The new Act primarily repeals the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990. The Act is intended to bring Nigeria's corporate sector up to date and in line with global best practices. This paper looks at the Act's novelties and how it compares to the old Act to fulfill international standards. In addition, the paper examines and summarizes regulatory organizations' statutory obligations to develop and enforce a code of corporate governance in Nigeria and the role regulatory bodies play in enhancing Nigeria's business environment and the impact of their operations on Nigerian enterprises. This paper examines the Act's prospects and difficulties for implementation. The paper adopts the doctrinal method, drawing on both primary and secondary sources, and concludes that CAMA's innovation will improve the ease of doing business and allow her to compete with her peers around the world. The paper ends with recommendations on how to implement likely challenges the stakeholders of the new legislation may encounter in the course of enforcing the law. The paper agrees that there are expansions and restrictions in company administration under the new CAMA 2020.
Application of ICT and Job Performance of Administrative Staff in Redeemer's University, Nigeria
(Jewel Journal of Librarianship, 2022-03) Adeniran, Pauline
This study examines and explores the application of information communication technology by Redeemer’s University’s administrative staff and its impact on their job performances. The study employed a descriptive research design using the questionnaire instrument for data collection. The population consists of 50 administrative staff of Redeemer's University. A total enumerative sampling was adopted for the study. The data collected were analyzed using frequency, percentages, and tables. The findings revealed that most participants use ICT tools to perform their official duties. It also revealed that the respondents found it easy to use ICT tools. The findings further revealed that the use of ITC tools helped the participants to achieve quality work output. It also revealed that electricity interruption and limited ICT tools were the challenges faced by the respondents. Based on the study's findings, the researchers recommended that the Management of universities provide a constant supply of electricity. It was also recommended that government should support universities in the procurement of ICT tools to ensure the quality performance of staff duties.
Application of ICT and Job Performance of Administrative Staff in Redeemer's University, Nigeria
(Jewel Journal of Librarianship, 2022-03) Adeniran, Pauline
This study examines and explores the application of information communication technology by Redeemer’s University’s administrative staff and its impact on their job performances. The study employed a descriptive research design using the questionnaire instrument for data collection. The population consists of 50 administrative staff of Redeemer's University. A total enumerative sampling was adopted for the study. The data collected were analyzed using frequency, percentages, and tables. The findings revealed that most participants use ICT tools to perform their official duties. It also revealed that the respondents found it easy to use ICT tools. The findings further revealed that the use of ITC tools helped the participants to achieve quality work output. It also revealed that electricity interruption and limited ICT tools were the challenges faced by the respondents. Based on the study's findings, the researchers recommended that the Management of universities provide a constant supply of electricity. It was also recommended that government should support universities in the procurement of ICT tools to ensure the quality performance of staff duties
Application of ICT and job performance of administrative staff in Redeemer’s University, Nigeria
(Nigerian Library Association, Gombe State Chapter, 2022-03-20) Alabi, Stephen Olakunle
This study examines and explores the application of information communication technology by Redeemer’s University’s administrative staff and its impact on their job performances. The study employed a descriptive research design using the questionnaire instrument for data collection. The population consists of 50 administrative staff of Redeemer's University. A total enumerative sampling was adopted for the study. The data collected were analyzed using frequency, percentages, and tables. The findings revealed that most participants use ICT tools to perform their official duties. It also revealed that the respondents found it easy to use ICT tools. The findings further revealed that the use of ITC tools helped the participants to achieve quality work output. It also revealed that electricity interruption and limited ICT tools were the challenges faced by the respondents. Based on the study's findings, the researchers recommended that the Management of universities provide a constant supply of electricity. It was also recommended that government should support universities in the procurement of ICT tools to ensure the quality performance of staff duties.
Motivation, Mentoring, and Job Satisfaction of Library Personnel in university libraries in Osun State, Nigeria
(Jewel Journal of Librarianship, 2022-06) Benedette Unuigboje
Design/methodology/approach – The study adopted the survey research design. A validated structured questionnaire was used as the instrument of data collection for this study. A total of 140 copies of the questionnaire were administered to library personnel in university libraries in Osun State, Nigeria. A total of 120 participants responded and completed the survey questionnaire giving a response rate of 85.7%. The research questions were done using descriptive statistics. The hypotheses were tested using linear, and multiple regression analysis. The formulated hypotheses were tested at 0.05 levels of significance. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0 was used to analyze the data. Findings – The results indicate that motivation significantly influences job satisfaction of library personnel in university libraries in Osun State, Nigeria. The result also shows that mentoring significantly affects the job satisfaction of library personnel in university libraries in Osun State, Nigeria. Furthermore, the results indicate that Motivation and mentoring jointly significantly inf
Conscientious Leadership and Management of Security Votes in Nigeria
(Kampala International University Law Journal, 2023) Temiloluwa Omidiji
Nigeria has been bedevilled with serious terrorist attacks, kidnappings, cybercrimes and a series of security challenges for over a decade. The Nigerian constitution makes provision for the allocation of state resources for the good and welfare of the citizens. The constitution also vests powers on the President and Governors to make judicious use of these state resources. One of these powers is the management of huge sums received by heads of the executive arm of government under the guise of security. A leader must lead the people in good conscience. This paper examined conscientious leadership challenges in managing security votes in Nigeria. The paper examined the reasons for the failure of successive governments in Nigeria to provide security for the citizens. The paper examined jurisdictions such as South Africa and Libya and drew lessons for Nigeria to adopt in finding a lasting solution to its current insecurity. The paper adopted the doctrinal methodology and suggested how to tackle the menace of insecurity. The paper finds that it is not the absence of laws but the political will to comply with the mandatory constitutional provision that would help resolve the insecurity challenges, among others.
IMPACTS OF DIGITAL AND GLOBAL INFORMATION NETWORKING ENVIRONMENT ON EVOLVING ROLES OF LIBRARIANS IN SELECTED FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA
(IJOBCA, 2023) Benedette Unuigboje
The rapidly evolving exigencies of digital and global age are part of compelling forces for all librarians in terms of networking environment. Digital age has made the roles and responsibilities of librarians increased in terms of subscribing, knowledge sharing and managing of e-information resources and services. This study ought to ascertains the impacts of digital and global information networking environment on evolving roles of librarians, so also to identify the benefits and challenges created by networking environment. A quantitative research design with population comprising 102 librarians in selected federal polytechnic libraries across the six states in Southwest, Nigeria was used. A purposive sampling technique was adopted and a rated questionnaire of 102 was used to collect data while 98 copies of questionnaire were retrieved and the data collected were analysed using frequency count and mean values. The study revealed that the evolving roles of professional librarians in digital and global information networking environment have changed from old version as a result of digital age, and the finding also shows that digital and global information networking environment has a great impacts on evolving roles of librarians because it advances the use and usability of globally distributed network of library resources and it also allows communication with any professional colleague around the world. However, this study recommends that all librarians should acquire technical skills, IT skills, managerial skills and communication skills to work in digital environment. Similarly, the parentbody should ready to provide adequate and regularly support to provide sufficient bandwidth to tackle network problems and to upgrade the library software for enabling environment.
Overview of Section 8 of Copyright Act 2022 in Foreign Work Protection: Appraisal of Microsoft Corporation v. Franike Associates Ltd (2011) LLER – 57308 (CA).
(Al-Hikmah University Law Journal, 2023) Temiloluwa Omidiji
Territoriality in copyright protection is a fundamental concept globally, whereby intellectual property laws of a nation apply solely within its jurisdictional boundaries. Addressing challenges posed by cross-border copyright infringement, the doctrine of national treatment, enshrined in Article 5 of the Berne Convention, ensures authors enjoy in foreign countries the same rights granted to nationals under their respective copyright laws, alongside additional rights under the Convention. Protection under this principle is not subject to formalities and operates independently of the work's protection in its country of origin, facilitating international copyright recognition. Analyzing the Microsoft Corporation v. Franike Associates Ltd case, which revolved around the eligibility of foreign copyright protection under Nigerian law, the Court of Appeal emphasized the requirement of reciprocal extension of protection, as stipulated in the Copyright Act, before assuming jurisdiction over such matters. The Court of Appeal affirmed this stance, underscoring the importance of subject matter jurisdiction and legal standing. Examining the evolution of Nigerian copyright law, particularly Section 33 and 41 of the current Copyright Act 1970 and 1988 respectively, reveal a departure from the reciprocity doctrine. This article therefore conducts a doctrinal appraisal of the Section 8 of the new Copyright Act of 2022 to discover the level of improvement that the new act has brought in complying with the article 5 of the Berne convention. It is our discovery that the new copyright act has created a departure from the precedent set Microsoft Corporation's case.
Innovative work behaviour and e-library service delivery in Nigerian university libraries
(Library and Information Perspectives and Research, 2024) Temiloluwa Omidiji
This study examined how innovative work practices affect e-library services in Nigerian university libraries. The design adopted for this study was descriptive survey design. The population of the study consisted of 618 librarians and library officers from 31 university libraries in Nigeria. The entire population constituted the sample of the study, while a validated structured questionnaire was utilised for data collection. The constructs’ Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.953 and a 79.6% return rate was attained while descriptive and inferential (linear and multiple regression) statistics were used to analyse the data. The results of this study showed that innovative work behaviour strongly influenced the provision of e-library services (R2= 0.422, β = 0.650, t(492) = 18.932, p < 0.05). The result further revealed that only idea championing (R2 = 0.431, β = 0.431 t(492) = 4.839, p < 0.05), a proxy for innovative work behaviour had a significant influence on e-library service delivery. The study concluded that innovative work behaviour enhances an e-library service delivery in the Nigerian university libraries. To ensure continued improvement of e-library service delivery in university libraries, the study recommended that university library management should encourage opportunity exploration, idea generation, and idea implementation among librarians. As such, university library administration should provide a supportive environment to encourage creative work habits.
The use of social networking sites by students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
(Journal of Library Services and Technologies, 2024) Temiloluwa Omidiji
Social networking sites (SNSs), are vital tools of getting information, and most students are availing themselves of the much opportunities to exploit them for academic output. The study therefore examined the use of social networking sites by students of The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was adopted and the study population consisted of 2156 students. The stratified random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 255. Questionnaire was the instrument used for the data collection. Data were analysed using simple descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation for the five research questions in the study. Respondents indicated that they used social networking sites for personal development (mean = 3.11), group discussion (mean = 3.07), and group presentation (mean = 2.70), and affirmed that social networking sites helped to meet the challenges of academic activities (mean = 3.01). Challenges such as battery life power outages (mean 3.08), accidental loss of data or damage of equipment (mean 3.02), and poor internet connectivity (mean = 2.63), were the major constraints faced in the use of social networking sites for their academic activities. It was concluded in the study that the respondents expressed social networking use helped to meet the challenges of academic output, by assisting in getting solutions to their academic tasks such as classwork/ projects/ group work, and others. The study recommended that students should be encouraged to use social networking sites in ways that could be beneficial to them, specifically for academic tasks.

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