Browsing by Author "Babalola, Oluwaseun O."

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    An Evaluation of Open Access Repositories in Preserving Digital Resources in Academic Libraries in South-West Nigeria
    (LISCON, 2025) Ogungbenro, O. D.; Olowoporoku, Isaac O.; Babalola, Oluwaseun O.; Ugwunwa, C. Esse
    In the 21st Century with the advent of technology, there is a high rate at which academic research is being generated and disseminated. Therefore, it is important that information generated and disseminated are preserved digitally for posterity. Open Access Repositories (OARs) have become critical tools for ensuring research accessibility and sustainability, therefore, this study focused on OARs in preserving digital resources in academic libraries in South-west,Nigeria. This study adopted the descriptive survey research design and 15 academic institutions with open access repository were randomly selected from the six states in South-West, Nigeria. The population comprised 88 repository manager, system librarians, ICT library staff and librarians involved with institutional repository in the 15 academic institutions and used a questionnaire for data collection that was analysed.. The result showed that DSpace and EPrints are the most used repository software platforms, PDF and DOC/DOCX are the most used digital file format. The implementation of international digital preservation standards was generally low and most of the libraries rely only on migration and standard usage as their preservation strategies. Lack of funding, irregular power supply, poor internet connectivity and software or hardware obsolescence were the major challenges. Preservation of resources in OARs is very important. Therefore, university management and government should invest in stable power infrastructure and also prioritise financial support for digital preservation.
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    The Role of Blockchain Technology in Enhancing Digital Preservation and Access in Nigerian Libraries.
    (ASDAL, 2025) Ogungbenro, Olabisi O.; Olowoporoku, Isaac O.; Ugwunwa, C. Esse; Babalola, Oluwaseun O.
    This study explores the potential of blockchain technology in enhancing digital preservation and access in Nigerian libraries. It examines how blockchain’s features of immutability, decentralisation, and transparency can address persistent challenges such as data loss, authentication failures, infrastructural deficiencies, and limited interoperability. Drawing on a review of recent literature and contextual analysis, the paper highlights the opportunities of blockchain for managing digital archives, securing institutional repositories, protecting intellectual property, and verifying metadata. It also identifies barriers to adoption, including inadequate ICT infrastructure, high implementation costs, skill gaps among librarians, and weak policy frameworks. The study recommends policy development, capacity building, infrastructure investment, collaborative networks, and pilot projects to facilitate effective adoption. The findings conclude that blockchain offers a strategic pathway for Nigerian libraries to achieve sustainable digital preservation, ensure authenticity, and improve equitable access to information resources in the evolving knowledge environment.