Browsing by Author "Eyiolorunshe, Toluwani"

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    Adoption of Library Management System: Motivation and Challenges in Developing Countries
    (International Conference on Information Management (ICIM), 2019-03) Aregbesola, Ayooluwa; Eyiolorunshe, Toluwani; Idiegbeyan-ose, Jerome; Yusuf, Felicia; Owolabi, Sola; Okocha, Foluke
    The purpose of this paper was to discuss adoption of library management system, motivation and challenges in developing countries. It started with the introduction of the concept, it further discussed the trend in the adoption of library management system in the developing countries. The paper also highlighted the factors influencing the adoption of library management system in developing countries, it also discussed the motivating factors in adopting library management system to library services. The paper further pointed out the challenges in adopting LMS in developing countries, such as prolonged adverse economic conditions, limitations in budgetary provision, infrastructural and political challenges facing these countries as well as inadequate technical-know required for the deployment and usage of modern working tools and technologies involved within LMS. Based on these, the paper concluded and recommended that there should be adequate planning, preparation and consultations before embarking on the adoption of a software for LMS, regular training and retraining should be conducted for library personnel on the use of the software, institutional support and the reputation of the company that developed the software should also be considered among others. Keywords-Library Management System; Information and Communication Technology; Library and Information Centres; Developing Countries.
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    Application of Web 2.0 Technology in Library and Information Centres in Developing Countries: Challenges and Way Forward
    (University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2019-05) Idiegbeyan-Ose, Jerome; Okocha, Foluke; Aregbesola, Ayooluwa; Owolab, Sola; Eyiolorunshe, Toluwani
    This paper discussed application of web 2.0 technology in library and information centres in developing countries. It started with the introduction that enable libraries to serve patrons efficiently, it also enhances collaborations, engenders participation, promotes interaction and creates an environment for openness in libraries. It further discussed some of the web 2.0 technology in library and information centres such as blogs, Rich Site Summary (RSS), instant massager, social networking sites, among others. The paper also highlighted challenges faced by developing countries libraries in application of web 2.0 technology such as digital divide, Inadequate ICT infrastructure, lack of policies to support Web 2.0, inadequate staff capacity, lack of maintenance culture, among others. Based on this discussions, the paper concluded and recommended policies of web 2.0 should be formulated and implemented, the government should provide adequate ICT infrastructures for libraries in developing countries, government and other institutions should try as much as possible to bridge the digital gap. This will enable developing countries libraries to take the full benefits of web 2.0 in library and information centres. Keywords: Web 2.0, Information Technology, Library and Information Centres, Developing Countries,
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    Awareness, accessibility and use of library resources by faculty members of Landmark University, Nigeria
    (Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 2017) Eyiolorunshe, Toluwani; Eluwole, Oluwadamilola A; Aregbesola, Ayooluwa
    This study examined awareness, accessibility and use of library resources by faculty member of Landmark University in Nigeria. It is aimed at finding out the level of awareness, accessibility and use of library resources by faculty members. Stratified sampling technique was used to select faculty members from various units within the university. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample of 102 academic staff. Frequencies and percentages were used for data analysis. Findings revealed that faculty members of Landmark University were fully aware of the resources the library holds and that the resources were utilized mainly for academic activities. It was also revealed that respondents easily accessed print resources than electronic resources. In addition, resources were underutilized by the faculty members despite their high level of awareness and easy accessibility to the resources available in the library. The study recommended that the library should make its webpage visible as well as carry out user education on a regular basis in order to increase usage of its resources especially the electronic resources.
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    Information provision by public library to agricultural extension agents in a developing country
    (Public Library Quarterly, 2018-12-10) Idiegbeyan-Ose, Jerome; Owolabi, Ayotunde; Segun-Adeniran, Chidi; Aregbesola, Ayooluwa; Owolabi, Sola E.; Eyiolorunshe, Toluwani
    One of the bedrock of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is eradication of poverty and hunger. In an attempt to actualize this goal, the role of public libraries in information provision to agricultural extension agents in Nigeria becomes paramount. This paper discusses provision of information to agricultural extension agents in a developing country. It starts with the concept of extension agents and the essence of information provision to them. It further discusses types, sources and challenges of public libraries in information provision to agricultural extension workers in a developing country. Some of the challenges are as follows: poor funding of public libraries, demotivated staff, and so on. Based on these discussions, the paper recommended adequate training and retraining of staff, adequate funding of public libraries by the federal, state and local government, the revitalization of the abandoned mobile library services among others. The paper therefore concludes that information provision to agricultural extension agents by public library is very crucial for national development. The current state of poverty, hunger and lack in Nigeria and some other African countries could be reduced to a great extent if current, relevant and up-to-date information are provided by libraries to the concerned agencies.
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    What do agricultural and biological science students use? A bibliometric analysis of undergraduate research projects
    (University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2019-09) Idiegbeyan-ose, Jerome; Aregbesola, Ayooluwa; Owolabi, Sola; Eyiolorunshe, Toluwani; Owolabi, Ayotunde
    The study investigate the citation pattern of undergraduate projects in a private university, Nigeria. Bibliometric method was adopted for the study to analyze the information sources cited in the research projects. The coverage of the study was from 2015 to 2018 set of graduates. Findings revealed that Animal Science programme accounted for the highest citations, while Agricultural Economics had the lowest citations. It was also discovered that an average of 49 citations per project were recorded. Journal articles and books were the most cited materials. The paper concluded and made recommendations. Keywords: Bibliometric Analysis, Information Sources, Agricultural Science, Biological Science, University Students, Landmark University.