Browsing by Author "Okocha, Foluke"

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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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    Demographics, Socio-Economic and Cognitive Skills as Barriers to Information Seeking in a Digital Library Environment
    (Demographics, Socio-Economic and Cognitive Skills as Barriers to Information Seeking, 2016) Yusuf, Felicia; Owolabi, Sola; Aregbesola, Ayooluwa; Oguntayo, Sunday; Okocha, Foluke; Eyiolorunse, Toluwani
    The chapter considers the importance of demographic and socio-economic factors as well as cognitive skills to information seeking in a digital library environment. Demographic factors such as age and gender were considered. Younger adults were found to respond positively to the demands of information seeking in the digital environment while their older counterparts are still struggling to come to terms with the changes. In the same vein, studies have revealed that the value placed on technology by men and women varies. While men express high level of confidence in navigating the digital environment, women still suffer low self-confidence in doing same. Identified socio-economic factors that also constitute a barrier to information seeking in a digital environment include income level, level of education, non-availability of ICT infrastructures and epileptic power supply especially in Africa among others. Unwillingness to see one’s needs as information needs, inability to articulate one’s information needs, unawareness of information sources, low self-efficacy, poor search skills among others were identified as cognitive barriers to information seeking in the digital environment. Based on the findings of this chapter, the study recommends that for persons who are adjudged to be the older generation, it is imperative for them to acquire requisite ICT skills that will make it easier for them to navigate the digital environment. There is also a clarion call on African leaders to provide infrastructures that will enable ICT to thrive as the digital environment is fast replacing the hitherto traditional one.
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    Infopreneurship in a developing country: Opportunities and Challenges
    (IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2019-11-01) Aregbesola,Ayooluwa; Walt, T Van der; Owolabi, Sola; Idiegbeyan-ose, Jerome; Okocha, Foluke; Eyiolorunshe, T.
    The purpose of this paper was to discuss the opportunities and challenges of infopreneurship in a developing country. It started with the introduction of the concept; it further discussed the current state of infopreneurship in Nigeria. The paper further highlighted the benefits and challenges of the practice of infopreneurship in Nigeria. It also stated that developed nations have been able to checkmate unemployment, hooliganism, robbery, terrorism and several other national challenges by encouraging infopreneurship through support from government and corporate organizations. The practice has been challenged in Nigeria by lack of structure and coordination from several operators. The paper concluded that infopreneurship plays a strategic role in the economic sector of Nigeria. Therefore, government at all levels should support the success of infopreneurship in Nigeria as this will help to reduce the rate of employment and at the same time lead to the development of the nation.