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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.
BLENDED LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: IMPLICATION AND STRATEGIES FOR ACADEMIC LIBRARY SUPPORT
(Proceedings of INTED2019 Conference, 2019-03-13) Fagbohun, Oyeronke A.; Iwu-James, Juliana; Olawoyin, Olajumoke; Esse, Ugwunwa C.; Yusuf, Felicia; Segun-Adeniran, Chidi; Izuagbe, Roland; Owolabi, Sola
Following advances and extensive use of information and communication technology (ICT) in education and the current tech savvy generation of learners in higher institutions of learning, blended learning is gaining popularity as it is adjudged effective in improving both teaching and learning process in higher institutions of learning. It has the potential to expand access to quality education and break learning barriers in developing countries. Blended learning has created a paradigm shift in library services, however, not all academic libraries in developing countries have understood their roles in blended learning environment. Academic library can play significant roles in collaboration with faculty. The paper examined innovative strategies that academic libraries can adopt to make effective use of blended. The paper examined the state of academic libraries in developing countries with emphasis on their ability to participate in an embedded learning environment, it revealed that traditional learning methods is still prevalent in many developing countries, the paper considered factors that enhance and hinder academic libraries intervention in a blended learning environment. Competencies and skills required by academic librarians to be relevant in an embedded learning environment were discussed. The paper proffered workable recommendation for implementing a blended learning environment. In conclusion, the paper recommends that librarians in developing countries must be intentional about skills acquisition so as to be well equipped to join their counterparts in other developed climes to play a significant and principal role in the ever dynamic sophisticated learning environment.
Citation and Collaboration Characteristics in Civil Engineering Research Projects
(International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), 2018-11) Aregbesola, Ayooluwa; Owolabi, Sola; Eyiolorunshe,Toluwani; Idiegbeyan-ose, Jerome
Citation analysis focuses on examining the impact and the presumed quality of a particular author, article, journal, institution or a field of study based on level and frequency of citation, among other metrics. The essence of citation analysis most especially in higher institution of learning cannot be overemphasized. The study adopted Bibliometric method. A citation analysis of research projects submitted by graduates of the Department of Civil Engineering, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Nigeria. The study covered research projects submitted during 2016 to 2018. All the references of the research projects were examined in print form one after the other and the different types of cited materials were recorded according to the year. It was discovered that journal articles accounted for the highest citations, and this was followed by book and others. It was also discovered that most of the documents cited were between 2013-2016, and the average citation counts was high. The study also found that civil engineering students prefer current literature in carrying out their research work. The result also revealed that the students prefer multiple authorship materials than single author for their research project writing. Based on these findings, the paper concluded and recommended that the current practice of hybrid collection in the university library should be sustained, for serious academic research. Library should continue the annual subscription to books, journals (Prints) and electronic databases as they account for the quality of student’s projects, it was also recommended that supervisors should intensify effort in mentoring the students so as to have continuous improvement in the quality of projects. Key words: Citation, Collaboration, Civil Engineering, Landmark University, Research Projects Cite this Article: Ayooluwa Aregbesola, Sola Owolabi, Toluwani Eyiolorunshe and Jerome Idiegbeyan ose, Citation and Collaboration Characteristics in Civil Engineering Research Projects, International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 9(11), 2018, pp. 1904–1911 http://www.iaeme.com/IJCIET/issues.asp?JType=IJCIET&VType=9&IType=11
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.
E resources vs prints usages and preferences by undergraduates in a private university Nigeria
(DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 2019-03) Idiegbeyan-Ose, Jerome; Ifijeh, Goodluck; Aregbesola, Ayooluwa; Owolabi, Sola; Eyioloruns, Toluwani.A.
Electronic and print resources usages and preferences among undergraduates of Landmark University, Omu-AranKwara State, Nigeria has been examined. The study population consist of all undergraduates of the University, from which a sample of 250 that is 10 percent of the population was selected. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire. 231 copies of the questionnaire were completed and returned, representing 92.45 per cent response rate. Results from the study revealed that 110 (47.6 %) of the respondents preferred print resources, while interestingly, the same number 110 (47.6 %) preferred electronic resources; 11(4.8 %) of the participants did not provide any response to the question. It therefore implies that both print and electronic resources are complementary in meeting the information needs of undergraduates. However, majority of the respondents indicated that they usually supplement print materials with electronic resources or vice versa. The test of hypotheses revealed that user preferences were influenced by demographic factors such as age, course and level of study. Libraries should maintain hybrid collections, as both resources were found to be relevant sources of information for teaching, learning and research is recommended. Keywords: Electronic resources; Print resources; Academic libraries; Undergraduates; Private universities; Landmark university; Nigeria
GRAVITATING TOWARDS TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION: PLACE OF MAKERSPACE
(Conference or Workshop Item (Paper), 2019-03) Yusuf, Felicia; Segun-Adeniran, Chidi; Esse, Ugwunwa C.; Izuagbe, Roland; Iwu-James, Juliana; Adebayo, Oyeronke; Fagbohun, Michael; Olawoyin, Olajumoke; Owolabi, Sola
Based on constructivist philosophy which focuses on enabling learners to generate knowledge through interaction with physical objects, the idea of makerspace was initiated. The main essence of makerspace is to stir creativity, innovations and motivate learners towards designing and inventing. This paper is an exposition on the place of makerspace as a new approach to pedagogical activities. The 21st century is immersed in information and communication technology revolution which has necessitated a new way of learning. New generation of learners are referred to as digital natives who are naturally gravitated towards new innovations. This paper relies on recent scholarly publications to point out intricacies of makerspace, the need for educators to embrace it, the new role for educators and other stakeholders in education and the need to manage this change in the educational system. The paper also points out the challenges that this new wave encounters in areas where adoption has taken place and the benefits of adopting makerspace. Conclusion is however made that change is constant and the idea of makerspace may be the new shift that will totally revolutionize the academic world. It is suggested that Faculty and Management need to encourage studies to evaluate accruable benefits of makerspace. Keywords: Makerspace, education, technology. STEM, learning process, learners.
ICT Literacy Skills as Correlate of Information Utilisation Among Undergraduate Students of University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
(Journal of New Media and Mass Communication, 2018) Yusuf, Felicia; Owolabi, Sola; Idowu, O.; Aregbesola, Ayooluwa
The study surveyed ICT literacy skills as correlate of information utilization among undergraduate students of University of Lagos, Nigeria. It was found that the level of ICT literacy skills among the undergraduate students of the University of Lagos was relatively high. Majority of the students in the University of Lagos indicated that they acquired the ICT literacy skills mostly through self-study (users’ guide), formal education, by trial and error method, as well as assistance from their colleagues. There was no significant relationship between ICT literacy skills and information use by the undergraduate students. Likewise, no significant relationship existed between the acquisition of ICT literacy skills and use of information by the undergraduate students. The study recommended among others that the university should periodically organize ICT literacy programmes to improve on students’ ICT literacy skills for effective accessibility of the available ICT facilities like the internet and e-resources for productive information use. Keywords: ICTs, Information utilization, ICT literacy skills, Information use.
Relationship between motivation and job satisfaction of staff in private university libraries, Nigeria
(2019) Idiegbeyan-Ose, Jerome; Roseline, Opeke; Aregbesola, Ayooluwa; Owolabi, Sola; Eyiolorunshe, Toluwani A.
he success of any organization is pivoted on human capital. Organizations may experience low productivity, high staff attrition and instability due to unsatisfactory performance of employees when they are disgruntled and unhappy. The study investigatedtherelationshipbetweenmotivationandjobsatisfactionofstaffinUniversitylibrariesinNigeria.Thestudyadopted survey research design, the population consisted of all the 361 library staff in the private university in South-West, Nigeria, and total enumeration was used. The research instrument used was a questionnaire, which was validated by experts in the field of library and information Science and human resources management. The results show that the library staff job satisfaction was low, while their motivation level was high. The finding also revealed relationship among the variables of motivation and job satisfaction. (r=0.036, N=305, P<0.05). Therefore, the study concluded and recommended that the staff should be more recognize and be more motivated in terms of intrinsic motivation, this will eventually, increase their satisfaction. Keywords: Motivation, Job Satisfaction, Organizational Behaviors, Library Staff, Library and Information Centers, Private University Libraries, Nigeria.
Technostress, Library Staff and Productivity: Ray on Landmark University Library
(Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology, 2015) Owolabi, Sola; Aregbesola, Ayooluwa; Oyesola, Oluwasina
Purpose: This study focused on identifying causes of technostress among library staff in Landmark University, Omu-Aran and proffering solutions. It examined the level of awareness, sources and causes of technostress among library staff and possible ways in which it can be controlled. Design/Methodology: Survey method was used. Twenty (20) library staff were purposively selected. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Collected data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Findings: The paper revealed that all the library staff are aware of technostress most of whom have experienced it. The study also revealed that sitting in front of computer for long period is the most commonly cause of tehnostress. Further results showed that though some of the library staff have experienced technostress, they opined that reverting to the traditional system was not a possible amelioration. Other findings revealed that regular training, good office furniture, regular breaks and implementation of better ergornomic practice among other reasons will go a better way at reducing technostress. It was also found out that technostress moderately affected job productivity. Originality/value: Credited to the findings from this study, majority of librarians and library assistants experience technostress and certain degrees of negative influence on their productivity. Keywords: Developing Countries’ Libraries; Information and Telecommunication Technologies; Landmark University; Nigeria; Technostress; Productivity of Librarians Paper type: Empirical
Towards Curbing Plagiarism in Higher Institutions of Learning: The Strategic Role of the Library
(University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2019-02-15) Idiegbeyan-ose, Jerome; Ifijeh, Goodluck; Segun-Adeniran, Chidi D.; Esse, Ugwunwa C.; Owolabi, Sola
Lack of academic integrity has frustrated the attainment of educational objectives especially in tertiary institutions in recent times. Perhaps, one of the most prevalent fraudulent practice among students, academics and researchers today is plagiarism. This paper examines the concept, nature and intricacies of plagiarism. It notes the devastating effects of plagiarism on the individual, academic institutions and the society at large. The paper argues that libraries by their assigned and inherent functions have a strategic role to play in curbing plagiarism. The roles include awareness creation, teaching of referencing and citation skills, information literacy programmes among others. The paper concludes with further recommendations for dealing with the menace of plagiarism.
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.

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