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Information Literacy in Educational and National Development: Libraries as an Anchor
(Academic Librarians Forum, OOU, 2005-12) Nkiko, Christopher
The paper examines the information literacy function of libraries as an indispensable catalyst in educational and national development. It also discusses specific and concrete ways in which libraries facilitate such development through the skills inculcated into users. Realities and peculiarities of library services in developing countries were reviewed. It concludes that since only enlightened, creative and skilled workforce can translate to development, adequate investment in libraries becomes a sine-qua-non.
Users' Satisfaction in Academic Libraries: Issues and Strategies for Intervention
(Global Review of Library and Information Science, 2006) Nkiko, Christopher; Ilo, Promise Ifeoma
Bibliotherapy and aging phobia among Covenant University staff
(IFE Centre for Psychological Studies (ICPS), 2006-03-01) Nkiko, Christopher; Yusuf, Felicia O.
Reading is one of life's greatest pleasures and opens the door to culture, knowledge and independence. It can be very therapeutic. This study examines the effect of bibliotherapy on aging phobia among Covenant University academic and senior staff. The result shows that reading of books has influenced positively their perception and attitude towards aging. And that books especially the bible, internet and friends are major sources of information to ameliorate any fear of aging.
Accreditation issues for library and information science schools
(JAIST, 2007) Nkiko, Christopher; Yusuf, Felicia O.
Purpose: The paper examines the issue of accreditation, types, status and ethical considerations in Library and Information Science, with reference to other professions as a model to adopt. Design/Methodology/Approach: The paper began by defining the concept of accreditation, objectives and types. It went further to discuss issues and status of accreditation with disciplines in Nigeria, Lessons from other disciplines in connection with there professional standards. It finally enjoined the Nigeria Library Association (NLA) and Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) to borrow a leaf from other developed countries to help ensure standards in the profession. Findings: from the paper accreditation is said to be a process by which institutions or programmes continuously update their educational standard through evaluation programme and institutional accreditation are the two types we have, some of the objectives of accreditation are: to stimulate and integrate the efforts of institutions to evaluate the standards of education; to strengthen the capabilities of the educational institutions for service to the nation; and to identify educational institutions that meets stated criteria for academic quality. In Nigeria, the National University Commission (NUC) is responsible for the accreditation of Library and Information Science (LIS) Schools, unlike in United Kingdom (UK) United State of America (USA) and Australia where professional bodies are chiefly responsible for the accreditation of LIS Schools. Other professional bodies in Nigeria like Nigeria Institution of Architecture, the Council of Legal Education, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and Chartered Accountants of Nigeria participate actively in the accreditation of their professions. It is therefore suggested that NLA and LRCN should live up to their responsibility by participating in the accreditation exercise of LIS Schools, provide parameter for recognition of the degrees and empower librarians and LIS Schools with adequate skills and competence to compete globally. Practical Implication: The NUC should incorporate NLA and LRCN to implement the stipulated standards for accreditation of LIS Schools. Originality: Its originality is in the writers’ analysis of accreditation issues in LIS Schools in Nigerian Universities, as against what is done in some other countries vis-à-vis other professions NLA, LIS School, NUC and LRCN have much lessons and information to gain from the work.
Women in Nigeria: towards improved information accessibility, capacity building and constitutional development
(IFE Centre for Psychological Studies (ICPS), 2007-06) Nkiko, Christopher
The Nigerian women represent a powerful, creative and credible force that must be empowered to contribute to the constitutional development of the nation. Their involvement would be tantamount to catalyzing and releasing dormant but rich potentials to the benefit of all. The paper examines information as a veritable resource for capacity building necessary for principled participation in any polity. It concludes that awareness, confidence and participation of women in constitutional development of a country are a function of information at their disposal.
Pioneer Bachelor Degree: Citation Analysis of Covenant University Students' Research Projects
(Digital Commons (UNL), 2007-11) Nkiko, Christopher; Adetoro, Niran
One popular method of research in library and information science is citation analysis. Citation analysis is an aspect bibliometrics, and studies reference to and from documents (Diadoto, 1994, cited in Gooden, 2001). According to Aina (2002), citation analysis is a research method in which references cited are statistically analysed to find what journals are cited by researchers in a particular discipline. The benefit of bibliometrics and citation analysis is expressed by Van Raan (2003), which is reinforced by the studies (Glenn, 1995; Lal and Panda, 1996; Okiy, 2003 and Aksnes, 2006) that have used this method of research enquiry to evaluate a library collection. Bibliometric studies have provided insight into emerging and obsolescent areas of research by investigating those resources or materials that are used regularly. This technique has also been employed to unobtrusively determine which resources students at any level are using to conduct research for their projects and dissertations (Gooden, 2001 and Megnigbeto 2006). This study adds to that literature by analysing the citations in the research project reports of the pioneer Bachelor degree graduands that have been submitted to the Covenant University library. Covenant University is the foremost private University in Nigeria according to the National University Commission's (NUC) ratings of 2005. Its 16 academic programmes are all fully accredited by NUC in 2001, and the university has a mission of producing credible new leaders for Africa. The University Library, also called Centre for Learning Resources, is among the best university libraries in Africa, judging by its collections and its implementation of information technology for all services. The library serves the staff and students of the University's three colleges: Business and Social Sciences, Human Development, and Science and Technology. The Center for Learning Resources also provides access to numerous online databases and catalogues. In July 2006, 724 students formed the university's first graduating class. These pioneer bachelors degree students had all submitted a research project report to their departments, with a copy deposited with the university library. This study analyses the citations in these research reports, the goal of helping the library determine which materials and resources are heavily used and which materials are needed to improve the collection.
Information Technology Accessibility, Utilization and Academic Staff Job Satisfaction at Covenant University, Nigeria
(CONTEMPOR, 2008-10) Nkiko, Christopher; Adetoro, Niran
Job satisfaction may not necessarily be contingent upon availability, accessibility and utilization of facilities, especially technology. This is why this study investigated the relationship among information technology (IT) accessibility, utilization and job satisfaction by academic staff of Covenant University, Nigeria. Ex-post facto research design was adopted. Using the stratified proportionate random sampling technique, data were gathered from the academic staff in the three colleges and the University Library using a questionnaire tagged information technology and job satisfaction questionnaire ITJSQ (ct=0.72). 175 questionnaires were retrieved from the respondents out of 220 administered to a population of 300 respondents. This represent 58.3% response rate. The study found that the IT resources with high accessibility levels were internet ( x=3.62; SD=1.I3) computers (x=3.61;SD=0.92) CD-ROM and Online databases (x=2.72; 50=1.32) printers (x=2.51 ;50=1.41) audio- visuals (x=2.46;SD=l .29) and local area network (x=2.26;SDH ,48).It also revealed high IT utilization levels 111 internet (x=3.46; SD=l.07) computers (x=3.17;SD=1.05) photocopiers (x=2.63;SD=1.07) Online I CD-ROM databases (x=2.47;SD=1.23) audio-visuals (x=2.25;SD=1 .27) and printers (x=s2.19;SD=1.43). IT accessibility and utilization by the academic staff had no significant relationship with job satisfaction (r=- 0.071;p>0.05) and (r=0.102;P>0.05) respectively. The study recommends improved access and use of IT resources, efficient feedback mechanism, promotion of academic culture and participatory management.
Running and Maintaining an ICT-Based Library in a Developing Economy: The Covenant University Experience
(Enugu State University of Science and Technology, 2008-10) Nkiko, Christopher; Ilo, Promise I.; Osayande, Odaro
Information and Communication Technology has revolutionized library and Information sen,ices delivery across the globe. The paper examines the Covenant University experience as a model to encourage libraries in developing economies that leveraging with international standards and benchmarks as well as best practices is possible. The superiority of ICT-based library over its manual counterpart is highlighted. This includes: easy integration of various activities, increase in the range of services offered, provision (~f round-the-clock access to users, etc. The paper discusses inhibiting factors to running a hi-tech library in Africa and draws heavily from the Covenant University context to underscore basic infrastructures, skills, values and technological capabilities that are irreducible imperatives and prerequisites for efficient as well as effective running and maintenance of an ICT-based library. It concludes by admonishing that African libraries must not be left behind in this era of flat world and universal as 11·ell as unfettered access to global information. The panacea to intellectual inequity and lopsidedness between the developed and developing world is the application of ICT in information management and dissemination.
Library and Information Support for New Partnership for Africa 's Development (NEPAD)
(Digital Commons (UNL), 2008-12) Nkiko, Christopher; Yusuf, Felicia O.
Despite abundant human and natural resources, Africa is adjudged the poorest region of the world. It has 34 out of the 44 countries in the globe classified as “least developed”. In trying to solve the problems of underdevelopment, African leaders have a determination to extricate themselves and the continent from the malaise of underdevelopment and exclusion in globalizing world. No one, no matter how benevolent, can identify and seek lasting solutions to the continent's impoverishment except Africans. It behooves our leaders to galvanize all available forces to redefine our external relationships, strengthen internal dynamics, and harness collective talents and will for making life more meaningful. Bukarambe (2004) avers that Africa is the poorest and most marginalized of all continents, with about half of its population living below the poverty line on less than $1 a day. There is impatience among a vanguard group, the rank and file of Africa, to reverse this hardship and to create a standard of living comparable to other continents. NEPAD is one of the most efforts to address the issue of sustainable development on the continent. Izeze (2004), citing the African Development Bank, defines NEPAD as a holistic, integrated, strategic development plan to enhance growth and poverty reduction in Africa by focusing key social, economic, and political priorities in a coherent and balanced manner. African leaders formed a common vision and a shared conviction that they have a pressing duty to eradicate poverty and place their countries on a path of sustainable growth and development and participate in the world economy and body politic.
Global Information Netflow: Implications for African Development
(Interlingua, 2009) Nkiko, Christopher
The vital role information plays in national development can be realised from the production of goods and services within a nation. The production process know-how and the tangible, benefits that accrue to the individual citizen have strong correlation with the availability and accessibility of timely, accurate and relevant information. Information has been found to be very important in the wellbeing of man and his environment. Man's advancement in the area of medicine, science, technology, education and industry or any other area of human endeavour is as a result of intensive use of information. In this present age, information has been acknowledged as a factor of production. With it, individuals, organisations and countries interact such that higher knowledge is acquired, through which mutual benefits are achieved, operations are improved, resources are regenerated and more values are added continuously. It has become the essential basis for the maintenance of a modern society at whatever stage of development. Planning, decision-making and administration in all areas are increasingly dependent on the availability of reliable information. Without speedy access to relevant information countries cannot improve their lot
Information Technology availability and its utilization by Academic Staff of Covenant University, Nigeria
(Indian Journal of Library and Information Science, 2009-09) Adetoro, Niran; Nkiko, Christopher
Information technology (IT) availability in organizations may not necessarily translate to utilization. This study therefore investigated the availability and utilization. of IT among the academic staff of Covenant University Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted. Using total enumeration technique, data were collected from the academic staff in all the 16 academic departments in the institution using a questionnaire tagged Information Technology Availability and Utilization Questionnaire ITAUQ (a=0.72). All the 300 academic staff in the university were sampled, however, 175 questionnaire were eventually retrieved and used for the study. This represents 58.3% response rate. The study found that internet ( =3.37; SD=0.97), computers ( =3.06; SD = 1.47), Online/CD-ROM databases ( = 2.97; SD = 1.17), photocopiers ( =2.93; SD='=1.30); local area network ( =2.47; SD=1.60), audio-visuals ( =2.47; SD=1.36) and printers ( =2.14; SD=l.48) were available; while computers ( =3.76; SD=0.73), internet ( =3.53; SD=l.10), photocopiers ( =2.74; SD=1.40), printers ( =2.70; SD=l.41) and Online/CD-ROM databases ( =2.06; SD=l.59) were found to be frequently utilized. IT availability had significant relationship with IT utilization (r=0.666; P<0.01). There was no significant difference in the utilization of IT resources based on gender (t=0.1745, d£=173; P>0.05). The study recommends periodic upgrade of IT resources and staff IT skills improvement through training.
Involvement of non-professionals in cataloguing: a survey of practices in three academic libraries in Nigeria
(MJLIS, 2010-04) Yusuf, Felicia; Nkiko, Christopher
The study examined the involvement of non-professionals in cataloguing practices in three academic libraries in Nigeria. Twenty five respondents comprising current cataloguers and those who had worked as cataloguers were used for the study. A descriptive survey method using a self-constructed questionnaire was used. Four research questions were posed and analysed using frequency counts and percentages. Results showed that the involvement of non-professionals in cataloguing is fast becoming a reality, with one university library depending more on non-professionals while the other two showed less dependence on them. Methods adopted by these libraries to ensure quality control include close supervision by professionals, training non-professionals in copy cataloguing, and designation of a librarian to constantly edit the catalogue for possible re-cataloguing. The use of prepared worksheets by librarians to be keyed in by non-professionals is the least used strategy. Other major findings include changes in cataloguing practices which comprise online cataloguing, cataloguing of Internet resources and electronic files, copy-cataloguing, different metadata structures, introduction of OPAC and the involvement of non-professionals in cataloguing practices. Outsourcing, procurement of ICT, employment of Systems Engineers as part of library staff, attendance of workshops and conferences among others were some of the strategies adopted to cope with these changes; however, the application of ICT was the most frequently used strategy. The study concluded that cataloguing practices in the libraries sampled have witnessed changes as a result of the application of ICT in organizing library materials which has in turn changed the role of cataloguers from merely providing bibliographic details of materials to that of supervision and other administrative functions, and in order to maintain relevance, librarians have been forced to build capacity in the area of ICT.
Growth response, nutrient and mineral retention, bone mineralisation and walking ability of broiler chickens fed with dietary inclusion of various unconventional mineral sources
(Blackwell Verlag GmbH, 2011-01-28) Oso, Abimbola O.; Adeniyi, Adegbilero I.; Niameh, O. T.
Growth response, nutrient and mineral retention, bone mineral content and walking ability of broiler chicken fed dietary inclusion of various unconventional calcium sources were studied using 160‐day‐old broilers. Four isonitrogenous, isocaloric diets balanced for Ca and P were formulated such that oyster shell, snail shell, wood ash and limestone were used as main non‐phytate (Ca from other sources apart from plant) calcium sources. Each dietary treatment consisted of 40 birds replicated four times with 10 birds per replicate. A single diet was fed to the broilers throughout the duration of the study which lasted for 8 weeks. Broilers fed diet containing oyster shell as calcium sources recorded the highest (p < 0.05) feed intake of 5863.30 g, while those fed diet containing limestone consumed the least intake (p < 0.05) of 5432.56 g. Occurrence of lameness and evidences of gaits were highest (p < 0.05) for broilers fed diet containing wood ash. Lowest (p < 0.05) Ca and ash retention were recorded for broiler fed diet containing wood ash as Ca sources. Similar tibia ash values were recorded for broilers fed oyster shell, snail shell and limestone. Wood ash inclusion resulted in a low Ca availability hence its inclusion in feeds for broilers should be discouraged.
PROFESSIONALISM AND IMAGE LAUNDRY IN THE ICT AGE: A STUDY OF NIGERIAN LIBRARIANS
(Global Review of Library and Information Science, 2012) Iroaganachi, Mercy A.; Esse, Ugwunwa C.
This study investigated professionalism and image laundry in the ICT age of librarians in Nigeria with a view to encourage librarians to make more positive effort at becoming more relevant in society, give them the right perception their profession and proffer solution (s) that will properly launder the present image of the library profession in Nigeria. The survey design of research was adopted for the study and the simple random sampling technique was used in choosing the study population. The instruments for collecting data were the structured questionnaire, interview and focus group discussion. 350 copies of the questionnaire were administered to respondents while 336 were found valid for the study. The descriptive statistical method of analysis using mean and standard deviation was employed for data analysis. The study revealed that many Nigerian librarians were never interested in the profession before going in to study the course. Rather they studied librarianship because it was their last resort. Others studied Library Science because they were told to start with it, at entry and change to a better course later. The study recommended among other things that librarians should break out of the stereotype their predecessors left them, be proud of their profession and vigorously engage in self development thereby gaining new knowledge an.d imbibing current trends.
Analysis of health information sources available to rural farming households in Ondo state, Nigeria
(Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and the Social Sciences, 2013) Odefadehan, Oluwaseun O; Ale, A.B .
This study identified various health information sources at the disposal of the rural farming households in nine selected Local Government Areas (LGA) of Ondo state, Nigeria. The perceived characteristics of the identified health information sources was also examined. The study determined how these perceived health information characteristics influenced the adoption of three selected public health programmes (Family planning, Immunization and Roll Back Malaria). Data from 272 households were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of the analysis showed that majority of the respondents indicated radio as the first source of information about the three health programmes. For example, radio was the first source of information about Family Planning (71.0% of the respondents). There was no significant relationship between adoption of (Family planning, Immunization and Roll Back Malaria) and the first source of information about these public health programmes. It was recommended that stakeholders in the development of rural public health programmes should take advantage of radio as a means of health information dissemination and ensure it is strengthened for sustained use.
Library and information services to the disadvantaged groups: the visually impaired and the rural communities
(African Library Sentinel, 2013) Nkiko, Christopher
The paper discusses the centrality of information to the proper development of any individual. It identifies the peculiarity of the Visually Impaired and rural communities in accessing relevant information pivotal to their transformation. Information needs of the Visually Impaired and rural communities were also addressed. Strategies for intervention identified for this disadvantaged group include: proactive attempt at alternative format provisions, advocacy for funding alternative formats, provision of assistive technologies, development of community learning centres, mounting reading sessions, local content documentation and provisional of rural cybercafes.
A Comparative Study of Users’ Experiences with Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows XP: A Case Study of University of Ibadan
(Libraries at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2013-02-26) Esse, Ugwunwa C.
Through the past two decades, Human Computer Interactions emerged as a focal area of computer science research and development. Human Computer Interaction is about designing computer systems that support people so that they can carry out their activities productively and safely. And this has a role in playing in the design and development of all kinds of system. Although advances in technology tend to drive advances in field, technology needs to be usable as well as functional. According to Terry Winogard (1990)” Except for special things like computer games, people don’t use computer because they want to use computer, they use computer because they want to write papers, they want to communicate with people, and they want to design bridges and so on. Whatever they are doing, the computer is an enabling device that can help them to do it”. Designing interactive computer systems to be effective, efficient, easy and enjoyable to use is important, so that people and society may realize the benefit of computation-based devices.
Implications of Adoption of Information Technology on Public Administration in Lagos State Parastatals:A Case Study of Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF INFORMAtiON AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENiT, 2013-06) Esse, Ugwunwa C.
This study has been able to carry out a research work on the implications of adoption of Information Technology on Public Administration in Lagos State Parastatals using Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASSA) as case study. To achieve the aim of the study, the following objectives were crafted: to find out the role of information technology in Public Administration globally, to find out if information technolog)fis used in Public Administration by Lagos State parastatals, to find out the aspect of information technology that is applied in the process of Public Administration in Lagos State parastatals and to find out the benefits of application of information technology in Public Administration process in Lagos State parastatals. Quantitative and qualitative research methods were applied during the course of the study and a questionnaire survey using convenience sampling method was used. It was found out that information technology is essential in Public Administration process in Lagos State parastals, application of information technology affects the process of Public Administration in Lagos State parastatal positively, application of information technology in process of public administration is a global phenomenon, non-application of information technology in government processes hinders accountability and performance in public administration, all public servants must be information technology compliant, internet services is not always available for public servants to use within Lagos State parastals, application of information technology affects individual performance within the public service, information technology systems installed in civil service are most times cam014lage, application of information technology is a career booster for civil servants. It was recommended that Government should embark on nationwide training on information technology of all civil servants at local, state and national levels. Government must invest practically in il?formation technology initiatives in order to increase pe1jormance in governance
Students satisfaction with academic library resources and services: the covenant university library experience
(Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 2013-06) Idiegbeyan-Ose, Jerome; Esse, Ugwunwa C.
This study investigated student"s satisl~tetion with academic library resources and sen ices. the objectives of the study ''as to lind out \\ hether the students are satisfied with the library resources and sen i~:cs or not. 500 copies of a designed questionnaire was administered to the students that used the library during the period of the study. out of " \\hich 473 was returned and used t\1r anal~ sis. this represented 94.6% response rate. The finding revealed1 \ hat the students uses the library \Cry oticn. they are satisfied with the library resources and sen i~:cs. It is recommended that Cmcnant University Library should keep on 1maintaining the high k' l'l of librar~ rcsour<.:cs and services as it leads to students (users) satisfaction. there is need t\1r the librar~ to imprmc on its resources and scrYiccs to users as a world class l l ni\l·rsit~. It is thcret(xe concluded that management of Library and Information Centres slwuld pa~ more attention to quality and library resources and services for the benefits of lihran users and the image of the library
Students satisfaction with academic library resources and services: the covenant university library experience
(Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 2013-06) Idiegbeyan-Ose, Jerome; Esse, Ugwunwa C.
This study investigated students satisfaction with academic library resources and services. the objectives of the study was to find out whether the students are satisfied with the library resources and services or not. 500 copies of a designed questionnaire was administered to the students that used the library during the period of the study, out of which 473 was returned and used for analysis, this represented 94.6% response rate. The finding revealed that the students uses the library very often, they are satisfied with the library resources and services. It is recommended that Covenant University Library should keep on maintaining the high level of library resources and services as it leads to students (users) satisfaction, there is need for the library to improve on its resources and services to users as a world class University. It is t of Library and Information Centres should pay more attention to quality and library resources and services for the benefits of library users and the image of the library

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