Browsing by Author "Adeyemi, B. M."

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Adequacy of academic journals in Nigeian university libraries during economic gloom:the Kenneth Dike library experience
(2000-12) Ola, C. O.; Adeyemi, B. M.
This paper discussed the adequacy of academic journals in Nigerian University libraries during economic gloom using the Kenneth Dike library (KDL) experience. It addresses the problem by looking specifically at the library allocations for books and journals from 1981/82 to 1989/90 session as well as the number of journal titles acquired annually vis-a-vis the number of registered readers in the library duirng the period. It was discovered that the library could no longer effectively support academic activities. As the number of registered readers increased, the number of journals acquired decreased. The library could hardly afford to maintain subsciption in existing journals not to mention adding new titles to the collection. It is therefore advocated that prioprity journals should be given first attention when allocating funds. University library administratos should evovle co- operative acquisitons. Avenues of getting aid from international organisations should be explored while the opportunities presented by internet should be utilized to enhance document delivery.
Assessment of study space usage in the Kenneth Dike Library
(University Libraries of the University of Nebraska,Lincoln, Nebraska, USA., 2017) Adeyemi, B. M.
This paper explores the actual use of the physical space in Kenneth Dike Library by the students’ population, the role these spaces are playing for learning and for related services in the university of Ibadan academic environment. It looked at the suitability of available spaces and suggestions for improvement. Survey method was adopted for the study with 94.5% response rate. It found that quite study space is what attracts majority respondents to Kenneth Dike Library. What emerged was that academic pursuits remain the most common activities in the library space.
Automation in libraries: retrospective conversion exercise
(Evi- Coleman Publications, Ibadan, 2004) Eguavoen, O. E. L.; Adeyemi, B. M.
Awareness and utilization of electronic databases collection by post-graduates students at Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan: a case study
(The Department of Library and Information Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria, 2014-06) Adeyemi, B. M.
This study utilizes user’s study as a method for evaluating electronics databases collections at an institution with growing graduate research demands. The study focus group is the graduate students of the University of Ibadan with regards to their awareness, usability, and their feels about various issues surrounding the university electronic databases collections. The study employed descriptive survey research design using questionnaire to gather information from postgraduate students. Data was randomly collected from selected 200 post graduate students who visited the reference units of the main library and faculty libraries. Out of the 200 copies of questionnaire administered, 164 copies were returned representing 82% return rate. Findings indicate that the study group is aware of electronics databases in the library. It confirmed that 55.5 percent of PG students make use of the electronic databases daily for their research. AGORA and HINARI were the two mostly consulted by the respondents and lack of information literacy skills is an obstacle to the effective use of electronic database among post graduate students. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that creation of awareness among users about different electronics resources should be a priority for the university library management. Information retrieval skills training should be organized, at intervals, for users.
Cataloging of special materials
(End-Time Publishing House, Ibadan, 2001) Adeyemi, B. M.
A citation study of science education theses at the university of Ibadan, Nigerian
(2000-01) Adeyemi, B. M.
The economic gloom of the resent years found its way into out tertiary Institutions, especially in the area of developing the collection in the libraries and budget cut as well as exchange rate which has equally affected the procurement of reading materials. The yearly statistics revealed that there was decreased in the number of titles added to the collections during the period under study (Annual report of Kenneth Dike Library): This study aims at finding out the bibliographic patterns of students during this period. The paper is concerned with the theses submitted to the University of Ibadan on science education. It analyses, the information sources of science education researchers. There are about 23 doctoral theses on science education submitted between the year 1987 to 1997. These years were chosen because the impact of the gloom was felt then. By middle 1990’s there was through aids from World Bank. With those aids, research materials were suppose to improve so the question this paper try to ask is: does the bibliographic pattern of research work in 1990s improved over that of 1980s.
Disaster planning: response and recovery in cataloguing
(2008) Adeyemi, B. M.
An evaluation of risk management strategies in academic libraries in Oyo State, Nigeria
(Nigerian Library Association Cross River State Chapter, 2012) Adeyemi, B. M.; Eguavoen, O. E. L.
This study investigated the risks and risk management strategies adopted in selected academic libraries in Oyo state. A structured questionnaire was developed to elicit information from 60 respondents selected randomly from four academic libraries in the state. The study sought to provide answers to four research questions raised. Simple percentages were used to analyze the data obtained. The findings showed that fire outbreak, building collapse, flooding as well as risks associated with users top the list of risk factors and that risk management policies were not adequately provided in the surveyed libraries. Based on the findings, recommendations were made that risk management be incorporated into the strategic and operational planning processes at all levels of academic libraries and that risk assessments be conducted on all new equipment and facilities and that risks should be identified, reviewed and monitored on an ongoing basis at nominated levels within library system.
An evaluation of risk management stratergies in academic libraries in Oyo State, Nigeira
(Nigerian Library Association, Cross River State Chapter, 2012) Adeyemi, B. M.; Eguavoen, E. O. L.
This study investigated the risks and risk management strategies adopted in selected academic libraries in Oyo state. A structured questionnaire was developed to elicit information from 60 respondents selected randomly from four academic libraries in the state. The study sought to provide answers to four research questions raised. Simple percentages were used to analyze the data obtained. The findings showed that fire outbreak, building collapse,flooding as well as risks associated with users top the list of risk factors and that risk management policies were not adequately provided in the surveyed libraries. Based on the findings, recommendations were mae that risk management be incorporated into the strategic and operational planning processes at all levels of academic libraries and that risk assessments be conducted on all new equipment and facilities and that risks should be identified, reviewed and monitored on an ongoing basis at nominated levels within library system.
External users in an academic libraries: a case study of Kenneth Dike Library (KDL)
(African Educational Research Network, 2014-12) Adeyemi, B. M.
Though the academic library’s primary mission is to serve the students, faculty and staff of its parent institution, would-be users not officially associated with the institution frequently call upon the library to provide services and/or resources. This paper attempts to examine the use of KDL resources/service by unaffiliated users, focusing on the user’s affiliation, status, subject areas and geographical distribution of the users with policy statement regarding the users. For this purpose, 352 user transaction request forms during the academic year 2012 were analyzed, out of which 243 (69 percent) are undergraduates, while 21(5.9 percent) are at PhD students. Users from the University community constitute 74.4 percent of external visitors to the library. The study revealed that Kenneth Dike Library supports the community use of its resources by granting access to unaffiliated users. The study therefore recommends among other things, that, access privileges must not interfere with the library’s service to its primary clientele of students, faculty and staff. Information concerning the library, particularly library use policy should be easily accessible to users who are not familiar with the library, and should be placed in strategic locations that are visible to users.
Funding local government and public sector libraries in austere times
(Codat Publications, Ibadan, 2001-05) Ola, C. O.; Adeyemi, B. M.
Implementing information commons: the challenges and prospects for Nigerian academic libraries
(Medium Publishing Company and Educational Consult in Collaboration with Options Book Ibadan, Nigeria, 2015-06) Adeyemi, B. M.
Information Commons has in recent times made a sudden, dramatic and wide spread appearance in academic and research libraries in the developed countries. Despite its high potential to boost scholarship, improve research quality and enhance library patronage, information commons is not in Nigerian academic library presently. This paper focus the prospects and challenges of implementing information commons in Nigerian academic libraries. As the seeking patterns and expectations of users continued to be tremendously influenced by innovations in ICT, creation of Information Commons would improve service delivery to patrons. The paper identified inhibiting factors that would challenge the adoption and creation of information commons in libraries. These include inadequate funding, poor literacy skills of staff, poor broadband access, weak ICT policy plan and weak institutional support. Considering the prospects of implementing information commons, Nigerian academic libraries were admonished to start working towards creating information commons to increase library patronage.
Important landmarks and dates of relevance to the library
(Ibadan University Press, Publishing House, Ibadan, 2018) Adeyemi, B. M.; Adewumi, C. O. B.
Information literacy search skills among post-graduate students at the federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
(Association of Information Professionals in Nigeria, 2018) Adeyemi, B. M.
This study assessed the information literacy skills possessed by post- graduate students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), and the extent to which they used these information literacy skills in their academic works. Descriptive survey approach was adopted for this study. A structured questionnaire that discussed the information needs, information sources, the level of information literacy skills and benefits of instructional programme was the instrument for data collection and was randomly administered on the postgraduate students of nine colleges during the last semester of 2016/17 academic year. 150 copies of questionnaire were distributed and 135 were returned giving a response rate of 90%. The data collected were analyzed using simple percentages and means. The study revealed that most of the students were aware of the information sources which were available in the library. The students mostly relied on the internet/search engines, textbooks, periodical/ journals, professionals and colleagues for information. They rarely used electronic resources such as AGORA, TEEAL and HINARI. This could be due to a lack of awareness and skills necessary to search databases. Some suggestions were made by the respondents according to their need to improve their information literacy skill such as access to online sources, organizing instructional programmes at the faculty libraries, creating more awareness on instructional programmes, avoiding copyright issues in research and how to use academic databases. The study recommends a great deal of communication and collaboration among librarians and faculty members. They need to work closely to integrate information literacy skills with existing curricular goals.
Information technology: an erosion of cataloguing and classification practices?
(1998-06) Ola, C. O.; Adeyemi, B. M.
The gradual metamorphosis of information handling techniques from the era of book arrangement according to weight, length/size, colour, etc. to the informatised epoch is explored. TINLIB software has been made the paradigm in the study and analysis of the impact of Information Technology on Library Management Packages. There has been a progression in the system of managing information in Nigeria, albeit only minimal. The information handling mechanism has also crawled-up to a level where cataloguers, classifiers and indexers need a re-orientation to be able to cope with the on-going universal informatisation of society.
Library and information communications technology for enhancing teaching, learning and research in human kinetics education in Nigeria
(2017-01) Adeyemi, B. M.
This paper explores the role of the library and modern Information Communications and Technologies (ICT) in promoting teaching, learning and research (TLR) in Human Kinetics Education in Nigeria. It shows the importance of this area of study not just to national but also to human development. The methodologies for TLR are shown to be dynamic depending on the constant changes taking place in the discipline. Curriculum change reflects the infusion of ICT into the discipline which subsequently affects its pedagogy and library collections. The paper also identifies the constraints to proper library and ICT integration to education, nay, Human Kinetics Education in a developing economy as in Nigeria.
Motivation, job satisfaction and service delivery: mid-level staff at Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
(2012) Ola, C. O.; Adeyemi, B. M.
This is a study on motivation and job satisfaction of mid-level staff in Kenneth Dike Library (KDL), University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Survey method was adopted where responses were elicited through a questionnaire administered on the staff. Answers were sought to questions on staff welfare, satisfaction and productivity. The data collected was analyzed through frequencies, percentages and inferences. It is shown that the morale of staff in the target group was doused due to: frustration resulting from lack of involvement in decision making and inadequate tools and materials with which to work; over-centralization of authority; lack of proper incentives by way of welfare schemes and adequate remunerations. Suggestions are made on the adoption of genuine participatory management style, the introduction of welfare committees to handle staff welfare matters, stringent measures for disciplinary cases plus the fact that government should improve the working conditions of all employees to enhance their level of productivity.
Motivation, job satisfaction and service delivery: mid-level staff of Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
(2012) Ola, C. O.; Adeyemi, B. M.
This is a study on motivation and job satisfaction of mid-level staff in Kenneth Dike Library (KDL), University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Survey method was adopted where responses were elicited through a questionnaire administered on the staff. Answers were sought to questions on staff welfare, satisfaction and productivity. The data collected was analyzed through frequencies, percentages and inferences. It is shown that the morale of staff in the target group was doused due to: frustration resulting from lack of involvement in decision making and inadequate tools and materials with which to work; over-centralization of authority; lack of proper incentives by way of welfare schemes and adequate remunerations. Suggestions are made on the adoption of genuine participatory management style, the introduction of welfare committees to handle staff welfare matters, stringent measures for disciplinary cases plus the fact that government should improve the working conditions of all employees to enhance their level of productivity
The OPAC:Kenneth Dike Library reconversion project
(2002) Faniran, A.; Eguavoen, O. E. L.; Adeyemi, B. M.
The focus of this paper is the re-conversion of manual catalogues to machine-readable form at Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan. It examines the relevance of retrospective conversion of Library records in an attempt to improve library services to users. The paper also examines the various attempts at reconverting the large records of the library from 1975 till date as well as enumerating the activites of the re-conversion team at the in-house re-conversion exercise. It also highlights the problems encountered in the course of the project. The efforts and experiences of the exercise will go a long way to facilitate successful retrospective conversion in other libraries in Nigeria
Problems and challenges of automating cataloguing process at Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
(2002-10) Adeyemi, B. M.
This paper discusses the problems faced by Kenneth Dike Library in automating its cataloguing process since 1992. It further attempts to identify some of the constraints inhibiting the success of the process: inadequate funding, dearth of systems analysts, absence of dedicated commitment to automation on the part of the library management. There are some of the issues discussed. It concludes by proffering some solutions that could ameliorate the problems posed.