Browsing by Author "Ilo, P. I."

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Impact analysis of e-Databases’ job relevance, output quality and result demonstrability on faculty research motivation
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2022) Izuagbe, R.; Olawoyin, O. R.; Nkiko, C.; Ilo, P. I.; Yusuf, F.; Iroaganachi, M.; Ilogho, J.; Ifijeh, G. I.
The purpose of the study is to ascertain whether or not faculty members would be motivated to use e-Databases for research considering the impact of the Technology Acceptance Model2 (TAM2) cognitive instrumental processes of job relevance, output quality and result demonstrability. Design/methodology/approach – The survey research design was applied. The selection of samples was based on a multistage sampling technique involving; purposive, simple/systematic random and total enumeration procedures. Five colleges and departments each were selected from the three universities that provided the setting for the conduct of this study, out of which a sample of 135 was drawn from the total population of 209. The questionnaire method was used for data gathering. Ninety-five percent return rate of the administered instrument was observed. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools were employed for data analyses. Findings – Job relevance, output quality and result demonstrability are motivators of faculty use of e-Databases for research with result demonstrability wielding the strongest influence. Use of e-Databases for research is based on the usefulness level perceived of them. Faculty are highly predisposed to using the technology for research with the chances of getting published in reputable journal outlets ranked highest among other factors that influence faculty use of e-Databases. Originality/value – The conceptualization of TAM2 cognitive instrumental processes as system characteristics and motivators of e-Databases use among faculty towards research engagement advances the understanding of intention to use e-Databases for research.
Knowledge sharing practices, ICT, information literacy, and STEM career path choices among girls at the secondary school level: girls and STEM education
(IGI Global, 2019) Iroaganachi, M.; Ilo, P. I.; Ekvvueme, L.; YoungHarry, I.
This chapter explored literature and discussed the importance of knowledge sharing practices, ICT, and in format ion literacy, and their in fluence on STEM career path choices among girls at the secondary school level. This was properly situated by examining the concept of knowledge sharing, concept of career path choices, knowledge sharing on career path choices of girls, considered ICT and career path choices of girls, effect of ICT on career path choices of girls, information literacy and career path choices of girls, effect of information literacy on career path choices of girls. It concludes that a culture of knowledge sharing practices among the girls will get the less knowledgeable girls informed for informed STEM career path decisions. The use of ICTs for networking and sharing knowledge among the girls will improve information literacy skills needed by the girls to help identify information needs, access, retrieve, evaluate, and use same career choices. The chapter includes recommendations.
Perception of social media use for information service delivery in university libraries: a case study of Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan
(2022-12) Ilo, P. I.; Izuagbe, R.; Iroaganachi, M. A.
As one of the first university libraries to embrace ICT adoption in the country, it was necessary to ascertain how the library is faring in terms of digital services provision using social media tools. Methodology: The survey design was applied alongside the accidental/convenient sampling technique. The population comprised 300 library patrons and library personnel in KDL. The method of data gathering was the questionnaire. Two hundred and thirty-three (233:77.7%) response rate was observed. The descriptive and inferential statistical tools were applied. Findings: patrons were positive about the provision of certain services using SMTs, but in terms of actual use, there was a lack of interest. Similarly, there was a low frequency of the use of available SMTs in the library; however, Facebook was the most utilized SMT by patrons, followed by Blog. The paper concludes that it is not enough to deploy relevant SMTs but to develop patron-focused services that will endear patrons to use them. Originality/value: It is an in-depth case study that explored patrons’ disposition towards information service delivery using available social media tools in KDL.
Perception of social media use for information service delivery in University Libraries: a case study of Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan
(2022-12) Ilo, P. I.; Izuagbe, R.; Iroaganachi, M. A.
Purpose: As one of the first university libraries to embrace ICT adoption in the country, it was necessary to ascertain how the library is faring in terms of digital services provision using social media tools. Methodology: The survey design was applied alongside the accidental/convenient sampling technique. The population comprised 300 library patrons and library personnel in KDL. The method of data gathering was the questionnaire. Two hundred and thirty-three (233:77.7%) response rate was observed. The descriptive and inferential statistical tools were applied. Findings: patrons were positive about the provision of certain services using SMTs, but in terms of actual use, there was a lack of interest. Similarly, there was a low frequency of the use of available SMTs in the library; however, Facebook was the most utilized SMT by patrons, followed by Blog. The paper concludes that it is not enough to deploy relevant SMTs but to develop patron-focused services that will endear patrons to use them. Originality/value: It is an in-depth case study that explored patrons’ disposition towards information service delivery using available social media tools in KDL.