Browsing by Author "Oyelude, A. A."

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Academic libraries: the state of the art
(2004) Oyelude, A. A.
Administration in Kenneth Dike Library: 1948-2011
(Ibadan University Press, 2018) Oyelude, A. A.; Fabunmi, B. A.
An assessment of leadership requirements for building strong libraries, strong library associations and strong societies
(Woeli Publishing Services, 2023) Oyelude, A. A.; Anunobi, C.
The chapter assesses leadership requirements for building strong libraries, library associations and societies in Nigeria, considering leadership traits, styles, leadership expectations of associations and what constitutes strong societies. A survey research design was adopted for the study in which university librarians were surveyed. Questionnaire was used to gather data. The data was analyzed using percentages and mean. It was found that preferred leadership traits and style for strong libraries, associations and societies are creativity, integrity, communication, passion, and vision that could be applied to transformational leadership. Library association leaders should demonstrate exemplary leadership with some elements of empathy, which translates to strong libraries and by extension strong societies where members possessing high literacy are empowered to contribute to the actualization of the mission and vision of the society. Recommendations are made on approach to development of the requisite leadership traits and styles necessary to build strong libraries, library associations and. ultimately, strong societies globally
Budgeting for Library Technical Services in an Electronic Age
(Univeristy of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2008-10) Oyelude, A. A.; Ola, C. O.
Budgeting for technical Services in an electronic age
(2008) Oyelude, A. A.; Ola, C. O.
The contribution of philanthropic organizations to collection development in Nigeria acedemic libraries
(Delhi library association, 2008-03) Ohinaike, A. B.; Oyelude, A. A.
Discusses the contribution of philanthropic organizations to collection development in libraries in South Western Nigeria. Questionnaires, structured interview, and observation methods were used in gathering the required data. Using random sampling techniques, five tertiary institutions were selected from the seventeen in the Southwest. The study reveals that book donations from philanthropic organization have positive impact on collection development by increasing the volumes of books in their collection. It was also discovered that the major donor to the libraries was Book Aid International and that the books donated sometimes do not cut across all disciplines. Acquisition by purchase is not seriously affected by the donations as the libraries continue to acquire in spite of outside help. It is recommended that the donors in a way involve the receiving or benefiting universities in the selection exercise so as to meet the desired needs of the institutions.
Conversion of catalogue records from AACR2 to RDA format: what, how and when?
(2016-10) Oyelude, A. A.
The paper outlines what it entails to convert catalogue records from AACR2 to RDA format, and how this conversion can be done. An attempt is also made to advice on when the conversion of the records can be done, to make the cataloguing process free of stress. Practical examples are given on how this can be done to achieve success in cataloguing units in all types of libraries.
Conversion of catalogue records from AACR2 to RDA format: what, how and when?
(2016-10) Oyelude, A. A.
The paper outlines what it entails to convert catalogue records from AACR2 to RDA format, and how this conversion can be done. An attempt is also made to advice on when the conversion of the records can be done, to make the cataloguing process free of stress. Practical examples are given on how this can be done to achieve success in cataloguing units in all types of libraries.
Cooperative cataloguing: past, present and future
(Nigerian Library Association Cataloguing, Classification and Indexing Section, 2013-10) Lasisi, J.; Oyelude, A. A.
Cooperative cataloguing: past, present and future
(Nigerian Library Association Cataloguing, Classification and Indexing Section, 2013) Lasisi, J.; Oyelude, A. A.
Creativity and innovations in Nigerian academic libraries: Implications for library development
(University Press PLC, 2012-07) Zaid, Y.; Oyelude, A. A.
In the 21st century, the dominant driver in library and information services is rapid technological advancement involving several technologies including mobile applications and social media. Committed to assisting teaching, learning, research and community services and enhancing the best possible use of these libraries, many academic libraries in Nigeria have creatively and innovatively improved upon service delivery using a variety of ways and approaches. The aim of this paper is to discuss the phases of development which two of these libraries — the Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan and the University of Lagos Library have undergone. The paper also highlights the products and services as well as the approaches that the librarians have adopted in meeting the ever changing needs of their clients. This paper is informed by the personal experience of the authors who had actively participated in projects that brought about the changes.
Cultural and linguistic barriers to information retrieval and dissemination
(2006-08) Shoki, G. E.; Oyelude, A. A.
The paper takes a look at culture and language as barriers to information retrieval from libraries and information providers on the one hand, and dissemination of information to library users by these information providers on the other hand. These tend to pose biases in interpretation, analysis and final decision to organize library materials in specific ways. This does occur in cataloguing and classification, sometimes even in the indexing of the materials. Culture has a lot to do in these biases as well, since different cultures provide different language and semantic (semiotic) derivations. The problem is then that of the information user, as research and in turn education of the information user is affected when information retrieval is made difficult. Information dissemination also becomes unsatisfactory when the chips are down. A study of some of the cataloguing practices in academic and public libraries in Nigeria was done. Ten (10) libraries were randomly selected and questionnaires used to elicit information from the cataloguers and indexers. Twenty (20) library users in each of the libraries were also questioned. The results showed that culture and language have effect on both the information providers (cataloguers, indexers) and the information users. Both exhibit biases in their search, provision of information, and eventually dissemination of the gathered information. Recommendations are made on how knowledge organisation can remain a helping rather than hindering factor in information retrieval and dissemination. It is advocated that culture and language be used as enabling factors in this regard and concerted efforts at this are put in educational and research institutions.
Cybercafe physical and electronic security issues
(IGI Global, 2008) Oyelude, A. A.; Adewumi, C. O. B.
An overview of physical and electronic security issues in cybercafes in Ibadan city, Nigeria is presented in this chapter. The security measures taken by cybercafe managers for physical and electronic facilities and clients also, were observed in an in-depth study of sixty cybercafes purposively selected for location, popularity, and wide range of services offered, over a period of 2 months. Participatory observation, in-depth interview, and questionnaire methods were adopted, using trained research assistants. Results of the findings showed that cybercafe operators are having a hard time, some folding up due to activities of criminals, and the war against cyber crime can be better tackled if the operators have skilled staff to man the cafes; security measures like passwords that are hard to break, and especially monitor customers who do overnight browsing. Hackers and spammers caught should be handed over to law enforcement agents who will stick to the rule of law.
Designing green libraries with new technology for enhanced access to information
(Tai Solarin University of Education Press Ijagun, Ogun State, Nigeria, 2016) Oyelude, A. A.; Ajayi, A. K.
In the world today the idea and conception of designing green libraries with the newest technology is gaining momentum and the drive is for institutions to adopt green library buildings, by greening existing library facilities, embracing environmentally sustainable and supportive practices within the library, and providing green library services with technology All these eventually aim to provide access to information (ATI) in the best way possible. The notable most important things for making healthy and efficient sustainable libraries are ecology, technology and economy. The main objectives of this paper are to analyze the importance of green libraries; to identify the standards for green libraries with new technology; to identify the significant green library initiatives at various places; to reveal various methods and techniques for greening the library; and to make suggestions for building green libraries with new technologies for sustainable development and growth for enhanced ATI. The paper concludes that librarians have to work on updating themselves on sustainability and technology trends in the field of librarianship and should lay out awareness raising programmes and also design the space in the libraries with adequate consideration for enhanced access to information that exemplify the green practices with new technologies.
Ethical and legal issues in intellectual property rights protection in the University of Ibadan
(Stirling-Horden Publishers Ltd., Ibadan, Oyo State, 2016) Oyelude, A. A.
Evaluating special library services: women's research and documentation centre(WORDOC) library, 1993-2003
(Nigerian library association(Oyo state chapter), 2003) Oyelude, A. A.
The special library services of the Women's Research and Documentation Centre (WORDOC), university of Ibadan, Nigeria is evaluated in this paper. Questionnaire, direct interview and observation methods were used in the evaluation.In the decade covered, it was discorved that the library is well used by students and researchers in the university community. 64.3% of the respondents were satisfied with the services while 35.7% were not. 37. 5% of the users make use of the library because it gives them access to current books and materials. 30.4% because their reference enquiry are adequatly met, 19.6% because both reference and literature requirements are met and 3.6% because they have reading space. The importance of the library as a special centre bringing togethera collection on women and gender issues is noted. It was discovered that the library has resources that are rare and specialised but more attention needs to be pointed at acquisition and collection development as well as cataloguing and classification procedures. Suggestions for the improvement of the collection, information dissemination strategies and general organisation of the collection are made.
Gender exclusion in finance and business transactions: new innovation in banking in Nigeria and Uganda
(Department of Library and Information Science, Abrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria, 2016) Oyelude, A. A.; Akullo, W. N.
Women have been found to operate their businesses in three digits rather than six digits which signifies millions. They however have firm control over most small and medium enterprises in Southwestern Nigeria and Kampala, Uganda, to the extent that these businesses dominate stalls, markets (‘katale' in Uganda) and in-house shops. Women find it safe to keep their proceeds at home, or with thrifts merchants (‘Alajo’ in Yorubaland). This saving system has given way to women traders banking their proceeds, due to increased risks and crime rates. More people banking (especially women), and inter-bank competition has made the banking system improve its services with new innovations like the Automated Teller Machine (ATM), SMS alert, electronic mail services, mobile money, internet banking and so on. However, more women than men lack adequate information and education to successfully operate some of these devices. The prevalence of ATM and other related frauds perpetrated mostly by men with many women being victims is the outcome, while more women have suffered loss of their hard-earned cash savings because they relied on the assistance of people found around the ATMs or in banking halls, who defrauded them. This paper examines the gender relations or differences in the use of emerging ICT innovations in the banking sector in Nigeria and Uganda. It also examines gender as a factor in victim ratio in 4 banks in Ibadan, Nigeria and Kampala, Uganda and among 200 randomly selected male/ female bank customers. Recommendations are made for a gender-friendly ICTs and its related innovations. Financial literacy education should be offered in banks, libraries and schools to stem the tide of financial loses. Gender friendly information fliers in local languages should be provided for bank customers and provision made for them to select language on the ATM for independent financial transactions.
Greening: pluses and minuses of Nigerian libraries in promoting enviromental sustainability
(Creative commons attribution 3.0, 2013-06) Oyelude, A. A.; Alabi, A. O.
Adressing and reversing the human impact on the enviroment is part of a library's social responsibility. This paper examines green initiatives within the context of Nigerians libraries with emphasis on analysis of related policy and practice of green librarianship, and pluses and minuses of Nigerian libraries in the green initiatives. The result of a survey of librarians in Nigeria is presented. A four-dimensional, cross-sectional research design was adopted for the study which combined library search, interview, participant observation and a 10-item survey questionnaire using the surveymonkey tool for data collection. The questionaire was administerd on librarians registered in the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) online forum. It sought to investigate the level of awareness of librarians of greening, attitude to greening libraries, efforts at greening libraries, greening policy in the libraries and ways of further advancing greening for sustainable development. Preliminary findings from the literature search indicated that there is an exciting emergent library discourse on "green" policy and actions, however, Nigerian libraries are implementing "green" measures at minimal level and rather unconsciously. The level of awareness of greening initiatives among Nigerian librarians is still relatively low and the reccomendations of this study calls for increased awareness and enviromnetal literacy among library users and the entire community to build better green momentum in Nigerian Libraries
Improving Services in a hybrid academic library System
(2021) Oyelude, A. A.; Ola, C. O.; Adeniran, E. A.
The mixture of traditional or manual ways of carrying out library operations with new, modern, automated systems often brings about several problems. The problems are ones that can be tackled within the framework of having appropriate systems dynamics routines applied and also making use of personnel skilled in strategic management of hybrid library systems. The paper describes a hybrid academic library system and draws up a model of this system suggesting strategies and scenarios for achieving optimum performance of the system in a technology changing world. A system dynamics model for the management of the system is developed around the issues of personnel management, collection management, capacity building, and provision of access to research materials, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, forming of Consortia, and Security in the system. Recommendations are made as to which strategy/ scenario or combinations of scenarios will provide lasting solutions to the problems recurring or likely to reoccur in a hybrid academic library system.
Indigenous knowledge: examining its past and present status, and projecting its future in library and information services
(University of Dar es Salaam, 2006) Oyelude, A. A.; Adewumi, C. O. B.
Indigenous knowledge systems is a growing area of research in the information age. Over six million, one hundred and sixty thousand records exist on the subject. In spite of this, Indigenous Knowledge(IK) is still far from being preserved for posterity. The paper examines the history of IKS, treats classification of IKS in library classification schemes and projects the future of IKS. The efforts at indigenous knowledge gathering in the University of Ibadan, at the Department of Library , Archival and Information Studies and the Institutes of African Studies are reported. Recommendations are that information professionals should evolve systems for organizing oral information, policies should be made to encourage the recording, documentation of IK, and national, regional and if possible, global networks can be created to facilitate this.