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    Online publishing for improving visibility and access to research publications in Africa
    (2005) Fatoki, O. C
    Online publishing is revolutionizing the way knowledge and information is shared among researchers worldwide. The prospect of online publishing for improving visibility and accessibility of research publications in Africa is examined, issues such a standards and quality control are discussed. Critical infrastructure needed to effectively produce and circulate electronic formats of journals is highlighted. Economic models of online publishing are examined with a view to determine an adoptable model for Africa. The sustainability potential of online publishing for African research especially in library and information science is explicity attended to.
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    Digitisation of library materials in Nigeria: issues and considerations for information professionals
    (Archlib &information services ltd, U.I. P.O. Box 20492, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2007-04) Fatoki, O. C
    This article describes the potential role of digitisation in the development of Africa. It describes the efforts at the digital conversion of local information and resources held in some university libraries and national institutions in Nigeria. Theses and dissertations are the most commonly digitised, while other are newspapers, past question papers, manuscript and special collections. The article also explores issues for successful conversion of library materials to digital format and skills development opportunites and challenges in Africa. It submits that willingness to share experiences gathered on digitisation programmes would broaden the knowledge base and contribute to the development of digitised African local content.
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    Strategic planning for information technology in academic libraries
    (Nigerian library assocaition(Ogun state chapter), 2005-12-06) Fatoki, O. C
    As the mission of most libraries' in the electronic age is "accessibility" based library administrators have had to deploy technology as an end. Many academic libraries in Nigeria and across the world have had to invest in technology without planning for it. The rate of obsolencence of technologies, the costs of replacement and updating of the technologies, and the call for accountability by stakeholders are reasons for libraries to creatively plan and implement information technology plans in the context of the institutional goals and mission. It is recommended that appropraite technologies be applied as a means thereby enabling academic libraries to articulate a vision, publicly state a direction, and stay the course despite the numberous distractions faced by library management on daily basis. It is advised that developing an information technology plan is a "manageable" effort.
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    Library automation inNigeria: the Kenneth Dike library experience
    (Nigerian library assocaition(Lagos state chapter), 2004) Fatoki, O. C
    The university of Ibadan library system embarked on the automation of its operations in 1991. This paper reviews the automation project plan and processes of the library over the period and highlights the problems stunting the project. The importance of periodical evaluation of performance is discussed. The paper recommends that libraries should have strategic plan for thier automation project constantly review long, intermediate and short-term goals to align with developements in the ICT industry, develop programs with active participaion of the library professionals and support staff, and also ensure cooperation with other libraries either at local, regional or national levels. THe paper concludes that library automation in Nigerian libraries is a challenging but achievable task.
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    Trends and standards in software selection in Nigerian libraries
    (Nigerian library assocaition(Ogun state chapter), 2002) Fatoki, O. C
    TINLIB(now t series) is the most popular library automation package in Nigeria but many academic libraries are at the verge of migrating to other systems. The decision to adopt one of the numerous library packages is still a difficult one. The advent of library software, the trends in the country and across the African scene were discussed while the steps to responsible software selection were highlighted. The features of a good library software were also discussed in details. The scenario of library software use in Nigeria and the challenges were explored. The pricing of library software products and other considerations such as technical support and vendor issues were featured. Recommendations towards successful selection and utilization of library software in Nigeria were made. A comparative study of five common library software packages in Africa was also made so as to assist libraries in Nigeria that may want to select a library package for use. The need for Nigerian academic libraries to pull together as evident in other African countries was emphasized as well the need for involvement of professional bodies in setting standards in library software products
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    Prospects of GSM technology for academic libraries services
    (emerald, 2005) Fatoki, O. C
    Purpose- Poor telecommunication infrastructure has been generally identified as a hindrance to most library activities in Nigeria. However, with the emergence and spread of wireless technologies, especially the global system of mobile communications (GSM), this paper seeks to consider the implications of this event on library services, with suggestions on the possible applications to academic libraries. Design/methodology/approach- A background study of information and communication technology staus past and present in Nigeria was carried out, especially the impact of wireless technologies on the global scale and the country. Findings- The GSM technologies acceptance and growth rate among the Nigerian populace has serious and great potentials for enhancing the communication and information technology- related services in libraries and information centres in Nigeria. However, information managers need to fully exploit the opportunities presented by this relatively new phenomenon with a view to providing improved products and services to the library users, especially in the academic sector. Originality/value- This paper highlights the use of GSM technologies library services. It targets librarians and information managers who have been limited in the past by inadequate telephone/telecommunications infrastructure. Encourages the professionals to exploit the oppurtunities presented by these expanding technologies.