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Item Investigating learning skills and use of digital resources by undergraduates in Nigerian universities: a content analysis approach(Department of School Library and Media, Technology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2023) Otulugbu, D.This abstract will discuss the learning skills required for the effective use of digital information materials by undergraduate students. In the digital age, students must have the necessary skills to navigate and retrieve information from a wide range of online resources. The purpose of this research is to identify the specific skills that undergraduate students need to develop to effectively utilize digital information materials. The study utilized a mixed-methods approach, including a survey and focus group discussions. The sample consisted of 200 undergraduate students from different disciplines. The findings indicate that students need a range of skills, including information literacy skills, critical thinking skills, technical skills, and digital communication skills. Information literacy skills are crucial for students to be able to locate and evaluate the relevance and credibility of information sources. Critical thinking skills are necessary to analyse and synthesize information from different sources and apply it to specific contexts. Technical skills are essential for students to be able to use the available digital tools and resources effectively. Finally, digital communication skills are necessary for students to communicate their research findings effectively. Based on the findings, it is recommended that institutions of higher learning should develop programs that focus on the development of these skills. These programs should be integrated into the curriculum to ensure that all students have the necessary skills to navigate the digital landscape effectively. Additionally, librarians and academic staff should collaborate to provide support for students in the use of digital information materials. In conclusion, this research highlights the importance of developing the necessary learning skills for the effective use of digital information materials by undergraduate students. With the increasing availability and complexity of digital resources, students must develop the necessary skills to succeed in their academic and professional pursuits.Item Assessment of the roles of librarians in altmetrics: evidence from two Nigerian universities(Credence Press Ltd, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria, 2022) Otulugbu, D.This study assessed the roles of librarians in altmetric with evidence from two Nigerian university libraries (University Of Ibadan and Obafemi Awolowo University) to embrace ICT. Survey research design was employed in carrying out the study. Total enumeration technique was used to cover the academic librarians. The study further made use of questionnaire and focus group discussion (FGD) with four key informants. The findings from the thematic analysis showed that large numbers of Nigerian academic librarians are not aware of the altmetrics or still mistaken the tool for citations and journal impact factor. The need to expose academic librarians to periodic training on the concept, importance and advantages which will in turn facilitate the use of the tools to assist the scientists/researchers in creating societal impact with their research outcomes were suggested.Item Empowerment in entrepreneurship for library and information science professionals in Nigeria(Ess Ess Publications, New Delhi, 2021) Akande, S. O.; Otulugbu, D.The rising rate of unemployment in Nigeria and the attendant socio-economic consequences have been the subject of discussion in recent times. More worrisome is the situation whereby multitudes of job seekers compete for positions reserved for only a few people. However, the Library and Information Science profession has many business ventures that a well-trained, competent LIS professional can delve into to generate income and be self-employed. This study which considers entrepreneurship as a privilege also looks at entrepreneurial opportunities and skills required for any LIS professional who would like to start a business as an entrepreneur. The paper concludes with recommendations on how LIS professionals can be empowered for a lifetime of entrepreneurship.Item Empowerment in entrepreneurship for library and information science professionals in Nigeria(Ess Ess Publications, New Delhi, 2021) Akande, S. O.; Otulugbu, D.The rising rate of unemployment in Nigeria and the attendant socio-economic consequences have been the subject of discussion in recent times. More worrisome is the situation whereby multitudes of job seekers compete for positions reserved for only a few people. However, the Library and Information Science profession has many business ventures that a well-trained, competent LIS professional can delve into to generate income and be self-employed. This study which considers entrepreneurship as a privilege also looks at entrepreneurial opportunities and skills required for any LIS professional who would like to start a business as an entrepreneur. The paper concludes with recommendations on how LIS professionals can be empowered for a lifetime of entrepreneurship.Item Social media use and the challenges of information dissemination during emergencies: experience of library and information scientists on covid-19 in Nigeria(University Libraries of the University of Nebraska--Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 2020) Hamzat, S. A.; Otulugbu, D.Corona virus is a form of respiratory ailment that ravaged human health and social interaction. Since its emergence and subsequent spread to various countries of the world, various governments, organisations, agencies and individuals have been making frantic efforts to curtail the disease using different media. Prominent among the media being used is social media. However, the preliminary investigation of the researchers indicated that the social media are being wrongly used to disseminate information on the emergence, causes, prevention and curtailment of the disease particularly in a developing country like Nigeria. The need to address these challenges and to drum home the contribution of Library and Information Scientists necessitated this study. Self-structured questionnaire administered at various online fora (NLA, NALISE and individuals) was the instrument used for the collection of data among the library and information scientists (librarians and library and information science educators). Total enumeration technique was employed to cover all the 201 respondents that participated in the survey monkey conducted. The study found that varying social media were being used to disseminate information about COVID-19. It was reported that library and information scientists are playing active role in enlighten masses on the danger of COVID-19, and has established an enduring relationship with the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on the importance of library use as change agents. The need for Library and Information Scientists to sustain the use of social media while rendering information services especially in the time of pandemic such as COVID-19 was recommended.Item Alternative news and misinterpretations: fake news and its spread in Nigeria(Intech Open, London, 2020-11) Otulugbu, D.Down the ages and across cultures, information has occupied a very crucial space in the life of any society. Today, our world with the speed in technological advancements is characterised with easy access to the collecting, refining and distribution of information. This has left media houses especially the large ones with the burden of competing with alternative media, as media producers abuse the privilege in liberal democracies that is granted citizens as regards human rights and freedom, as the rate of disseminating false information continues to grow. This piece attempts at stating clearly information on fake news, misinformation and hate speeches as disseminated globally in the guise of media scientists, showing the means through which this end is met, especially with the easy that comes with the use of social media and in the end, showing the challenges and risks that are resultant effects of this acts.Item Library users’ attitudes toward social media applications for dissemination of information in selected Nigerian university libraries(University Libraries of the University of Nebraska--Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 2019) Otulugbu, D.Social media is one of the most engaging communication tools of modern era. The use of the social media has permeated all aspect of human endeavour be it commerce, education, social, health and entertainment. Library as a social institution has adopted the use of the media to engage the clients and share information. However, the preliminary investigation conducted by the researcher indicated that the use of the media in the libraries has been confronted with different reactions among the clients. This study therefore explored users’ attitudes toward the use of social media applications for information dissemination in selected Nigerian university libraries (Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan and Centre for Learning Resources, Covenant University). Descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages as well as inferential statistics of correlation method were used to analyse the study data. The results showed that the most prominent social media used for service delivery in the two university libraries are Facebook, WhatsApp, Flickr, Youtube and Instant Messaging. The findings indicated that significant number of respondents have positive disposition to the use of social media for information dissemination owing to the fact that the media offer immediate, relevant and better communication on library resources and services. The need to sustain the use of the social media for dissemination of information and possible filter of irrelevant contents from the media were recommended.Item Developing in-house library software application: University of Ibadan library integrated software (UI-ILS)(Information Technology Application Group (ITAG) International, 2019) Otulugbu, D.; Omoike, A.; Agwu, P. U.Purpose: The study was carried out to examine the library integrated software compatibility, usage and application in University of Ibadan, with the sole aim of highlighting the utilization and potentials of Library Integrated software and its practical importance to Kenneth Dike Library. Implications: The study also established that the library management need to embark on sensitization programme in order to create awareness among professional and paraprofessional librarians concerning usage and application of these varied software to boost provision of library services to users. Originality/Value: It was recommended that existing software need to be improve and upgrade to boost service provision and that the library management also need to embark on routine training for professionals and paraprofessional librarians on emerging technology such as library software.Item Awareness and use of online information sources among University of Ibadan students(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2017) Otulugbu, D.The internet has helped in the amassing of a large amount of information for consumption in varied fields of endeavor. This has brought about increasing ease in the search for and use of information in academic, social, political and other spheres of life. However, despite the increasing simplicity in the accessing of information, there are indications that some students do not fully utilize information sources. Thus, this study investigates the awareness and use of online information sources among university of Ibadan undergraduate students. Copies of questionnaires were administered on 300 students on purposive sampling basis. Findings show that 97.9% of the students were generally aware of online information sources but very few of the students were aware of the individual online sources that are made available in the university. In addition, very few of the students were satisfied with the available online information sources. This study suggests that university libraries should effectively create awareness about the various online resources that available for students’ usage. The findings of this study will be useful to academic institutions in the same terrain like the University of Ibadan. Also, librarians and academic scholars will find this study useful in the effective creation of awareness of online information sources among university students.Item Using ICT as a platform for effective Information services delivery in information age: Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan experience(2016) Ojo, R. A; Otulugbu, D.Teaching, Learning and Research (TLR) initiatives in the institutions of higher learning, particularly in the University systems in the Information Age, are driven by digital data. Academic Libraries worldwide are emerging as critical partners in the creation, access, use, and preservation of (TLR) data. Digital stewardship, infrastructural development, economic models, and policies required to administer and protect TLR data, present both new opportunities and challenges for 21st century libraries. Addressed in this write-up are documentations of some of the things that Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria has achieved, using Information and Communications Technology(ICT) as a platform to enhance an efficient and a robust information services delivery in pursuant of TLR initiative of the University of Ibadan.