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    The changing culture of information retrieval, use and storage in an academic library: a case study of the Faculty of The Social Sciences Library, University of Ibadan
    (2010) Igbeka, J. U.; Emeahara, E. N.
    The paper investigated the changing culture of information retrieval, its utilization and storage among students in an academic library in Ibadan, Nigeria. Data was collected through the use of questionnaire, observation and interviews. A total of two interviews with the Library management of the faculty over a period of two sessions, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009, was conducted. 100 users responded to the questionnaire. The questionnaire sought to find out the frequency of library use, the value users attached to the use of the library and why they used the library. About 49% of the respondents use the library three times a week, 40% of the respondents uses the library mainly to search for other information apart from their lecture notes, and 94% of the respondents showed how much value the attached to the library ' by their utilization of the information sources within the library. The study also described the online information storage practices in the library; the computer literacy level of users as well as the library user-education was examined. The study found that although students used electronic sources they still preferred to consult traditional information sources such as text books and thesis. The study also revealed that 51% of students liked accessing the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) because it is faster to use and time saving when seeking information although this is often hampered by frequent electricity cuts. On their attitude to the increased ICT presence in the Library, they initially resisted the changes but later developed interest and adapted as library use instruction was being applied. In terms of the utilization and non-utilization of the Internet there were complaints from the respondents that the time allotment was too short and the computers were not enough. Other respondents mentioned the issue of the server not working at a consistent and regular basis. The study also found that library support by top management in all its ramifications was vital in order to meet up with current trends in information service provision and development.
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    The importance of libraries in enhancing qualitative education in Nigeria
    (Institute of Education, University of Ibadan on Behalf of Participating West Africa Universities and Ministeries of Education, 2012) Emeahara, E. N.; |Oseghale, O.; Fagbola, O. O.
    This paper gave an insightful discourse on the importance of libraries from a general point of view and discusses the various kinds of libraries. It highlighted the qualities of libraries and how they affect the quality of education at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels. It also discussed the reading culture as it affects libraries and quality education at all levels. Quality library personnel and library organization with respect to quality education are among issues raised and addressed in the paper. The paper further discussed new trends in library operations, such as virtual libraries and their implications in ensuring quality education in the information age. It recommended the establishment of standard libraries and suggested ways in which education policy makers and other stakeholders in the educational sector could foster quality education through libraries.
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    Creating collection visibility for school library media centres in nigeria: a case study of CDS/ISIS for windows and library thing
    (2011) Emeahara, N.
    This paper focuses on the importance of creating collection visibility through the use, of freely available softwares such as the CDS/ISIS for windows and The Library Thing as a strategy for the development of school library media centres in Nigeria. It discusses the benefits of having a visible collection among which is easy access to library materials via electronic means. The paper also highlights the key purposes of the school library media centre to students, teachers, and school administrators and the community and discuses the connection between these functions and the use of open source technologies as a means of ensuring efficiency in their service delivery at minimal cost to management. The uses of the CDS/ISIS for windows as well as the Library Thing, a web 2.0 software were extensively discussed. The paper pointed out certain factors to consider in the use of web 2.0 tools and concludes with a charge to school library media centres to embrace the tide of change and migrate from the traditional forms of service delivery to the use of new technologies in the present knowledge driven society.
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    Availability of information resources and services to undergraduates in the University of Ibadan library school
    (Department of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 2019-12) Emeahara, N.; Ajakaye, J. E.
    Information resources and services in academic libraries are very essential since the library helps in supporting teaching, learning and research activities of staff and students. Since the turn of the 21st century, electronic resources have been germane to the provision of Information resources and services. However, electronic resources had been observed to be less available compared to print resources in the library. To this end, the study examined the availability of information resources and services in the University of Ibadan Library School. The study population consisted of 144 undergraduates in the University of Ibadan Library School. Total enumeration method was used to gather data from the respondents. The questionnaire and interview guide were used for data collection and the data was analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that textbooks 95.1%, journals 90.2% and reference materials 93.4% were the print information resources readily available while reference services 90.2%. User education/orientation 88.5% and lending services was 79.5% were information services readily available in the library. The study established that electronic resources were not readily available in the Library. Library information services and resources are very important for academic activities of the undergraduates. To facilitate the availability of electronic resources in the library, the University of Ibadan Library School management through the University of Ibadan financial facilities should provide alternative power supply such as an inverter for the library, the library should be provided with strong adapters using fiber optical cables to improve the quality of internet services. The University of Ibadan Library School Financial Committee should provide a separate budget for the library in order to make adequate funding available to the library for the purchase of print and electronic resources.
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    Relationship between information literacy and use of electronic information resources by postgraduate students of the university of Ibadan
    (2016) Adeleke, D. S.; Emeahara, E. N.
    The research surveyed the relationship between information literacy and use of electronic information resources for academic purposes by postgraduate students of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Samples of 300 of postgraduate students within seven out 13 faculties were randomly selected. Data were collected using questionnaire designed to elicit response from respondents and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics methods percentages, mean, standard deviation, analysis of variance, correlation analysis and regression analysis. Low level of usage of electronic resources, in particular, full texts data bases is linked to lack of search techniques skills by many postgraduate students of the university to access the myriad of e-resources. There was significant relationship between information literacy skills and use of electronic information resources at α = 0.05 (P =0.34). Lack of adequate skills of postgraduate students resulted into the non encouragement of the expected research-led enquiry in using electronic information resources (EIRs) in this digital age. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) course be part of the curriculum of every postgraduate programme, with emphasis on e-information literacy.
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    Use of internet facilities and metadata as precursors to electronic resource cataloguing In Selected University Libraries In South-Western Nigeria
    (2012) Adebayo, O.; Emeahara, E. N.
    The study examined use of internet facilities and metadata as precursors to electronic resource cataloguing in selected academic libraries in South-West Nigeria. Six University libraries were randomly selected. One hundred (100) respondents comprising current cataloguers and those who had worked as cataloguers were sampled for the study. A descriptive survey method using a self constructed questionnaire was used. Six research questions and one null hypothesis were raised and tested using descriptive and inferential statistics of frequency counts, percentages, mean and Pearson correlation. Results show that there is a significant relationship in the use of internet facilities and metadata in cataloguing electronic resources. Other major findings include: high availability of CD-ROMs, electronic journals and web resources in the selected libraries, high availability of the internet, cataloguing modules and Online Public Access (OPAC) and high usage of internet facilities such as the E-mail, web browsing and Discussion forums. The respondents signified that the internet has helped in reducing their workload and the metadata in use in the library is very suitable for cataloguing electronic resources. There was a significant relationship between the use of internet facilities and metadata in cataloguing electronic resources (r = .298, P<.01). The importance of ICT in cataloguing activities cannot be overemphasized. Academic libraries need to equip their cataloguing sections with adequate ICT facilities. It is recommended that academic libraries provide internet bandwidth that is sufficient enough to carry out various tasks in the cataloguing sections and also attract sophisticated users. This could be achieved by acquiring VSAT meant only for the library instead of sharing with other units in their parent institutions. It is also recommended that there should be an action plan for the maintenance of IT facilities to forestall breakdowns and malfunctioning of the facilities. Some facilities such as computers and scanners needs to be changed or upgraded as the need arise.
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    Skills acquisition for publishers in the sir: demands, plans and prospects
    (Extension Publications Limited, 2025) Adegbore, A. M.
    Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR) ushers in a human-centred technological paradigm with artificial intelligence (Al) and emerging technologies combined with human imagination, ethics and individualisation. This study examines the significance of 5IR to the publishing industry in terms of the skill needs, preparedness, strategic action and possibilities emerging for publishers. Thematic analysis of fifteen peer-reviewed articles was conducted using a systematic literature review guided by the PRISMA framework to address five critical research questions. The findings reveal that the most critical skills for publishers in 5IR are digital literacy, data analytics- flexibility, emotional intelligence and knowledge of Al uses. Whilst others are entering digital-human collaborative environments via modular systems an: shared infrastructures, the majority are ill-prepared due to infrastructural attitudinal and strategic deficits. New models of professional development like individualised learning routes and networked experiences, are also identified as the key to equipping publishers with 5IR-relevant skills. All the same, barriers like resistance to change, decreasing access to training an: legacy CPD routines persist. Despite such challenges, conversion e: publishing practices based on 5IR principles is of significant benefit including efficiency of operations, tailored provision of content, global access and sustainability of the industry in the long term. The article concludes by recommending interventions at the policy level, training, infrastructure an: innovation to facilitate publishers to convert to the demands of the 5IR age These findings are critical not just to the professional growth of publishers but also to the applicability of the publishing industry within a more digitalised and human-centric knowledge economy.
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    Use of open education resources by library and information studies students in Universities in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
    (Extension Publications Limited, 2025) Akangbe, O. A.; Adegbore, A. M.
    The use of open educational resources by Library and Information Science (LIS) undergraduates can enhance their learning and research activities. However, findings from studies have revealed that some of the LIS undergraduates are not taking advantage of these resources. This could be a function of information retrieval skills. Thus, this study examined the use of open educational resources by library and information studies students in two universities in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design of the correlational type was used for the study. The population consisted of LIS undergraduates in Universities in Ibadan. A simple random sampling technique was used to arrive at a sample size of 143. The questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to interpret the results. Findings show that challenges affecting the use of open educational resources by most of the respondents include a lack of orientation regarding the availability of open educational resources. The study recommends that lecturers and management of library schools should encourage the use of these resources and provide relevant training for their effective use.
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    User education and information retrieval skills as determinants of library information resources utilisation by distance learning students of University of Ibadan, Nigeria
    (Vocational research (JAEVR), 2015) Folorunso, O. O.; Ayeni, R.
    The study examined user education and information retrieval skills as determinants of library information resources utilisation by Distance Learning students of University of Ibadan, Nigeria. It is expected of users to effectively utilize library information resources in order to fulfill the requirements of their academic pursuit. For this to be done, it is the library's responsibility to provide user education and better services so that information sources, services and resources are well utilised by the users. Primary data were obtained from 131 respondents using the multistage sampling technique, by means of structured questionnaire. Four research questions and three hypotheses were drawn and answered. Data were analysed using frequency counts and percentages for the research questions while regression and correlation analyses were used to test the hypotheses with the aid o f SPSS Version 21. The study revealed that the major user education programmes available in the University library are talk and orientation as well as library demonstration and ICT training. Majority of the respondents possessed good information retrieval skills concerning their research needs. The major factors militating against the utilisation of library information resources by the students are lack of well equipped library and inadequate ICT infrastructure. User education or students' information retrieval skills have no significant influence on utilization of library information resources. The study further showed there was no significant joint influence of the independent variables on the dependent variable. In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that concerted efforts should be made by the library management to re-orientate its user education programmes so that the imparted skills would facilitate efficient utilization of the library information resources.