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Item Using the Library 1(General Studies Programme (GSP) Unit University of Ibadan, 2004) Akande, S. O.Item Library resources and information technology application in the study of english(General Studies Programme (GSP) Unit University of Ibadan, 2012) Ajala, E. B.; Akande, S. O.; Ojo, R. A.Item Patterns of first-year students use of a university Library: a survey at University of Ibadan(Nigerian Library Association, Lagos State Chapter, 2003-01) Akande, S. O.This paper discusses the mode of use of University of Ibadan Library by first-year students of 2000/2001 academic session. The amount, the nature of use of the library and the barriers between the freshmen and the library are investigated and discussed. The findings reveal that the students heavily use the library to read their own books. The level of borrowing was very low and factors like non- relevance, disorganization of books and lack of basic library use skills were among the major barriers that inhibit the frequent use of the library by the students. Provision of current relevant books, teaching the students’ library use skills through regular lectures and seminars are some recommendations suggested to solve the Problems identified.Item Computer experiences, self-efficacy and attitude towards computer use: a study among distance teaching students, university of Ibadan, Nigeria.(Pan African Book Company in association with Minkah-Premo, Accra, Ghana, 2009) Akande, S. O.This study investigated Computer experience, Computer self-efficacy and attitude of Distance Learning students toward Computer use in University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 250 part-time students in the Department of Library, Archival and Information Studies (LARIS), Faculty of Education, were randomly sampled to take part in the study. Questionnaire was used to elicit information on the three research variables. The findings revealed that the Computer experience of the undergraduates correlate positively with their attitude towards the use of computer(r=0.35;p<0.01).It was also revealed that a positive relationship exists between Computer self-efficacy and attitude of students toward the use of computer(r=0.39;p<0.01).The two Computer - related variables were also found to have significant composite effect on attitude of the part-time students toward the use of Computer(R=0.509;p<0.01). The study recommends the integration of Computer courses into the curriculum at all levels of education (primary, secondary and tertiary). It also recommends provision of Computer laboratories equipped with internet facilities in the library and the faculties for students’ use.Item Individual characteristics as correlates of library personnel’s attitüde towards preservation of information resources in Nigerian federal university libraries(2009) Akande, S. O.This study investigated the effect of individual characteristics of personnel like gender, age, educational qualification, work experience, on attitude towards preservation of information resources in federal university libraries in Nigeria. The research data was collected through questionnaire method from 660 library personnel consisting of Professional and para- professional library staff randomly sampled, out of which 510 responded. The study found that gender was not significantly related to attitude towards preservation of information resources but a significant relationship was found to exist between educational qualification and attitude. It was also established that age and sections of work of the personnel were not correlated with their attitude towards preservation of information resources. Some necessary suggestions based on the findings were made.Item Demographic variables as predictors of library personnel’s perception of preservation of information resources in Nigerian federal university libraries(2009-12) Popoola, S. O.; Akande, S. O.The study examined the extent to which the demographic variables of library personneI in Nigerian federal university libraries predict their perception about preservation of information resources. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample white questionnaire method was used to collect data. 660 copies of the questionnaire were administered to the library personnel in Nigerian federal university libraries out of which the 510 which were returned well filled were analysed. The reliability coefficient (r) of the questionnaire used for data collection was 0.69 obtained using Cronbach - alpha method. The study revealed that a significant relationship exists between age and perception of library personnel about preservation of information resources (r =0.16, p<0.01). The demographic variables (gender, age, section of work, length of Service, education and designation) was also found to jointly influence the perception of the library personnel and these accounted for 5.7% (R2 =0.057) of the total variance in perception of the library personnel about preservation of information resources. However, only three demographic variables viz age (B=6.690; p<0.05), designation (B=-0.104; p<0.05) and Service (B=-8.458: p<0.05) could predicf library personnel’s perception of preservation of information resources. Suggestions were offered on how to make training and education improve perception ofthe library personnel about preservation of information resources.Item Information literacy skills development for teachers(2009) Akande, S. O.Acquisition of information literacy skills by teachers and students in this 21st Century Information Age is paramount for their all-round success in life. This paper has X-rayed how different authors conceptualised information literacy skills and the role they can play in the academic, Professional and personal life of individuals. The process of developing the skills by the teachers and the students through Integration of information literacy skills instruction in the school curriculum is well discussed in the paper. The article recommends ways of achieving the goal of developing information literacy skills by teachers and students in Nigerian schools.Item Availability, information retrieval skills and use of electronic resources by information professionals in academic libraries in South Western Nigeria(The Department of Library & Information Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria, 2011-12) Akande, S. O.
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