Challenges Associated with Cataloguing Electronic Resources in Selected University Libraries in Southwest Nigeria

The study examined the challenges associated with cataloguing electronic resources in six randomly selected university libraries in Southwest Nigeria. A questionnaire was administered to current cataloguers and those who had worked in the cataloguing sections of the selected university libraries. A total of one hundred and ten (110) copies of the questionnaire were distributed, out of which a hundred were found usable for this study. A descriptive survey method was used and the data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results are presented in tables using simple percentages and mean while the Pearson correlation method was used for the hypothesis. This study highlighted some challenges associated with cataloguing electronic resources such as lack of adequate physical description of some electronic resources, inadequate workflow in cataloguing sections, copyright issues among others

Newspaper Utilization: a survey of College of Developmental Studies (CDS) students in Covenant University

This paper discussed the Utilization of Newspapers by students of College of Developmental Studies (CDS) in Covenant University. The research was carried out using the stratified random sampling method and a questionnaire was designed and administered to one thousand students out of which 840 were filled, returned and found usable. The objective of the paper was to find out the purpose of newspaper utilization and how often the students read newspapers amongst others. The study shows that most of the students read newspapers to keep abreast of information that has to do with entertainment, education and current affairs. It is therefore paramount that the library place important emphasis on the acquisition and organization of newspapers

Information as an Economic Resource: The Role of Public Libraries in Nigeria

The development of a country depends greatly on how much information its citizenry are exposed to. Information is so crucial that it has been recognized as the fifth factor of production. Information has no substitute when it comes to the national development because it has been identified as the driver of economic growth and productivity. The paper discussed the roles of public libraries in Nigeria and also examined various ways in which public libraries can help curb unemployment among youths by providing them with timely and accurate information. It concluded that public libraries should identify themselves with the aspiration of economic development of the country

An Assessment of Computer and ICT Skills Among Secondary School Teachers in Ota Ogun State

This paper focuses on the computer and ICT skills of secondary school teachers in Ota, Ogun state of Nigeria. The purpose was to find out if the teachers were computer and ICT literate and to examine if they employ computers and ICT in their teaching activities. Eighty copies of a self designed questionnaire were administered to teachers in four secondary schools, out of which sixty eight was completed, returned and found usable. The study shows that the respondents are aware of the fact that being computer and ICT literate is very important in their profession. The paper concludes that the Government in conjunction with the Ministry of Education inculcates computer and ICT training into the curriculum of teacher training schools. It also admonishes the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) to rise to the occasion of reviving and establishing school libraries in secondary schools

Occupational Health Hazards: Assessing Occurrence and Policies in Nigerian Academic Libraries

This study examines the policies and occurrences of occupational health hazards among library personnel in private universities in the Southwest, Nigeria. A total population of 177 respondents from 15 privately owned universities were used for the study. The research instrument used in the collection of data was a questionnaire. The result of the study shows that most respondents have experienced occupational health hazards. The study also revealed that muscle strain, back aches, eye problems, and respiratory diseases are the most prevalent occupational health hazards experienced by library personnel. The study identified manual handling of library materials, constant exposure of the eyes to computer screens, inhaling of chemicals and dust, as well as long sitting position as the main causes of occupational health hazards among staff. Most respondents indicated that their organizations are not implementing policies on occupational health hazards. Recommendations were made on how to address the various issues raised

Use of Internet Facilities and Metadata as Precursors to Electronic Resource Cataloguing In Selected University Libraries In South-Western Nigeria

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

An Assessment of Computer and ICT Skills Among Secondary School Teachers in Ota Ogun State

This paper focuses on the computer and ICT skills of secondary school teachers in Ota, Ogun state of Nigeria. The purpose was to find out if the teachers were computer and ICT literate and to examine if they employ computers and ICT in their teaching activities. Eighty copies of a self designed questionnaire were administered to teachers in four secondary schools, out of which sixty eight was completed, returned and found usable. The study shows that the respondents are aware of the fact that being computer and ICT literate is very important in their profession. The paper concludes that the Government in conjunction with the Ministry of Education inculcates computer and ICT training into the curriculum of teacher training schools. It also admonishes the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) to rise to the occasion of reviving and establishing school libraries in secondary schools

An Assessment of Computer and ICT Skills Among Secondary School Teachers in Ota Ogun State

This paper focuses on the computer and ICT skills of secondary school teachers in Ota, Ogun state of Nigeria. The purpose was to find out if the teachers were computer and ICT literate and to examine if they employ computers and ICT in their teaching activities. Eighty copies of a self designed questionnaire were administered to teachers in four secondary schools, out of which sixty eight was completed, returned and found usable. The study shows that the respondents are aware of the fact that being computer and ICT literate is very important in their profession. The paper concludes that the Government in conjunction with the Ministry of Education inculcates computer and ICT training into the curriculum of teacher training schools. It also admonishes the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) to rise to the occasion of reviving and establishing school libraries in secondary schools

Availability and accessibility of special collections in university libraries in South-West, Nigeria

It is believed that availability and accessibility of special collection would encourage utilization irrespective of the medium in which it is presented This study therefore examined the level of availability and accessibility of special collections in university libraries in southwest Nigeria. These Universities include the Lagos State University, University of Lagos and Covenant University Ota. Postgraduate students were sampled because it is perceived that they require these special collections for research effectiveness. The total population for the study was one thousand five hundred and thirty two. The study adopted the descriptive survey method. A random sampling method was used to select three hundred and seven (307) respondents. Simple percentage scores and tables were used to present the output of data. Data was collected through the use of a self-designed questionnaire. Two hundred and two (202) copies of the questionnaire returned and were found usable for this study. The study revealed the availability and accessibility of special collections such as theses and dissertations, journals, Nigeriana, government publications, gazettes, CD-R0\1, maps and atlases and conference proceedings. The accessibility of special collections by postgraduate students in the university libraries was adequate. The special collections were used for research activities. The availability of these special collections and having access to it for utilization has positive influence on research productivity in the university libraries