Makerspaces Realities in Nigerian Academic Libraries

Makerspaces and varying new technologies are exciting services now being offered in libraries, particularly academic libraries. The paper focuses on the reality of maker space in academic libraries in Nigeria. Creativity and innovation are the biggest parts of makerspace thus; implementing makerspaces programs into academic libraries also allows students to engage in critical thinking and active learning outside of the classroom. The paper examined the concept of makerspaces as a learning space as well as the value of maker space in academic libraries. The paper itemized steps to developing a successful makerspaces in academic libraries in Nigeria. Also, the paper identified the perceived challenges of creating makerspace in academic libraries in Nigeria, notable among them are technophobia, funding challenges, inadequate spaces, among others; the paper concluded the need to have makerspaces in academic libraries in Nigeria and the need for stakeholders in the educational sector to maximally support and embrace this innovation

Towards A Creative Use of Social Media Tools in the Delivery of Academic Library Services in Nigeria

Social media tools have obviously brought about a paradigm shift in the delivery of library services in Nigeria. The paper explores the applicability of various social media tools in the library and how social media tools have proven useful in academic libraries. Aside from the benefits of social media tools in academic libraries, the paper highlighted the potential challenges of using social media tools in library services in academic libraries, in particular, the lack of awareness of the university\u27s social media accounts among library users. Despite the identified challenges of social media tools for academic library service delivery, the paper concludes that utilization of social media tools remains a boon for library service delivery in this 21st century

INFORMATION NEED, ACCESS, AND USE FOR SOCIAL WELFARE AND FAMILY PLANNING BY RURAL DWELLERS IN IDO AND AKINYELE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA.

Information is a resource of immeasurable value to both rural and urban dwellers. The information available to any individual per time determines to a large extent the decision such an individual will take on issues. The rural areas in Nigeria are often bedeviled with lack of basic infrastructures that could have enhanced the welfare of its inhabitants. Rural areas in Nigeria are characterised with poor roads, lack of pipe borne water, lack of standard schools and health facilities, inadequate or total lack of electricity among others. The information available to the rural man/woman cannot be compared to that of their urban counterparts. The urban dwellers enjoys regular power supply, have opportunity to attend seminars/workshops, have access to standard health facilities; all these give the urban dwellers better exposure to information compared to rural dwellers. This, without missing words will directly or indirectly affect decisions rural dweller will take on issues compared to his/her urban counterparts

INFORMATION NEED, ACCESS, AND USE FOR SOCIAL WELFARE AND FAMILY PLANNING BY RURAL DWELLERS IN IDO AND AKINYELE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA.

The information available to an individual goes a long way to influence decision such an individual will take per time. The rural dwellers have been said to be at a disadvantaged in terms of information access, use and availability when compared to their urban counterparts. Therefore this study sought to determine the information need, access and use for family planning and social welfare by rural dwellers, the study specifically identified the source of health information available to the respondents, and it determined the frequency of information available to the respondents on family planning and social welfare. The study also identified the challenges to the use of information on family planning and social welfare by the respondents. Data from 188 respondents out of 200 respondents randomly selected from Ido and Akinyele LGAs of Oyo State were used. Data collected was analysed with SPSS and descriptive statistics like frequencies, percentages and mean were used. The study concluded that the rural dwellers had diverse information need for family planning and social welfare and the information accessibility varies from different sources with different frequency of use . It was recommended that information service centers for social welfare and family planning should be provided across the rural areas in the country

INFORMATION NEED, ACCESS, AND USE FOR SOCIAL WELFARE AND FAMILY PLANNING BY RURAL DWELLERS IN IDO AND AKINYELE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA.

The information available to an individual goes a long way to influence decision such an individual will take per time. The rural dwellers have been said to be at a disadvantaged in terms of information access, use and availability when compared to their urban counterparts. Therefore this study sought to determine the information need, access and use for family planning and social welfare by rural dwellers, the study specifically identified the source of health information available to the respondents, and it determined the frequency of information available to the respondents on family planning and social welfare. The study also identified the challenges to the use of information on family planning and social welfare by the respondents. Data from 188 respondents out of 200 respondents randomly selected from Ido and Akinyele LGAs of Oyo State were used. Data collected was analysed with SPSS and descriptive statistics like frequencies, percentages and mean were used. The study concluded that the rural dwellers had diverse information need for family planning and social welfare and the information accessibility varies from different sources with different frequency of use . It was recommended that information service centers for social welfare and family planning should be provided across the rural areas in the country

Teachers’ Preparedness for Lesson and Secondary School Student Academic Performance in Ekiti State, Nigeria

The study examined the relationship between teachers’ preparedness for lesson and secondary school student academic performance in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The purpose of the research is to find out the relationship between teachers’ preparedness for lesson and secondary school student academic performance. The descriptive research of the survey type was employed for the study. The study revealed that the level of secondary school student academic performance was relatively moderate; there was significant relationship between teachers’ preparedness for lesson and secondary school student academic performance. The study had shown that teachers’ preparedness for lesson had influence on secondary school student academic performance. Keywords: Teachers, Preparedness, Academic Performance, Lesson, Teachers’ Preparedness DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/10-2-06 Publication date: January 31st 202

Awareness and use of electronic databases by postgraduates in the University of Ibadan

Globalisation through modern information and communication technology (ICT) is revolutionising the conduct of teaching and research in universities all over the world, particularly in developing countries such as Nigeria. One significant impact of globalisation, information and communication technology on teaching and research in developing countries is access to global information resources by researchers and postgraduate students of the universities. The university remains a centre of excellence, a citadel of learning, and more importantly the epitome of research

Awareness and use of electronic databases by postgraduates in the University of Ibadan.

This study investigated the awareness and use of electronic databases by postgraduates in the University of Ibadan. A descriptive survey research design was adopted and questionnaire was used for data collection. The sample for the study was drawn from the population through simple Random sampling technique, and a total of 131 copies of the questionnaire were retrieved and analyzed with simple percentage, mean, mean ratings and standard deviation. Findings showed that 66.4% of the postgraduate students were generally aware of electronic databases but very few of the students were aware of each of the electronic databases that were available in the university. It was discovered that majority of the respondents used electronic databases to a high extent for carrying research work, literature searching, generate new information and to update knowledge. Results from the analysis also showed that the frequent use of the electronic databases by postgraduate students was low. The major hindrances to using electronic databases were found to be slow internet connectivity, incessant power outrage, no access to full text of citation/abstracts and inadequate infrastructure for accessing electronic resources It was recommended that librarians should make these electronic databases known to postgraduate students by educating them on its uses and benefits and to develop their information retrieval skills

Perception and acceptance of Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening among pregnant women attending a Nigerian Teaching Hospital

Background: Nigeria reportedly has one of the highest incidences of congenital hearing loss and the Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening (UNHS) offers a potential for early detection and intervention. Objectives: To determine the awareness and acceptability of newborn hearing screening among the antenatal clinic attendees of a Nigerian Teaching Hospital. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional survey among the pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic. Data were obtained using semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire Results: A total of 114 women aged 18 and 45 years participated in the survey; 51/114 (44.7%) were aware of hearing screening with most of them 39/51 (76.5%) having health workers as their first source of knowledge. A high acceptance rate was obtained among 97/114 (85.1%), and this was notably independent (p = 0.399) of awareness; 14/114 (12.2%) rejected UNHS and the commonest reason for rejection was lack of enough information among 10/14 (71.4%) on the existence and use of UNHS. Health care workers were the commonest source of information [39/51(76.5%)]. A majority [51/58 (87.9%)] thought that the best time to initiate treatment is early in life, before speech development, only 4/114 (3.5%) had relatives who had ever undergone UNHS and all were done abroad. Conclusions: Less than half of the participants attending ANC were aware of hearing screening and acceptance was high despite this low awareness rate. Parental awareness appeared to depend on contact with healthcare workers. Community education may increase awareness and demand for UNHS

Mineralogy, Physicochemical Characteristics and Industrial Potential of Some Residual Clay Deposits within Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria

Residual clay deposits overlying Precambrian Basement Complex situated at Orin, Igbara Odo, Ikere and Ado Ekiti were investigated using several analytical techniques. Field evidence supported by mineralogical and physicochemical analyses suggests that the kaolinitic clay deposits is a product of hydrothermal and in-situ weathering of aplite, and granite. Kaolinite is the predominant clay mineral of the studied clay deposits with subordinate quartz, potassium iron oxide and aluminium phosphatic minerals. There is localised occurrence of halloysite. The absence of vanadium in the EDS data of rolled into tubes kaolinite sheets of Ado Ekiti clay match up with XRF data. This result trend combined with field observation suggests that clay bodies formed from weathering of feldspar is deficient in vanadium. The study suggests that morphology of kaolinitic minerals is influenced by the kind of parent material (i.e. feldspars or micas) and degree of chemical weathering. The pH values of pore water from clay samples range from 7.14 - 9.08. The electrical conductivities (EC) of the clay/water slurries (S/L ratio) range from 0.004mS/cm – 3.02mS/cm.  The oxidation reduction potential (ORP) values range between -62.4 and – 6.8 for the solids or slurries prepared with water. The dissolved oxygen (DO) values range from 6.73ppm – 7.26ppm for solids or slurries prepared with water. The loss on ignition ranges from 2.24-13.39. The SiO2/Al2O3 molar ratio of 1.40 and 1.50 for Orin and Ikere clay bodies indicated that a 1:1 clay mineral was the dominant component. The high chemical index of alteration (CIA = 77.97~98.64) and chemical index of weathering (CIW = 97.21~99.93) values probably indicated the complete weathering of feldspars to kaolinite. The weathering index of Parker (WIP) values grouped the analysed clay samples into moderate to intense degree of weathering. This observation is confirmed by the absence of detrital feldspar in the XRD spectra peak. Factor analysis showed enrichment and depletion of major and trace elements which could be attributed to moderate to intense leaching conditions of the presumed parent material. The data shows explicit relationship between the clayeyness value (Al2O3/SiO2 ratio), the relative base loss (RBL) and the cation exchange capacity (CEC). Cluster analysis of major and trace elements showed two groups of chemical differences amongst the elements in the clays; moderate and intense degree of weathered clays. Nevertheless, the variations in the degree of weathering or leaching process have greater contribution to clay deposits differentiation. Assessment of the industrial potential of the studied clay bodies based on their physical and chemical characteristics revealed that they are suitable for the production of refractory bricks and ceramics. Suitable processing would be compulsory if they are to meet the requirements for other industrial applications, such as rubber, paper, paint, cosmetics, and fertilizer industries. Keywords: Clay; Mineralogy; Physicochemical characteristics; Weathering indices; Pore water; Multivariable analysis; Igbara Odo Ekiti; Ikere Ekiti; Ado Ekiti