SOURCES, AVAILABILITY AND USE OF INFORMATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY OF PETTY TRADE IN IKENNE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

This study surveyed the sources availability and use of information for sustainability of petty trade in Ikenne Local Government Area Ogun State Nigeria Observation had shown that petty trade in rural areas of Nigeria has not been given attention as to their growth and sustainability which is achievable through the availability and use of information at their disposal Descriptive survey method was adopted for the study The population was estimated to be about 500 petty traders at Ikenne Local Government Area Sample size was 300 which are 60 of the estimated population Stratified random sampling technique was use in selecting the sample size Structured questionnaire was the instrument used in collecting data Out of 300 copies of the questionnaire distributed to the respondents 280 93 3 were duly completed and returned Descriptive statistics involving frequency count and percentages was employed to analyze data The study established that petty traders lack access to proper and adequate information as information sources available utilized and preferred by the petty traders were market association information minutes of various meetings and radi

AVAILABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATES OF LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OGBOMOSO, OYO STATE, NIGERIA

The study investigates the availability, accessibility and utilization of electronic information resources by undergraduates of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo state, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted for this study. A population of six thousand three hundred and forty (6340) undergraduates were involved in the study. A total number of Three hundred and seventeen 317 undergraduates were drawn as sample size through stratified sampling techniques. Questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection. Two hundred and seventy 274 four dally filed questionnaires were received, given an overall response rate of 86.49%. Data were collected and analyzed using descriptive and correlation analyses. Pear Correlation Coefficient was the statistical analysis adopted to test the hypothesis under study at 0.05 level of significance. The finding of this study revealed that availability, accessibility and utilization of electronic information resources significantly influenced the utilization of electronic information resources in LAUTECH Library (Adj. R-squared 474, F(3) =41.985,p =000).The findings further revealed individual significant influence of availability and accessibility of EIR on its utilization. Each of availability and accessibility had relative influences on utilization of EIR. EIR were available, accessible and utilized in LAUTECH library. The study concluded that availability and accessibility of e-resources lead to EIR utilization. It is recommended that adequate budgetary allocation should be given to LAUTECH library for subscription to online databases and acquisition of e-books and e-journals. The library management should create awareness on how to use the e-resources available in the university library and its importance to undergraduates. The librarian should train and retrain both lecturers and undergraduates on how well to use online databases for maximum gain

Serials use at Babcock University Library, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria (2008 – 2012)

This study highlights the intensity of print serials utilized at Babcock University library from 2008 to 2012. The study only takes account of print serials subscribed to and made available at the serials department of the library. The result of the study revealed that serials recorded the highest level of use in 2008, the lowest utilization occurred in 2012. Serials in social sciences, medical science and religion as well as magazines/newsletters, were the most utilized. There were also indications from the findings that print serials have continued to support learning, teaching and research. Therefore, the researchers concluded that subscription to print serials should be on-going. Librarians should also endeavor to create more awareness and encourage patrons’ use of print serials

Implementation of Koha Integrated Library Management Software (ILMS): The Babcock University Experience

This paper appraised the implementation process of Koha Integrated Library Management Software (ILMS) at the Babcock University (B.U.) Library, Nigeria. The software installation, data entry and data migration were successfully done and usage of the software began instantly. This study adopted a survey design using questionnaire as the instrument for gathering of data. It enumerates the experiences of B.U. Library in the implementation of Koha ILS using a total of 17 librarians and 24 technical staff that were part of the implementation program to illicit information. It explains strategies towards efficient migration of data from X-Lib to Koha, and elements responsible for adequate utilization of ILS. Analysis of data was only on challenges to the implementation program and strategies for successful implementation of Koha. This research was a result of the experiences of B.U. Library documented to support libraries. The software continues to receive improvement and upgrade by the user community worldwide. However, this research only describes the progress made and challenges faced on the implementation from June 2010. This research established no major problem since the implementation of the software at Babcock University Library. Library staff and majority of the library users have commended the decision of the University Library for installing dynamic software like Koha. Finding on Table 1 revealed that erratic power supply and insufficient manpower were bane for the smooth running of the software. It was also established on table 2 that ILS be incorporated as a course to be taught in the department of Information Resources Management (IRM) of Babcock University in order to train people who will manage the software. Moreover, 100% of the respondents agreed that seminars and workshops be organized. In addition, an effective collaboration between the ICT unit and the University Library was also seen as an advantage. This work was based on facts and experiences gathered before and during the implementation period. It elaborates the basics and suggests steps toward successful implementation of ILS. It is intended to serve as stepping stone for libraries especially in Nigeria that are in dare need to implement automation software.Key word: Koha; Data migration; Library automation; Integrated library software; Babcock University; Open source; IC

A Comparative Study of Faculty Members’ Expectations of Academic Library Services in Three Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria

This study assessed the library services provided in federal, state and private universities in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Questionnaire was the tool used for data collection. The study population consisted of 110 respondents from University of Agriculture (UNAAB), Abeokuta, 287 respondents from Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijebu-Ode and 215 respondents from Redeemer’s University (RUN), Mowe, given a total of 612 respondents from the three selected universities in Ogun State, Nigeria. Purposive sampling was used to select the universities and the respondents. A total of 612 questionnaires were administered on all the respondents and 403 questionnaires were retrieved and analyzed given a response rate of 70%. A descriptive statistical method was used to analyze the data displayed in tables and percentage while hypotheses formulated was tested using the Kruskal-Wallis analysis and Chi-Square. A pre-test of 65 questionnaires were first administered and analyzed to estimate reliability co-efficient. The instrument yielded reliability co-efficient of 0.866%. We therefore concluded that the instrument was reliable. Finding from the study shows that electronic information resources services, internet services and circulation services were the services fully provided and utilized by the respondents, as displayed on Table 3; while CD ROM services, online public access catalogue (OPAC), user education, selective dissemination of information (SDI) and current awareness were the services moderately provided. It was also evident from this research that reprographic services, abstracting and indexing and literature search services were the least provided as shown on Table 3. The result of the formulated hypotheses shows there was significant difference in the library services provision and services expectation by Academic staff of federal, state and private universities. The findings affirmed that service provision in any library is an essential activity. University libraries should ensure to provide effective and adequate services to match with the expectations of library users especially the academic staff.Key words: Service provision; Library services; University library; Faculty expectations; Academic library service