THE ROLE OF ICT IN PROVIDING QUALITY INFORMATION SERVICES TO LIBRARY USERS/CLIENTELES IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

Researches into libraries, (most especially academic libraries) have shown that inadequate levels of Information and Communication Technology literacy is one of the major problems facing libraries in Nigeria at this time of digital revolution. In as much as internet is designed to serve the information needs of every individual in the society has eventually given room to effective utilisation of library information resources. The world-wide network has made interaction online to be more efficient in terms of information accessibility, communication and sharing of information resources. This paper delves into the principles behind ICT, provision of immeasurable information, technology in relation to information for the development of a modern library of today and beyond. Furthermore, the paper made some valuable recommendation to all in having a befitting library development.  Article visualizations

AN APPRAISAL OF OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FROM 2007-2012

In most academic institutions, particularly in the third world countries, adequate attention is not paid to the library. This study, therefore, focuses on the growth and development of library infrastructure, using Osun State University, Osogbo as a case study. With the adoption of participatory observation method, the research points out the evolution of libraries in Nigeria. It also interrogates the infrastructural growth and development of a multi-campus university. The findings include the efforts of both the state government and the university authorities as regards effective running of the libraries in the libraries in the six- campuses. The study concludes that library is the heart of every academic institution and must be given serious attention

AVAILABILITY, ACCESS POINTS AND USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES BY SCIENCE STUDENTS IN SELECTED PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA

This study examined the availability, access points and use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) by science students in selected private secondary schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was used and four (4) research questions guided the study. Data was collected from one hundred and fifty six (156) science students from six (6) private secondary schools in Ibadan with the use of questionnaire. The data analysis was done with the use of SPSS. Findings revealed the ICT facilities that were made available to include: computers 125 (80.1%), scanning machine 120 (76.9%), interactive white board 118(75.6%), CD-ROMS 117(75.0%), Internet 116(74.4%), mobile phone 114(73.1%), television 102(65.4%), radio 102(65.4%). Most of the respondents frequently used interactive white board for learning 101(64.7%), television 98(62.8%), and mobile phone 98(62.8%). Similarly, the science students had access to television at school, home and cyber café. There was access to interactive white board at school and home. Similarly, most of the respondents had access to Internet and computers at home and cyber café. However, the challenges faced by the science students on use of ICT facilities in Ibadan Township were: fear of using ICT tools, time constrains, complexity of operating ICT tools and lack of electricity to power the tool(s). The study recommends that teachers should train science students on use of ICT; secondary school management/authorities should adequately supply sufficient ICT teaching equipment to schools; science students should have personal laptop and modem

Social Support, Work Motivation and Work Commitment of Library Personnel in Selected Private University Libraries in South-West, Nigeria

The study was designed to investigate social support and work motivation as factors affecting work commitment of library personnel in private universities in South-West, Nigeria. Descriptive research design of the correlational type was adopted. Structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Simple frequency count and percentage distribution, mean, standard deviation, ANOVA and correlation matrix table was used for the data analysis using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings of the study revealed that respondents have moderate work commitment in their various libraries. The findings revealed that there is significant positive relationship between: social support and work commitment of the library personnel (r = .111*; p < 0.05), work motivation and work commitment of the library personnel (r = .032*; df = 205; p < 0.05). Hence, the main factors that hinder work commitment of the library personnel include: insensitivity to library staff welfare, inability to acquire state of the art working equipment, poor funding of the library, among others

AVAILABILITY, ACCESS POINTS AND USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES BY SCIENCE STUDENTS IN SELECTED PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA

This study examined the availability, access points and use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) by science students in selected private secondary schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was used and four (4) research questions guided the study. Data was collected from one hundred and fifty six (156) science students from six (6) private secondary schools in Ibadan with the use of questionnaire. The data analysis was done with the use of SPSS. Findings revealed the ICT facilities that were made available to include: computers 125 (80.1%), scanning machine 120 (76.9%), interactive white board 118(75.6%), CD-ROMS 117(75.0%), Internet 116(74.4%), mobile phone 114(73.1%), television 102(65.4%), radio 102(65.4%). Most of the respondents frequently used interactive white board for learning 101(64.7%), television 98(62.8%), and mobile phone 98(62.8%). Similarly, the science students had access to television at school, home and cyber café. There was access to interactive white board at school and home. Similarly, most of the respondents had access to Internet and computers at home and cyber café. However, the challenges faced by the science students on use of ICT facilities in Ibadan Township were: fear of using ICT tools, time constrains, complexity of operating ICT tools and lack of electricity to power the tool(s). The study recommends that teachers should train science students on use of ICT; secondary school management/authorities should adequately supply sufficient ICT teaching equipment to schools; science students should have personal laptop and modem

Influence of Gender Difference on Reading Habit and Academic Achievement of Undergraduate Medical Students in University of Ibadan, Nigeria

This study investigated the extent to which gender difference determine the reading habit and academic achievement of undergraduate medical students of University of Ibadan. Questionnaire was used to collect data from four hundred and twenty nine medical students randomly selected from the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Findings from the study revealed gender difference in the academic achievement of medical students in favour of male students. On the other hand, there was no gender difference in the reading habit of medical students. Findings on relationships between gender and academic achievement established a positive relationship just as a positive relationship was established between reading habit of medical students and their academic achievement. The study recommended the need for school authorities to work towards ensuring that the gender gap in the academic achievement of medical students is bridged while library and information resources should be provided to encourage development of favorable reading culture among the medical students