Perception, Knowledge and Reception among Information Professionals at Covenant University Library.

The research was done to examine the perception, knowledge and reception attitude of Information professionals at Covenant University Library. The nature of Lib 2.0 was briefly explained. The research paper also captured problem factors that hinder successful implementation of Library 2.0. The results show that a high level of awareness of Library 2.0 applications among information professionals. Blogs, RSS, IM and other Web 2.0 tools and services can assist Information professionals in their efforts to present information and better connect with their clients, especially the younger generations of Internet users. Though the librarians hold positive perceptions on library 2.0 applications, and indicated willingness to learn more on the utilization of 2.0 tools, they highlighted several impediments in implementing Library 2.0

Current Trends in Cataloguing and the Challenges of a Cataloguer in the Digital Age

The paper explains the cho/lenges faced by cmaloguers in this oge of Information explosion and Information Communication Technology ( ICT) and the attendant innovations and trends that are required to cope in this ne1v em•ironment. Cmaloguing is 110t just building a catalogue, but about providing users with timely access to il({ormation rele\'Clnt to their needs. The task of ident(fying resources collected by libraries, results in rich metadata that can he used for many purposes. It involves describing resources and showing their relmionships to persons, families, corporate bodies and other resources, thereby enabling users to navigate through {ibraries to quickly get information they need. The metadata constructed throughout the life cycle of a resource is especially valuable to many types of users, from creators of resources to publishers, subscription agents, book vendors, resource aggregators, system vendors, libraries and other institutions, and end users. The new international cataloguing code, RDA (resource description and access) is discussed in this paper, with a view to meet .fundamental user tasks in a way thor produces well-formed, interconnected metadata for the digital environment

Attitude of Junior and Senior Post-primary School Students in Ado-odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State to The Use of Library and Library Materials and The Successes They Achieve in Examinations

The research focused on the use of libraries by students of post-primary schools in Ado-Ota Local government Area of Ogun State with particular reference to private and public schools. The study was limited to the students in the senior classes. It is inevitable to say that the foundation giving as regards the process of teaching/ learning goes a long way in the formulations of the students both for the now and the future. This study was carried out to investigate if the use of library and its materials contribute in the success that the students achieve? Only one hypothesis was formed to set the pace for this study: “the attitudes and success of Junior and Senior postprimary school students are not significantly influenced by the use of the library” 100 students of the Junior Secondary III who are moving up into the Senior Secondary Class and 100 of the out-going SS III students, which brings a total of 200 students were investigated. Chi-square technique was used as a means of testing the hypotheses at the level of 0.5. Hypothesis was accepted and vital recommen-dations were made

Implications of Adoption of Information Technology on Public Administration in Lagos State Parastatals:A Case Study of Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency

This study has been able to carry out a research work on the implications of adoption of Information Technology on Public Administration in Lagos State Parastatals using Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASSA) as case study. To achieve the aim of the study, the following objectives were crafted: to find out the role of information technology in Public Administration globally, to find out if information technolog)fis used in Public Administration by Lagos State parastatals, to find out the aspect of information technology that is applied in the process of Public Administration in Lagos State parastatals and to find out the benefits of application of information technology in Public Administration process in Lagos State parastatals. Quantitative and qualitative research methods were applied during the course of the study and a questionnaire survey using convenience sampling method was used. It was found out that information technology is essential in Public Administration process in Lagos State parastals, application of information technology affects the process of Public Administration in Lagos State parastatal positively, application of information technology in process of public administration is a global phenomenon, non-application of information technology in government processes hinders accountability and performance in public administration, all public servants must be information technology compliant, internet services is not always available for public servants to use within Lagos State parastals, application of information technology affects individual performance within the public service, information technology systems installed in civil service are most times cam014lage, application of information technology is a career booster for civil servants. It was recommended that Government should embark on nationwide training on information technology of all civil servants at local, state and national levels. Government must invest practically in il?formation technology initiatives in order to increase pe1jormance in governanc

Library Consortia in Nigeria and the Place of ICT

Library Consortia implies the coming together of two or more libraries in a formal agreement to share their resources. The essence is that no library can boast of acquiring all the published literature in the world to render effective and efficient services for their users. Islam (2013) cited Manan (1998) and explained that libraries have been cooperating and collaborating on collection building for many years, he further stressed that the aim of library consortia is to maximize the availability of and access to information and service at a minimum cost, consortia enables the participating libraries to leverage shrinking budget, learn from each others, build better tools together and serve their users better by taking advantage of one another’s collection (Borek, 2006)

Library and Information Services for Open and Distance Learning: Assessing the Role of Mobile Technologies and Distance Learning in Higher Education

For Reason of it tested capabilities Open and Distance Learning Education has been widely accepted and adopted in many institutions across the worlds. Knowing that the practice of Library and information service to the ubiquitous distance learners promises to be a clear departure from the traditional library system, Academic libraries have become new actors in the process of distance learning among other factors of education and research. Libraries are reshaping its services and Mobile learning services is now represents exciting new frontiers in education and pedagogy. With the features of ‘wearable' computing and multimedia content delivery via mobile technologies, library services and mobile learning becomes feasible and offers new benefits to instructors and learners. The full cost and complexity of providing quality library services to support open and distance education tend to be underestimate

Librarian without Building in an E-Learning Environment: Needed Skills, Challenges, and Solutions

This chapter discusses e-learning, its advantages and challenges, the concept of a librarian without a building, and the characteristics and skills of a librarian without a building in an e-learning environment. The chapter empirically looks at the need for an e-librarian in an e-learning environment, the needed skills for such a librarian, and their challenges. Possible solutions to identify challenges are also discussed. The survey method was used for the study; the questionnaire was designed and administered to 138 librarians from Academic libraries in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria. 127 questionnaires were returned and used for analysis. The study reveals that there is a great need for e-librarians in e-learning environments, and that the librarians must possess such skills as high computer literacy, ability to learn fast, teach, and evaluate others. It was also discovered that e-librarians are faced with technical, administrative, financial, and capacity building challenges. Based on these, the authors recommend that e-librarians should be supported at all levels; they should be ready to develop themselves, strive at all cost to acquire more knowledge and skills in order to stand the changing nature of their job. It is also recommended that government agencies that accredit programmes at tertiary institutions should make sure that any institution that offers e-learning must also have a well organized e-library, and a well trained e-librarian must man the library. The study concludes that e-library and e-librarian without building must be recognized and empowered as part of the e-teaching and learning processe

Students satisfaction with academic library resources and services: the covenant university library experience

This study investigated students satisfaction with academic library resources and services. the objectives of the study was to find out whether the students are satisfied with the library resources and services or not. 500 copies of a designed questionnaire was administered to the students that used the library during the period of the study, out of which 473 was returned and used for analysis, this represented 94.6% response rate. The finding revealed that the students uses the library very often, they are satisfied with the library resources and services. It is recommended that Covenant University Library should keep on maintaining the high level of library resources and services as it leads to students (users) satisfaction, there is need for the library to improve on its resources and services to users as a world class University. It is t of Library and Information Centres should pay more attention to quality and library resources and services for the benefits of library users and the image of the librar

Students satisfaction with academic library resources and services: the covenant university library experience

This study investigated student"s satisl~tetion with academic library resources and sen ices. the objectives of the study ''as to lind out \\ hether the students are satisfied with the library resources and sen i~:cs or not. 500 copies of a designed questionnaire was administered to the students that used the library during the period of the study. out of " \\hich 473 was returned and used t\1r anal~ sis. this represented 94.6% response rate. The finding revealed1 \ hat the students uses the library \Cry oticn. they are satisfied with the library resources and sen i~:cs. It is recommended that Cmcnant University Library should keep on 1maintaining the high k' l'l of librar~ rcsour<.:cs and services as it leads to students (users) satisfaction. there is need t\1r the librar~ to imprmc on its resources and scrYiccs to users as a world class l l ni\l·rsit~. It is thcret(xe concluded that management of Library and Information Centres slwuld pa~ more attention to quality and library resources and services for the benefits of lihran users and the image of the librar

PROFESSIONALISM AND IMAGE LAUNDRY IN THE ICT AGE: A STUDY OF NIGERIAN LIBRARIANS

This study investigated professionalism and image laundry in the ICT age of librarians in Nigeria with a view to encourage librarians to make more positive effort at becoming more relevant in society, give them the right perception their profession and proffer solution (s) that will properly launder the present image of the library profession in Nigeria. The survey design of research was adopted for the study and the simple random sampling technique was used in choosing the study population. The instruments for collecting data were the structured questionnaire, interview and focus group discussion. 350 copies of the questionnaire were administered to respondents while 336 were found valid for the study. The descriptive statistical method of analysis using mean and standard deviation was employed for data analysis. The study revealed that many Nigerian librarians were never interested in the profession before going in to study the course. Rather they studied librarianship because it was their last resort. Others studied Library Science because they were told to start with it, at entry and change to a better course later. The study recommended among other things that librarians should break out of the stereotype their predecessors left them, be proud of their profession and vigorously engage in self development thereby gaining new knowledge an.d imbibing current trends