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An Assessment of Use of Electronic Resources by Undergraduates in a Nigerian University of Technology:
(2019-06-01) Ogunmodede, T. A.; Fasola, O.S.; Oyetola, S.O.; Sobalaje, A.J.
Library information resources, most especially electronic resources, must be used if the goal of setting up academic library is to be realised. The primary aim of this paper is to investigate the assessment of availability and use of eresources by undergraduates in Nigeria. This study was carried out at LadokeAkintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso among the undergraduates. Data was collected by the distributing a questionnaire to users of the library, those whose visited the library during a particular period. The study was exploratory in nature and employed descriptive survey to determine undergraduates’ assessment of e-resources, reasons for use, extent of use and factors hindering the use of e-resources by the students. Results revealed that e-resources in LAUTECH were effective, the students use elibrary resources for researches and to do assignment. The study also revealed that the extent of use of electronic was low. The study recommends that the university management should come out with workable measures aimed at reducing the cost of internet browsing and provide functional network to facilitate students access to and use of e-resources on regular basis.
Awareness of Abuse of Copyright by Undergraduates
(Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2017-06-01) Bamgbose, O.J.; Fasola, O.S.; Ogunmodede, T.
Blogging: An Emerging Initiative amongst Librarians in Oyo State Nigeria
(Impact Factor, 2015-04-01) Fasola, O.S.; OSO, O.O.; ALONGE, A.J.
This paper examines blogging as an emerging initiative among librarians in Nigeria. It looks at how librarians having embraced the blogging technology have used it not only to promote themselves but to also promote the activities of their affiliate organizations. The attitude of librarians to ownership and operation of weblogs was also examined. It aims at investigating Librarians’ awareness of weblogs, their attitudes to weblog and the benefits accruable to the individual and the library in weblog operations. The descriptive survey research method was used with questionnaire questions drawn up in line with the objectives of the study. A hundred questionnaires were distributed to Librarians in Oyo State, Nigeria out of which ninety eight were returned. Data gathered was analyzed using the frequency count and simple percentages. Conclusions were then drawn from the analyzed data and recommendations made on how librarians can and should exploit the benefits of weblogs and blogging to advance librarianship.
Deviant behaviour among users of academic libraries: a study of twoacademic libraries in Oyo State, Nigeria
(Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2019-05-01) Fasola, O.S.; Oyadeyi, Adekunle Emmanuel
This study focused on deviant behaviour engaged in by library users in the course of their interaction with the library systems of Ajayi Crowther University and Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Oyo State-Nigeria. The study investigated the kinds and causes of deviant behaviour as well as the measures put in place to drastically reduce or eliminate these behaviour by the patrons of the libraries under investigation. The sample consisted of 50 library staff and 200 library users. Questionnaire was used as instrument of data collection while percentage count and tables frequencies were used for the analysis and presentation of data. It was revealed from the study findings that theft, mutilation, impersonation, and defacement of information materials were the most commonly committed deviant behaviour; while factors like poverty, laziness, natural instinct and poor reading culture were responsible for the deviant behaviour. The study therefore recommends that libraries, especially academic libraries put in place effective and efficient library security network, do frequent library orientation and information literacy for new and old users from time to time. There should also be provision of free library guides as some short and long-term measures that could help reduce the rate of deviant behaviour among library users.
Influence of Personal and Occupational Stressors on Job Performance of Library Staff in Private Universities in Oyo State - Nigeria
(Brazilian Journal of Information Science: Research trends, Vol. 16, 2022-06-16) Oyadeyi, Adekunle Emmanuel; Fasola, O.S.; Oladokun, T.A.
The study investigated the influence of personal and occupational stressors on job performance of library staff in private universities in Oyo State, Nigeria. A survey research method was adopted in the conduct of this study. The population of the study includes all library staff in private universities in Oyo State, Nigeria using total enumeration sampling technique. Questionnaire was the major instrument used for data collection. The data collected was analyzed using table of frequency, percentage counts and mean analysis. The study’s findings revealed a significant correlation between personal stress, job stress and job performance. According to the findings, underachieving, financial problem, resentment, job insecurity, relationship and health issues are stress stimulants that contribute to personal stress among library personnel in private universities in Oyo State. While disrespect from library users, poor working conditions, working overtime, work overload, and using personal resources to work constitute major occupational stressors for library staff. These stressors are significantly correlated with absenteeism, low productivity, resignation, lateness, sleeplessness and alcoholism
Information Seeking Behaviour of Students of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria
(2013-07-01) Fasola, O.S.; Olabode, S.O.
The diversity in people account for how they seek information and this is what has prompted this study. This paper investigated the Information-Seeking behaviour of students of Ajayi Crowther University, a private university in South Western Nigeria. The survey research method was used and questionnaire administered to five hundred (500) students randomly selected from the three (3) faculties in the university. The data gathered from the questionnaire was analysed using the frequency count and simple percentage. It was discovered that majority of the students (66%) sought information for academic purposes and the library (62.8%) was their preferred place of searching and using information resources. Also, that their course of study (47.6) influenced the format (55.4%) they want information in. Majority of the respondents (53.2%) also expressed satisfaction with the library for being able to meet their information needs. Recommendations were then made that the library should increase and improve its stock to meet the demands of the students, provide working internet connectivity to enhance ease of electronic search and databases and train its staff in interpersonal relations to improve staff- user relations. And lastly, that periodic user education should be carried out in the library to educate users on effective and efficient use of the library to get maximum satisfaction.
Library Collection as Correlate of Library Use:
(Library Philosophy and Practice, 2015-08-01) Fasola, O.S.
This paper examines how the collection of a school library can influence students’ use of the library in secondary schools in Oyo state. The survey research method was used with 1200 questionnaires distributed to secondary school pupils in Oyo state. Data collected was analyzed using simple percentage and frequency count. It was discovered that many of the public schools in Oyo state have almost non-functioning libraries. Some had materials not relevant to secondary school pupils, while there was also the issue of non-professionals manning the libraries. It was also that many of the school libraries shared space with either a classroom or a laboratory. Majority of the respondents said that they did not use their school libraries as the libraries do not meet their academic needs. Recommendations were then made that government should make policies enforcing relevant collection development in secondary schools and provision of adequate space to house the libraries, to dissuade administrators from diverting money meant for the library to other activities and employing qualified librarians or teacher librarians to man school libraries
Perceptions and acceptance of librarians towards using Facebook and Twitter to promote library services in Oyo State, Nigeria
(Emerald Insight, 2015-10-01) Fasola, O.S.
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on research that examined librarians’ perception and acceptance of use of Facebook and Twitter in promoting library services in Oyo state, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – The survey design and interview were used to collect data from librarians in Oyo state. The questionnaire contained questions that are pertinent to the issues being investigated. The 81 responses (81 per cent) received were processed, analysed and results presented. Findings – The paper reveals that majority of the libraries in Oyo state, Nigeria, have Facebook profiles, though minority have Twitter accounts. Librarians in Oyo state, Nigeria, have high perception and acceptance of using Facebook and Twitter to promote library services. Findings also reveal that librarians in academic and special libraries in Oyo state, Nigeria, are more highly receptive to use of Facebook and Twitter to promote library services. Findings revealed further that younger librarians showed more positive perception and higher acceptance. Research limitations/implications – While the research was limited to librarians in Oyo state, Nigeria, it has applications to librarians and libraries all over Nigeria. Practical implications – This research provides information on the perceptions and acceptance of social media tools (Facebook and Twitter) in promoting library services. The findings may help provide information to library heads on adopting new and popular technologies to bring the library closer to the user and attract more users and on why it is not being used where they are provided. Originality/value – At the time of completing this study, research had mainly been on librarians’ use of social media for personal issues not on librarians’ perception and acceptance of using it to promote library services. This research also focuses on libraries in Oyo state having a presence on Facebook and Twitter to promote library service and direct and prompt communication with their users.
Return on investment (ROI) in subscription databases by Nigerian academic libraries: a survey
(Folia Toruniensia, 2021-11-24) Oyadeyi, Adekunle Emmanuel; Oladokun, T.A.; Shorunke, O.A.; Fasola, O.S.
Abstract. Aim: There seems to be a dearth of literature on how much Nigerian university libraries are spending on the acquisition of Online Electronic Database (OED). This study sets out to investigate the annual cost of acquiring this important and evolving aspect of library collection with the view of determining whether the returns in terms of utilization is commensurate with the invested fund. Methodology: The study adopts a quantitative research method. A self-developed question-naire was used to collect data from 55 librarians in 41 academic libraries across Nigeria. The data collected were processed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Findings: Academic libraries in Nigeria spend an average of ₦12,500,000 or $32,637 on OED subscriptions annually. The study has shown that Nigerian academic libraries usually subscribe to the EBSCOhost and Research4Life databases with few adding specialized databases such as Law Pavilion, HeinOnline, Legalpedia, and ScienceDirect. To ensure adequate returns on investment, the libraries are massively providing support infrastructures, user education, and other information services. However, challenges limiting the widespread use of online databases include irregular power supply and slow internet connectivity among others. Conclusions: The study, therefore, concludes that there is a middling to low return on sub-scribed OED in Nigerian academic libraries. However, there are still various huddles that must be scaled for Nigerian academic libraries to reap adequate returns on their investments in online electronic databases.
A Study of Social Network Addiction among Youths in Nigeria
(Cenresin Publications, 2012-09-01) Ajewole, Olaniyi Olowu; Fasola, O.S.
For most people, social networking sites are harmless platforms that allow for social interaction and personal expression. For others, social media has become more than an entertaining form of engagement; it has become an increasing compulsion. The purpose of this paper is to examine whether youths are becoming addicted to social networking sites to keep up interpersonal relationship. The survey research method was used with standardized questions drawn up. Eight higher institutions in Oyo state were used and the sample population drawn from them. Data gathered was analyzed using frequency count and simple percentages. It was gathered that majority of the respondents showed a tendency towards addiction to social network sites and so could not do without going through their online profiles daily. Recommendations were then made that more time should be spent on face to face interaction rather than on online communication, other social interests outside the internet that would sustain close interpersonal relationships should also be built upon.

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