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Item Cloud hosting of KOHA and DSPACE for effective and efficient library services in Nigerian academic libraries(MiddleBelt Journal of Library and Information Science, 2022-11-18) Oyadeyi, Adekunle Emmanuel; Fasola, Omobolanle SeriCloud computing provides a library with cost-effective and dependable technological facilities and computing machines to support the library in carrying out its function of information dissemination and preservation. This transformation has had a favourable impact on many aspects of library operations and services. The automation of library operations and services, as well as the digitalization of information resources, are key parts of library operations and services. Nigerian libraries are investing heavily in order to meet the information demands of the twenty-first century in line with what obtains in Western climes. A functional Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) and interactive institutional repository should be the final product of every automation and digitization project in libraries. This does not appear to be the case in Nigerian libraries. Unreliable software, erratic power supply, low Internet bandwidth, lack of experienced personnel, systems failure, poor administrative support, inadequate staff training, and poor technical infrastructure are just some of the challenges that Nigerian libraries face in achieving a full and successful automation and digitization process that will aid in the effective and efficient service delivery. As a result, this paper looks at two open source software that are widely used in Nigerian libraries for automating library operations and services, as well as developing institutional repositories and propose a practical and cost-effective strategy using cloud computing which is the distribution of computing services via the Internet (the cloud), including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence, in order to provide faster innovation, more flexible resources, and economies of scale.. Recommendations are then made for how Nigerian libraries can take advantage of cloud computing's benefits to overcome certain persisting hurdles and accomplish a successful automation and digitalization process for better delivery of library servicesItem 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 EmmanuelThis 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.Item 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 alcoholismItem INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS IN NIGERIA: A CASE OF THE 2015/2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS(Journal of Social Sciences and Public Policy, 2021-11) Fasola, O.S.; Oyadeyi, Adekunle EmmanuelThe 2015 and 2019 general elections in Nigeria marked a turning point in the use of social media for awareness, campaigns, discourse and even outright posting of election results. In lieu of this, this study investigated the influence of social media on youth participation in Nigerian politics and its impact on the outcome of the last two general elections in Nigeria. The survey research design was used for this study with questionnaire as data gathering instrument. The research population comprised of youth drawn from the major cities in Western Nigeria. The data collected was analyzed using simple percentage and differential statistics. It was revealed from the study’s findings that 88.8% of the respondents were aware of social networking sites (SNS). While 79.8% were using social networking sites. The study also found that majority of the respondents were actively spending most of their time in online political discussions and in real life political issues with 59.3% of them voting the 2015 and 2019 general elections. The finding therefore showed a positive relationship between social media use and real life political participation by youths.Item The information needs and information seeking behaviour among the students of Ondo State university of science and technology, Okitipupa(International Journal of Digital Library Services, 2014-03-01) Oyadeyi, Adekunle EmmanuelThe study investigated the information needs and information seeking behaviour among the students of Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Nigeria. The sample consisted of 89 students selected from the four existing Departments in their first year (100 Level) and third year (300 Level) of study. However, questionnaire was used to gather relevant data while percentage count and frequencies were used for the presentation and analysis of data. The findings revealed that course work and assignment, examination and Text, General reading, Seminars and Workshops were factors that influence students’ information seeking behavior. The findings further revealed that Internet, Lecture Notes, Test Books, and Handout were the preferred and most used information sources. While complexity and lack of basic understanding of academic database were the major problems associated with the students’ information seeking process in the library. Hence, the study concluded that it would be appropriate for the undergraduate students to take advantage of the services provided by the library to enhance their information seeking behavior in this ever dynamic information technology driven era and recommended that the library should organize user education/workshop at the beginning of every semester or session for all categories of students.Item Perception of Library Resources Accessibility as Correlates of Library Patronage by Undergraduates in University Of Ibadan, Nigeria(MiddleBelt Journal of Library and Information Science, 2022-11-18) Akinbo, Olaide Temilolu; Oyadeyi, Adekunle EmmanuelThe goal of any library is to enable users have access to the available resources and maximise usage. The provision of effective and efficient library resources is connected to high level of library patronage. The main objective of the study is to examine perception of information resources accessibility and library patronage by undergraduates in University of Ibadan, Nigeria. The study employed the descriptive survey design. Three faculties with the highest number of study population were selected to represent the study population. A sampling fraction of 5% was used to select sample size from the selected faculties, and the total sample size of 213 was used for the study. Data collected was descriptively analysed with the aid of Statistical Software for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23 and results were presented in frequency table and percentage counts. The study’s findings revealed that the information resources that were readily available to the respondents include: textbooks, Abstracts/indexes, encyclopedias/dictionaries, maps among others. The respondents indicated that these resources were frequently used and that access to these resources enhanced their studies. Findings further revealed that inadequate funding, unavailability of resources, lack of provision of online information service and lack of access to information materials were the major factors militating against the use of library resources. The perception of library users as regards how accessible information resources are is critical to the use of the library for different purposes. It is therefore important for library management to do all within their power to ensure that information resources are not only acquired, but they are made readily available and accessible, so that the effectiveness of the library could be made manifest to all users.Item Retrospective Conversion of Bibliographic Records in Nigerian Academic Libraries: An Empirical Study of Libraries using KOHA ILS(CATALOGING & CLASSIFICATION QUARTERLY, 2019) Taofeek, Abiodun Oladokun; Oyadeyi, Adekunle Emmanuel; Iyoro, Abiodun OlaideRetrospective conversion of bibliographic records is not a recent practice among Nigerian academic libraries. However, the end product of this process, which is a functional Online Pubic Access Catalogue (OPAC) has been underwhelming. This is due to various challenges that have hindered the libraries from achieving a successful retrospective conversion. Some of these challenges include unreliable software, lack of a union catalogue, and sheer absence of exchange of information among the libraries. This study therefore measures the practi ces and experiences of twenty Nigerian University Libraries in the course of carrying out retrospective conversion of their resources using the KOHA library software. The study adopted a survey method of research with a self-developed question naire as the instrument of data collection. Data analysis was with the aid of the SPSS software and the presentation was done using simple frequency and percentage. Findings show that erratic power supply and low Internet bandwidth are the major challenges facing Nigerian libraries in the course of retrospective conversion.Item Retrospective Conversion of Bibliographic Records in Nigerian Academic Libraries: An Empirical Study of Libraries using KOHA ILS(CATALOGING & CLASSIFICATION QUARTERLY, 2019-09-01) Oladokun, T.A.; Oyadeyi, Adekunle Emmanuel; Iyoro, A.O.Retrospective conversion of bibliographic records is not a recent practice among Nigerian academic libraries. However, the end product of this process, which is a functional Online Pubic Access Catalogue (OPAC) has been underwhelming. This is due to various challenges that have hindered the libraries from achieving a successful retrospective conversion. Some of these challenges include unreliable software, lack of a union catalogue, and sheer absence of exchange of information among the libraries. This study therefore measures the practices and experiences of twenty Nigerian University Libraries in the course of carrying out retrospective conversion of their resources using the KOHA library software. The study adopted a survey method of research with a self-developed questionnaire as the instrument of data collection. Data analysis was with the aid of the SPSS software and the presentation was done using simple frequency and percentage. Findings show that erratic power supply and low Internet bandwidth are the major challenges facing Nigerian libraries in the course of retrospective conversionItem 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.