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Challenges and perceptions in the use of ICT in student assessments during the Covid-19 Pandemic
(University of Zululand, 2021-12-10) AJAGBE Sunday Adeola; ADESINA Ademola O.; ILUPEJU Oluwafisayomi A.; THANH Le Thi; THANH Dang N. H.
As part of the government's reaction to the covid-19 pandemic, educational institutions were suddenly closed to prevent the virus from spreading further. This has raised concerns about the global consequences of disrupted academic sessions. To ensure educational continuity, ICT (e-learning) has been implemented in universities all over the world. It is common knowledge that electronic learning eventually leads to electronic testing. E-examinations aim to remove limitations and provide answers to several questions that arise during pen- on-paper examinations. As a result, higher education institutions around the world should accept it. This study looked at how students and lecturers perceived the use of electronic examinations in universities during the pandemic. The data was collected using a descriptive survey research methodology and a structured questionnaire as the data collection instrument. Most respondents appeared to be familiar with ICT, According to the study’s findings. Furthermore, most of the respondents tended to have favorable perception of e-examination as a platform for academic assessments in universities, according to the results. On the negative hand, poor internet access, unreliable power supply, unsupported educational policies, fear of examination malpractices, and insufficient technical infrastructure to support e-examination are all major obstacles.
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 Emmanuel
The 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.
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 Seri
Cloud 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 services
Availability and utilization of school library resources by students in selected secondary schools in Isokam Local Government, Osun State, Nigeria.
(Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2023-07-01) Fakunle, Sunday Morakinyo
This study investigates the availability and utili sation of school library resources by secondary school students in five selected secondary schools in Isokan local government area of Osun state, Nigeria. The main objective of this study was to assess availability, purpose and frequency of, as well as constraints and strategies to improve use of school library resources by students of secondary schools in Isokan. Local Government, Osun State, Nigeria. Simple random sampling with proportionate to sample was used to select 2.5% respondents from each selected school to make a sample size of 228 respondents. The study employed descriptive survey research design and used the method to collect quantitative data. Data was collected by using the structured questionnaire. Quantitative data was analysed by using SPSS.
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 Olaide
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 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.
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
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.
Student-Based Societies and the Development of Library and Information Profession in Nigeria
(Library Philosophy and Practice, 2012-07-01) Bamgbose, O.J.
The roles of Library Schools in the contemporary world transcend being ivory towers where Library and Information Professionals are trained. Besides, Library schools provide platform for students to develop their leadership potentials and abilities through participation in student-centred programmes. This paper chronicles the activities of one of such societies – the Library, Archival and Information Studies Students’ Association (LARISSA) in the University of Ibadan, Nigeria from the perspective of its activities in relation to the development of Library and Information Practice (LIP) in Nigeria. The study shows that a number of the LARISSA activities have direct positive impact on LIP particularly, in the areas of training and provision of teaching and training resources to the library school. There are however certain obstacles confronting the activities of the society. While the revenue base of LARISSA could be strengthened, it is recommended also that the society becomes consistent in its programme. There is also a need to network with other library schools, thereby sharing strengths amongst these schools.
Awareness of Abuse of Copyright by Undergraduates
(Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2017-06-01) Bamgbose, O.J.; Fasola, O.S.; Ogunmodede, T.
Examining the Legality of Call Interception Regulation in NIgeria
(The Gravitas Review of Business and Property Law, 2017-09-01) Bamgbose, O.J.; Omidiji, T.; Oladele, A.
Access to Prison Law Libraries as a Precursor to Effective Administration of Justice in Nigeria
(International Journal of Legal Information, 2018-01-01) Bamgbose, O.J.
Education and Training of Library and Information Professionals for National Integration and Development
(Information Impact, 2018-01-01) Obot, I.N.; Bamgbose, O.J.
The study investigated education and training of Library and Information Professionals for national integration and development in tertiary institutions in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States of Nigeria. It sought to investigate education and its relationship with national integration and development. Survey design was used for the study. The hypothesis was tested using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistical technique and the relationship was established to be significant at 0.05 level. The results of data analysis showed a high positive correlation (0.61) between education of information professionals and national integration and development. The study concluded that education of information professionals was a strong determinant of national integration and development. The paper recommends among other things that government and stakeholders must rise to the challenge of supporting the education and training of information professionals so as to foster national integration and development through the custody and dissemination of information materials by educated and trained information specialists.
Information Needs of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Ibadan Metropolis
(Journal of Education and Practice, 2014-01-01) Bamgbose, O.J.; Oyesola, O.O.
It is no longer news that the horrific grip of HIV/AIDS has claimed more lives than those killed in world wars one and two. In Nigeria, a developing economy with high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, cases of HIV/AIDS have been reported in all the 36 states of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This research sought out to enumerate the varying information needs of these special people positively living with HIV.In other to achieve this objective, fifty Persons Living With HIV/AIDS ( PLWHA) responded to the questionnaire designed to reveal their information needs across nine different local government areas in Ibadan, Nigeria with the view to know their information sources and the barriers inhibiting access to HIV/AIDS information.However, the findings revealed that relevant information which should meet the varying needs of PLWHA are not available due to poverty, non involvement of the positive people at HIV/AIDS- related programmes, including the selection of HIV/AIDS information, stigmatization and discrimination often faced by PLWHA . While 62% of the respondents consulted the media, 62% turned to Churches and Mosques where the clergies were scarcely trained in HIV/AIDS related activities. Other sources of information were hardly consulted.It is recommended that religious leaders can be a very good channel in reaching out to PLWHA if trained as peer educators. PLWHA should be included in the various selection committees not to only provide relevant information, but also to give sense of belonging in meeting their psychological needs. NGOs on HIV/AIDS-information dissemination should be encouraged as well.
Provision of sustainable development goals (SDG) information to Nigeria citizens through a collaborative approach
(IFLA, 2016-07-11) Dapo-Asaju, H.S.; Bamgbose, O.J.
With the adoption of the new 17 SMART Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), access to government information becomes essential towards the actualization of the goals. This view has been corroborated by IFLA at its 2015 Cape Town Declaration. In Nigeria, the drastic reduction in the revenue accruable to the government following the sharp decline in the price of crude oil and the impact of same on the nation’s economy have made it imperative for citizens to insists on transparency and accountability in the activities of the government. Otherwise, the SDGs may end up like the much-talked-about MDGs whose records were unimpressive despite the oil boom of the era. Meanwhile, public libraries could serve as channel to provide government information to the public but for lack of the needed technical skills by its ‘managers’. Hence, the justification for considering how public libraries in Nigeria could provide access to the government information for its clienteles. The study employed the use of existing literature, international binding documents, observation as well as the wealth of experience of the researchers and their interactions with public librarians in arriving at the findings therein. It is recommended that the scope of the curricular of library schools in Nigeria be broadened to include the mandatory teaching of management of government information to budding librarians. Also, there should be collaborations between public and law librarians through observance of sabbatical leave; combined multi-disciplinary studies and the creation of endowment chairs, fellowships and exchange programs at public libraries for law librarians. Finally, while the collaborations would help provide more access to government information by the citizenry, law librarians would through their collaborations with public librarians, also learn and devise better skills on how to render more satisfactory services to their clienteles.
Accessing government information in Africa through the Right to Know
(IFLA, 2015-07-20) Bamgbose, O.J.; Etim, I.A.
From the provisions of African Charter, Resolution 167 XLVI of the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Union and most recently, Lyon Declaration of about 512 signatories, Africa has demonstrated its resolve to avail public information accessible to its citizens, being the bed rock of accountability, good governance and transparency in governance. Hitherto, public information were shrouded in official secrecy and impenetrable bureaucratic difficulties that denied access to public records. Besides the Model Law on Access to Information in Africa, one quarter of countries in Africa have enacted the law to guarantee easy access to public information not in the prohibition list. This study employed the use of content analysis of the African Model Law, various national laws as well as various judicial authorities on the provisions of the law on freedom of access to government information. The study revealed unprecedented opportunity of access to public information including legal information and legislative data. Also, despite a handful of judicial decisions validating the obligation on the part of the government to make disclosure in this regard, regrettably, the law has not been fully utilized by Africans. This study further underscored the role of the library in the post 2015 SDG era to transcend mere provision of information to its information seekers. Rather, the library’s mandates include, empowering its patrons to be able to access public information including legislative data even beyond the walls of the library. Libraries could therefore organise outreaches, exhibition and public awareness activities. Interpretation and repackaging of the law in easy to read expression will also be essential. Mobile Apps and other IT compliant models in line with the Lyon declaration can all be championed by librarians while the library itself as a corporate organisation can seek information request which would be useful for its clients.
A survey of employees’ turnover in libraries of private universities in South West Nigeria
(2016-11-08) Oso, O.O.
Productivity and efficiency are the major factors of good performance in every organization. Both are often influenced by employees job satisfaction and organizational commitment. When employees tend to work effectively and efficiently the organization satisfies and encourages them to be committed at every point in time. Lack of commitment and dissatisfaction with one’s job increases turnover intention. Hence, the focus on this study is geared towards examining the influence of employees job satisfaction and organizational commitment on employees turnover intentions. The purpose of this paper is to investigate employees turnover intention in private universities libraries in Nigeria. The study seeks to focus on the effect of job satisfaction and organizational commitment on employees’ turnover intention. The study population consists of thirteen private universities in South West Nigeria. Out of one hundred and ten copies of questionnaires which were administered, ninety-four copies or 86% were retrieved. Data collected were analysed using SPSS 17.0. The results showed positive and significant relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment as both of them affect librarians turnover intentions. The results provided some 100 Zarządzanie Biblioteką Nr 1 (8) 2016 insight into the influence of job satisfaction and organizational commitment in the private universities. However it may not be appropriate to generalize the findings across the other populations or settings.
Towards a Better Response Rate for Questionnaires
(Library Progress(International), 2016-11-21) Oso, O.O.; Ifijeh, G.
This study, through a questionnaire survey, examined the current questionnaire response rates of librarians in seven academic libraries in Southwest Nigeria. 58, out of the 80 questionnaires distributed were filled and returned. The study revealed that there was a high response rate to questionnaires among librarians (98%). Furthermore, the study showed that majority of the respondents (77.6%) indicated professional obligation and benefits of research as reasons for questionnaire completion. The study also found out that majority of the researchers who administered questionnaires to librarians were library and information science students and professionals. Length of questionnaires, request for very personal information, complex language, and poor questionnaire construction among others were identified as inhibitions to question completion among respondents. The paper concluded with recommendations that would help boost high response rate to questionnaires among librarians and other professionals.
Research activities and promotion prospects of young academic librarians in Nigerian universities
(2015-06-01) Oso, O.O.; Olorunsola, R.
The purpose of this article is to report on the research that explored the factors that contributed to the research success of young librarians: motivation, e-resources and iT infrastructural facilities, coping strategies, number of articles published among others. The research design was adopted for the study. The questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data from 106 librarians in the South-west region of Nigeria. The questionnaire consisted of two sections on demographics and issues related to research activities of young academic librarians respectively. The 106 responses (100%) were processed, analyzed, and the results are presented herein. The librarians reported that peer group support and institutional support (53.8%) as major motivation factors for research, and have published a number of articles. This study adds to the body of knowledge about publish or perish syndrome as it affects academic librarianship.
ICT Use, Cognitive Style and Job Motivation as Determinants of Workers' Creativity in Newspaper Industries
(American Research Institute for Policy Development, 2014-03-01) Oso, O.O.; Ifijeh, G.
Workers’ creativity has become a subject of both theoretical and empirical discourse in recent times. This study investigated creativity among workers in Newspaper houses. The study sought to find out the effects of ICT use, cognitive styles and motivation on workers creativity. A total of 699 workers in newspaper houses in Nigeria were chosen as the study population. Data was gathered using questionnaire as the instrument. 400 questionnaires were administered and 393 were returned and used for the study. The study found out that the use of ICTs (referring generally to computers, videos, hardware, software, and networks) positively influences workers creativity in the newspaper industries. It also revealed that ‘learning new ways to think’ as a cognitive style was ranked highest in influencing workers creativity (Mean=4.20). The study further revealed that the current use of incentive motivation influences workers job performance in relation to their levels of creativity in media houses. The result of the joint effect of independent variables (ICT Use, Cotgnitive Styles and Motivation) on creativity was significant (F(3,389) = 94.588; R = .649, R2 = .422, Adj. R2 = .417; P < .05). About 42% of the variation was accounted for by the independent variables. The study therefore recommends adequate motivation, provision of ICT facilities and encouragement of good cognitive styles as ways through which workers creativity could be improved.
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.

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