The chapter provides an examination of the concept of the digital divide in Africa and its effect... more The chapter provides an examination of the concept of the digital divide in Africa and its effect on the women in Africa, how ICTs can be used as tools for gender equality and empowerment and the barriers women face in regards to access to ICT infrastructure. These barriers includes: lack of access to physical infrastructure, illiteracy, social and cultural limitations, lack of finance, decision making ability, segregation in employment issues, etc. Also examined is the historical development of ICT policies in Africa, alongside a gender analysis of African ICT policies and policy oriented strategies for making ICT beneficial to women in Africa.
Traditional medicine practice has gained increased popularity over the years, however, documentin... more Traditional medicine practice has gained increased popularity over the years, however, documenting its knowledge and practice methods have been an uphill task mainly because of its secretive nature. There is little information on the perception of traditional medicine practitioners towards formal sources of information and the preservation of their knowledge and practice. The study sought to investigate the perceptions of traditional medicine practitioners towards formal information sources and their perceptions towards the storage of their medicinal knowledge in these formal sources in Delta State, Nigeria. Four research questions guided the study and the descriptive survey design was employed. A self-structured questionnaire was used to gather data from 82 traditional medicine practitioners in Delta State. The study found that the commonest form of traditional medicine practiced in the state is herbal. The practitioners rely mostly on oral information sources and their perception ...
Background: Menstruation and Menstrual hygiene are issues that are treated with secrecy and priva... more Background: Menstruation and Menstrual hygiene are issues that are treated with secrecy and privacy in many African rural communities, thus, creating an information gap for girls living in such communities. This study was conducted to promote menstrual hygiene literacy among secondary school girls in rural areas of Delta State, Nigeria by the Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria, Delta State Chapter. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional descriptive study carried out in May 2019 among girls from rural community secondary schools in Delta State. The population consisted of all secondary school female students from rural communities in Delta State. Using multi stage sampling technique, 493 participants were selected from public secondary schools in the three senatorial districts of Delta State. Data were collected using structured self-developed questionnaires after due permission to carry out the study was obtained from school authorities. After data collection, descriptive analysis tools such simple percentage (%) was used in analyzing the data obtained. Results: Most students didn't have any information about menstruation prior to menarche and those who had, got them from their friends. After the awareness campaign, students became aware of the source of menstrual blood, and showed more interest in using sanitary pads, take more baths when having their menstrual period, change their panties and properly dispose of their sanitary materials. The students also indicated a positive shift in their attitude towards menstruation. Trusting that menstruation is a normal process for women and that it is not something to be embarrassed about.
African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, 2020
This study investigated the perceptions of librarians and library and information science (LIS) e... more This study investigated the perceptions of librarians and library and information science (LIS) educators towards collaboration and promotion of information literacy (IL) in Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey and used questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. The simple random sampling technique was used to select five state universities teaching LIS in Nigeria. The population of the study consisted of 103 librarians and LIS educators. Data were analysed with percentage and mean. The study found that the perception of the concept of IL is high and librarians and LIS educators share a similar opinion on the core skills that students should have from IL. There is evidence of positive perception and willingness to collaborate on IL between both groups although some differences were identified in the areas where librarians and LIS educators are willing to collaborate. Perceived challenges such as inadequacy of facilities to teach IL, reluctance in having IL in the curriculum and an unfounded fear of unwillingness to collaborate from both librarians and LIS educators were also identified
The focus of the study was on the attitude of library users towards the restrictions placed on th... more The focus of the study was on the attitude of library users towards the restrictions placed on the use of mobile phones within the Delta State University library. The survey design was adopted for the study. Using a systematic random sampling technique, 250 questionnaires were given to students making use of the library; however 242 of them were found usable. Descriptive statistics involving the use of percentage was used to analyse data. The study found out that library users make use of their phones while in the library and the level of use is higher mostly to make and receive text messages as well as make calls. The study also showed that users are aware of the restriction placed on the use of mobile phones and that users have a positive attitude towards the restriction placed by the library administration on the use of mobile phones. Key Words : Attitude, Students, Mobile, Phone, Library, Use.
African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, 2019
This study investigated the career intentions and entrepreneurial competencies needs of Library a... more This study investigated the career intentions and entrepreneurial competencies needs of Library and Information Science students in Delta and Edo States of Nigeria. Specifically, the study determined students’ awareness of entrepreneurship opportunities available in librarianship, career intentions and entrepreneurial competencies needs of the students. The study covered level 400 LIS students in Delta and Edo States of Nigeria. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire which was distributed to 196 respondents using the accidental sampling technique. Results showed an awareness of entrepreneurship opportunities among the students. It also revealed a high level of intention to get paid employment in the LIS profession by the LIS students. There was a perceived need for entrepreneurial competencies, mostly in the areas of marketing and information technology skills. Among others, the study recommended that entrepreneurship re-orientation should be given especially t...
Significantly, job satisfaction is influenced by different factors. This study assessed the facto... more Significantly, job satisfaction is influenced by different factors. This study assessed the factors influencing job satisfaction among LIS educators in South South Nigeria. Specifically, this study sought to determine the extent of satisfaction amongst LIS educators as well as identify the motivator and hygiene factors that influenced job satisfaction among LIS educators. The study used the descriptive survey design with the population made up of LIS educators from six Library Schools in South South Nigeria. The sample of 79 LIS educators were conveniently selected for the study from Library Schools in South South Nigeria. A structured questionnaire adapted from the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) was used to collect data for the study. The structured instrument sought to measure motivator factors of the Herzberg’s Two-Factor theory such as, work itself, achievement, recognition and promotion. While the hygiene factors covered items on institutional policies, supervision,...
Introduction Information Technology (IT) has had a positive impact on health care delivery system... more Introduction Information Technology (IT) has had a positive impact on health care delivery system worldwide, particularly in the areas of disease control, diagnosis, patient management, teaching and learning. Anuobi (2004) pointed out that man has scientifically placed himself in an environment that is global and digital, which predisposes him to constant use of information, its location notwithstanding. Shanahan (2006) believes that the health care industry is in a state of constant and rapid change and due to the increase in scientific knowledge and rapid technological advances, there has been a growing emphasis on the physicians need to efficiently access, retrieve, and use scientific evidences to improve patient care ( Li, Tan, Muller & Chen, 2009). Masood, Khan & Waheed (2010) noted that the availability of affordable computers and the advancement of information technology have resulted in our ability to rapidly and effectively access, retrieve, analyze, share, and store large ...
This study investigated the Adoption and use of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) i... more This study investigated the Adoption and use of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) in organizations in Abraka and Warri metropolis in Delta State, Nigeria. Sets of questionnaire were administered to 200 respondents in 4 organizations of Delta State. Findings revealed that among other ICTs used in organizations, the computer is the most common ICT facility available in the organizations under study. Analysis also revealed that two of the organizations studied do not have adequate ICT infrastructure for workers to use. Majority of staff in SPDC and Oceanic Bank Plc acquire their ICT use skills from staff training programmes of their organizations, while staff in DELSU and WSWLGC mainly acquire their skills through trial and error. Although almost all the respondents admitted the importance of ICTs to their jobs, staff in DELSU and WSWLGC face problems such as lack of maintenance of the ICT infrastructure, electricity problem and lack of maintenance of the few ICTs available. The study recommends that organizations especially those owned by the government should be more committed to the provision of ICTs in organizations
Mousaion: South African Journal of Information Studies
In universities, promotion is the recognised avenue through which staff move from one level of po... more In universities, promotion is the recognised avenue through which staff move from one level of position to another and has come to be associated with improved staff performance. The study investigates librarians’ satisfaction with promotion practices in university libraries in South-South, Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The targeted population is academic librarians from 14 (federal and state) universities in the South-South region in Nigeria, and the total enumeration sampling technique was adopted. A four-point Likert-type questionnaire was designed to elicit responses on librarians’ satisfaction with their promotion in university libraries. Two hundred and forty-three (243) questionnaires were distributed, out of which 180 were returned and found usable, giving a response rate of 76.2%. The results were analysed with percentages and mean and are presented in tables and figures. The study revealed that librarians have a low view of the practice o...
14 "A dictum of Lord Coke in Vynior's Case, established the doctrine of revocability, based, appa... more 14 "A dictum of Lord Coke in Vynior's Case, established the doctrine of revocability, based, apparently, on the theory of delegation of powers to arbitrators." Baum & Pres3man, supra note 6, at 240 (referring to Vynior's Case, 8 Co. 302, 77 Eng. Rep. 597 (1609)). 15 These are the explanations that found their way into the committee reports and into subsequent attempts to reconstruct legislative intent.
Doctors and other health workers are in constant need of quality and timely information. To this ... more Doctors and other health workers are in constant need of quality and timely information. To this end, medical/health librarians have critical roles to play. Their major duty is to advance access to available health information resources and services. However, reports abound of low library usage due to inadequate awareness of the availability of most of the information sources and services in medical libraries. Considering the need for the effective delivery of medical library services, the aim of this chapter was to highlight new roles and duties of medical/health librarians. It also discussed some of the skills that are needed by medical/health librarians. The chapter concludes that medical/health librarians must be engaged in newer roles and duties to be able to provide value-added services that will promote awareness and improve medical library use.
Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Business Operations and Management
The institutional environment confronting leaders of academic libraries has never been more compl... more The institutional environment confronting leaders of academic libraries has never been more complex and challenging in Nigeria. With advancement in technology, the core role, purpose, and function of the academic library has changed drastically. Newly emerging information services and capabilities frequently outstrip available resources. There is an increasing need for library leaders to provide articulate, strategic leadership that will not only motivate subordinates to be totally committed to their jobs but also ensure that the relevance of the services offered by the library remains above board. The focus of this chapter is to explore the current changes evident in academic libraries and identify the practices of transformational leaders. The chapter also focuses on three areas where transformational leadership can apply in academic libraries in Nigeria as well as suggestions on how the future transformational leaders in librarianship can be nurtured.
International Journal of Library and Information Services
The study is an investigation of doctor awareness and perception of the information resources and... more The study is an investigation of doctor awareness and perception of the information resources and services in the Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara. The descriptive survey method has been employed for the study. Also, with the aid of a questionnaire, data has been collected from doctors (academic staff) at DELSUTH, and analysed using a simple percentage. Findings reveal that the doctors are mostly aware of the availability of textbooks and reprographic services in the Medical Library. However, there is a perception of inadequacy of the information resources and services. The study also observes that although the doctors perceive information to be of clinical value and provide new knowledge, the information is not always relevant, accurate and current.
Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 2018
The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of job satisfaction on performance of teach... more The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of job satisfaction on performance of teacher librarians in Delta State, Nigeria. This study adopts the descriptive survey design. The instrument that was used in collecting data is the questionnaire and data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentage and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. The study revealed that teacher librarians are not satisfied with their pay and promotion opportunities. However, they were found to be satisfied with the type of work they carry out daily. The study concludes that job satisfaction has a significant influence on job performance of teacher librarians. Keywords: job satisfaction, job performance, teacher librarians, employees satisfaction
Nigeria is faced with a problem that has deprived her from achieving developmental goals. This pr... more Nigeria is faced with a problem that has deprived her from achieving developmental goals. This problem has presented itself in the form of corruption. Corruption undermines basic social values, threatens the rule of law, and reduces trust in political institutions. This reality of corruption in Nigeria has posed a great challenge to any government or agency of government in Nigeria. It has caused a lot of menace that needs to be cleaned up. This paper therefore has attempted to X-ray the role of information in combating corruption in Nigeria. The paper looked at the concept and history of corruption in Nigeria, the nature and characteristics of corruption, causes of corruption, the effects of corruption, challenges as well as the efforts of various governments in eradicating corruption and how information provision and dissemination can be used as a tool for combating and probably eradicating the menace of corruption in Nigeria. Keywords: Corruption; Social Values; Rule of Law; Info...
BACKGROUND Health library and information professionals need continuing professional development ... more BACKGROUND Health library and information professionals need continuing professional development to update their skills and knowledge. There is very limited evidence on the training needs of medical librarians in Nigeria. OBJECTIVES To identify the training needs of medical librarians in Nigeria, principally the content topics required, preferred formats of training, and barriers to training. METHODS An online questionnaire was distributed to 94 registered members of the Medical Library Association of Nigeria. RESULTS The majority of the 64 medical librarian respondents wanted training in information systems and technology usage. The respondents also indicated that they prefer participating in seminar/workshops and being involved in face-to-face courses. Very few of the respondents have attended any specialist training aimed at their work in the medical field. The foremost challenge identified is the high cost of training. DISCUSSION This study confirmed that the librarianship degre...
This study was to provide empirical evidence of areas of job satisfaction among medical librarian... more This study was to provide empirical evidence of areas of job satisfaction among medical librarians, as well as record difference in job satisfaction based on personal factors (sex, age, educational qualification and years of work experience) ofmedical librarians in Southern Nigeria. The study used the descriptive survey method and made use of medical librarians from six selected teaching hospitals the Southern part of Nigeria. The study employed the use of a questionnaire adapted from the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) for the collection of data. The data collected were analyzed using Mean, Standard Deviation (SD), student t-test, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at 0.05 level of significance. Five areas of job satisfaction were investigated. Results revealed that medical librarians are not satisfied with two areas, while they expressed satisfaction in three areas. The study recorded no significant difference in the job satisfaction of medical librarians based on their p...
Introduction: The main objective of this study was to determine the extent to which the 2016/2017... more Introduction: The main objective of this study was to determine the extent to which the 2016/2017 first year students of the College of Health Science of the Delta State University, Abraka use the medical library. Materials and Methods: The research design used for this study was the descriptive survey design. The study population was 718, consisting of all the first year students admitted into the six departments that make up the College of Health Sciences. Using the purposive sampling technique, the sample size for the study was 144. Results: Results from the study revealed that participation of students in library instruction activity and the extent of use of library services and information resources by first year students of the College of Health Science was low. Key words: First year students, Library use, Medical library
Rapid changes brought about by the information age have required that libraries re-invent themsel... more Rapid changes brought about by the information age have required that libraries re-invent themselves in order to maintain their relevance in the academic community. Specifically, libraries have had to contend with changes such as dramatic increases in the cost of library materials while budgets continue to decrease; new digital formats and communication technologies and improvements in information availability (Weiner, 2003). The university librarian, who is the head in every academic library is required to be the executive administrator, in charge of the planning, administrative and budgetary functions of the library. However, times have changed and there is an increased call for leaders who possess, communicate, and implement a vision for transformed and improved academic libraries. It is believed that the approach the university librarian adopt in directing, guiding and controlling the staff under him/her determines the pace of progress in their libraries. However, not all leader...
The chapter provides an examination of the concept of the digital divide in Africa and its effect... more The chapter provides an examination of the concept of the digital divide in Africa and its effect on the women in Africa, how ICTs can be used as tools for gender equality and empowerment and the barriers women face in regards to access to ICT infrastructure. These barriers includes: lack of access to physical infrastructure, illiteracy, social and cultural limitations, lack of finance, decision making ability, segregation in employment issues, etc. Also examined is the historical development of ICT policies in Africa, alongside a gender analysis of African ICT policies and policy oriented strategies for making ICT beneficial to women in Africa.
Traditional medicine practice has gained increased popularity over the years, however, documentin... more Traditional medicine practice has gained increased popularity over the years, however, documenting its knowledge and practice methods have been an uphill task mainly because of its secretive nature. There is little information on the perception of traditional medicine practitioners towards formal sources of information and the preservation of their knowledge and practice. The study sought to investigate the perceptions of traditional medicine practitioners towards formal information sources and their perceptions towards the storage of their medicinal knowledge in these formal sources in Delta State, Nigeria. Four research questions guided the study and the descriptive survey design was employed. A self-structured questionnaire was used to gather data from 82 traditional medicine practitioners in Delta State. The study found that the commonest form of traditional medicine practiced in the state is herbal. The practitioners rely mostly on oral information sources and their perception ...
Background: Menstruation and Menstrual hygiene are issues that are treated with secrecy and priva... more Background: Menstruation and Menstrual hygiene are issues that are treated with secrecy and privacy in many African rural communities, thus, creating an information gap for girls living in such communities. This study was conducted to promote menstrual hygiene literacy among secondary school girls in rural areas of Delta State, Nigeria by the Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria, Delta State Chapter. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional descriptive study carried out in May 2019 among girls from rural community secondary schools in Delta State. The population consisted of all secondary school female students from rural communities in Delta State. Using multi stage sampling technique, 493 participants were selected from public secondary schools in the three senatorial districts of Delta State. Data were collected using structured self-developed questionnaires after due permission to carry out the study was obtained from school authorities. After data collection, descriptive analysis tools such simple percentage (%) was used in analyzing the data obtained. Results: Most students didn't have any information about menstruation prior to menarche and those who had, got them from their friends. After the awareness campaign, students became aware of the source of menstrual blood, and showed more interest in using sanitary pads, take more baths when having their menstrual period, change their panties and properly dispose of their sanitary materials. The students also indicated a positive shift in their attitude towards menstruation. Trusting that menstruation is a normal process for women and that it is not something to be embarrassed about.
African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, 2020
This study investigated the perceptions of librarians and library and information science (LIS) e... more This study investigated the perceptions of librarians and library and information science (LIS) educators towards collaboration and promotion of information literacy (IL) in Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey and used questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. The simple random sampling technique was used to select five state universities teaching LIS in Nigeria. The population of the study consisted of 103 librarians and LIS educators. Data were analysed with percentage and mean. The study found that the perception of the concept of IL is high and librarians and LIS educators share a similar opinion on the core skills that students should have from IL. There is evidence of positive perception and willingness to collaborate on IL between both groups although some differences were identified in the areas where librarians and LIS educators are willing to collaborate. Perceived challenges such as inadequacy of facilities to teach IL, reluctance in having IL in the curriculum and an unfounded fear of unwillingness to collaborate from both librarians and LIS educators were also identified
The focus of the study was on the attitude of library users towards the restrictions placed on th... more The focus of the study was on the attitude of library users towards the restrictions placed on the use of mobile phones within the Delta State University library. The survey design was adopted for the study. Using a systematic random sampling technique, 250 questionnaires were given to students making use of the library; however 242 of them were found usable. Descriptive statistics involving the use of percentage was used to analyse data. The study found out that library users make use of their phones while in the library and the level of use is higher mostly to make and receive text messages as well as make calls. The study also showed that users are aware of the restriction placed on the use of mobile phones and that users have a positive attitude towards the restriction placed by the library administration on the use of mobile phones. Key Words : Attitude, Students, Mobile, Phone, Library, Use.
African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, 2019
This study investigated the career intentions and entrepreneurial competencies needs of Library a... more This study investigated the career intentions and entrepreneurial competencies needs of Library and Information Science students in Delta and Edo States of Nigeria. Specifically, the study determined students’ awareness of entrepreneurship opportunities available in librarianship, career intentions and entrepreneurial competencies needs of the students. The study covered level 400 LIS students in Delta and Edo States of Nigeria. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire which was distributed to 196 respondents using the accidental sampling technique. Results showed an awareness of entrepreneurship opportunities among the students. It also revealed a high level of intention to get paid employment in the LIS profession by the LIS students. There was a perceived need for entrepreneurial competencies, mostly in the areas of marketing and information technology skills. Among others, the study recommended that entrepreneurship re-orientation should be given especially t...
Significantly, job satisfaction is influenced by different factors. This study assessed the facto... more Significantly, job satisfaction is influenced by different factors. This study assessed the factors influencing job satisfaction among LIS educators in South South Nigeria. Specifically, this study sought to determine the extent of satisfaction amongst LIS educators as well as identify the motivator and hygiene factors that influenced job satisfaction among LIS educators. The study used the descriptive survey design with the population made up of LIS educators from six Library Schools in South South Nigeria. The sample of 79 LIS educators were conveniently selected for the study from Library Schools in South South Nigeria. A structured questionnaire adapted from the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) was used to collect data for the study. The structured instrument sought to measure motivator factors of the Herzberg’s Two-Factor theory such as, work itself, achievement, recognition and promotion. While the hygiene factors covered items on institutional policies, supervision,...
Introduction Information Technology (IT) has had a positive impact on health care delivery system... more Introduction Information Technology (IT) has had a positive impact on health care delivery system worldwide, particularly in the areas of disease control, diagnosis, patient management, teaching and learning. Anuobi (2004) pointed out that man has scientifically placed himself in an environment that is global and digital, which predisposes him to constant use of information, its location notwithstanding. Shanahan (2006) believes that the health care industry is in a state of constant and rapid change and due to the increase in scientific knowledge and rapid technological advances, there has been a growing emphasis on the physicians need to efficiently access, retrieve, and use scientific evidences to improve patient care ( Li, Tan, Muller & Chen, 2009). Masood, Khan & Waheed (2010) noted that the availability of affordable computers and the advancement of information technology have resulted in our ability to rapidly and effectively access, retrieve, analyze, share, and store large ...
This study investigated the Adoption and use of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) i... more This study investigated the Adoption and use of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) in organizations in Abraka and Warri metropolis in Delta State, Nigeria. Sets of questionnaire were administered to 200 respondents in 4 organizations of Delta State. Findings revealed that among other ICTs used in organizations, the computer is the most common ICT facility available in the organizations under study. Analysis also revealed that two of the organizations studied do not have adequate ICT infrastructure for workers to use. Majority of staff in SPDC and Oceanic Bank Plc acquire their ICT use skills from staff training programmes of their organizations, while staff in DELSU and WSWLGC mainly acquire their skills through trial and error. Although almost all the respondents admitted the importance of ICTs to their jobs, staff in DELSU and WSWLGC face problems such as lack of maintenance of the ICT infrastructure, electricity problem and lack of maintenance of the few ICTs available. The study recommends that organizations especially those owned by the government should be more committed to the provision of ICTs in organizations
Mousaion: South African Journal of Information Studies
In universities, promotion is the recognised avenue through which staff move from one level of po... more In universities, promotion is the recognised avenue through which staff move from one level of position to another and has come to be associated with improved staff performance. The study investigates librarians’ satisfaction with promotion practices in university libraries in South-South, Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The targeted population is academic librarians from 14 (federal and state) universities in the South-South region in Nigeria, and the total enumeration sampling technique was adopted. A four-point Likert-type questionnaire was designed to elicit responses on librarians’ satisfaction with their promotion in university libraries. Two hundred and forty-three (243) questionnaires were distributed, out of which 180 were returned and found usable, giving a response rate of 76.2%. The results were analysed with percentages and mean and are presented in tables and figures. The study revealed that librarians have a low view of the practice o...
14 "A dictum of Lord Coke in Vynior's Case, established the doctrine of revocability, based, appa... more 14 "A dictum of Lord Coke in Vynior's Case, established the doctrine of revocability, based, apparently, on the theory of delegation of powers to arbitrators." Baum & Pres3man, supra note 6, at 240 (referring to Vynior's Case, 8 Co. 302, 77 Eng. Rep. 597 (1609)). 15 These are the explanations that found their way into the committee reports and into subsequent attempts to reconstruct legislative intent.
Doctors and other health workers are in constant need of quality and timely information. To this ... more Doctors and other health workers are in constant need of quality and timely information. To this end, medical/health librarians have critical roles to play. Their major duty is to advance access to available health information resources and services. However, reports abound of low library usage due to inadequate awareness of the availability of most of the information sources and services in medical libraries. Considering the need for the effective delivery of medical library services, the aim of this chapter was to highlight new roles and duties of medical/health librarians. It also discussed some of the skills that are needed by medical/health librarians. The chapter concludes that medical/health librarians must be engaged in newer roles and duties to be able to provide value-added services that will promote awareness and improve medical library use.
Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Business Operations and Management
The institutional environment confronting leaders of academic libraries has never been more compl... more The institutional environment confronting leaders of academic libraries has never been more complex and challenging in Nigeria. With advancement in technology, the core role, purpose, and function of the academic library has changed drastically. Newly emerging information services and capabilities frequently outstrip available resources. There is an increasing need for library leaders to provide articulate, strategic leadership that will not only motivate subordinates to be totally committed to their jobs but also ensure that the relevance of the services offered by the library remains above board. The focus of this chapter is to explore the current changes evident in academic libraries and identify the practices of transformational leaders. The chapter also focuses on three areas where transformational leadership can apply in academic libraries in Nigeria as well as suggestions on how the future transformational leaders in librarianship can be nurtured.
International Journal of Library and Information Services
The study is an investigation of doctor awareness and perception of the information resources and... more The study is an investigation of doctor awareness and perception of the information resources and services in the Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara. The descriptive survey method has been employed for the study. Also, with the aid of a questionnaire, data has been collected from doctors (academic staff) at DELSUTH, and analysed using a simple percentage. Findings reveal that the doctors are mostly aware of the availability of textbooks and reprographic services in the Medical Library. However, there is a perception of inadequacy of the information resources and services. The study also observes that although the doctors perceive information to be of clinical value and provide new knowledge, the information is not always relevant, accurate and current.
Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 2018
The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of job satisfaction on performance of teach... more The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of job satisfaction on performance of teacher librarians in Delta State, Nigeria. This study adopts the descriptive survey design. The instrument that was used in collecting data is the questionnaire and data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentage and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. The study revealed that teacher librarians are not satisfied with their pay and promotion opportunities. However, they were found to be satisfied with the type of work they carry out daily. The study concludes that job satisfaction has a significant influence on job performance of teacher librarians. Keywords: job satisfaction, job performance, teacher librarians, employees satisfaction
Nigeria is faced with a problem that has deprived her from achieving developmental goals. This pr... more Nigeria is faced with a problem that has deprived her from achieving developmental goals. This problem has presented itself in the form of corruption. Corruption undermines basic social values, threatens the rule of law, and reduces trust in political institutions. This reality of corruption in Nigeria has posed a great challenge to any government or agency of government in Nigeria. It has caused a lot of menace that needs to be cleaned up. This paper therefore has attempted to X-ray the role of information in combating corruption in Nigeria. The paper looked at the concept and history of corruption in Nigeria, the nature and characteristics of corruption, causes of corruption, the effects of corruption, challenges as well as the efforts of various governments in eradicating corruption and how information provision and dissemination can be used as a tool for combating and probably eradicating the menace of corruption in Nigeria. Keywords: Corruption; Social Values; Rule of Law; Info...
BACKGROUND Health library and information professionals need continuing professional development ... more BACKGROUND Health library and information professionals need continuing professional development to update their skills and knowledge. There is very limited evidence on the training needs of medical librarians in Nigeria. OBJECTIVES To identify the training needs of medical librarians in Nigeria, principally the content topics required, preferred formats of training, and barriers to training. METHODS An online questionnaire was distributed to 94 registered members of the Medical Library Association of Nigeria. RESULTS The majority of the 64 medical librarian respondents wanted training in information systems and technology usage. The respondents also indicated that they prefer participating in seminar/workshops and being involved in face-to-face courses. Very few of the respondents have attended any specialist training aimed at their work in the medical field. The foremost challenge identified is the high cost of training. DISCUSSION This study confirmed that the librarianship degre...
This study was to provide empirical evidence of areas of job satisfaction among medical librarian... more This study was to provide empirical evidence of areas of job satisfaction among medical librarians, as well as record difference in job satisfaction based on personal factors (sex, age, educational qualification and years of work experience) ofmedical librarians in Southern Nigeria. The study used the descriptive survey method and made use of medical librarians from six selected teaching hospitals the Southern part of Nigeria. The study employed the use of a questionnaire adapted from the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) for the collection of data. The data collected were analyzed using Mean, Standard Deviation (SD), student t-test, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at 0.05 level of significance. Five areas of job satisfaction were investigated. Results revealed that medical librarians are not satisfied with two areas, while they expressed satisfaction in three areas. The study recorded no significant difference in the job satisfaction of medical librarians based on their p...
Introduction: The main objective of this study was to determine the extent to which the 2016/2017... more Introduction: The main objective of this study was to determine the extent to which the 2016/2017 first year students of the College of Health Science of the Delta State University, Abraka use the medical library. Materials and Methods: The research design used for this study was the descriptive survey design. The study population was 718, consisting of all the first year students admitted into the six departments that make up the College of Health Sciences. Using the purposive sampling technique, the sample size for the study was 144. Results: Results from the study revealed that participation of students in library instruction activity and the extent of use of library services and information resources by first year students of the College of Health Science was low. Key words: First year students, Library use, Medical library
Rapid changes brought about by the information age have required that libraries re-invent themsel... more Rapid changes brought about by the information age have required that libraries re-invent themselves in order to maintain their relevance in the academic community. Specifically, libraries have had to contend with changes such as dramatic increases in the cost of library materials while budgets continue to decrease; new digital formats and communication technologies and improvements in information availability (Weiner, 2003). The university librarian, who is the head in every academic library is required to be the executive administrator, in charge of the planning, administrative and budgetary functions of the library. However, times have changed and there is an increased call for leaders who possess, communicate, and implement a vision for transformed and improved academic libraries. It is believed that the approach the university librarian adopt in directing, guiding and controlling the staff under him/her determines the pace of progress in their libraries. However, not all leader...
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