Papers by Simisaye Olakunle
Information and Knowledge Management, 2013
The paper investigates the patterns of research output publications of faculty of Babcock Univers... more The paper investigates the patterns of research output publications of faculty of Babcock University, Nigeria. Survey design was adopted; the population for the study consists of 154 faculty of Babcock University. Data for the study was collected using questionnaire titled Patterns of Research Output and Publications among Faculty in Private Universities (ROPAFPU). Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics, frequency counts and simple percentage while the hypotheses were tested using Product Moment Correlation and chi- square. The result of the hypotheses showed that there is significant relationship between the status of faculty and pattern of research output publication, there is also significant relationship between the qualification and pattern of research output publication of the faculty and there is also significance difference in pattern of publications based on gender. Recommendations made for the improvement of research output publication of the faculty in...
Influence of Librarians Ict Skills, Institutional Factors on the Use of Open Educational Resources in Nigerian University Libraries
Journal of Balkan Libraries Union
This study investigated the influence of librarians’ ICT skills, institutional factors on use of ... more This study investigated the influence of librarians’ ICT skills, institutional factors on use of OER in the Nigerian university libraries. The descriptive survey design of a correctional type was adopted; total enumeration technique to capture all 247 librarians in the selected university libraries in South-West Nigeria. 247 copies of questionnaire were distributed and 201(81.4%) were retrieved and used for the study; data were analysed using frequency count, percentages, mean, standard deviation and multiple regressions. The result revealed that both Librarians ICT skills ( =2.20) and availability of ICT training ( =2.20) were low, while level of availability of infrastructure ( =3.01) is moderate. Poor or unreliable power supply ( =1.80), were the major challenges faced by librarians. Librarians ICT skills (r = 0.376, p < .05) and institutional factors (r = 0.535, p < .05) had a positive linear relationship with the use of OER, these two variables jointly influenced libraria...
Influence of gender, academic disciplines on research productivity of lecturers in two universities in south-west Nigeria
This study investigated research productivity of lecturers in two universities in South-west Nige... more This study investigated research productivity of lecturers in two universities in South-west Nigeria. The study employed the descriptive survey method and administered 193 copies of the questionnaire to lecturers in the two universities. Out of these, 161 were retrieved but only 154 were properly filled and used for the analysis giving a response rate of 79.8%. Descriptive statistics involving frequency, percentages, mean, standard deviation and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and T-test were used to analyse the data for the study. Findings show that research productivity of the surveyed lecturers is generally low, however, research output is high in Journals articles, Conference papers, Seminars, Chapters in books, and Workshop papers; the surveyed lecturers published more locally than internationally. There is a significant difference in the research productivity of the lecturers based on academic disciplines; and there is no significant difference in the research productivity of le...
Samaru Journal of Information Studies, 2019
This study investigated research productivity of academic staff in research institutes in SouthWe... more This study investigated research productivity of academic staff in research institutes in SouthWest Nigeria between 2009-2014. Descriptive research design was adopted, questionnaire was the data instrument used to collect data. Total enumeration method was used to capture 782 academic staff in the twelve (12) research institutes. Findings show that a total 15,477 research output was published by the academic staff and the level of research productivity of the academic staff is low ((Ě… = 11.51; = 2.36).Articles in journals had highest number with 3,486 (22.6%), followed by conference proceedings which had 2,364 (15.3%) of the publications. The patterns of research productivity of the academic staff in research institutes in SouthWest showed that majority 10,016 (64.7%) of the publications were published locally while 5,461 (35.3%) were published offshore (international outlets). The patterns further showed that majority 5,604 (36.2%) of the research productivity has single authorship, 5,216 (33.7%) while the remaining 4,657 (30.08%) were multiple authorship. Major factors hindering research productivity of academic staff in research institutes are family challenges, financial constraints, inadequate information accessibility, inadequate information literacy and inadequate motivation from employers. The study therefore recommends among other things: establishment of Special Research Trust Fund for development of the research in these institutes, adequate research funds/grants for academic staff, continuous training programmes on information literacy skills, mentoring, improved research skills of academic staff and encouragement of collaboration and interdisciplinary researches among the academic staff in the research institutes.
RESUMO Análise de citações de todos os artigos publicados no Journal of Library and Information S... more RESUMO Análise de citações de todos os artigos publicados no Journal of Library and Information Science (JOLIS), de 2004-2009. Foram publicados 72 artigos no periĂłdico nos cinco (5) anos abrangidos. O maior nĂşmero de (14) artigos foi publicado entre 2007 e 2008. Um total de 998 referĂŞncias foi gerado pelos fascĂculos do periĂłdico, indicando uma citação mĂ©dia de 13.7 por artigo. O resultado mostra que periĂłdicos foram os mais citados, responsáveis por 37,14% do total das citações, seguido por livros com 33,14%. Os artigos individuais que tiveram a maior citação tinham 44 referĂŞncias e foram publicados em 2008. Os resultados mostram ainda que 62 periĂłdicos de Biblioteconomia e CiĂŞncia da Informação analisados geraram 172 citações. A African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science recebeu dez (10) citações, a Journal of Library and Information Science recebeu quarenta (40) citações. Dos periĂłdicos pesquisados quinze (15) (24,19%) sĂŁo publicadas na NigĂ©ria, e quarenta e cin...
Análise de citação de periódicos de biblioteconomia e ciência da informação (2004-2009)
EnglishCitation analysis of all the journal articles published in the Journal of Library and Info... more EnglishCitation analysis of all the journal articles published in the Journal of Library and Information Science (JOLIS) from 2004-2009 is carried out. 72 articles were published in the journal during five (5) years covered. Highest number of (14) articles were published in 2007 and 2008. A total of 998 references were generated by the journals, indicating that 13.7 average citation per articles. The result shows that journals were the most cited materials as it accounted for 37.14% of the total citations, followed by books with 33.14%. The individual articles that had the highest citation had 44 references and was published in 2008. The findings further show that 62 library and information science (LIS) journals cited produced 172 citations. African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science led the ten (10) most cited library and information science journals (LIS) with 40 citations in the journal. 15(24.19%) of the (LIS) journals were published in Nigeria, 45(72.58%) wer...
Library Philosophy and Practice, 2012
Introduction Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) former Tai Solarin College of Education... more Introduction Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) former Tai Solarin College of Education (TASCE) was upgraded into first University of Education in Nigeria in 2005, its certificate of recognition as the 76th University in Nigeria was issued specifically in November, 2005 by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The University is owned and funded by Ogun State Government. The University has four (4) Colleges namely College of Applied Education Education and Vocational Technology (COAEVOT); College of Humanity (COHUM); College of Science and Information Technology (COSIT) and College of Social and Management Sciences (COSMAS). The University also has Center for part-time programmes (CEPEP), which runs part-time degree and Post Graduate Programmes. The university also has Vocational School that offer course vocational studies, Pre-Degree and Foundation Programme in Ososa annex. The University turned out its first set of graduates in December, 2009. Like any other Univers...
Reading interests and use of library resources by students in selected secondary schools in Ijebu-Remo Zone, Ogun State, Nigeria
Nigerian School Library Journal, 2016
This study investigated the reading interest and use of school library resources in selected seco... more This study investigated the reading interest and use of school library resources in selected secondary schools in Ijebu-Remo zone of Ogun- State. Survey research design was adopted, while random sampling technique was used to sample 330 students from the five schools surveyed. A self-designed questionnaire was used as data collection instrument. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that the students surveyed were very interested in books that are related to arts, economics, commerce and business studies. They are also very interested in stories about people that have made it in life, fantasy, funny, comic and amusing stories while they are not very interested on materials relating to science, tales on war, dangerous experiences/events and mystery. It was further revealed that most of library resources were not available in the school libraries while the utilisation of the school libraries was low among the students. Major challenges hindering ...
Objective. This study investigated the influence of information literacy skills on the research p... more Objective. This study investigated the influence of information literacy skills on the research productivity of academic staff in Nigeria, with the mediating role of socioeconomic factors. Methods. Out of a total of 782 academic staff in research institutes in South West Nigeria, 610 responded to a questionnaire survey. Descriptive, correlation analysis and hierarchical regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Results. A relationship was found between information literacy skills and research productivity (r=0.56, p<0.05). Socio-economic factors (monthly salary, academic status, age, highest educational qualification, work experience and employment nature) have mediating effects on the relationship between information literacy skills and research productivity. Together, they accounted for 47% of the variance in the research productivity of the respondents. Recommendation. Management of the research institutes should put more effort in increasing the level of information ...
Journal of Education and Practice, 2014
The paper examines the curricula of Library schools in Nigerian Universities in view of the reali... more The paper examines the curricula of Library schools in Nigerian Universities in view of the realities of 21 st century job market. The paper submits that curricula of these Schools are overdue for re-design if they are to train library and information professionals that will suit the job openings in the 21 st century and beyond. Notable shortcomings in the curricula of most of the Library Schools in Nigeria are in the areas of application of information and communication technology in library and information services, entrepreneurship, as well as non realization of these schools that their products could also be employed in non library related organizations. The paper among other things recommends collapse of most traditional courses in librarianship and introduction of new courses that are information technology driven that will enable products of these universities to fit into the 21 st century library and information science jobs. The paper concludes that there is the need for harmonization and standardization of curricula of Nigerian Universities and it calls on National Association of Library and Information Science Educators (NALISE), Nigerian Library Association and Nigerian Librarian Registration Council and other stake holders in ensuring that library and information professional could be able to compete favorably for the jobs of 21 st century anywhere in the World.
Samaru Journal of Information Studies, 2010
The paper assesses the use and acquisition of books of Sumeon Adebo Public Library, Abeokuta usin... more The paper assesses the use and acquisition of books of Sumeon Adebo Public Library, Abeokuta using records of acquisitions and library use kept by this library between 2004 -2008. The study was carried out to assess how the library as faired following some recent effort by the Ogun State Government to renovate and equipped the library in year 2003. The data were collected and analysed using tables, charts, percentages and graphs. Findings revealed among other things that most of the books acquired (98.8%) came in as gift and only 2.2% was actually purchased. Subject analysis of books consulted and borrowed showed that books in class 500 (pure sciences) were most consulted and borrowed by the library users. Also more male patronized the library in both the junior and adult sections and level of use by children is low. Some of the recommendations made include beefing up of the library stock, stepping up of reading awareness campaign to increase level of patronage by Ogun State tax payers.
Library and information education in Nigerian primary and secondary schools: a key to effective use of school library
Lagos Journal of Library and Information Science, 2006
Relationship between Perceived Self-Efficacy and Information Literacy among Library and Information Science Undergraduates in a Nigerian University of Education
IFE PsychologIA, 2010
Information Literacy is a critical input in today’s learning environment and indeed for lifelong ... more Information Literacy is a critical input in today’s learning environment and indeed for lifelong learning. Information literacy could be contingent upon an intrinsic element such as self-efficacy belief. Thus, this study investigates the relationship between perceived self-efficacy and information literacy among library and information science (LIS) undergraduates in Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu – Ode Nigeria (TASUED). Ex-post facto research design was adopted. Using total enumeration technique, data were gathered from all the 108 LIS undergraduates in TASUED using an instrument tagged Self-efficacy and Information literacy questionnaire (SILQ) with reliability values: (a = 0.78) information literacy and (a = 0.75) self-efficacy. All questionnaires were returned, however 100 (93%) were found usable. The study found out that respondents had high self-efficacy beliefs on more items on the scale; the level of information literacy was high in eight of the fifteen indicators on the scale. Perceived self-efficacy had a significant relationship with information literacy (r=0.329; p 0.05). The study recommends standardized information literacy competency training and periodic morale boosting orientation and re-orientation programs for the undergraduates. Keywords: Perceived self-efficacy, Information literacy, Library and information science, Undergraduates, Nigeria.
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ABSTRACT: This study examined the relationship among self-concept, information needs, and informa... more ABSTRACT: This study examined the relationship among self-concept, information needs, and information utilisation by PLHIV (persons living with human immunodeficiency virus) in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. Ex-post-facto design was adopted for the study. ...
International Journal of Advanced Library and Information Science
There is no doubt that information brokering is an emerging profession in Nigeria and other Afric... more There is no doubt that information brokering is an emerging profession in Nigeria and other African countries. There is a need for LIS students to develop various ways to become job creators, rather than job seekers, which can be achieved via entrepreneurship. This study discovers how libraries and library and information science graduates can become entrepreneurs in through its service delivery and will also suggest possible recommendations that will help Libraries and information science graduates become entrepreneurs in through its service delivery by revealing the statistical trend of unemployment from 2006-2016, and gives a light on how library and information science can be linked to entrepreneurship. The study also buttresses some opportunities for library and information science graduates in the area of business and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Conclusively, the study provides prerequisites needed by librarians before freelancing. Recommendations based on universities and librarian's variables were made on how to create employment for graduates in Nigeria. The study also identified some limitations that can be worked upon in the future.
The study investigated awareness and utilisation of Social Media for research productivity among ... more The study investigated awareness and utilisation of Social Media for research productivity among faculty members of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Nigeria. Survey research designed was adopted; a total 124 were sampled from 250 faculty members in Tai Solarin University of Education using simple random sampling. A total of 124 copies of self-designed questionnaire were administered and all were retrieved and useful. Data collected were analysed using simple percentages, frequency counts, mean, Standard Deviation while hypotheses were tested using inferential statistics.
Findings revealed that awareness level of selected Social Media for research is low as their awareness is only high for Google+ (74.4%) and Facebook (60.8%) for research, major reasons for the preference of social media for research by faculty members were visibility, easier collaboration and opportunity for creation of research communities. Findings further indicated that Facebook (5.7) (0.94), Twitter (5.65) (1.09) and Google+ (5.64), (1.12) are mostly used for research by faculty members surveyed. Major purposes faculty members used social media to do in research are to communicate research output( 0.90), upload research papers on Internet ( 0.97), download research works( 0.95), advertise conferences, seminars (0.88), link-up with other researchers from any part of the globe and to get feedback on their research from colleagues. The study further shows that there is significant relationship in the level of awareness and use of Social media for research by faculty members; there is significant difference in the level of use of social media for research based on gender and there is significant difference between levels of use of social media for research based on academic rank of faculty members of TASUED
Major concerns faculty staff members have with the use of social media for research are issues of undermining privacy, untrustworthiness of some information on social media and banality. The study therefore recommended the organisation of seminars, workshop for faculty staff to raise the level of awareness and use of social media for research, organisation of information literacy programmes that will center on the evaluation of information on Internet resources including social media and the enhancement of privacy, control and security of faculty staff and research information shared on social media.
Library and information education in Nigerian primary and secondary schools: a key to effective use of school library
Developing a Reading Habit in Children: Lagos State Library Board Summer Reading Programme Experience
... In support of this assertion, Ayodele (1984) observed that reading, especially the efficient ... more ... In support of this assertion, Ayodele (1984) observed that reading, especially the efficient type is the bedrock to a learner &#x27;s success whether in the primary, secondary or tertiary level of education. ... Tolu Public Library, 30, 520, 35, 570, 28, 320. ...
Persons with HIV in Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria: Self-concept and Information Needs
The paper assesses the use and acquisition of books of Sumeon Adebo Public Library, Abeokuta usin... more The paper assesses the use and acquisition of books of Sumeon Adebo Public Library, Abeokuta using records of acquisitions and library use kept by this library between 2004 -2008. The study was carried out to assess how the library as faired following some recent effort by the Ogun State Government to renovate and equipped the library in year 2003. The data were collected and analysed using tables, charts, percentages and graphs. Findings revealed among other things that most of the books acquired (98.8%) came in as gift and only 2.2% was actually purchased. Subject analysis of books consulted and borrowed showed that books in class 500 (pure sciences) were most consulted and borrowed by the library users. Also more male patronized the library in both the junior and adult sections and level of use by children is low. Some of the recommendations made include beefing up of the library stock, stepping up of reading awareness campaign to increase level of patronage by Ogun State tax payers.
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Findings revealed that awareness level of selected Social Media for research is low as their awareness is only high for Google+ (74.4%) and Facebook (60.8%) for research, major reasons for the preference of social media for research by faculty members were visibility, easier collaboration and opportunity for creation of research communities. Findings further indicated that Facebook (5.7) (0.94), Twitter (5.65) (1.09) and Google+ (5.64), (1.12) are mostly used for research by faculty members surveyed. Major purposes faculty members used social media to do in research are to communicate research output( 0.90), upload research papers on Internet ( 0.97), download research works( 0.95), advertise conferences, seminars (0.88), link-up with other researchers from any part of the globe and to get feedback on their research from colleagues. The study further shows that there is significant relationship in the level of awareness and use of Social media for research by faculty members; there is significant difference in the level of use of social media for research based on gender and there is significant difference between levels of use of social media for research based on academic rank of faculty members of TASUED
Major concerns faculty staff members have with the use of social media for research are issues of undermining privacy, untrustworthiness of some information on social media and banality. The study therefore recommended the organisation of seminars, workshop for faculty staff to raise the level of awareness and use of social media for research, organisation of information literacy programmes that will center on the evaluation of information on Internet resources including social media and the enhancement of privacy, control and security of faculty staff and research information shared on social media.
Findings revealed that awareness level of selected Social Media for research is low as their awareness is only high for Google+ (74.4%) and Facebook (60.8%) for research, major reasons for the preference of social media for research by faculty members were visibility, easier collaboration and opportunity for creation of research communities. Findings further indicated that Facebook (5.7) (0.94), Twitter (5.65) (1.09) and Google+ (5.64), (1.12) are mostly used for research by faculty members surveyed. Major purposes faculty members used social media to do in research are to communicate research output( 0.90), upload research papers on Internet ( 0.97), download research works( 0.95), advertise conferences, seminars (0.88), link-up with other researchers from any part of the globe and to get feedback on their research from colleagues. The study further shows that there is significant relationship in the level of awareness and use of Social media for research by faculty members; there is significant difference in the level of use of social media for research based on gender and there is significant difference between levels of use of social media for research based on academic rank of faculty members of TASUED
Major concerns faculty staff members have with the use of social media for research are issues of undermining privacy, untrustworthiness of some information on social media and banality. The study therefore recommended the organisation of seminars, workshop for faculty staff to raise the level of awareness and use of social media for research, organisation of information literacy programmes that will center on the evaluation of information on Internet resources including social media and the enhancement of privacy, control and security of faculty staff and research information shared on social media.