User Education

This study evaluated the User Education Programs (UEPs) in the Public Sector Universities' libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This study aimed to explore the overall scenario of the user's education, to probe how much time is allotted for UEPs, what methods and approaches of UEPs are in practice and to suggest the measures for improving user education programs in the libraries. The data from the target sample was collected through questionnaire which was then analyzed as per the objectives of the study. The study identified 34 central and departmental libraries in the six universities of the Southern Part of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. All the universities' central and departmental libraries offered users education programs to their users. The UEPs were conducted by the library staff and the faculty members of the respective departments. The most adopted methods or approaches for user education programs were lecture library tours and demonstration. Most of the respondents suggested that there should be a written policy for UEPs, the instruction sessions should be conducted on regular basis, and the UEPs should be organized at the departmental level.

Library is an integral part of the academic institutes and the society as a whole. It's a place where information is stored in the form of print and non-print media. When information seekers visit the library for the first time, they are hardly aware of the collection and content of the resources, the method of accessing the resources and also their arrangement. They cannot look for the requisite information in a new place on their own which might leave them frustrated, kill their enthusiasm and might discourage them from visiting the library again in future. In order to encourage the users to make a good use of the library collection, firstly, the basic introduction of the library called, 'library orientation programme' is necessary where users are taken for a library tour and are made aware of the resources, services and other facilities provided by the library. Secondly, they also need a certain level of education/training/instruction to search or locate the required information which may be in print or electronic form. This in turn fulfills the very purpose of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan's five laws of library science, i.e., (1) books/information are for use, (2) every reader his/her book/information, (3) every book/information its reader/user, (4) save the time of the reader/user, and lastly, (5) library is a growing organism. The last law implies that since the library collection keeps growing and new information is added every day the user education and instruction during information search becomes a continuous process.

In this study, the effects of zirconia and titania particles on the abrasion behavior and hardness of Ni-P and Ni-P-ZrO2 coatings on ST37 substrate by electroless technique were investigated. For this purpose, Ni-P-ZrO2 composite coatings were precipitated at five different concentrations of 1 to 5 g/l of reinforcing particle, and then, after examining the best specimen in terms of hardness, the effect of TiO2 particles in five concentrations of 1 to 5 g/l was studied as a booster alongside ZrO2 particles. The coatings were heat-treated for 1 hour at 400 °C. Resistance to wear and friction coefficient of coatings were evaluated by pin on disk test. The surface and cross-section of coatings, as well as the abrasion lines, were examined using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with an EDS test. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) test was also used to examine the coprecipitation of the reinforcing particles and phase transformations in the coatings. The results showed that the heat treatment resulted in increased hardness. Also, increasing the concentration of ZrO2 particles in the bath from 1 g/l to 3 g/l resulted in improved hardness of the coating and the use of TiO2 up to 2 g/l along with ZrO2 resulted in improved Ni-P-ZrO2 coating hardness, so that increasing TiO2 concentration to 2 g/l resulted in an increase in the hardness from 702 HV0.1 in the Ni-P-ZrO2 (3 g/l) sample to 813 HV0.1 in the Ni-P-ZrO2 (3 g/l) -TiO2 (2 g/l) sample.

The purpose of this research was to appraise the adequacy of the preparatory methodology course in terms of meeting the needs of the students for whom the course was designed. In conducting the study, five research questions based on the needs of the students guided the research work. All the 276 students who took the course in the Faculty of Education in 2012/2013 were used for the study. A-36 item questionnaire was used to collect data from the students. The mean, mode, standard deviation were used to analyzed and answer the questions raised in the study. The findings among others revealed that out of the nine units of Research Methodology course, only three, namely Introduction to Education Research Population and Description, Research Questions and Hypothesis are adequate in meeting student's needs. Aspects of the course like problem identification, literature review, designs and statistical analysis require modification, in other to meet the needs of the students for whom the course was designed for. However, based on these findings some recommendations were made.

Nickel coating has a poor surface mechanical properties. In order to improve the mechanical properties, nickel were covered with ceramic particles. In this study, the Ni/TiN composite coatings were produced by Watts bath containing TiN nanoparticles. The effects of deposition current density, electrolyte agitation speed and the number of particles were investigated. The presence of particles was determined by EDS analysis and the coating morphology was examined by SEM. The corrosion samples were examined by linear polarization tests. It was observed that the maximum amount of particles is formed at the current density of 4 A/dm 2 and the agitation speed of 450 rpm.

Electrodeposition of composites is a low-cost and low-temperature method, which is used to make metal matrix composite coatings. In this study, various amounts of surfactants of anionic sodium dodecylsulfate and cationic cetyltrimethylammonium bromide were used as additives in composite coating of Ni/TiN. Watts bath was used as the plating bath with the concentration of particles, current density and agitation speed which were considered to be 30g/lit, 4A/dm 2 and 450rpm, respectively. The results showed that the anionic surfactant causes more particles to be present in the composite coatings compared with cationic caused. An increase in the SDS concentration to the optimal value led to more uniform dispersion of nanoparticles in the coating. The hardness of pure nickel and optimal composite coating SDS were measured by AFM and the results showed that the hardness of coating, in the presence of particles, increases from 1.86 to 3.23 GPa, and its wear resistance showed an increased value.

In this study, nickel-phosphorus coating was prepared by electrodeposition technique on the 304 stainless steel substrate. The effects of current density, phosphorous acid concentration, time and pH on the phosphorous content was investigated using Taguchi method. A uniform amorphous-nanocrystalline structure (Ni-12%P) was obtained. SEM, EDS, TEM and XRD were used in order to study the surface morphology, chemical composition and phase structure. Based on the DSC results, the thermal behaviour of coatings with different phosphorus contents was analyzed and the relationship between the structure and temperature was determined. The results showed that at the temperature of 409.1 °C, the structure of coating (Ni-2.51%P) changed from amorphous to crystalline with a greater thermal stability. The transformation temperature decreased to 328° C by an increase in the phosphorous content

Applying a Ni-P electroless coat on the surface of BN(h) particles has a beneficial effect on their
wettability in vortex technique during composite manufacturing. In this investigation, different
preliminary treatments consisting of different combinations of surface oxidation, sensitization and
activation have been investigated. The results obtained from scanning electron microscope (SEM) and
energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) showed that the preliminary treatment has an important role in
deposition of Ni-P on the surface of BN(h) powder. A preliminary treatment consisting of oxidation in
200 ºC for 1 hour, sensitization in 10g/l SnCl2+30ml/l HCl solution for 15 minutes and then, activation in
0.25 g/l PdCl2 +30ml/l HCl solution resulted in the best results.

The paradigm shift in medical academic practices in Pakistan is becoming a challenge for medical librarians. Majority of medical schools in Pakistan have started problem based learning, undergrads medical research program and Postgraduate programs. This quantitative study aims to investigate the information literacy program in medical libraries situated in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province of Pakistan. The questionnaire administered with in 20 medical colleges libraries using Google Forms as an instrument for data collection and distributed link among all medical college librarians of the province. Findings of the study revealed that majority medical libraries are providing informal information literacy using orientation, bibliographic instructions and occasional lectures as method. The target audience of the information literacy was newly inducted Students. The effectiveness and importance of information literacy program for medical students considered by (87.50%) librarians. This study by large will contribute to modify the current practices of information literacy by the medical libraries.

Academic libraries collect materials to support the teaching and research objectives of their parent bodies. The library serves both the teaching and non-teaching staff of the university, college of education, polytechnic and researchers from other academic institutions and students. This paper was able to the purpose of academic library; the function of university libraries and finally, the paper highlighted the functions of college libraries.

O presente estudo faz o balanco da implementacao e do desenvolvimento de uma estrategia de formacao em literacia de informacao, realizada na Biblioteca da Faculdade de Psicologia e do Instituto de Educacao da Universidade de Lisboa. Para captar essa experiencia foram tidos em conta os quadros teoricos que englobam a literacia da informacao e a formacao de utilizadores. Metodologicamente optou-se pelo estudo de caso, baseado na analise da documentacao interna produzida, incluindo estatisticas de utilizacao dos recursos de informacao, e no tratamento longitudinal dos dados provenientes dos inqueritos aplicados aos utilizadores. Os sete anos decorridos desde o inicio do processo (2008-2014) foram marcados pela adaptacao sistematica da estrategia a mudanca contextual. O estudo conclui que os sete aspetos principais que se podem destacar desta analise podem ser compreendidos prospectivamente como sete licoes para o futuro que podem apoiar a capacitacao das bibliotecas universitarias port...

This study investigated the library use and study habits of undergraduate students in the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State of Nigeria. The use of the library is one of the most important aspects of education, and it cannot be overemphasized in the sense that library services have generally been regarded as necessary for the educational needs of students. A survey method was used for the research design and the study population was made up of the undergraduate students of the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State. Simple random sampling technique was adopted for this study to select only 200 as the sample size. Questionnaires and observation were the main instruments employed for the study and data collected were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics. Findings revealed the various study habits of the respondents, 157(83.3) searched through the shelf to get needed materials. Respondents 130(68.8%) also claimed that they used textbooks mostly when studying. The undergraduate students of the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State used the library for various purposes and most of the respondents 101(53.4%) who were the undergraduate students used the library only for reading. Majority of the respondents 76(40.2) used the library on a daily basis to study. The respondents identified a major factor hindering the undergraduate students in using the library effectively was inadequate reading materials 124(65.5%). The library plays an important role for the undergraduate students in their academic programme and their study habits, therefore current and relevant materials should be provided for them to boost their study habits.

Within the ambit of libraries, library user education is a vital service that serves as a conduit for users to gain the fundamental skills and information needed for efficient information access, evaluation, and usage. Notably, guided library tours are an effective way to introduce new patrons to the library's

To encourage the use of library and to participate in the teaching and research programme as well as to become anucleous of intellectual gravity for the community it serves the, library staff provides various types of sevices.User education is one of them.User education is a comprehensive service and a process of making the user self reliant in locating , sorting , and repacking information. It is service by which we can promote use of libraries. For this library professionals have to orgnise , plan and provide user education efficiently and effectively. Article deals with the the use of importance of user education in college libraries. Discusses in brief the essence of librarianship.Points out various newly emerging problems faced by users in getting library services.

To encourage the use of library and to participate in the teaching and research programme as well as to become anucleous of intellectual gravity for the community it serves the, library staff provides various types of sevices.User education is one of them.User education is a comprehensive service and a process of making the user self reliant in locating , sorting , and repacking information. It is service by which we can promote use of libraries. For this library professionals have to orgnise , plan and provide user education efficiently and effectively. Article deals with the the use of importance of user education in college libraries. Discusses in brief the essence of librarianship.Points out various newly emerging problems faced by users in getting library services.

This study, titled "Assessment of Workplace Civility Atmosphere in Higher Education Institutions:
A Comparative Study among Select Universities in Assam, India," employs a mixed-methods approach to
evaluate and compare perceptions of civility within the academic community. Utilizing surveys and
interviews, the research explores diverse viewpoints among students, faculty, and staff from various
universities in Assam. The findings reveal varying degrees of agreement regarding the presence and impact of
civility, with analyses incorporating statistical tests like Kendall's W and Chi-Square to generate hypotheses.
The study delves into factors influencing civility perceptions, discussing implications for educational
experiences and institutional effectiveness. The paper concludes with potential strategies to enhance the
civility atmosphere, offering valuable insights for academic administrators and policymakers in fostering a
positive academic environment.
Keyword: Workplace Civility, Agreement Levels, Comparative Study Higher, Education, University
Culture, Perception Analysis

In contemporary higher education, the significance of cultivating a civil and positive atmosphere within academic institutions goes beyond the traditional role of knowledge dissemination. The dynamics of a university's civility atmosphere play a pivotal role in shaping the overall educational experience, influencing the interactions among students, faculty, and staff. This paper presents a comprehensive study titled "Assessment of Civility Atmosphere in Higher Education Institutions: A Comparative Study among Select Universities in Assam, India," aiming to delve into the nuanced perceptions of civility within the academic community. The Assam region, with its diverse universities, provides a unique setting for this comparative study. As higher education institutions strive to create environments conducive to learning, understanding the degree of agreement or disagreement on civility-related aspects becomes paramount. This study not only explores the varied perceptions among stakeholders but also utilizes statistical tests such as Kendall's W and Chi-Square to generate hypotheses, contributing to a robust understanding of the factors influencing the civility atmosphere. The need for such an investigation arises from the evolving landscape of higher education and the growing importance of holistic development within academic settings. While there is existing research on civility in higher education, a comparative study specific to the universities in Assam fills a critical gap in the literature. By examining the levels of agreement on civility and identifying the factors that contribute to

Information literacy refers to the abilities of an individual in identifying, retrieving, and utilising appropriate and required information. The present study attempts to examine the information literacy skills of the research scholars of University of Jammu. For data collection, a well semi-structured questionnaire was framed and distributed among 270 research scholars of the University of Jammu. Out of 270 questionnaires, 236 were received back from 90 male and 146 female research scholars respectively. It is observed that majority (81%) of the research scholars have knowledge of simple search techniques compared to the other search technique. Based on the findings, necessary suggestions were made by the researcher for providing effective and proper information literacy among research scholars. The result of the study reflects that information literacy program should be incorporated in the course curriculum and more awareness is required among students on online databases and digital resources that will make the students more information literate. Users need awareness regarding the use of OPAC in the search and retrieval of information and also needs awareness about different search strategies in refining the search and in the use of Boolean Operator (AND, OR, NOT).

Library Websites are the mirror of a library, it showcases its profile, activities, services and whole things which is related to that library and its staff. Now a days it is very much important for any kind of libraries, it may be academic library, public library or a special library.

from 2014 to 2017. As the Department operates undergraduate, graduates and postgraduates level programs, so research production at these levels is the major target of this study. Data for this paper was collected from the mentioned Department and quantitative tool "bibliometric" was applied for the completions of the study. The findings show that majority 38 (58%) of the theses are produced by graduate students followed by postgraduates 26 (40%). The contributions in research made by male and female students are with 2:1 respectively. Total 29 areas were addressed; however, the prominent topics were Library Resources and Services followed by Emerging Trends in Libraries. The most cited source was the Journal (36%) in these theses. It was recommended that female students should be encouraged to play their due role in research. To produce quality research, the students should be educated about topic selection, literature review, research design, reports writing and citation pattern.

This study investigated the library use and study habits of undergraduate students in the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State of Nigeria. The use of the library is one of the most important aspects of education, and it cannot be overemphasized in the sense that library services have generally been regarded as necessary for the educational needs of students. A survey method was used for the research design and the study population was made up of the undergraduate students of the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State. Simple random sampling technique was adopted for this study to select only 200 as the sample size. Questionnaires and observation were the main instruments employed for the study and data collected were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics. Findings revealed the various study habits of the respondents, 157(83.3) searched through the shelf to get needed materials. Respondents 130(68.8%) also claimed that they used textbooks mostly when studying. The undergraduate students of the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State used the library for various purposes and most of the respondents 101(53.4%) who were the undergraduate students used the library only for reading. Majority of the respondents 76(40.2) used the library on a daily basis to study. The respondents identified a major factor hindering the undergraduate students in using the library effectively was inadequate reading materials 124(65.5%). The library plays an important role for the undergraduate students in their academic programme and their study habits, therefore current and relevant materials should be provided for them to boost their study habits.

The study investigated information needs and seeking behavior of children in public libraries: A case study of Benue state public library. Five (5) objectives with corresponding research questions were formulated to guide the study. The study adopted survey research design, the population of the study was 490 children registered with the Benue state library Board headquarters, Makurdi. However, a sample sized of 220 were drawn using simple random sampling and Taro Yamene’s formula was used to determine the sample size from the population. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire developed by the researcher and validated by two experts who are professional librarians. Data collected for the study was analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and mean scores to answer the research questions. Findings of the study revealed that children needs information on child development and skills acquisition, some children need information on culture of the people, amo...

A survey carried out during 1998 investigated the use of the World Wide Web for user education in 68 UK university libraries. Almost three‐quarters of the libraries surveyed make use of the Web for this purpose. The Web is used as a supplement to existing user education, in order to support independent, student centred learning and to reach parttime and distance learners. Just ten percent of user education is delivered solely via the Web, but libraries indicated that use will grow in the future. It was found that greater use is made of the Web for information skills training than for library induction. The authors suggest a number of reasons why more use is not being made of the Web for user education and propose future developments in this area. Web‐based instruction is unlikely to completely replace traditional methods, but it can be used to supplement and extend existing provision.

Recently, nickel-tungsten (Ni-W) coatings have been investigated by many researchers as a corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant, and high-hardness layer. However, reinforcing particles is also used to form composite and improve the performance of these coatings. Therefore, in this research work, Ni-W composite coating reinforced with CeO2 particles was formed by electroplating method with pulse current on pure copper metal. The microstructure, chemical composition, and thickness of the applied coating were investigated using field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM). X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to determine the phases formed in the applied coating. The effect of the parameters of the pulse plating process, including duty cycle, frequency, and waveform was investigated on the co-precipitation of reinforcing particles in the Ni-W matrix. The results showed that increasing duty cycle up to 70%, increasing the frequency up to 100 Hz, and using pulsed current with a square wave shape caused more particles to deposit in the coating. Under these optimal conditions, the composite coating was formed with uniform distribution of reinforcing particles, uniform thickness, and very good adhesion to the substrate.

Tem o objetivo de realizar um mapeamento e uma categorização do termo rede social e suas derivações em comunicações científicas da Ciência da Informação no Brasil. Propõe-se mapear os locais de publicação das comunicações científicas, categorizar as comunicações científicas, cruzar dados dos locais de publicação (periódicos e eventos) com dados das categorias e verificar a quantidade de comunicações científicas nas categorias ao longo do tempo. Optou-se pela análise das comunicações científicas disponíveis na Base de Dados Referenciais de Artigos de Periódicos em Ciência da Informação, com amostra formada por anais de eventos, artigos e relatos de experiências em periódicos, publicados entre 2018 e 2022. Utilizou-se as seguintes categorias: Teoria, Desenvolvimento, Uso, Avaliação, Políticas e Ética. Foram analisadas 134 comunicações científicas, identificados 39 locais de publicação, distribuídas nas categorias: Avaliação (77 ocorrências), Uso (28 ocorrências), Ética (26 ocorrências) e Teoria (6 ocorrências). Observou-se um aumento nas comunicações científicas sobre rede social, especialmente na categoria Ética no ano de 2022. Compreende-se que a aplicação de uma categorização nas comunicações científicas permitiu identificar, mesmo que de forma preliminar, a forma em que a Ciência da Informação no Brasil tem observado o fenômeno de redes sociais em suas pesquisas, validando o objetivo inicialmente proposto.

This study was designed to examine the availability and utilization of library facilities and information resources in University of Agriculture Makurdi Demonstration Secondary School. Four objectives were achieved and four research questions answered. Population for this study was 136 subjects comprising of Senior Secondary School 1 and 2 students and was used as sample for the study. Instrument for data collection was the researcher’s constructed questionnaire. Data was collected and analysed using mean and standard deviation. Findings of this study revealed that library facilities and information resources are available in University of Agriculture Makurdi Demonstration Secondary School. It was found that the extent students utilize library facilities and information resources are very low. The study also found that there are problems associated with the utilization of library facilities and information resources. The study concludes by enumerating strategies that could be adopte...

I would like to acknowledge and thank the following individuals and institutions for playing a crucial role in ensuring that I was able to complete this arduous journey in Higher Education. Mr. Patrick Zimu, my Research Supervisor, thank you for the guidance, critique and support during my study. Your positive attitude and level of professionalism is highly appreciated.

This study investigated library instruction methods, effect and the challenges in academic libraries using the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE) students as the target population. Library instruction is a core activity of the academic libraries that entails educating, enlightening, guiding and helping the library users to identify, understand and utilize library information resources effectively. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The population consists of seven hundred and seventy-three 100 level students who registered for Use of Library (GSE 112) course in the first semester of 2015/2016 academic session. The questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Using a consensus sampling technique, all the 773 students participated in the study during a seminar organized for the 100 level students at the end of the second semester by August 2016. All the questionnaires were retrieved while 643 were found usable representing 83 perce...

(2011), a well stocked and organized library is a pride of any educational institution. Academic journals according to the College at Brockport (2013) are periodicals in which researchers publish articles on their work. Research articles that discuss recent findings are published in journal. Also, journals publication contains theoretical discussions and articles that critically review already published work. Journals are typically peer-reviewed which means that articles published in them were read and critically examined by more than one reviewer to ensure that it is in accordance to acceptable standard for publication. Journal is one among the serials subscribed by libraries all over the world with authenticated research results and findings in different areas of knowledge. According to Keenan and Johnson (2000), Feather and Sturges (2004), and Reitz (2004), serial is any publication that is published in any medium issued under the same title in a succession of discrete parts usually numbered (or dated) and appearing either regular or irregular intervals with no predetermined conclusion. Serial publications are provided in successive parts to users and is intended to be available and continued indefinitely in the library. Serials publications include periodicals, newspapers, magazines, journals and annuals (reports, yearbooks), continuing directories, proceedings and transactions, and numbered monographic series. Most libraries subscribe to journal publications on continuous basis. Nonetheless, a specific journal title is identified by a unique international standard serial number (ISSN) and a key title assigned and maintained by the international serials data system (ISDS). Consequently, journal is among the diverse information materials that are available in any library. It is needed especially by faculty and research students to support in accumulating current literature review and findings. Madu and Adeniran (2005) outlines some characteristics of journal which include, the editor might change; the content of each issue is different; the publication interval varies; they are published annually, biannually , monthly, quarterly, forth-nightly and weekly; no planned end to the sequence; currency (up-to-date); more expensive than books, and are usually subscribed to. Before the inception and advancement of ICT use in library services, journals were mainly printed and manually distributed. However with the development of ICT, and its subsequent usage in the library, dissemination of most journals is electronically managed via the Internet and catalogued, accessed and retrieved from databases. Journals that are subscribed by a library form an important and useful collection of the library stock. Also, articles in journals are published more rapidly than books and thus journal constitute vital up-to-date information. This is particularly important in rapidly developing areas of science and technology. In addition, articles in journals frequently discuss in-depth and highly specialized topics and it includes information that may never appear in book form. These attributes and others make journal publications unique, distinct and special among other library collections. The use of journal by undergraduate students is expected to improve their academic standard and positively affect their final year research (project) work. It is a fact that Babcock University Serials section provides current and up-to-date information resources including journal, newspapers, newsletters that are useful for researchers to support their research findings. Based on the importance of journal publications on research, this study seeks to investigate the information resources mostly utilized by the undergraduate students of Babcock University for their final (project) and research work.

This study aims to develop a model of information literacy guidance related to the role of college librarians during the Covid 19 pandemic. The source of the data is obtained by observing the college repository access model, and conducting a library study of students' information literacy abilities in finding reference sources scientific to support the lecture process. Samples were taken from college which were included in cluster 1 of Indonesian college clustering which were released by Kemristekdikti in 2019. The results showed that most of the college repositories still applied limited access and closed access. In addition, the ability of digital literacy of students is still low, even though they are already classified as a native digital generation. This research concludes that the digital literacy learning model that is compiled needs to consider the behavior and habits of the user during their online lectures and learning from home, by utilizing information technology, an...

This study investigated the library use and study habits of undergraduate students in the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State of Nigeria. The use of the library is one of the most important aspects of education, and it cannot be overemphasized in the sense that library services have generally been regarded as necessary for the educational needs of students. A survey method was used for the research design and the study population was made up of the undergraduate students of the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State. Simple random sampling technique was adopted for this study to select only 200 as the sample size. Questionnaires and observation were the main instruments employed for the study and data collected were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics. Findings revealed the various study habits of the respondents, 157(83.3) searched through the shelf to get needed materials. Respondents 130(68.8%) also claimed that they used textbooks mostly when studying. The undergraduate students of the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State used the library for various purposes and most of the respondents 101(53.4%) who were the undergraduate students used the library only for reading. Majority of the respondents 76(40.2) used the library on a daily basis to study. The respondents identified a major factor hindering the undergraduate students in using the library effectively was inadequate reading materials 124(65.5%). The library plays an important role for the undergraduate students in their academic programme and their study habits, therefore current and relevant materials should be provided for them to boost their study habits.

A number of studies have been conducted in relation to electronic learning (e- learning) in higher education and many have noted the effectiveness of e-learning over recent decades. However, only a few have investigated on the use of e-learning and whether or not it satisfies its users. The internet is greatly used as an educational tool that enables students to access information and instant communication. Accessing the internet can occur anywhere and anytime. E-learning is one of the educational tools that can help students study anywhere and anytime; learning does not have to be done in lecture rooms. The purpose of this study was to determine how helpful e-learning is towards students’ academic progress at the Durban University of Technology. It specifically investigated on how academics encourage students to make use of e-learning, how often students make use of it and whether or not they are satisfied with e-learning as a tool of teaching and learning. The results of the resea...

This study investigated the library use and study habits of undergraduate students in the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State of Nigeria. The use of the library is one of the most important aspects of education, and it cannot be overemphasized in the sense that library services have generally been regarded as necessary for the educational needs of students. A survey method was used for the research design and the study population was made up of the undergraduate students of the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State. Simple random sampling technique was adopted for this study to select only 200 as the sample size. Questionnaires and observation were the main instruments employed for the study and data collected were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics. Findings revealed the various study habits of the respondents, 157(83.3) searched through the shelf to get needed materials. Respondents 130(68.8%) also claimed that they used textbooks mostly when studying. The undergraduate students of the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State used the library for various purposes and most of the respondents 101(53.4%) who were the undergraduate students used the library only for reading. Majority of the respondents 76(40.2) used the library on a daily basis to study. The respondents identified a major factor hindering the undergraduate students in using the library effectively was inadequate reading materials 124(65.5%). The library plays an important role for the undergraduate students in their academic programme and their study habits, therefore current and relevant materials should be provided for them to boost their study habits.

This study investigated the library use and study habits of undergraduate students in the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State of Nigeria. The use of the library is one of the most important aspects of education, and it cannot be overemphasized in the sense that library services have generally been regarded as necessary for the educational needs of students. A survey method was used for the research design and the study population was made up of the undergraduate students of the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State. Simple random sampling technique was adopted for this study to select only 200 as the sample size. Questionnaires and observation were the main instruments employed for the study and data collected were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics. Findings revealed the various study habits of the respondents, 157(83.3) searched through the shelf to get needed materials. Respondents 130(68.8%) also claimed that they used textbooks mostly when studying. The undergraduate students of the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State used the library for various purposes and most of the respondents 101(53.4%) who were the undergraduate students used the library only for reading. Majority of the respondents 76(40.2) used the library on a daily basis to study. The respondents identified a major factor hindering the undergraduate students in using the library effectively was inadequate reading materials 124(65.5%). The library plays an important role for the undergraduate students in their academic programme and their study habits, therefore current and relevant materials should be provided for them to boost their study habits.

This study investigated the library use and study habits of undergraduate students in the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State of Nigeria. The use of the library is one of the most important aspects of education, and it cannot be overemphasized in the sense that library services have generally been regarded as necessary for the educational needs of students. A survey method was used for the research design and the study population was made up of the undergraduate students of the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State. Simple random sampling technique was adopted for this study to select only 200 as the sample size. Questionnaires and observation were the main instruments employed for the study and data collected were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics. Findings revealed the various study habits of the respondents, 157(83.3) searched through the shelf to get needed materials. Respondents 130(68.8%) also claimed that they used textbooks mostly when studying. The undergraduate students of the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State used the library for various purposes and most of the respondents 101(53.4%) who were the undergraduate students used the library only for reading. Majority of the respondents 76(40.2) used the library on a daily basis to study. The respondents identified a major factor hindering the undergraduate students in using the library effectively was inadequate reading materials 124(65.5%). The library plays an important role for the undergraduate students in their academic programme and their study habits, therefore current and relevant materials should be provided for them to boost their study habits.

XIII Jornadas APDIS, realizadas em Lisboa, na Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Lisboa (ESTeSL), de 14 a 16 de março de 2018.A ACRL editou, no ano 2000, Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education, documento que padroniza e descreve os objetivos específicos de aprendizagem para estudantes do ensino superior na área da informação (o quê e onde pesquisar, como definir estratégias de pesquisa, como selecionar e avaliar a informação recuperada, como usar de forma ética e legal a informação). Estes standards estabeleceram objetivos de aprendizagem a partilhar com os professores e implementaram ativamente a literacia da informação na comunidade académica. Reconheceu também o papel dos bibliotecários que há muito tempo desenvolviam informalmente estas práticas. Ao longo dos anos, muitas disciplinas se inspiraram nos standards para formular os seus objetivos específicos no processo ensino-aprendizagem, nomeadamente na enfermagem, na psicologia e nas ciências socia...

EnglishIntroduction - Librarians and teachers have developed strategies in higher education to support students' academic performance, particularly due to information literacy skills, which are considered as a powerful intervention tool in the knowledge production. Open Science, centered on the axis of researching open sources / organizing open data / publishing in open access, also survives from the same skills and knowledge. Main purpose - The main purpose of this study is a reflection on higher education libraries mission and their contribution to Open Science as a source and result of scientific research, teaching and learning, through the provision of information literacy skills. Methods – Literature review based on information literacy and Open Science, such as: a) selection of three case studies developed by librarians and Portuguese academic libraries, promoting good practices and the provision of skills that involve how to search, select, evaluate and use the informatio...

Discusses the user orientation programmes on library resources, library services and facilities to the users. Opines that library professionals should instruct the library users to utilize the resources effectively and efficiently. use of resources only can fulfil the aim of the library. Librarian’s role is very important in user orientation and also minimize the time in retrieving the required information.

Abstrak Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk memberi gambaran tentang literasi informasi perspektif pustakawan. Literasi informasi diharapkan mampu direalisasikan di perpustakaan mengingat perpustakaan sebagai sumber informasi yang terlengkap. Kemampuan pemustaka memanfaatkan perpustakaan dalam literasi informasi untuk menjadikan perpustakaan sebagai rujukan, sumber informasi, dan sumber pelatihan untuk menghadapi berbagai sulusi terhadap permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh pemustaka. Dengan literasi informasi, Pemustaka diharapkan memiliki keterampilan dan kemampuan dalam memanfaatkan perpustakaan yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan diantaranya, kemampuan mengenali kebutuhan informasi, kemampuan memanfaatkan sumber informasi yang relevan, kemampuan penelusuran informasi, kemampuan dalam membandingkan dan mengevaluasi informasi, serta mengatur, menerapkan, dan mengkomunikasikan informasi merupakan hasil yang diharapkan setelah menerapkan literasi di perpustakaan Kata Kunci: Literasi Informasi, peran pu...

Introduction: In the present study, the Ti-10Mo-X (TiC & TiB2) composite produced by spark plasma sintering (SPS) with different amounts of ceramic reinforcements (0.5≤ X ≤ 4) was chosen as substrate for development of new biomaterials. The aim of this study was applying the calcium phosphate (CaP) coating with appropriate quality and phase composition on the Ti-10Mo-X (TiC & TiB2) composite materials for biomedical application. Methods: The Ti-10Mo-X (TiC & TiB2) composites were sintered by SPS method, at an initial pressure of 10 MPa, an intermediate pressure of 20 MPa and a final pressure of 50 MPa at 1150 ℃. Then the CaP coating was applied on the substrates by electrochemical deposition method at three different DC current densities of 0.5, 0.6 and 0.7 mA.cm-2 for 30 minutes. Optical electron microscopy (OM) was used to study the pore structure of the substrates containing the different amounts of ceramic reinforcements. To take a look at the physical properties of the substrates, the sintering density became measured based at the Archimedes method. A tensile test became additionally performed to check the tensile strength of the porous substrates. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray energy distribution spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy were also used to investigate the morphology, chemical and phase composition of the obtained coatings, respectively. Wettability of the CaP coatings was also investigated using the static droplet contact angle method. At last, the apatite forming ability test of the coated sample were carried out in SBF solution. Findings: By increasing the percentage of ceramic reinforcements because of the removal of porosity, the density and tensile strength of the substrates have raised. Comparing the SEM images showed that, besides the applied current density, the properties of the substrate, such as the percentage of porosity and hydrophilic behavior had an impact on the morphology of the coatings. Moreover, by increasing the current density from 0.5 to 0.6 and 0.7 mA.cm-2 , the apparent quality of the coating decreased and the amount of porosity in the coating increased. In addition, the Ca/P ratio in the coating applied on the 1.0-T1150 and 2.0-T1150 samples at the current density of 0.5 mA .cm-2 was measured to be 1.60 and 1.67, respectively, which is close to that of the natural apatite. Furthermore, the results of XRD and FTIR analysis revealed that the coatings formed on these samples at 0.5 mA cm-2 were mainly containing hydroxyapatite (HA) phase. In addition, after the sample was immersed in simulated body solution (SBF) for 3, 5 and 7 days, a layer of apatite spheres was formed on the surface, indicating the high mineralization ability of the coated sample and hence the prepared sample has a sensible bioactivity.

This paper defines the concept of reading culture and analysis the efforts that are being undertaken to promote and need to develop the reading habit in users. Further examines various factors of poor reading culture and important roles libraries can play towards improving and promoting reading culture among users. This study will assist in considering different essential factors needed for improving and promoting effective reading culture in present and future time.

PurposeThe present paper's purpose is to review the literature related to quality assessment and performance evaluation in academic libraries, whether empirical or theoretical, and to extract key issues. It aims to explore which criteria exert a significant relationship with the academic libraries' performance quality; identify a set of criteria that appears to be useful for assessing the quality of academic libraries ITBS; and use these criteria to develop an instrument or evaluation checklist for evaluating the quality of academic libraries ITBS.Design/methodology/approachRelated keywords such as “academic libraries research”, “academic libraries evaluation”, “academic libraries assessment” were searched on the web as well as some leading databases. In addition, available library resources as well as online book databases were consulted. Key issues were identified, categorized and discussed to develop the evaluation checklist suggested by the paper.FindingsA number of indi...

Aborda o impacto do trabalho The Forms of Capital de Pierre Bourdieu na literatura científica internacional por meio da análise das citações feitas a ele em publicações científicas. Através de um estudo bibliométrico, 5.631 documentos indexados na base Web of Science, que citaram o trabalho desde sua publicação até 2016, foram analisados e caracterizados quanto ao ano de publicação, idioma, tipologia documental, periódico de publicação, áreas do conhecimento, temas, instituições e países citantes. Os resultados sugerem (1) o crescimento exponencial do volume de citações recebidas, (2) o inglês como o idioma predominante nas publicações citantes, (3) a expressividade das citações de artigos científicos e artigos de revisão, (4) a grande dispersão dos artigos citantes em 1.637 títulos de periódicos, (5) a Sociologia, a Educação e Pesquisa Educacional e a Administração como as áreas que mais citaram o trabalho do autor, (6) a formação de clusters de termos teoricamente relacionados e a...