Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services

Evaluation of Users’ Satisfaction of Information Resources in University Libraries in Nigeria: A Case Study

2022-11-09T08:38:18+00:00

This study examined postgraduate students’ satisfaction of information resources at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Library, Rivers State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. Three research questions guided the study. The population of the study comprised 414 registered postgraduate students. A simple random sampling technique was used to determine the sample size, which is 120 students, representing 30% of the total population. The questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Data were analyzed with frequency counts, simple percentages, and Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) version 23 was used to generate the mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that the majority of the postgraduate students used the library information resources occasionally and that the students mostly used e-books, theses/dissertations projects, government publications, and print and e-journals. Lastly, the study established that the majority of the postgraduate students are not satisfied with the available library information resources provided by the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. Based on the findings, the researchers recommended that the library management should provide current and relevant information resources in the library to encourage users to effectively use the library resources and services. The library should also implement strategic policies that will enhance effective service delivery.

Computerization of Library Services in University Libraries in Nigeria: A Case Study

2022-12-21T11:15:39+00:00

The study examined the computerization of library services at the Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The study's execution was directed by three research questions, and a descriptive survey approach was chosen. 56 library employees made up the study's population, but only professionals and paraprofessionals were selected using the judgmental sampling technique, resulting in a sample of 21. The questionnaire was used to collect data. Frequency counts, straightforward percentages, and means were used to examine the data. The results demonstrate that five of the university library's seven units were computerized and that this computerization has a favourable effect on the delivery of library services. Finally, the findings demonstrate that some of the significant obstacles to the effective use of the computerized library system in offering library services include an unstable power supply, a lack of funds, and slow Internet speed. Based on the findings, the researchers suggested that the university library should computerize the other two departments for better services. Additionally, the government ought to increase the nation's electrical supply and provide appropriate funding for education.

An Analysis of NEP 2020: Certain Key Issues

2023-02-23T05:36:17+00:00

NEP 2020 has been dominating educational circles during the past two years. It envisages a defined policy for education till the year 2030. Four aberrant stages of Indian education of recent times are; gurukul system, Macaulay’s education system, 42^nd amendment and the NPE 1986. The research paper analyses the provisions envisaged in NEP 2020 to identify whether the effort meets the need of modern education and aspirations of students. Methodology adopted has been descriptive research. After undertaking an exhaustive literature review abstemious considerations have been given on the aggrandize needs of students, industry and people at large. From this point of view aspect of commercialization, technical education and medical education have been deliberated. NEP 2020 has indulged heavily on school education, which could be best left to the States. Introduction of regional languages in higher education has been seen as a limited benefactor solely aimed as an abate service considering that technical literature in regional languages are not fully developed.

Application of the Internet of Things for Quality Service Delivery in Nigerian University Libraries

2023-01-23T06:35:51+00:00

The study examined the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) for quality service delivery in Nigerian university libraries. The study’s objectives were toidentify the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies that are available in Nigerian University Libraries; identify the areas of use of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in Nigerian University Libraries; examine the functions of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in Nigerian University Libraries; and identify the benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in Nigerian University Libraries. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, and the population comprises 37 professional librarians in three university libraries in Kwara State. A self-designed questionnaire was used for data collection, while data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages. The study’s findings revealed the available IoT technologies, including Wireless Sensor Networks, Cloud Computing, Smoke or Heat sensor, and RFID. The study also revealed that the aforementioned are used in technical services, readers services, theft management, and alerting services for quality service delivery in university libraries. The study recommended that Nigerian University libraries should increase awareness of existing IoT technologies available, put appropriate measures in place for its application to various library routines and departments and employ it to transform into innovative libraries.

A Bibliometric Analysis of Journal of Scientometric Research Based on Dimensions Database

2023-02-25T06:32:43+00:00

This paper looks at the impact of recent research progress from 2012 to 2022 and is published in the Journal of Scientometric Research. The Journal of Scientometric Research journal underwent a Bibliometric analysis that turned up 370 articles from the Dimensions AI database between the years of 2012 and 2022. This article has examined a number of variables, including the publication format of the document; the distribution of papers and citations by year; the productivity of the writers, and the most cited work. The results demonstrate that the largest number of papers published in 2020 was 58. The year 2022 saw a maximum of 226 citations. Apparently, this shows that Bidyarthi Dutta and Sujit Bhattacharya have overwhelmed the most useful authors list by contributing 15 and 8 articles.

Pleasure Reading and the Role of Libraries: A Review of the Literature

2023-03-16T04:58:43+00:00

Pleasure reading soothes mental stress and dispels boredom from hectic pressure. A considerable number of studies have been conducted worldwide regarding pleasure reading. The purpose of this study is to conduct a state-of-art review of pleasure reading. This review also covers the role of libraries for promoting pleasure reading to set up the potential research directions for future studies. The analysis and findings suggest that pleasure reading possess positive effect on following aspects - academic achievement, meta-cognition, self-realization, achieving potential quality, career enhancement and so on. From the reviewed literature it is observed that libraries and library professionals with the help of researchers, practitioners, and policy makers can foster a shared culture to promote pleasure reading trend among the enthusiast readers community.

Perception of and Attitude to Marketing of Library and Information Products and Services by Librarians in Public University Libraries in Bayelsa and Rivers States of Nigeria

2023-03-16T04:49:31+00:00

The study investigated perception of and attitude to marketing of library and information products and services by librarians in public university libraries in Bayelsa and Rivers States of Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised eighty-one (81) librarians. However, sixty-nine librarians participated in the study. Survey Monkey was used for data collection. Eighty-one soft copies of the questionnaire were distributed to the librarians via their email addresses. Sixty-nine questionnaires were properly completed by the librarians and returned, resulting in a response rate of 85.19%. The data collected were transferred into Google sheets and analyzed by means of weighted mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that the extent to which the librarians marketed library and information products and services was low; the librarians had widely-varied positive perceptions about marketing of library and information products and services, while the librarians’ displayed virtually same negative attitude towards marketing of library and information products and services. The study concluded that a large number of librarians in public university libraries in Bayelsa and Rivers States of Nigeria attach importance to marketing of library and information products and services, yet many librarians have unfavorable approach to it. The study recommended that the librarians should utilize social media and promotional strategies to market library and information products and services in university libraries. It also suggested that the librarians should cultivate a favourable attitude towards the process.

Library Services Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: Study of Remotely Exploitable Electronic Academic Databases in Selected University Libraries in Nigeria

2023-03-31T04:07:26+00:00

The study adopted a research design of the qualitative type to investigate library services amid the COVID-19 Pandemic using remotely exploitable electronic academic databases in two Nigerian foremost university libraries, as case studies. An Interview guide was used to elicit data from E-Librarians of the two Federal University libraries randomly selected for the study. The interview guide contains seventeen questions that seek to proffer answers to the main objective of the study. Response retrieved were analyzed using thematic analysis to extract codes, identify patterns, and create themes relevant to the study’s objective. The study revealed that both libraries have a functional E-library and subscribes to key databases. The study also revealed that both libraries’ websites are connected to open source databases remotely accessible to library users. The study reinforces the need to embrace the change in the global architecture of library services in the wake of the COVID -19 pandemic and make their E-resources remotely accessible to users. The study recommended that library managers should adopt best practices in providing users with remote access to their E-resources. Also, the study underscores the need for library managers to reappraise their memorandum of understanding with E-databases aggregator, allowing their E-resources to be remotely accessible to library users’ thereby limiting users contact with their physical library environment amid the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Institutional Repository: A Green Access for Research Information

2023-03-25T09:51:10+00:00

In recent times, there has been a growing concern among the research community regarding the cost of penetrating exploration publications. Scholarly publishers frequently charge extravagant freights to pierce exploration papers, which can be a significant hedge to exploration and literacy. Fortunately, institutional repositories give an indispensable means of penetrating exploration information that’s both cost-effective and sustainable. Green access is one of the arising generalities in the last many times. It has brought a revolutionized change in scholarly communication, which promotes free access to scholarly content over the internet. This paper reports the conception of Green Access and highlights the enterprise taken by special Libraries of Lucknow in a Green access area.

Research and Publications Productivity of the Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur: A Scientometric Study

2022-12-15T05:32:43+00:00

Measuring research productivity and identifying its impact at national and international level is a continuous process of research institutes In view of the hyper competition among higher education institutions, most of them are concerned about their research productivity and quality of education. Productivity and quality of publications of an institution not only depict the ongoing research activities but also play a crucial role in differentiation of the institution from other similar institutions in its standing and ranking. The research productivity of the Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur is portrayed in this paper based on analysis of this institution’s publications output for the period 2010-2015, covered in the Scopus. In all data of 1231publications, pertaining to the said period was assessed into categories, and spelled out to results. This study reflects that the publication output of MNIT Jaipur is continuously increasing since 2010. Data analysis reveals a greater level of collaborative work at this Institute. The collaborative work is not only grounded within MNIT Jaipur but also with other institutions in the country and abroad. The largest number of papers published comprise of three authors followed by two authors and four authors. A look at the analysed data shows that majority of the publications are research articles, followed by papers published in conference proceedings. Which are the preferred journals and conference proceedings for research publications was also analysed and a list of top preferred journals/ conference proceedings is given. A list of highly cited publications is also included.