The paper examines the incidence of theft and mutilation of library materials, and gives users' assessment of library security and factors that influence theft and mutilation among library users in Nigerian university libraries. Questionnaire method was used to obtain data. Of the users surveyed, 62.63 percent admitted that stealing and mutilation were common phenomena among library users. Some reasons given for this are: limited copies of library books, fear that one may not find the materials on the shelf and negligence of library security men. Suggestions were made on how to deal with culprits caught. The paper concludes by offering some useful suggestions on the way out of these problems.
This study examined motivational strategies and utilisation of Internet resources as determinants of research productivity of lecturers in universities of agriculture in Nigeria. One thousand, one hundred and thirty two (1,132) copies of the questionnaire were administered on the lecturers in universities of agriculture in Nigeria. Eight hundred and twenty-six (826) copies of the questionnaire were completed, returned and used for this study, which represents (72.9%) response rate. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, mean, Pearson correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. The results of these analyses revealed a significant positive relationship between work motivation and research productivity of lecturers in universities of agriculture in Nigeria (r = 0.80, p < 0.05). There was also a significant positive relationship between utilisation of Internet resources and research productivity of lecturers in universities of agriculture in Nigeria (r = 0.48, p < 0.01). An overwhelming majority of the lecturers use Internet resources frequently and identified inconsistencies in public electric power output as well as inadequate infrastructural support, particularly telecommunication facilities. It is therefore recommended that there is a need for creating an enabling environment in the universities set up in order to develop an intrinsic drive for knowledge creation that will build a positive attitude toward doing research.
High agricultural research productivity by scientists and the promotion of agricultural education through universities of agriculture is critical for Nigeria’s food security. This study examined the influence of self-efficacy, perceived usefulness, accessibility and utilization of Internet information resources as predictors of research productivity of lecturers in universities of agriculture in Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Data collected were analysed using percentages, mean, multiple Pearson correlation analysis and regression analysis. The results of these analyses revealed that selfefficacy, perceived usefulness, accessibility of Internet resources, and utilisation of Internet resources contributed significantly to research productivity of the respondents. The reports identified inconsistencies in public electric power output as well as inadequate infrastructural support, particularly telecommunication facilities. The study concluded that there is a need to give priority to self-efficacy when recruiting people for a lecturing jobs in the universities in order to develop an intrinsic drive for knowledge creation that will build positive attitudes towards enhancing research. Similarly, given the current trend in the communication revolution, there is also a need to overhaul the universities’ resources to enhance research productivity in developing countries.
PurposeElectronic journals continue to usually be the format of choice for institutional serials subscriptions. However, in developing countries this is not always the case, due to access and connectivity issues. Harnessing electronic journals is the aim this paper.Design/methodology/approachThe study was designed to ascertain the impediments to harnessing scholarly electronic journals on the internet in developing countries: University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria: as a case study. To this end, a questionnaire method was used to obtain data. Of the users surveyed, 79.4 per cent returned the questionnaire. Questions were raised on users’ accessibility, usefulness, access point and impediments to harnessing electronic journals on the internet. The identified problems were based on socio‐psychological phenomenon, inadequate provision of computer facilities, power outage and inadequate infrastructure such as telecommunication. Hence, these facilities are still poorly developed in developing countries.FindingsInsufficient administrative infrastructure and resources are the major contributing factors and reasons why harnessing of e‐journals is not more ubiquitous and common in Nigeria.Originality valueThe paper offers some useful suggestions on how to tackle these problems through constant training of users on the use of internet, networking all libraries’ computer terminals, provides stand‐by generator, and put in place a technical‐oriented manpower. Finally, there is a need to overhaul the telecommunication industry so as to get a better result in term of Information Technology development in the developing countries.
The implementation and usage of information and communication technology (ICT) in library functions and facilities has revolutionized the way people use information and librarians perform their work. As a result of the advent of social media, the world's knowledge outlook has changed significantly, resulting in the sharing of thoughts, emotions, images, and videos as resources. A library is worth considering; it is a key to learning, a foundation for long-term mastery of information, and it promotes independent decision-making. The use of social media in library activities has enticed a significant number of users, but it has also challenged libraries to modernize their service delivery. Facebook, Twitter, Wikis, WhatsApp, MySpace, and LinkedIn facilitate community courses, collaboration, and information sharing. As a consequence, it is vital for libraries to consider and prioritize their users' needs.
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