An assessment of the impact of professional development and training on job performance of library staff in Federal University Oye Ekiti libraries, Nigeria

Osiesi, Mensah Prince; Odobe, Victor Tobiloba; Sanni, Kamorudeen Taiwo; Adams, Adijat Bolanle; Oke, Chigozie Celestina; Omokhabi, Udukhomose Suleiman; Okorie, Nnaemeka C.

doi:10.1108/lm-10-2021-0091

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“…However, we are of the view that this may have been due to the fact that many of the available facilities in the library are outdated or traditional; as such, this may have affected students' interest and attitude towards using these facilities. This finding is in tandem with the findings of Ukachi et al (2014), Alokluk (2020), Delaney and Bates (2015), Chamini (2010) and Osiesi et al (2021) whose studies indicated that the extent to which university students use the library facilities is low.…”

Section: Influence Of Intrinsic Motivationsupporting

confidence: 78%

Assessment of the influence of intrinsic motivation on undergraduate students' usage of library facilities in the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria

Osiesi,

Adekoya,

Oke

et al. 2023

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PurposeThis study assessed students' intrinsic motivation (basic psychological needs) as predictor of their usage of library facilities in the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted the quantitative case study approach. The population of this study consisted of all undergraduate students in the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. The systematic random sampling was used in selecting a sample of 129 students. A research question and four hypotheses were raised in the study. Two instruments were adapted and used for data collection: the “Intrinsic Motivation Inventory” (IMI) and “Students' Usage of Library Facilities Scale,” with Cronbach’s alpha reliability indexes of 0.87 and 0.78, respectively. The collected data were analysed using descriptive (frequency counts and percentages) and inferential statistics (linear regression and correlation) at 0.05 alpha level.FindingsFindings of this study revealed that the extent of usage of library facilities in the university is low; the three basic psychological needs—perceived competence, autonomy and relatedness—significantly predict students' usage of library facilities; significant relationship exist among gender, perceived autonomy and usage of library facilities.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is limited to undergraduate usage of library facilities in the Federal University Oye-Ekiti. The quantitative case study research type was adopted, with a sample of 129 students. Data were collected using adapted questionnaires and analysed quantitatively using the SPSS.Practical implicationsThe results of this study have implied that the three basic psychological needs influence students' usage of library facilities. Therefore, it is paramount that management of universities and university librarians foster students' intrinsic motivational variables for their enhanced academic performances. Also, faculties and academics by the outcome of this study are to maintain and sustain a functional social network, social interactions and collaborative works among students, while inculcating and improving the levels of students' competences, autonomy and relatedness. Further, the study has hinted the need for university management, librarians and academics to be professionally trained on promoting and sustaining students' competences, autonomy and relatedness. The universities are to continuously organise orientation and enlightenment programmes for both the old and the newly admitted students on the import, impact and usage of university libraries amidst its facilities.Originality/valueFew studies have been carried out on students' usage of academic libraries especially with regard to their attitudes; however, the challenge of underutilisation of library facilities by students are yet unresolved. There is a dearth of literature regarding the influence of intrinsic motivation (the basic psychological needs) on usage of library facilities among tertiary learners, especially in Nigeria.

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Section: Influence Of Intrinsic Motivationsupporting

confidence: 78%

Assessment of the influence of intrinsic motivation on undergraduate students' usage of library facilities in the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria

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Adekoya,

Oke

et al. 2023

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“…The learning theory of connectivism (also known as learning theory for the digital age), was proposed by Siemans (2005). The theory reiterates the complexities of teaching and learning in a socially computerised world and facilitates the advancement of learning, teaching and inquiry through digitalisation of the education process (Osiesi et al ., 2021; Patrick, 2013). Vygotsky's Theory affirms the role of the social context in directing an individual's behaviour and performance.…”

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“…Computer mediated learning, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, is playing a significant role in education (Al-Ansi et al ., 2021). Its emergence has aided teaching and learning, making it more efficient, effective and result-oriented (Osiesi et al ., 2021). Challenges abound regarding digital infrastructure in Nigeria, such as lack of internet connectivity, e-readiness, skills, knowledge and innovation (Manda and Backhouse, 2016).…”

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confidence: 99%

Exploring the perceptions and experiences of university lecturers on corrective feedback in students' research project supervision: a case for computer-mediated mode

Osiesi

Azeez²,

Adeniran³

et al. 2023

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PurposeThis study intends to add to the existing body of literature and provides a strong advocacy for the use of the computer-mediated corrective feedback by university lecturers in Nigeria and elsewhere. The purpose of this paper is to explore the perceptions and experiences of lecturers toward students' research project supervision using the computer-mediated corrective feedback, factors that facilitate its use, the most preferred computer-mediated corrective feedback types and the extent of its usage in project supervision.Design/methodology/approachThis research relies on both the Dialectical Theory and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. This study adopted the interpretivist philosophical paradigm. The case study approach of the qualitative design was used in this investigation. The research participants were selected using the multi-stage sampling procedure. In all, twenty-four (24) lecturers (four from each university, comprising 16 males and 8 females and their ages ranged from 37 years to 61 years) made up the study sample. In-depth interviews were held with these lecturers. The collected data were transcribed and coded and themes were generated based on the responses of research participants using inductive-thematic analysis (ATLAS.ti version 22).FindingsThe results indicated that lecturers' perceptions towards the computer-mediated corrective feedback in students’ research project supervision are positive, as they considered it flexible, speedy and economical. Users' personal and device-related factors affect the deployment of computer-mediated corrective feedback for students' research project supervision. E-mail, WhatsApp and Zoom are the three themes that emerged as computer-mediated corrective feedback types that lecturers adopt while supervising students’ research projects. Therefore, the study recommends that lecturers should take full advantage of computer-mediated corrective feedback in supervising students' research projects in lieu of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Universities should also provide an enabling environment that facilitates computer-mediated corrective feedback.Originality/valueStudies (outside Nigeria) have been conducted on CMCF using predominantly the experimental and the quantitative research designs in ascertaining the impact of this mode of feedback on students' writing performances. Other studies examined students' perceptions toward CMCF. However, little or no attention has been given to the use of CMCF in the supervision of students' research project writing, especially in Nigeria. Moreover, calls for more qualitative research into lecturer-student interactions and the assessment of educational issues have emerged in recent times. It is against this backdrop that this study explored university lecturers' perceptions and experiences of CMCF on students' research project supervision in Nigerian universities.

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“…An organization must keep track of its employees' performance and one of the ways is by conducting a performance appraisal system (Osiesi et al, 2022). Performance appraisal is a pre-determined standard set by the organization to evaluate the employees' job performance and their significant contribution.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Normally, the organization will check its performance yearly based on the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) of the organization. Thus, the performance indicator is normally different from one organization to another organization (Osiesi et al, 2022). Challenging but realistic and achievable KPIs may positively guide the employees in aligning both personal and organization's objectives.…”

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confidence: 99%

The Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on Employee Performance among Government Servants in Malaysia

Romaiha¹,

Roseli²,

Hashim³

et al. 2022

IJARBSS

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This study aims to identify the impact of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices (Training and Development, Performance Appraisal, and Employee Involvement) on employee performance among the government servants at the State Office in Malaysia. 169 questionnaires were distributed, and 129 of them were valid and complete responses. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 23 was used in analyzing the data, and Pearson correlation and regression analysis were performed to determine the relationships between variables. The results from the correlational study indicated that all independent variables have a positive relationship with the dependent variable. While multiple regression analysis showed that only training and development and employee involvement were significant, the remaining performance appraisal variable was insignificant. Three independent variables substantially explain 36.5% of the variance for employee performance.

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An assessment of the impact of professional development and training on job performance of library staff in Federal University Oye Ekiti libraries, Nigeria

Cited by 11 publications

References 13 publications

Assessment of the influence of intrinsic motivation on undergraduate students' usage of library facilities in the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria

Assessment of the influence of intrinsic motivation on undergraduate students' usage of library facilities in the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria

Exploring the perceptions and experiences of university lecturers on corrective feedback in students' research project supervision: a case for computer-mediated mode

The Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on Employee Performance among Government Servants in Malaysia

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