Cataloguing and classification online: the experience of Redeemer's University Library

Adeleke, Akinniyi A.; Olorunsola, Richard

doi:10.1108/02640470710837146

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“…It is a fact that a major and very crucial constraint is lack of skill in using the internet on the part of library staff (Adeleke and Olorunsola, 2007). Fully three quarters of libraries saw lack of relevant ICT skills to use online cataloguing and classification tools and techniques as a major constraint.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For the purpose of this paper, no deep literature review was intended. The paper should be seen an extension of the authors' previous work at Redeemer's University (Adeleke and Olorunsola, 2007). Suffice to note that Adediji (2001), Egberongbe (2003), and Adeyemi(2001) stress that large amounts of cataloguing data available in the databases of the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) World‐Cat and the Library of Congress (LC) Online Catalog have saved libraries from the repetitive nature of catalogue information in all libraries.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…The previous study (Adeleke and Olorunsola, 2007), which may be referred to as phase one was based on the experience of Redeemer's University (RUN) – a young private university in Nigeria. The study addressed the following seven areas of online cataloguing and classifications at RUN:the experience of cataloguers at Redeemer's University library using the Library of Congress online catalogue;the factors inhibiting against effective use of the electronic tool for cataloguing and classification processes;the distinct advantages in the online approach to cataloguing and classification when compared with the manual process;the adequacy of ICT training offered in Nigerian library schools to use the online catalogue;the criteria required by librarians for meaningful and successful online searching;the suggestions to improve on what was being done by cataloguers; andthe role of the IT department at RUN, particularly as it relates to the use of systems in the library.The literature review in the earlier study addressed the problems of computer skills of librarians, the level of ICT training, and equipment in Nigerian libraries.…”

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to report the survey on the use of online tools and techniques for cataloguing and classification in Nigerian libraries.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire was designed to elicit information from librarians on pertinent areas relating to the use of online tools for processing library resources.FindingsThe results of the survey reveal a high level of awareness among librarians in Nigeria about the benefits that could be derived in the use of online tools for cataloguing and classification processes. The study further reveals the need for continuing education programmes for cataloguers for effective use of the tools. The study shows that the use of online tools has advantages over manual methods. Librarians perceived the method to be useful and easy to use. The paper reveals ICT infrastructural facilities as major constraints facing libraries in the use of online tools. One of the expectations at the onset of the follow‐up study was that most of the problems identified with the use of the online tools in the Redeemer's University library study would not be different from the challenges facing other libraries. The results of this study have proved this to be true.Practical implicationsThe conclusion rests on the need for an intensive continuing education programme to teach the skills required for online operations and the provision of web‐driven facilities in Nigerian libraries.Originality/valueThe paper provides information on libraries' awareness on the use of online methods for processing library resources, their efficiency and attitude of librarians to such tools. The paper shows that libraries in developing countries like Nigeria should intensify efforts to close the gap between them and those in the developed countries in terms of ICT literacy.

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Olorunsola

2010

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“…Clyde's (2004) contribution on this shows that 84 per cent of library related blogs are created in USA, which suggests a high level awareness and use in that part of the world. It is instructive to note that low use or lack of weblogs in most libraries in Nigeria may be attributed to the fact that a large number of librarians are not sufficiently skilled in the use of ICT (Adeleke and Olorunsola, 2007). The response of those who claim to have high knowledge of weblogs is seemingly high, 42 (90 per cent) yet only 15 indicated to have used the facility on daily and weekly basis.…”

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Awareness, ownership and use of weblogs by librarians in Nigeria

Adeleke

Habila²

2012

The Electronic Library

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Purpose -The paper aims to report the level of awareness, ownership and use of weblogs by librarians in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach -The study adopts a survey research approach using online survey software to elicit information on issues relating to librarians' awareness, knowledge, ownership and use of weblogs. Findings -Data analysis shows that librarians demonstrate remarkable level of awareness and knowledge about weblogs and their benefits to professional practice and services but they neither own nor use the technology.Research limitations/implications -The study was limited by a low response rate to the survey. Less than 7 per cent of the members of the online NLA forum used for the data collection responded. This implies that internet culture is still in its formative stage among librarians in Nigeria. Practical implications -The paper concludes by enunciating the need for awareness creation, training and re-training programmes for librarians to start creating and maintaining personal and institutional weblogs and other social networking media that could enhance professional practice and services. Social implications -The study promises to sensitize librarians and other information professionals in Nigeria and other developing countries to the social values of weblogs and similar technologies in terms of communication, networking, knowledge sharing and other usefulness. Originality/value -The paper contributes to empirical research on library use of Web 2.0 technologies in Nigeria and literature in the field of library and information science.

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“…Based on the aforementioned, libraries are currently implementing ICT for effective service delivery (Agoulu and Agoulu, 2002). ICTs make the processes of information identification, collecting, storage, processing, and distribution to end users easier, according to Adeleke & Olurunsola (2005). Operations and electronic librarianship have been significantly expanded because to information and communication technology (ICTs).…”

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UTILIZATION AND BARRIERS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTs) IN FEDERAL COLLEGES OF EDUCATION LIBRARIES IN THE NORTH-WEST, NIGERIA

HAMMANJULDE ZUBAIRU,

BALA MUSA

2023

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The aim of this study is to assess the extent of utilization and barriers to ICTs in the libraries of the seven Federal Colleges of Education in the north-western part of Nigeria. The study employed a survey research design and a stratified random sample. A sample size of 400 was determined through the Taro Yamane Formula from the target population of 23,890 (libraries staff, teaching and non-teaching staff, and NCE students). Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using the mean and standard deviation scores. Findings indicated a moderate extent of utilization of ICT services available in the federal colleges of education libraries in the northwest of Nigeria. Also, the study observed the presence of insufficient ICT facilities, a lack of provision for internet connection, insufficient funding, inadequate power supply, a lack of well-trained personnel, and inadequate ICT facility maintenance in the college as barriers to ICTs in libraries. On this note, the authors recommend the need for sufficient ICT facilities, internet connections, funding; power supplies, trained personnel; and facility maintenance to allow for greater utilization of ICTs in libraries.

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Cataloguing and classification online: the experience of Redeemer's University Library

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UTILIZATION AND BARRIERS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTs) IN FEDERAL COLLEGES OF EDUCATION LIBRARIES IN THE NORTH-WEST, NIGERIA

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