Evolution of virtual libraries in Nigeria: myth or reality?

Ani, Okon E.

doi:10.1177/0165551505049262

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“…The likelihood that the development and provision of EIRS and services may be witnessing some improvement over the years can plausibly account for observed increased duration of usage. Related studies (Womboh and Abba, 2008; Etim, 2006;Ani, et al, 2005) had reported series of efforts made by academic libraries in Nigeria to adopt technologies for improved information access, citing such constraints like erratic internet access, unstable power supply, inadequate infrastructure, human resource deficit and low level technological and literacy skills among others. In the same vein, researchers are discussing how these various challenges are being tackled so that Nigerian university libraries can benefit from e-library initiatives, especially resource sharing due to the variety of electronic/digital formats and platforms available.…”

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Evaluation of the Extent of Utilization of Electronic Library Resources and Services by Undergraduate Students in University of Calabar Library, Calabar – Nigeria

Simon¹,

Ogom²

2015

EDU

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An evaluation of the extent of utilization of electronic Library resources and services by undergraduate students in the University of Calabar, Nigeria, was carried out. The survey research design was used in this study whose population consisted of all registered undergraduate library users in the 2013/2014 academic session. Accidental sampling technique was used to select 300 respondents out of a total population of 4, 211 registered users. Questionnaire and direct observation were the instruments used for data collection. The data generated was analysed using descriptive statistics (simple percentage). The study revealed that the respondents became aware of the e-library mostly through library management efforts involving directional signs, freshmen orientation and library use education programme among others. The study further reported varying degrees of frequency and extent of utilization of, as well as increase duration of usage which could be attributed to some improvements in the development and provision of EIRS in services over the years. Benefit of the e-library facility as indicated by respondents ranged from academic to social networking, with attendant challenges of slow speed of internet access, inadequate numbers of computers, irregular power supply among others. The impact of e-library was revealed to include: global access to relevant resources, ease of communication, and increase in level of academic achievement among others.It was recommended in the study that there should be a holistic user education programme for library users, the number of computers in the e-library should be increased, e-library staff should be trained with the requisite technical skills to manage the resources effectively and the directorate of ICT should ensure improve internet access and networking within the University Community.

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Evaluation of the Extent of Utilization of Electronic Library Resources and Services by Undergraduate Students in University of Calabar Library, Calabar – Nigeria

Simon¹,

Ogom²

2015

EDU

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“…In University libraries, there are numerous library users including undergraduate students who need information for project writing. The students need information for their studies and research (Ani, 2005& Ugbagir, 2014.…”

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“…Apparently, to create easy accessibility of library resources to library users in the universities, National Universities Commission of Nigeria established rules and regulations that faculty libraries should be established to decentralize university resources and sitting capacity. In order to abide by these rules and regulations, during the rule of Professor Akase Sorkar as the Vice Chancellor of Benue State University in the year 2006, five (5), more faculty libraries were established besides that of Faculty of Law and Health Sciences which are unique in nature. The aim and objectives of establishing faculty libraries was to equip them with specific library resources that tally with the programs offered in that faculty, as well as bringing the library closer to the faculty members.…”

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Assessment of Use of Faculty Libraries Resources by Undergraduate Students in Benue State University Library Makurdi, Nigeria

Ugbagir¹

2016

HSS

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The study looks at assessment of use of faculty libraries resources by undergraduate students in Benue State University Library, Makurdi, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The target population of the study was undergraduate students. The sample size of 361 from the population was drawn using Krejcie and Morgan sample size table; and simple random sampling technique was used in selecting the subjects for the study. Mean and standard deviation were used in answering the research questions for the study. It was discovered that lack of internet resources, lack of adequate reference materials, non-availability of reading tables and chairs, lack of necessary skills for internet use and power interruption, inadequate points of access in university faculty libraries and information centers were challenges hindering undergraduate students from using the faculty libraries resources for their learning and research. The study recommended that there should be provision of internet resources, acquisition of adequate reference materials, provision of reading tables and chairs, training of undergraduate students to acquire necessary skills for Internet use, provision of standby generators to manage power interruption and installation and provision of points of access in university faculty libraries and information centers.

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“…ICTs are the principal agent and infrastructure of globalization. The importance of information infrastructures and networks such as local area networks (LANs), virtual libraries and other virtual structures (Ani, 2005) in accelerating the globalization of library services and the attendant transformation of library practices in the country cannot be overemphasized. Through these IT infrastructures and networks, there exists a new and higher level of communication and cooperation among different libraries in Nigeria.…”

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Issues and Challenges of Globalization of Library Services in Nigeria in the 21st Century

Ani

Atseye

Esin

2005

Information Development

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Reports on a study which sought to investigate the major challenges of globalization of library services in Nigeria. The respondents were librarians from 10 Nigerian university and 6 research libraries. The findings show that: inadequate funding/financial support of libraries, provision of relevant IT infrastructures, human resource/capacity building programme in ICT, uninterrupted power supply/backup, and user education in IT pose major challenges to the globalization of library services in the country. Recommends that governments should give priority to funding/financial support of libraries in their budgets and library managements should prioritize investment in ICT within their limited funds to enable them to support the globalization of library services.

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Evolution of virtual libraries in Nigeria: myth or reality?

Cited by 15 publications

References 5 publications

Evaluation of the Extent of Utilization of Electronic Library Resources and Services by Undergraduate Students in University of Calabar Library, Calabar – Nigeria

Evaluation of the Extent of Utilization of Electronic Library Resources and Services by Undergraduate Students in University of Calabar Library, Calabar – Nigeria

Assessment of Use of Faculty Libraries Resources by Undergraduate Students in Benue State University Library Makurdi, Nigeria

Issues and Challenges of Globalization of Library Services in Nigeria in the 21st Century

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