Experiences in the Use of the Internet at Egerton University Library, Njoro-Kenya

Nyamboga, Constantine Matoke; Ongondo, Millicent A.; Ongus, Raymond Wafula

doi:10.14429/dbit.24.5.3635

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“…This supports earlier findings that most academics in African institutions acquired internet use skills through informal channels such as self teaching and learning from colleagues (Luambano and Nawe, 2004;Nyamboga et al, 2004).…”

Section: Major Findings and Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

“…Most of the scientists had not received any formal instruction in the use of the internet; 59.2 percent of the respondents acquired internet use skills through colleagues and friends; followed by 32.7 percent that learnt internet skills on their own. This supports earlier findings that most academics in African institutions acquired internet use skills through informal channels such as self teaching and learning from colleagues (Luambano and Nawe, 2004;Nyamboga et al, 2004).…”

Section: The Use Of Internet Servicessupporting

confidence: 91%

“…Most of the respondents acquired internet use skills through teaching by friends (52.8 percent) and self teaching (37.5 percent). Nyamboga et al (2004) reporting on internet use by faculty, students and library staff at Egerton University, in Kenya also showed that most respondents had not received any formal instruction in the use of the internet. Kibirige and Lisa (2000) posited that users need to be trained for them to be able to optimally utilize internet information resources.…”

Section: The Use Of Internet Servicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The use of internet services and resources by scientists at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria

Bankole

2013

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Purpose -This study aims to investigate the extent and level of internet access and use among scientists at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, Nigeria, its impact on their academic activities and the constraints faced in internet use. Design/methodology/approach -A questionnaire survey with all the 125 scientists in the Faculty of Science of OOU was conducted between March and April, 2009. This was supplemented with interview and personal observations. Demographic data, pattern of internet use, impact of internet on academic activities and problems faced when using internet were assessed. Data analysis was by simple descriptive statistics. Findings -The use of internet use was widespread (100 per cent) among the scientists with the majority (43.6 per cent) using it every day, and mean internet use experience being 6.3 years. The majority of respondents (64.5 per cent) accessed the internet from a commercial cybercafé followed by homes (49.1 per cent). Most of the respondents (59.2 per cent) acquired internet use skills through colleagues and friends and 32.7 per cent on their own by trial and error. The respondents used internet mostly for communication, research and updating knowledge. Email was the most popular internet service, while Google, followed by Yahoo and Scholar Google, were the most used search engines. The majority of the scientists (67.3 per cent) prefer getting information from the internet, while less than one-third (30 per cent) still prefer the traditional library. More than half of the respondents (53.6 per cent) were not using library free full text online resources such as AGORA and HINARI, and most of the respondents spent 5,001 to 7,500 Naira (USD33 to 50) monthly for internet use. The scientists believed that the internet has enhanced their academic activities by generally holding very positive opinions on the contribution of internet to their job performance. The major constraints faced by the scientists in using internet were the epileptic power supply with 60.0 per cent response followed by slow internet connection/speed (57 per cent) and inadequate institutional internet facilities (49.1 per cent). The findings of the study have revealed the need for the university to improve on its internet infrastructures and effective user education among the scientists for the maximal benefit from utilization of internet. Practical implications -This study contributes to the body of knowledge in expanding the literature on internet use. It has also profoundly contributed to policy making and planning and it has indicated the need for the university policy makers to provide internet access for the scientists in their offices, library and e learning centres. Originality/value -This paper has provided useful empirical data on the usage of internet by the scientists in OOU, Ago Iwoye. The results of this study should assist the university management and the library administrators in OOU and also other universities in the country on how to improve on the provision of internet services.

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Section: The Use Of Internet Servicessupporting

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Section: The Use Of Internet Servicesmentioning

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The use of internet services and resources by scientists at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria

Bankole

2013

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“…A little more than half of the respondents ( n =73, 51 percent) indicated that they learned the use of the internet with the assistance of colleagues and friends. Similar findings were reported by BuMa'rafi (2001), Dong (2003), Nyamboga et al (2004), Rehman and Ramzy (2004). Online instruction was used by 32 (22.4 percent) individuals.…”

Section: Findings and Discussionsupporting

confidence: 85%

“…Internet use was found to be very low among the faculty in Ghana. Nyamboga et al (2004) studied Internet use by faculty, students and library staff at Egerton University in Kenya. E-mail and search engines were the most used tools.…”

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Internet use by the faculty members of Kuwait University

Al-Ansari

2006

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Purpose-This study is designed to investigate the patterns of internet use by the faculty including purposes for use, its impact on teaching and research, internet resources that they use, and the problems faced while using the internet. Design/methodology/approach-A questionnaire, expert-reviewed and pilot-tested, was used to collect data from the faculty coming from four colleges of Kuwait University, i.e. Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Engineering. Half of the 491 potential participants were selected as the sample, with a response rate of 62.6 percent. Findings-A large majority have been using the computer and internet for more than five years. They use the internet mostly for, and give importance to, e-mail, search engines, and WWW resources mainly for communication, research, and publication. It has helped them to save time, find up to date information, and cooperate with their colleagues. Slow speed, lack of time, and lack of access from home are the major problems. Most of them are interested in improving the internet use skills through formal training. Practical implications-Kuwait University needs to improve its IT infrastructure, including providing distance access, and to provide formal training in the use of internet resources. Originality/value-This is the first comprehensive study of the use of the internet by the Kuwait University faculty. Its findings should help Kuwait University in its plans and programmes related to e-learning and strengthen pertinent resources and services of its libraries.

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Experiences in the Use of the Internet at Egerton University Library, Njoro-Kenya

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The use of internet services and resources by scientists at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria

The use of internet services and resources by scientists at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria

Internet use by the faculty members of Kuwait University

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