SAY IT Again: We Just Took Off

Akintunde, Stephen

doi:10.4314/jnla.v36i2.26562

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“…and classification; copyright and its implications; database resources; bibliographic citations; and referencing. This corroborates the findings of Akintunde (2002) as the contents of library instruction programmes in Nigeria. Also contained in some of the programmes are the following: development of modern ICT; hardware technology; software technology; input devices; storage devices; output devices; communication and internet services; and word processing skills (typing, etc.…”

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“…Akintunde (2002) described the content of majority of library education/instruction programmes in Nigeria, with particular emphasis on provision at Lagos State University, as including history, roles and types of libraries, reference sources and search activities in libraries, organisation of library resources, ICTs in libraries and copyright in libraries. The essence of such programme is to ensure that students develop skills necessary for retrieving the required materials, develop in-depth knowledge of materials in their subject areas and learn how to provide bibliographic references: all skills required in degree-level study and mastery of which will create a positive attitude to information searching, thus encouraging the user to benefit fully from the resources available in different libraries (Akalumhe, 2005; Iheaturu, 2002).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Information literacy in Nigerian universities trends, challenges and opportunities

Anunobi

Ukwoma

2016

NLW

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Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the information literacy trends, challenges and opportunities in Nigerian universities, With focus on its characteristics; content and adequacy for students’ information literacy development and lifelong learning. The effort to ensure that university students are empowered to acquire the competences needed for all round education and lifelong learning has been the primary focus of the university curriculum. University regulatory body in Nigeria emphasised the need to provide students with a study plan which provides them with capacity to locate information resources, access, evaluate and use them in legally acceptable manner. The programme is differently captioned with varying contents. With evolving approach to literacy, this study was designed to determine whether the programme has evolved from use of library education to information literacy or still at its traditional mode. Design/methodology/approach Descriptive survey research method was adopted for the study. The population consists of federal and state university libraries in Nigeria. The characteristics, content and adequacy of the programme as offered in Nigerian universities was the measure to determine the type of literacy. Questionnaire derived from literature and personal experience was designed to elicit information. A copy of the questionnaire was sent to each university that constituted the sample of the study by mail and telephone interviews were given to the heads of the sampled libraries. Findings It was discovered that majority of the universities studied were yet to consolidate the library literacy programme offered in their universities. Hence, the provision of information literacy content is yet to be realised in Nigerian universities. Practical implications There should be constant evaluation and monitoring of the programme by the regulatory bodies to ensure that the programme is reviewed at the appropriate time and that they also abide to the minimum standard. Originality/value For the effective implementation of programme to reflect the current development in research and information sourcing, retrieval and use; collaboration in content development as well as teaching between faculty and library; increasing or splitting the programme content to accommodate first year and higher level undergraduates, the regulatory bodies like Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria should ensure constant evaluation of the programme.

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Information literacy in Nigerian universities trends, challenges and opportunities

Anunobi

Ukwoma

2016

NLW

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“…According to Oketunji (2000), they include:cooperation and the formation of library networks;easy integration of various activities within a library and between libraries in a network;elimination of some uninteresting and repetitive work in a library system;increasing the range of services offered;provision of marketing opportunity of its services;ultimately saving or even generating money; andincreased efficiency and effectiveness.The availability of full internet access in the university library facilitates on‐line access to the world of information (Adeogun, 2003). Alasa and Kalechukwu (1999) also articulated the benefits of ICT in university libraries as:quick and convenient information exchange;access to experienced and expert individuals in many fields;access to regular updates on topics of interest;enhancement of teamwork across geographical distance;transfer of data between machines;promotion of a great platform to have fun and be entertained;facilities for sending and receiving e‐mail;facilities for electronic search; andfacilities for transacting electronic borrowing.The current trend prevalent in the University of Jos library in Nigeria, as reported by Akintunde (2002), captures succinctly the role of the fully digitized or fully computerized university library in the pursuance of the goals of the university. The University of Jos library is one of the few cases of a fully computerized library in Nigeria today.…”

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Strengthening information provision in Nigerian university libraries through information communication technologies

Okiy

2005

The Electronic Library

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PurposeTo review the current state of information communication technologies (ICT) application for information provision in Nigerian university libraries and make suggestions to enable them take fuller advantage of ICT facilities to provide information more effectively to users.Design/methodology/approachRecent library and information science literature on university libraries and ICT application in Nigeria is reviewed to expose the state‐of‐the‐art and hence the problems which beset the university libraries in Nigeria as regards ICT application.FindingsIdentified obstacles militating against effective application of ICT in university libraries to include inadequate funding, inadequate electricity supply, shortage of competent manpower for operation and maintenance of ICT facilities, lukewarm attitude of the Nigerian government towards the provision of ICT facilities and low level of computer literacy among Nigerians.Research limitations/implicationsPhysical visits were not paid to the university libraries; conclusions drawn are based on experience and evidence from current librarianship literature on Nigeria.Practical implicationsA very useful source of information on how to ameliorate the problem of low level of ICT application for information provision in university libraries in Nigeria.Originality/valueProvides very useful and practical suggestions to enable university libraries in Nigeria take advantage of ICT facilities to provide information more effectively to their users. These include massive infusion of funds into purchase of ICT facilities, provision of constant electricity supply, greater commitment of university library staff to computerization efforts in their libraries, training and retraining opportunities for librarians in computer literacy and involvement of libraries in cooperative acquisition of electronic information resources through consortia.

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

Adeleke

Olorunsola²

2007

The Electronic Library

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to report the use of ICT by cataloguers at a private university library in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach -A description of the procedures and processes undertaken is given. Findings -The description of the processes involved in the use of ICT by cataloguers reveals the effectiveness and efficiency of online searches for the purpose of cataloguing and classification. A few were identified. The study shows the potential offered by the use of ICT, which libraries in developing nations -and indeed Nigeria -have not fully embraced. The paper reveals the low level of ICT literacy in libraries in Nigeria and concludes that this is a result of the deficiency in the practical training of librarians in the use of ICT in Nigerian library schools. Practical implications -The conclusion is that there is an urgent need for librarians in developing nations to gain proficiency in the use of ICT as a tool in libraries. Originality/value -The paper provides information on the level of ICT use for cataloguing and classification in a private university library in Nigeria. This experience shows the importance of why libraries in developing countries should address the desired level of ICT literacy among their librarians.

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SAY IT Again: We Just Took Off

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Information literacy in Nigerian universities trends, challenges and opportunities

Information literacy in Nigerian universities trends, challenges and opportunities

Strengthening information provision in Nigerian university libraries through information communication technologies

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

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