Staff Training and Career Development among Library Staff in Federal Universities in Southwest, Nigeria

Akintola, Bosede Olutoyin; Adetomiwa, Basiru; Onifade, Fehintola Nike

doi:10.1080/10572317.2022.2029262

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“…The learning capacity-building practices include: staff is rotated on the job for wider experience, opportunities for continuous professional development are given, Staff is being allowed and encouraged to attend courses, conferences and seminars, there is strong policy to support continuous learning, there is strong knowledge generation and management system, effective coaching and mentoring program exist, there is adequate training in scholarly publications. This agrees with the study of Akintola et al . (2022) who observe that seminar and workshop is the most widely used capacity in these libraries and must be effective and efficient building practice in most libraries.…”

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Capacity-building practices for librarians' effective service delivery in federal university libraries in Nigeria

Igbokwe

2023

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PurposeThe study examined capacity-building practices for librarians' effective library service delivery in Federal University Libraries in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThe design for this paper was a descriptive survey research design. Data was collected using a questionnaire from a total number of 178 respondents. Collected data were analyzed using mean scores and standard deviation.FindingsThe findings reveal that learning capacity-building practices such as rotating members of staff for wider experience exist in these libraries. Learning capacity-building practices contributes to effective service delivery by enhancing various library services. Results also show that there are challenges confronting learning capacity-building practices which include inadequate funding. For these libraries to perform to their highest potentials, their learning capacity needs to be built and developed.Research limitations/implicationsThe major limitation of this study is the tendency of the respondents to fake their responses which may arise from their personal biases.Practical implicationsTherefore, university library management and university administrators should as a matter of urgency develop policies that will ensure that capacities are built for better service delivery or risk users losing interest in the library.Originality/valueThe study examined a vital dimension of capacity build, which is learning capacity building. The findings will help university administrators and library management to know the different learning capacity-building practices that exist in the various libraries and the extent to which these practices are important and relevant for effective service delivery. This will assist them in adopting relevant and adequate learning capacity-building strategies and guiding them in formulating effective capacity-building policies.

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Capacity-building practices for librarians' effective service delivery in federal university libraries in Nigeria

Igbokwe

2023

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Assessing Training Needs of Library and Information Professionals in Tanzania

Muneja,

Mwantimwa,

Msonde

et al. 2023

The International Information & Library Review

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Restructuring of human resource development in IIT libraries of North India in new digital era

Kumar,

Gupta

2024

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the restructuring of human resources development processes in Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) libraries in North India, emphasizing the essential information and communications technology (ICT) skills for both recruits and existing staff. Design/methodology/approach The study used a survey research design, with two different sets of structured questionnaires used to collect data. The first set, which was distributed to all heads of seven IIT libraries in North India, received a 100% response rate. Simultaneously, the second set was distributed to library users, yielding a 92% response rate (680 responses out of 700 distributed). The collected data were analyzed and tabulated, with suitable interpretations. Findings The findings of the study reveal that all examined libraries have implemented skill development programs. Moreover, advanced ICT skills are considered essential for staff appointments, and specific institutes (IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Jodhpur and IIT Ropar) took the initiative to provide ICT training to their employees. Trained employees exhibited enhanced performance, attributed to advanced ICT knowledge. The study suggests restructuring selection criteria and introducing structured ICT training programs for library staff, ensuring a more adept workforce for current demands. Research limitations/implications The study can increase the impact globally on human resource development by incorporating soft skills, job satisfaction and leadership development while exploring research opportunities through cross-institutional comparisons and the integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Originality/value This study collected primary data from IIT libraries in North India using self-designed questionnaires. The findings provide useful insights into how libraries might restructure human resource development in the digital age.

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Staff Training and Career Development among Library Staff in Federal Universities in Southwest, Nigeria

Cited by 4 publications

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Capacity-building practices for librarians' effective service delivery in federal university libraries in Nigeria

Capacity-building practices for librarians' effective service delivery in federal university libraries in Nigeria

Assessing Training Needs of Library and Information Professionals in Tanzania

Restructuring of human resource development in IIT libraries of North India in new digital era

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