Use of webinar tools for teaching and learning by library and information professionals in Nigeria

Idhalama, Ogagaoghene Uzezi; Igbinovia, Magnus Osahon; Ezeabasili, Chioma Augusta

doi:10.1177/02666669211003923

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“…Majority of the respondents (53%) holds a master's degree followed by those with doctorate's degree (25.4%), which implies that majority of the respondents were professional/academic librarians, as such expected to possess adequate knowledge on critical aspects of librarianship. Contrary to online survey of librarians in Nigeria (Idhalama et al, 2021) where there are slightly more female participants, the analysis of demographics show more male than female with a difference of about 6%. Most of the respondents were middle aged (41-50 years), while the least of them were below 30 years.…”

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Cyber security in university libraries and implication for library and information science education in Nigeria

Igbinovia

Ishola

2023

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Purpose Technological expansion and adoption in university libraries have precipitated cybercrimes and the need to equip library personnel with the required knowledge to combat this menace. Consequently, this study aims to examine cyber security in university libraries and its implication for Library and Information Science education. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted descriptive research design, while questionnaire and interview were used to elicit data from library personnel and heads of library schools, respectively. A total of 134 responses were elicited through structured questionnaire (administered online due to the closure of universities) while six heads of library schools were interviewed, one from each of the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Findings The data from the questionnaire which were descriptively analysed revealed that the perceived knowledge of cyber security among the librarians was moderately low. Also, the university libraries were exposed to various cyber threats, with cyber security/guideline been one of the critical measures to combat cybercrime. Also, the result showed that librarians displayed high level of adherence to cyber ethics. However, the disposition of library management towards cyber security issues was revealed to be the main challenge to the deployment of cyber security in university libraries, follow by poor password management. Majority of the librarians possess basic knowledge of cyber security, though with serious interest to learn more about it. They were not taught cyber security in library school and they indicated enthusiasm to learn about it. The result of the interview with heads of library schools showed majority of these schools do not offer cyber security course due to dearth in skilled manpower. Originality/value The study presents cybercrime as a menace, if not tackled, would affect the university libraries’ sustainability as information institution, compromising their ability to deliver quality services.

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Cyber security in university libraries and implication for library and information science education in Nigeria

Igbinovia

Ishola

2023

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“…Students are independent and autonomous in planning and organizing learning, searching for solutions and removing obstacles. Today, the application of the Internet, ICTs, smartphones and computers greatly affect the learning and teaching processes (Idhalama et al, 2021). To gain good and broad education through e-learning, it is necessary to use digital textbooks and manuals, audio and video recordings, as well as numerous ICT devices.…”

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Measuring improvements of the education system in the COVID-19 pandemic – A case study of Serbia

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Perović

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Information Development

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The purpose of this paper is the comparative analysis of traditional education and e-learning by the application of key performance indicators. The general objective of the study is to indicate the advantages and disadvantages of traditional education and e-learning through the analysis and comparison of these two forms of education by applying defined key performance indicators. The research was carried out in 15 gymnasiums and vocational high schools in the Republic of Serbia, with a sample of 11.204 students (the school year 2018–19) and 11.251 students (the school year 2019–20). The results of the research and conducted comparative analysis presented in this paper indicate that e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has significant advantages over traditional education, such as a reduction in the percentage of students who were sent to the make-up exam and who did not complete the school year, a reduction of the number of imposed disciplinary measures and absences from classes per student at the end of the school year and an increasing percentage of excellent students at the school level at the end of the school year. Based on the results, recommendations for improving the education process by implementing e-learning in developing countries are proposed. This paper presents a valuable resource for educators and scholars in defining the elements that can improve student learning outcomes, motivation and satisfaction levels.

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“…The Open Government Partnership is also mentioned by library and information professionals as an initiative that could allow libraries to better communicate their functions. There is no doubting the fact that libraries play a critical role in fostering bottom-up development (Idhalama, Igbinovia and Ezeabasili, 2021). They help citizens to gain access to information and develop the skills and confidence to use it to better their lives and the lives of their families.…”

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As a full member of the Postcolonial Studies Association (PSA), his research interests are focused on postcolonial studies and colonialism. His doctoral dissertation examines the relations between the Postcolonial Gothic and Filipino identity in Joaquin's works. He has also studied the concept of place and its relationship to cultural identity. His current project is "The Gothic and Modernist Persian Literature." Dr Abedi is a poet and has five published poetry books and multiple articles in Persian, too.

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Use of webinar tools for teaching and learning by library and information professionals in Nigeria

Cited by 8 publications

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Cyber security in university libraries and implication for library and information science education in Nigeria

Cyber security in university libraries and implication for library and information science education in Nigeria

Measuring improvements of the education system in the COVID-19 pandemic – A case study of Serbia

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