scholarly journals Awareness of Career Prospects in Librarianship and Students’ Preparedness in Library Schools in South-East Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 117-128
Author(s):  
Adaeze Ukamaka ◽  
Jude Iwuoha ◽  
Lucky Oghenetega Urhiewhu ◽  
Sandra Chidera Nwachukwu
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Electronic Publishing ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Computer Application ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Training Institutions ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Searching Skills ◽  
Information Networking

The paper focused on Awareness of Career Prospects in librarianship and students‟ preparedness in library schools, South- East Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design method was adopted in this study. A total population of 552 respondents covering only final year students of the Library and Information Science Department of library schools in South-East was used for this study, to which 112 were randomly selected. Data was collected by means of a questionnaire and handbook for undergraduate programmes from 2012 to 2019 in each university where Library and Information Science is offered. Findings showed that information networking, software package, and library automation are taught by ESUT, IMSU, NAU, and ABSU only. While literature searching skills is not taught by any of the universities understudied, Introduction to ICT & Internet in Library and information services courses are taught by ESUT, IMSU and NAU. In addition, Electronic publishing and IT tools and computer application are taught only in MOUAU. It was also revealed that students are aware of the following information outlets: libraries, schools, archives, banks, media houses, museums, education and training institutions for information personnel, among others. Results indicated that SIWES and school coursework were the major events put in place in preparing students for a career in librarianship. Recommendations were made based on the findings. Keywords: Awareness, Career prospects, Librarianship, Library schools

Shaping the Librarian’s Library

2012 ◽  
pp. 88-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan E. Searing
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Graduate Program ◽  
Electronic Publishing ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Policy Statement ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
Price Increases ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Negative Perceptions

Library and Information Science (LIS) is primarily a graduate program of study which prepares students for careers in librarianship and other information professions. However, faculty and students are not the only users of LIS collections in campus libraries; academic librarians also need LIS information to support their research and practice. Effective collection development for LIS is grounded in a well-thought-out policy statement and employs time-proven strategies including title-by-title ordering, approval plans, standing orders, and judicious acceptance of gifts. A well-rounded and responsive collection spans several publication formats and includes works from publishers that specialize in LIS content as well as non-commercial grey literature. The challenges that LIS selectors face include the proliferation of distance education programs, the interdisciplinarity of the field, the shifting landscape of electronic publishing, serial price increases, the drive for assessment, negative perceptions of the quality of the literature, and the need to promote collection use. Because there has been little written about LIS collection development practices, there are many opportunities for further research.

scholarly journals Building the Capacity of Librarians through Collaboration

2014 ◽  
pp. 137-147
Author(s):  
Maria G. N. Musoke ◽  
Ane Landoy
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Bachelor's Degree ◽  
Foreign Affairs ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
East African ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Makerere University ◽  
University Library ◽  
Automation Project ◽  
The University

This chapter details the collaboration scenario of the University libraries of Makerere University in Uganda and the University of Bergen in Norway for over a decade. This chapter highlights the multiplier effect of the collaboration leading to new partners at the University of Juba in South Sudan, the East African School of Library and Information Science (EASLIS) at Makerere and the Norwegian School of Librarianship. The new partners implemented the Juba University Library Automation Project (JULAP) funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. JULAP aimed to rebuild the Juba University Library closed due to 1985 war. The project includes library automation, training and sponsoring young Sudanese for a Bachelor’s degree in Librarianship at EASLIS. Staff training is conducted by EASLIS, while the practical component was handled by previously trained Makerere University Library staff. Activities, challenges faced and addressed, achievements and future plans of the project are outlined.

scholarly journals Assessment of ICT Skills of LIS Educators for the Adoption of Blended Learning in Rivers State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-62
Author(s):  
Blessing E. Ahaiuzu ◽  
Chidaka O. Nyemezu ◽  
Onyema Nsirim
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Ict Skills ◽  
Media Technologies ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study assessed ICT skills of Library and Information Science (LIS) educators for the adoption of Blended Learning in Rivers State. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, with a population of 45; census sampling technique was adopted to sample all the 45 library educators in four library schools in Rivers. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data for the study. 42 copies of the instrument were returned and found valid for analysis. The data collected were analyzed using mean scores and simple percentages. The findings revealed that despite the fact that LIS educators could use basic computer interfaces, mobile and new media technologies for blended learning, they were not adopting blended learning. The challenges were attributed to lack of facilities, lack of skills and lack of policy. It was therefore, recommended among other things that Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria should formulate a policy that will motivate and guide the use of blended learning in LIS education and LIS educators should acquire skills to exploit blended learning. Keywords: ICT Skills, LIS Educators, Blended Learning, Rivers State

Shaping the Librarian's Library

2015 ◽  
pp. 1535-1558
Author(s):  
Susan E. Searing
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Graduate Program ◽  
Electronic Publishing ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Policy Statement ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
Price Increases ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Negative Perceptions

Library and Information Science (LIS) is primarily a graduate program of study which prepares students for careers in librarianship and other information professions. However, faculty and students are not the only users of LIS collections in campus libraries; academic librarians also need LIS information to support their research and practice. Effective collection development for LIS is grounded in a well-thought-out policy statement and employs time-proven strategies including title-by-title ordering, approval plans, standing orders, and judicious acceptance of gifts. A well-rounded and responsive collection spans several publication formats and includes works from publishers that specialize in LIS content as well as non-commercial grey literature. The challenges that LIS selectors face include the proliferation of distance education programs, the interdisciplinarity of the field, the shifting landscape of electronic publishing, serial price increases, the drive for assessment, negative perceptions of the quality of the literature, and the need to promote collection use. Because there has been little written about LIS collection development practices, there are many opportunities for further research.

scholarly journals 50 Years of ITAL/JLA

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-36
Author(s):  
Brady Lund
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Citation Analysis ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
History Of ◽  
Insight Into

Over five decades, Information Technology and Libraries(and its predecessor, the Journal of Library Automation) has influenced research and practice in the library and information science technology. From its inception on, the journal has been consistently ranked as one of the superior publications in the profession and a trendsetter for all types of librarians and researchers. This research examines ITALusing a citation analysis of all 878 peer-reviewed feature articles published over the journal’s 51 volumes. Impactful authors, articles, publications, and themes from the journal’s history are identified. The findings of this study provide insight into the history of ITALand potential topics of interest to ITAL authors and readership.

Application of the AIDA model

2018 ◽  
Vol 119 (11) ◽  
pp. 635-651
Author(s):  
Mitra Pashootanizadeh ◽  
Saideh Khalilian
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Television Programs ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Television Shows ◽  
Aida Model ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
First Time

Purpose The purpose of this study is to measure how effective television programs are in persuading teenagers to use public libraries. Design/methodology/approach This study is a descriptive survey. The statistical population includes all members of public libraries in the City of Isfahan aged between 12 and 16 years (N = 920). Using Cochran’s formula, the sample size was determined to be 270 individuals. The data were collected by a researcher-made questionnaire survey instrument whose validity was confirmed by Library and Information Science experts. Furthermore, the reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed via “Cronbach’s alpha” in the pilot test with 0.73. Having a return rate of 85.93 per cent, the authors were able to analyze 232 sets of responses. Findings Based on the authors’ findings, television programs are only able to satisfy the first stage of the model (i.e. Attention). So, its role in encouraging teenagers to use public libraries is not significant. Among the items of the model, “Desirability and interest in the program” and “Persuading teenagers to use public libraries” were found to be the most and least effective items, respectively, with average responses of 8.42 and 5.13. Moreover, television shows categorized as kids/teenagers were most likely to attract the target audience to libraries. Originality/value There is no any similar study in this scope, especially in the Middle East, where watching the television remains a mainstream activity for teenagers. It is for the first time that AIDA model is used for measuring the effectiveness of television programs in persuading teenagers to use public libraries in Iran.

Incidents of Cyberbullying Among Library and Information Science (LIS) Students at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 52-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esharenana E. Adomi ◽  
Joy Ashy Eriki ◽  
Pereware Aghwotu Tiemo ◽  
Lucky O. Akpojotor
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
State University ◽  
The Status ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Delta State University ◽  
E Mail

The purpose of this study is to explore incidents of cyberbullying among library and information science (LIS) students at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted in this study. This design was adopted because it would permit the researchers to investigate the current status of the incidents of cyberbullying among library and information science students at Delta State University, Abraka and did not involve manipulation of variables. The population and sample of this study consisted of year three undergraduate library and information science student of Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. This is made of 80 students in 2013/2014 academic session. The questionnaire was used as instrument of data collection. Frequency counts and percentage were used for data analysis. The study revealed that 80% of the students have knowledge of cyberbullying; 80% of them have been cyberbullied; the types of cyberbullying experienced include harassment, flaming, masquerade, denigration, exclusion, outing and trickery, and cyberstalking in that order; 40.6% of the students were cyberbullied via Facebook, 37.5% via cell phone, 31.3% chat room, 21.9% via instant messaging, 14.1% e-mail; 35.9% of them perceived perpetrators of the cyberbullying to be friends, 25 anonymous/don't know, 23.4% ex-lover, 15.6% course mate; the effects of cyberbullying on the students are anger (40.6%), low self-esteem (25%), depression (21.9%), low academic performance (20.3%), school phobia (15.6%). This study provided primary data on students and cyberbullying in a developing country. The findings would enable educational authorities to know the status of cyberbullying among university students, which would help them to educate the students on the issues involved and plan intervention actions that will assist the students to deal with experience of cyberbullying.

scholarly journals Behavioural Tendencies of LIS Undergraduates Towards Computer Based Examinations (CBE) in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ogagaoghene Uzezi Idhalama ◽  
Obiora Kingsley Udem ◽  
Angela Ishioma Dime
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Information Science ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study investigated behavioural tendencies of Library and Information Science undergraduates towards CBE in Nigeria. Five objectives and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted using the online survey monkey app to collect data/responses from the library and information science (LIS) undergraduates. The population of the study comprised all LIS students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Ambrose Alli University, and Benson Idahosa University. The sampling technique used for the study was the total enumeration sampling technique (169) as the whole responses were used for the analysis using charts and tables for easy appreciation and comprehension. Also, two null hypotheses were tested at alpha level 0.05 using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). It was found out that: Most of the respondents studied prefer Computer-based examination to Paper-based examination and both concurrently, respondents have positive perception towards Computer Based Examinations (CBE), majority of the students in the three universities have quite a positive attitude towards Computer Based Examinations (CBE), majority of the respondents agreed to the problems facing the full adoption and use of CBE in their institutions, there is a statistically significant difference between the means of the different rates of perception of the undergraduates towards CBE in federal, state and private universities variable and others. Obviously, students of this generation wish to continue learning using modern technological devices. To this end, government and school administrators should endeavor to encourage the use of CBE/CBT and other ICT facilities in order to fast track teaching and learning among students. This will not only help students but also help teachers in easily realizing objectives.

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