Influence of gender on attitude towards the use of social media for continuing professional development among academic librarians in Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 119 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 226-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stella Ngozi Anasi
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Gender Difference ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence of gender on attitude towards the use of social media for continuing professional development among academic librarians in Ogun State, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach Descriptive survey design was used for the study. Research instrument used was questionnaire where 79 copies were administered to academic librarians, using total enumeration sampling technique. Five universities in Ogun State, Nigeria were selected for the study. The data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as percentage, frequency, mean, Pearson product moment correlation coefficient and t-test for data analysis. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, version 19) was used to run the analysis. Findings The study revealed that WhatsApp (75.0 per cent) is the most frequently used social media for continuing professional development among academic librarians. Attitude towards the use of social media for continuing professional development among academic librarians is positive. There is no statistically significant gender difference in attitude towards the use of social media for continuing professional development (t = 0.097, df = 54 and p > 0.05). There is significant moderate positive relationship between attitude towards social media use and frequency of use of social media (r = 0.439; p < 0.05). Originality/value The study was necessary to identify gender difference in attitude towards the use of social media for continuing professional development by academic librarians in Ogun State, Nigeria.

scholarly journals Librarians’ Use of Social Media for Professional Development in Nigeria

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 136-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uloma Doris Onuoha
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Online Forum ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Learning Development

This paper examined the use of social media for professional development by librarians in Nigeria. The study was carried out using the survey research method. The study population was made up of 1294 registered members of Nigerian Library Association Online Forum. Random sampling technique was used in selecting 297 respondents for the study. Data was collected by means of questionnaire. Findings from the study revealed that online discussion forums such as NLA online forum, online social networks such as Facebook and Wikis were mostly used for professional development, while others such as podcast and book marking tools were used minimally. Librarians were also found to learn mostly by reading through the conversations of others and joining discussion groups. Based on the findings, the study concluded that librarians in Nigeria actively seek means of professional development using social media and recommends among others, that the use of social media applications such as podcast and bookmarking tools be explored as they could also contribute to professional learning/development.

Social media resources and export performance: the role of trust and commitment

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 273-297
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Abdulai Mahmoud ◽  
Matilda Adams ◽  
Aidatu Abubakari ◽  
Nicholas Oblitei Commey ◽  
Adelaide Naa Amerley Kastner
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Export Performance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Exporting Firms ◽  
Role Commitment

PurposeThe study sought to examine the influence of social media resources on export performance and the role commitment and trust play in this relationship using an integrated model.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative survey design was employed for this study. Empirical data for this paper were drawn from 210 exporting firms in Ghana, using purposive sampling technique. The hypothesized links were analyzed using structural equation modeling.FindingsThe result of this study reveals that social media resources and marketing capabilities directly influence export performance and indirectly through commitment and trust.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is among the first to attempt to use an integrated model (resource-based view and commitment-trust theory) to understand and explain an international marketing phenomenon. By concentrating on Ghana, the study offers new insights regarding the pathway for exporting firms in emerging markets.

Academic librarians’ perceptions of the benefits and challenges of adopting e-learning for continuing professional development in Lagos state, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 115 (7/8) ◽  
pp. 340-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stella Ngozi Anasi ◽  
Hussaini Ali
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Knowledge Generation ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
E Learning

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to examine and discuss academic librarians’ perceptions of the benefits and challenges of adopting e-learning for continuing professional development. Design/methodology/approach – To elicit the necessary information, this study adopted a descriptive survey design, using questionnaire as instrument for data collection. The study population consists of five tertiary institutions – two universities, two polytechnics and one college of education, selected as sample using the purposive sampling technique. The study also conducted a literature review on studies done on benefits and challenges of e-learning for professional development. The literature review is built on resources from online and offline. Findings – Academic librarians in Lagos State were unanimous in their perception of benefits and challenges of adoption of e-learning for continuing professional development. The major benefits of e-learning were that e-learning opens up new frontiers for professional learning, supports knowledge generation and management and gives librarians an opportunity to broaden their knowledge. However, the major challenges to adopting e-learning for continuing professional development were inadequate power supply, inadequate knowledge of how to operate e-learning tools and limited bandwidth. Practical implications – This paper establishes that the role of academic librarians in the provision of information for learning and study in academic institutions places them in an advantageous position to engage in e-learning activities for professional development. It also extols the need for top library management to deploy all resources within their reach to develop technology-enhanced learning system. This should also be complemented with the development and implementation of e-learning curriculum in library schools in Nigeria to inculcate e-learning culture. Originality/value – The paper contributes to empirical research on e-learning for continuing professional development among librarians in Nigeria. Librarians who are interested in professional development will find this article useful.

Use of social media by science students in public universities in Southwest Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Kehinde Fasae ◽  
Idowu Adegbilero-Iwari
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Social Media Networks ◽  
Academic Practices ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Social Media Network

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of social media for academic practices by science students of public universities in Southwest Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – Descriptive design was used for the study. Research instrument used was questionnaire where 140 copies were administered to science students, using purposive sampling technique. Three institutions in southwest of Nigeria were selected for the study. Copies of the questionnaire were distributed to students in their lecture rooms and laboratories during practical classes with the permission and assistance of their lecturers. The data collected were analysed using frequency and simple percentage. Findings – The results reveal that among the various social media networks available, Facebook (93.48 per cent) is the most recognized and most famous, followed by Google+ (63.77 per cent) and Twitter (47.83 per cent). Two-third of the students make use of social media daily to remain up-to-date with trending events/news and to occupy free time when they are bored, among other reasons. The findings show that Google+ (52.17 per cent) is the most beneficial social media network followed by Facebook (29.7 per cent) and Wikia (23.91 per cent). Most of the science students are knowledgeable in the usage and application of social media, while majority of them considered poor Internet connectivity, receiving of unwanted messages/pictures and electricity failure as the leading problems encountered while using social media. Originality/value – The study was necessary to identify the use and application of social media by science students in public universities in Southwest Nigeria.

Information and communication technologies and knowledge sharing among academic librarians in south-west Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 63 (4/5) ◽  
pp. 352-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stella Ngozi I. Anasi ◽  
Imo J. Akpan ◽  
Titilayo Adedokun
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Content Type ◽  
South West ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Purpose – This study aims to investigate the degree and frequency of utilisation of information and communication technology (ICT)-enabled platforms for knowledge-sharing by academic librarians in south-west Nigeria. It also seeks to identify possible barriers as well as strategies that will promote efficient utilisation of these platforms. Design/methodology/approach – This study adopted a descriptive survey design, using a researcher-developed questionnaire for data collection. Fifty-two professional librarians from selected academic libraries in south-west Nigeria were surveyed. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. Findings – Finding from the investigation revealed that academic librarians in south-west Nigeria are increasingly utilising ICT platforms for knowledge-sharing in preference to the traditional platforms. However, ignorance of existing ICT knowledge-sharing platforms, limited ICT skills and an unhealthy technology environment remain major challenges. Originality/value – The findings of this study have far-reaching implications for Nigerian academic librarians’ professional development. It advocates maximum utilisation of ICT platforms to enhance knowledge-sharing and collaboration for professional development, scholarly communication and efficient service delivery.

Consumers’ attitude towards social media advertising and their behavioural response

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 299-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry Boateng ◽  
Abednego Feehi Okoe
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Corporate Reputation ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Behavioural Response ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Social Media Advertising

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between consumers’ attitude toward social media advertising and their behavioural response and the moderating effect of corporate reputation in this relationship. Social media advertising is gradually gaining grounds among practitioners and researchers. Design/methodology/approach – Survey design was used and the respondents totaled 441. They were selected using convenience sampling technique. Questionnaires were used to collect the data and analyzed using hierarchical regression. Findings – Findings indicate that there is a significant relationship between consumers’ attitude toward social media advertising and their behavioural responses. Again, it was noted that corporate reputation moderates this relationship. Research limitations/implications – This study relied on convenience sampling and a cross-sectional survey design, which makes it difficult to generalize the findings and account for changes that occurred in the attitude of consumers. Originality/value – This study contributes to the understanding of the moderating role of corporate reputation in consumers’ attitude toward social media advertising.

Keeping ahead of the curve

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maura Corcoran ◽  
Claire McGuinness
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Working Relationships ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Personal Motivation ◽  
Professional Body ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This paper aims to present the results of a qualitative study of the continuing professional development (CPD) activities of academic librarians in Ireland. The benefits of CPD, the methods and strategies of engagement, and the role played by professional organisations are examined, with particular emphasis on the attitudes of librarians towards CPD. Design/methodology/approach – In total, 25 academic librarians were interviewed in depth from four universities in the greater Dublin region. A qualitative approach was chosen to allow the collection of data which was rich and informative. Findings – Academic librarians engage in CPD in multiple ways, both formal and informal, but it falls primarily to the individual librarian to find, participate in, or even create such opportunities, which raises the question of personal motivation and drive. Support from employers and professional organisations is key. Barriers to participation in CPD include time, financial restraints and lack of encouragement from employers. Research limitations/implications – The authors are cognisant of the inherent limitations in using interviews as a data collection method, including the possibility of bias. Practical implications – Academic librarians need to exploit innovative and accessible modes of CPD if they wish to navigate the changes occurring within the profession. Professional library organisations must also reinforce their support of their members in this endeavour. Incentives to participate should build on librarians' personal motivation and job satisfaction, likelihood of career progression, and deepening working relationships with non-LIS colleagues. Originality/value – To date there has been no comprehensive Irish study which has addressed the question of how academic librarians engage with the professional body of knowledge through pursuing professional development activities. This research seeks to present an Irish perspective, but also explores issues which are globally applicable within the profession.

Continuing professional development of academic librarians in Trinidad and Tobago

2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 93-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Portia Bowen-Chang ◽  
Yacoob Hosein
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Content Type ◽  
High Level ◽  
Training And Support

PurposeThis study aims to present a detailed investigation into the approaches of academic librarians in Trinidad and Tobago in pursuing continuing professional development (CPD) activities. The paper also examines the extent of their participation in CPD at both the institutional and external levels in contributing to the development of their careers.Design/methodology/approachThe instrument used was a questionnaire which assesses the effectiveness of the librarians in their involvement in and attitude toward CPD activities.FindingsThe paper demonstrates the active role and willingness of academic librarians in Trinidad and Tobago in providing and participating in CPD training and support to library and information personnel at both the national and international levels.Originality/valueThe paper underscores the effectiveness of a group of academic librarians in Trinidad and Tobago who pursue and provide a high level of CPD activities to professionals.

Use of social media by new library professionals: Outcomes from a UK survey

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 435-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Monagle ◽  
Amy Finnegan
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
New Professionals ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Development Network ◽  
The Relationship

This research explores the connection between social media and independent continuing professional development, focusing on new professionals within the UK and Ireland who graduated between 2010 and 2015, based on Ruddock’s definition (see Appendix 1). Two online surveys were conducted to ascertain why continuing professional development networks have been created and why new professionals use them. The first survey was completed by 100 new professionals; the second was completed by four continuing professional development network founders. This paper explores the relationship between the uptake of continuing professional development and social media usage by new professionals and highlights the reasons social media are used by new professionals for continuing professional development which include cost, variety of continuing professional development options, and removal of boundaries, e.g. geographical, hierarchical. The survey also found that network founders used social media to promote continuing professional development and engage with users.

Changing the face of reference and user services

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Ahenkorah-Marfo ◽  
Harry Akussah
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Higher Education Policy ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Social media allows collaboration, participation and sharing in libraries with users. The purpose of this study is to examine the response of academic librarians in Ghana to the use of social media in reference and user services. Design/methodology/approach It is a quantitative study that used the Likert type of questionnaire in soliciting the views of academic librarians from six public and private universities in Ghana on their knowledge and use of social media in providing reference and user services. Findings The findings of the study indicate that majority of academic librarians are knowledgeable and use social media for both personal and work-related purposes. They, however, lack adequate skills to use the array of social media tools to make remarkable difference in service delivery. For this reason, they find the traditional mode of service delivery a comfort zone. Practical implications Higher education policy makers in Ghana and elsewhere would find the results useful in decisions on the types of social media tools to use in universities and colleges. Originality/value The study provides in-depth analysis of the impact of social media on reference and user services in Ghanaian libraries, which is deficient in literature. It also recommends change in policy direction and training to whip up interest in librarians to use social media.

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