User’s Perception about Orientation Program of Academic Library

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-27
Author(s):  
Lucky T. Abdulsalalami ◽  
O. Vincent Ekhaguosa ◽  
Rebecca Adeh
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Orientation Programs ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Orientation Program ◽  
Treat All ◽  
User Orientation

This study examines the awareness of the orientation program of the academic library towards the attainment of performance of undergraduates. The research exposes the facts to both students and academic staff on the importance of the library orientation towards understanding the right information usage to aid performance and also create awareness of the image to the social, economic, and educational value of library orientation in Nigerian universities. Five Research objectives were formulated; they are: to know the perception of users about the library orientation programs, to find out how orientation programs are designed towards helping the need of students on proper information utilization, to find out how orientation program impacted to student's academic performances, to examined the challenges occurring in academic library orientation, to formulate solutions to challenges occurring in academic library orientation. The instrument was subjected to face and content validation by three experts, from Library and Information Science, requesting to examine the clarity of expression used as well as the appropriateness of the language used in the instrument. Cronbach alpha method was used to determine internal consistency of the questionnaire items and a coefficient of 0.978 was obtained. With this reliability coefficient yielded, it was deem fit for the research to be conducted using the questionnaire designed for the data collection. The study took a survey of orientation programme of Federal University of Lafia using a descriptive method to analyse data collected, selecting one hundred and thirty-nine (139) research instruments distributed out of which 132 copies were collected for analysis. The population was sampled using simple random sampling technique, and questionnaire was distributed to the selected sampled respondents. The findings of the results obtained from the analysis are that user orientation has an impact vividly on students' academic programs. The orientation has introduced students to libraries around the University for the Information Resources and services provided therein, including the way of accessing and uses. It particularly enhance and improved the use of the library for students in pursuance of their education 100(75.8%) opine that Orientation confirms students access, while 108(81.8%) posits that it creates awareness on how to use the library. It also finds out challenges associated with the exercise; such as unqualified personnel to handle the program, inadequate time to treat all programs, more alarming the lack of collective curriculum amongst universities, uncooperative attitudes of some staffs 86(65.2%) indicated inadequate time to treat all programs. 96(72.7%) considered the use of unqualified personnel. In conclusion, user orientation and instruction has become important in all the tertiary institution in Nigeria, more so it’s assist patrons to know how to maximize the use of our libraries for self-motivated and self –reliant clientele.

scholarly journals User’s Perception about Orientation Program of Academic Library

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 15-27
Author(s):  
Lucky T. Abdulsalalami ◽  
O. Vincent Ekhaguosa ◽  
Rebecca Adeh
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Orientation Programs ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Orientation Program ◽  
Treat All ◽  
User Orientation

This study examines the awareness of the orientation program of the academic library towards the attainment of performance of undergraduates. The research exposes the facts to both students and academic staff on the importance of the library orientation towards understanding the right information usage to aid performance and also create awareness of the image to the social, economic, and educational value of library orientation in Nigerian universities. Five Research objectives were formulated; they are: to know the perception of users about the library orientation programs, to find out how orientation programs are designed towards helping the need of students on proper information utilization, to find out how orientation program impacted to student's academic performances, to examined the challenges occurring in academic library orientation, to formulate solutions to challenges occurring in academic library orientation. The instrument was subjected to face and content validation by three experts, from Library and Information Science, requesting to examine the clarity of expression used as well as the appropriateness of the language used in the instrument. Cronbach alpha method was used to determine internal consistency of the questionnaire items and a coefficient of 0.978 was obtained. With this reliability coefficient yielded, it was deem fit for the research to be conducted using the questionnaire designed for the data collection. The study took a survey of orientation programme of Federal University of Lafia using a descriptive method to analyse data collected, selecting one hundred and thirty-nine (139) research instruments distributed out of which 132 copies were collected for analysis. The population was sampled using simple random sampling technique, and questionnaire was distributed to the selected sampled respondents. The findings of the results obtained from the analysis are that user orientation has an impact vividly on students' academic programs. The orientation has introduced students to libraries around the University for the Information Resources and services provided therein, including the way of accessing and uses. It particularly enhance and improved the use of the library for students in pursuance of their education 100(75.8%) opine that Orientation confirms students access, while 108(81.8%) posits that it creates awareness on how to use the library. It also finds out challenges associated with the exercise; such as unqualified personnel to handle the program, inadequate time to treat all programs, more alarming the lack of collective curriculum amongst universities, uncooperative attitudes of some staffs 86(65.2%) indicated inadequate time to treat all programs. 96(72.7%) considered the use of unqualified personnel. In conclusion, user orientation and instruction has become important in all the tertiary institution in Nigeria, more so it’s assist patrons to know how to maximize the use of our libraries for self-motivated and self –reliant clientele.

scholarly journals An Assessment of the Use of Electronic Databases by Academic Staff, Bowen University, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Adekunle P. Adesola ◽  
Oladipupo Ibukun Ojemola
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Drastic Reduction ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study assessed the use of electronic databases by academic staff of Bowen University, Nigeria. Descriptive analysis including percentage and frequency count was used to analyze the data. From the total population of 500 academic staff, a sample of 75 was taken using the simple random sampling technique. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection in this study. The questionnaire used was a closed ended or structured questionnaire divided into two sections. Section A captures the respondents’ bio-data while section B contained the structured items to achieve the research objectives. Five research questions were developed and answered by the study. The results show that majority of academic staff were aware of available e-databases, use it to improve teaching delivery and research output. Challenges encountered include inadequate time and an overwhelming workload. The study concludes by recommending a drastic reduction in workload, increasing bandwidth, hotspots and entrenching customer-friendly policies in the library.

scholarly journals Contemporary Trend of Drug Abuse Among In-School Adolescents in Kwara State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 23-34
Author(s):  
Foluke Nike Bolu-Steve
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Orientation Programs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Refusal Skills ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Drug Refusal ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Presently, drug abuse has become a societal problem with its prevalence being found among adolescents in Nigeria. This study focuses on the contemporary trend of drug abuse among in-school adolescents in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study employed the use of a descriptive survey design. One hundred respondents were chosen for the study through the use of a simple random sampling technique from the three Senatorial districts of Kwara State. In total, three hundred adolescents participated in the study. The respondents were stratified on the basis of age and gender. In order to ascertain the validity of the instrument of this study, copies of the questionnaire were given to experts and lecturers in related fields for vetting. A reliability index of 0.75 was obtained using a test-retest method. The instrument used for this study was tagged “Trends of Drug Abuse Questionnaire” (TDAQ). The outcome of this research revealed that a significant difference existed in in-school adolescent’s perception on the contemporary trend of drug abuse based on age. However, on the basis of gender, the respondent’s perceptions were similar. Given these results, it is recommended that drug refusal skills as well as drug education be incorporated into students’ orientation programs.

scholarly journals The Workplace Stress and its Related Factors among Indonesian Academic Staff

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (T4) ◽  
pp. 70-76
Author(s):  
Nina Dwi Lestari ◽  
Nur Rizkiyah
Keyword(s):  
Work Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Work Organization ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Related Factors

BACKGROUND: Work stress has severe implications for employee health and the economy. It not only increases anxiety and depression but it also leads to an estimated 50% increase in the risk of heart disease, significant economic consequences, partly through the costs to employers of sickness, absence, and the costs to wider society of treating the health illness. It is essential for the nurse to identify the risk factors related to work stress and to make possible ways of reducing it. AIM: This study aims to determine the factors associated with work stress in academic staff. The samples were 76 academic staffs at Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta. METHODS: The samples were taken by simple random sampling technique. The instrument used was a work stress questionnaire from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health that had been modified and a stress factor questionnaire. The analysis statistic was used Spearman rank. RESULTS: This study showed that most respondents had a moderate work stress level (72.4%). The factors affecting work stress were the length of work (p = 0.002), the role of individuals in the organization (p = 0.026), career development (p = 0.027), and relations in the organization (p = 0.03). CONCLUSION: There was no relationship between working hours with the work stress level (p = 0.148). It needs more reliable monitoring of stress levels and improvements in work organization to reduce stress risks as far as possible, by improvements in job design, forms of support, and higher levels of employee involvement.

scholarly journals Social Media Use Among Library and Information Science Students: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
Mathias Gabriel Kasa ◽  
Jamilu Muhammad Isah ◽  
Mohammed Shehu ◽  
Shehu Allahde ◽  
Sunday Ladipo
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Use Of Social Media

The purpose of this study is to identify the prevailing conditions of social media use among undergraduate students of Library and Information Science in a Nigerian University. Simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 180 full-time undergraduate students purposely. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze data collected through the administration of questionnaire. Research findings showed that a great number of students of Library and Information Science are addicted to social media for wrong academic purposes. The levels of addiction varied according to four Likert scale type. The highly addiction was among student using WhatApp (40.82%) and not addicted among students using BB chat (13.12%). The demographic indicators provided the obvious results of singles (77.78%) possessing prevalence tendency of addiction, and surprisingly those between the ages of 27-30 (40%) were most addicted. The paper recommends awareness programmes that are tailored to reveal the ills of social media addiction and pave ways to balance use of social media platforms that benefit academic activities among students.

Impact of ICT Integration into the LIS Curricula in Zimbabwe

Mousaion ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedzisai K. Munyoro ◽  
Stephen Mutula
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Ict Integration ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
And Training

The study assesses Library and Information Science (LIS) education and training in Zimbabwe in the context of global and technological innovations. The study is informed by the post-positivist paradigm and used both qualitative and quantitative methods. The case study research design was used with different data collection tools such as survey questionnaires, in-depth interviews and document reviews. The population of the study included five deans or heads of departments and 47 LIS faculty staff, 108 final-year students from the five institutions offering LIS education and training in Zimbabwe, and 17 employers. Deans and LIS employers were purposively selected. All LIS faculty staff were included in the study. LIS final-year students were selected using the simple random sampling technique. Data were analysed using NVivo 10 and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 20. The study found very low levels of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration into LIS curricula. This was attributed to status quo bias (a preference for the current state of affairs), a lack of appropriate enabling incentives such as policy and regulatory frameworks, inadequate human and physical ICT infrastructure, lack of a committed transformational technological leadership, and lack of a clear sense of educational purpose for ICT use. In addition, the study found that effective ICT integration is hindered by paradigm paralysis, paradigm effects and attendant organisational inertia in LIS education institutions in Zimbabwe. The study calls for a paradigm shift in LIS education from the teacher-centred instructivism to student-centred or heutagogical approaches.

scholarly journals Juxtaposing Physical and Recreational Activities with Satisfaction with Life – A Case Study of Female Academics in Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (28) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Afolaremi Bamkole Bamgbopa ◽  
Adejoke Clara Babalola
Keyword(s):  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Level Of Involvement ◽  
Recreational Activities ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study was designed to assess the level of involvement of female academics in physical and recreational activities. It determined the life satisfaction status of female academics. It also ascertained the influence of participation in physical and recreational activities on female academics’ satisfaction with life in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The study adopted descriptive survey research design.The population of the study comprised all the 361 female academic staff members of all the 13 faculties in Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ile, Osun State, Nigeria. This study adopted primary data collection using well structured designed questionnaire. A sample of 182 respondents was selected using a simple random sampling technique, where 14 female lecturers were randomly selected from each of the 13 faculties with respect to their departments. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect data. The results revealed that the female academics were passively involved in physical and recreational activities and that their participation in physical and recreational activities have influenced their satisfaction with life greatly. The study concluded that physical and recreational activities had significant positive influence on satisfaction with life in respect to the subjects of the study.

scholarly journals An Assessment of the Use of Electronic Databases by Academic Staff, Bowen University, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Drastic Reduction ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study assessed the use of electronic databases by academic staff of Bowen University, Nigeria. Descriptive analysis including percentage and frequency count was used to analyze the data. From the total population of 500 academic staff, a sample of 75 was taken using the simple random sampling technique. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection in this study. The questionnaire used was a closed ended or structured questionnaire divided into two sections. Section A captures the respondents’ bio-data while section B contained the structured items to achieve the research objectives. Five research questions were developed and answered by the study. The results show that majority of academic staff were aware of available e-databases, use it to improve teaching delivery and research output. Challenges encountered include inadequate time and an overwhelming workload. The study concludes by recommending a drastic reduction in workload, increasing bandwidth, hotspots and entrenching customer-friendly policies in the library.

scholarly journals CONSCIENTIOUSNESS AND PARANOID IDEATION AS PREDICTORS OF WORKPLACE HOSTILITY AMONG UNIVERSITY NON-ACADEMIC STAFF

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
T.M Oguegbe ◽  
M.I. Okeke ◽  
G. C. Dibia
Keyword(s):  
Academic Staff ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Paranoid Ideation ◽  
Workplace Interventions ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Workplace Hostility

Industralization in Africa is believed to be marred by certain workplace behaviours that are anti productive with a tendency of jeopardizing the economy of a nation and its sustenance, especially in Nigeria. This study examines conscientiousness and paranoid ideation as predictors of workplace hostility among university non-academic staff. 210 non-academic staff, comprising 98 (47%) males and 112 (53%) females who were randomly selected through the simple random sampling technique from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, were used as participants for the study. The ages of the participants ranged between 25 and 61, with the mean age of 35 and standard deviation of 9.56. The Symptom Distress Checklist (SCL-90) by L.R. Derogatis, R.S Lipman & L. Covi (1977) and Big Five Inventory (BFI) by O.P. John, & R.L. Kentle (1991) were used for data collection. A correlational design was adopted and multiple regression analysis was employed to analyze the data collected. Two hypotheses were tested in the study. The first hypothesis, which stated that conscientiousness will significantly predict workplace hostility among university non-academic staff, was not significant at p>.05 and so, was not accepted. The second hypothesis which stated that paranoid ideation will significantly predict workplace hostility among university non-academic staff was significant at p<.05 and so, confirmed. Based on the findings, it is recommended that workplace interventions, in the form of ombudsmen or industrial psychologists, be engaged in organizations to mediate workplace behaviours that are inimical to organizational well-being, productivity and effectiveness for better industrialization in Africa

Social Media and Academic Performance of Library and Information Science Undergraduates

2015 ◽  
pp. 203-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Ajibola Ogunleye
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Use Of Social Media

This chapter examines the use of social media in the training and education of undergraduates of Library and Information Science. The target population of the study comprises of Library and Information Science (LIS) undergraduate students selected from two tertiary education institutions in Kwara State, Nigeria. From this population, 260 LIS undergraduates selected through a simple random sampling technique represent the sample for the study. A self-developed questionnaire was used to gather data from the respondents. Descriptive statistical data analysis method was use to analyse the collected data. The results of the study are presented using frequency tables, percentages, and charts. The major findings from the study are that LIS undergraduates and lecturers from the participating tertiary institutions in Kwara State perceive social media as mainly for chatting with friends and relatives. The findings also indicate that making use of social media contributes to undergraduates' grades and thereby improves their academic performance.

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