Perception of Fresh Undergraduate Students to Library and Information Services in Academic Libraries: Case Study of University of Ibadan

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
OEL Eguavoen
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Information Services ◽  
University Of Ibadan

Perceptions of Undergraduate Students on Social Media for Learning: A Case Study of University of Ibadan

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olubunmi Michael Odewumi ◽  
Foluke B. Bamigboye ◽  
Olushola F. Olawuyi ◽  
Oluwatosin O. Bamigboye
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
University Of Ibadan

Scholars and learners: a case study of new library spaces at Indiana University

2016 ◽  
Vol 117 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 35-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Dallis
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Service Planning ◽  
Bring Your Own Device ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Indiana University ◽  
Planning Stage ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This case study aims to describe the renovations and intended functions for rooms; explain the different design approaches implemented for the different end-user populations; provide an overview of traditional, new and non-library services for which spaces were designed; briefly explain training and planning; and describe the spaces and services that function well and those that do not. Indiana University Libraries completed two significant renovations in late 2014. They renovated the Learning Commons, which is a 27,000 square feet (SQF) facility designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students, and they created the Scholars’ Commons, which is a 15,000 SQF facility supporting graduate student and faculty research. Design/methodology/approach – Both spaces were thoughtfully designed to support new and traditional library services, as well as services supported by non-library units. Staff training and service planning took place during the construction process, with the goal of having outstanding services operating on opening day. Findings – The goal of creating flexible space was achieved, but it presents organizational and staffing challenges. Libraries seeking to create multifunctional environments must consider the practical implications of daily operation and use of such spaces. Research limitations/implications – This case study describes two library environments that are in their first year of operation and the assessment of the use and impact is underway. The stage of the work limits the research to be reported upon. Practical implications – The spaces described provide very practical information for other academic libraries that seek to renovate spaces and provide innovative services. Originality/value – Academic libraries that are in the planning stage of a learning space should take note of the variety of spaces, strategies for working with cavernous spaces, use of natural light and “bring-your-own-device” interior designs. In addition, the service hub model implemented in the Scholars’ Commons is a unique approach for digital scholarship centers.

An Institutional Repository for Undergraduate Students: a Case Study at St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi (India)

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raj Kumar Bhardwaj ◽  
Shikha Kaushik
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Previous Article ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Institutional Repository ◽  
Academic World ◽  
Legal Information ◽  
Institutional Repositories

AbstractIn a previous article for LIM, Raj Kumar Bhardwaj wrote about online legal information services and their uses at the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi.1 This new article looks at Institutional Repositories (IRs) which in the academic world, help to re-define the production, dissemination and the use of the intellectual output from an institution. A project to develop an IR offers numerous opportunities to become engaged with information and scholarly material beyond the nature of traditional library services. In this paper, Raj Kumar Bhardwaj and Shikha Kaushik jointly discuss some of the issues, experiences and theories around the institutional repository that has been developed at St Stephen's College.

Advocacy in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of Selected Academic Libraries in Southwest Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 17-20
Author(s):  
R. A. Olurayi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Library Users ◽  
The World ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
The University ◽  
University Of Ibadan ◽  
Selection Of

This study investigated advocacy in selected academic libraries in the southwest in order to ascertain methods used and challenges faced in the course of advocating for their libraries with possible solutions. It has become necessary to create awareness and also make our libraries visible to the world so that they can be supported in cash and kind. This enables librarians provide the necessary service hence patronage is encouraged. The study adopted a survey research design with two sets of questionnaire(s) which had 34 and 25 items respectively and interview. Random selection of the population comprised of two hundred and seventy seven (277) librarians (professionals and paraprofessionals) and library users mostly lecturers’ from different departments from the University of Ibadan, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso, Obafemi Awolowo, University Ile Ife and Lead City University Ibadan respectively. Results showed that all the academic libraries in this study have not started advocacy, do not have advocacy plan in their strategic objectives. Therefore, librarians and other library personnel ought to be sent for trainings, workshops and seminars to equip them for advocacy activities. The study recommended that similar study be carried out in other academic libraries across Nigeria to enable librarians understand its importance.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document