scholarly journals Students’ use of Federal University Library, Gusau, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-43
Author(s):  
Charles Nwabueze Chukwuji ◽  
Aliyu Tsafe Gadanga ◽  
Sayudi Sule
Keyword(s):  
Information Retrieval ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The purpose of this study was to find out how undergraduates of Federal University Gusau, Nigeria use the library resources The descriptive survey design was used in the study. The population was 3,728 registered library users from the three faculties in Federal University Gusau Library, Nigeria. Proportionate stratified sampling technique was adopted to ensure equal participation of the subgroups (Faculties) in line with their respective population and Krejcie and Morgan (1970) formula table for determining sample size from a giving population was used. Sample population of 346 was arrived at. The instruments for data collection were Students’ library registration record and a structured questionnaire. 346 questionnaires were distributed while 328 copies were returned and 282 was duly completed and found usable. The distribution tables for faculty, level and sex were analysed using simple percentage while the research questions were analysed using Mean and Standard Deviation (STD). The criterion mean, 2.50 and above was set for decision. 2.50 and above was considered positive (accepted) on any response to an item, mean score below 2.50 was negative (rejected). Major findings of the study are that Faculty of Science make most use of the Library. It was also found out that 200 and 300 level students make most use of the library. It was also discovered that Male students use the library more than their Female counterpart. Some of the challenges identified include lack of internet access, lack of information retrieval tools, opening hours etc. some recommendations were made including that the Library Management should enhance and provide more information retrieval tools (e.g OPAC, Index to its Serials materials etc.) to discourage users from going direct to the shelf to locate materials.

scholarly journals Awareness and Use of Electronic Information Resources by Students of College of Health Sciences in Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Lolade Funmi Osinulu
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Electronic Information ◽  
Electronic Information Resources ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Time Observation ◽  
Observation Method ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study examined awareness and use of electronic Information Resources (EIR) among students in College of Health Sciences, Sagamu, Nigeria. The objectives were to establish types of resources available, determine level of awareness, extent of the use of e-resources and problems faced. Descriptive survey design with real-time observation method was used to collect data using a structured questionnaire. The population comprised 2000 students in the College while purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of 200 registered library users for the 2019/2020 academic session. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that majority of the students were not aware of available EIR. It also revealed low frequent usage. The finding indicated that few respondents used EIR for academic purposes. However, inadequate computers, irregular power supply and slow internet speed were identified as major constraints using EIR. Upgrade of infrastructure, adoption of appropriate social media tools to promote awareness and collaborative effort by librarians and faculty members to train students the use of specialized databases were recommended. Keywords:  Electronic information resources, awareness, use, Undergraduates, students, health sciences

scholarly journals NCE Students’ Perceptions on the Use of Library Course as an Aid to the Use of Library Resources in South-West, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Obinyan Oziegbe Martin ◽  
Obiora Kingsley Udem
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
College Life ◽  
South West ◽  
Library Resource ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study was carried out to survey NCE students’ perceptions on use of library course as an aid to their use of library resources in Colleges of Education in South-West Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was employed and four research questions guided the study. From a population of 60,481 students, a sample of 1,210 was drawn using the proportionate stratified sampling technique. Meanwhile, out of the 1,210 copies of the questionnaire distributed, 1,097 were fully completed (filled out) as retrieved and analyzed. It represents (90.66%) or approximately (91%) response rate and considered adequate because the standard and acceptable response rate for most studies is 60%. A questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection after validation by experts in the field, and pre-tested through Cronbach Alpha method that yielded 0.743 aggregate values. Complete data subsequently gathered from 1,097 copies of the questionnaire retrieved were analyzed by employing the statistical mean to answer the research questions and criterion mean placed at 2.50. Among the major findings of the study were: Students perceived use of library course as an aid to their use of all library resource categories examined in the study (that is, reference, reserve, circulation and serials resources). The study therefore recommends that students should be given increased opportunity to access “use of library course programme” as a veritable tool of enhancing their capacity for adequate use of reference resources among others in colleges of education in the region to ensure their effective integration into our 21st century society even after college life.

scholarly journals Perception and Use of OPAC by Users in Academic Libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 228-233
Author(s):  
Mohammed Lawal Akanbi ◽  
Rebecca Olufunmilola Adekanbi ◽  
Qudus Ajibola Bankole
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Network Services ◽  
Power Failure ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Frequency Counts

Background of the study: The study investigated the use and perception of Online Public Catalogue (OPAC) by users in academic libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria. Purpose: The study adopted descriptive survey research method were a total number of 203 questionnaires were distributed amongst library users in both selected academic libraries. A simple random sampling technique was used for this study. Method: The descriptive analysis was used to analyze the collected data using frequency counts and simple percentages. Findings: The study revealed that majority of the respondents is aware of the existence and availability of OPAC. Although a very small percent of respondents in Unilorin and Kwara State Polytechnic got their awareness of OPAC through the library. The study also revealed that an average percent of respondents in both institutions can make use of the library OPAC effectively. Based on user’s perception of OPAC, the findings show that majority of respondents highly acknowledge OPAC, well perceived and more preferred to card catalogue. A high percent of respondents admitted that the library OPAC enable them to locate materials quickly on the shelf. However, most of the respondents showed that they are facing some challenges which include poor network services, power failure, poor assistance from the library staff etc. Conclusion: The researchers recommend that the library should create more awareness and effective user education for students on the use of OPAC at various levels to ensure maximum utilization of the library resources.

scholarly journals Assessment of Capacity Building Efforts of Library and Information Professionals in University Libraries in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 25-36
Author(s):  
Mustapha Imam ◽  
Muntaka Muhammad ◽  
Mabruka Abubakar Abba ◽  
Patrick Osaze Ijiekhuamhen
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study assessed the capacity building efforts of library and information professionals in university libraries in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design and a structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The exact population of the study is 238 librarians in the university libraries in South- South, Nigeria. The total enumeration sampling technique which involves studying the entire respondents was employed for the study. Two hundred and thirty eight copies of the questionnaire were distributed to the respondents; the researchers were able to retrieve only 211 questionnaires. Hence there was 89% response rate. The data collected for this study were analyzed using simple percentage and frequency counts using tables. The findings of the study revealed that the capacity building needs of library and information professionals in university libraries were majorly troubleshooting new technologies, academic research, internet search skills, e-library management, and library automation, among others. Additionally, findings show clearly that on the job training, in-house training, participation in professional association, lecture/ discussion and exercises, and job rotation were the major methods of building the capacity of library and information professionals. It was recommended that sufficient funding should be allocated to university libraries for the organization of capacity building programmes for library and information professionals, among others. Keywords: Assessment, Capacity Building, Library and Information Professionals, University Libraries

scholarly journals Investigation into Secondary School Students’ Attitude towards Learning of Geometry in Zamfara State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 236
Author(s):  
Bashir Suleiman ◽  
Akilu Isma’il ◽  
Abdullahi Bello
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Male Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Research findings in secondary schools have consistently indicated that geometry is one of the most difficult areas of Mathematics at basic level and students’ attitude towards it has been a factor that is known to influence students’ achievement in mathematics. The purpose of this study is to investigate the level of students’ attitude towards geometry and to find out whether gender difference influences such attitude. Some selected secondary schools in Zamfara state were used for the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey design using a questionnaire tagged Geometric Attitude Questionnaire. The population of the study consisted of SS I students in Zamfara state. A sample of 157students was drawn using simple random sampling technique. Descriptive statistics of means and standard deviations were used to answer the research questions while Inferential Statistics of the Mann-Whitney test was used to test the formulated hypothesis. The study revealed that students’ attitude towards geometry was relatively high generally, with male students having much higher positive attitude to geometry than their female counterparts and that difference between them was not statistically significant at α = 0.05 level of significance. It is recommended that teachers should be resourceful in encouraging and helping students in order to build positive attitude by trying to relate geometry to real life situations and also be gender sensitive.

scholarly journals Contribution of Information Management Practices on Performance in Selected Counties in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
County Governments ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Adequate Funding ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The purpose was to establish the contribution of information management practices on service delivery in selected counties in Kenya. Mixed research designs of both quantitative and qualitative methods were adopted. Descriptive survey design involving quantitative and qualitative research methods were applied. Sample population for data and information collection was 163 employees. Stratified random sampling was used to select the participants while county information coordinators were identified through purposeful sampling technique. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences and the information presented in form of tables, charts, graphs and percentages. Main effect of information management practices in the county governments was improved service delivery and functioning of public administration. Challenges of information management practices lack of adequate funding, well skilled human resource and good infrastructure although for effective implementation there is need for support and invest in technology and human resources.

scholarly journals LIBRARY RESOURCES AND FUNCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF AN ACADEMIC LIBRARY: MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF THE DIGITAL AGE

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-245
Author(s):  
Demetria A. Corpuz
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Library Services ◽  
State University ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Minimum Requirements ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Purpose of the study: The study evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of a library system in a state-owned university to ensure that the information needs and services of clients are adequate. It looked into the available resources and required facilities to assess changes and improvement. Likewise, the functional effectiveness of the academic library was also determined. Methodology: The study used a descriptive survey method to describe available library resources and the extent of the functional effectiveness of academic library services of the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) Philippines. The 175 respondents came from the most frequent library users. This study utilized the purposive sampling technique. Descriptive statistics were used to determine the adequacy and functional effectiveness of the library. Result: The result revealed that the library services surpassed the minimum requirements on holdings and Filipiniana collection, but did not meet the required library collection published within the last five years. Periodicals needed to increase subscriptions and ICT required improvement. Librarians are qualified to manage the library. The respondents perceived the functional effectiveness of library services to be useful and very effective. Novelty/Originality of this study: This research study gives an empirical data as bases on the provision of Sustainable Development Plan to cater to the nature of users in the digital age with the consideration to balance the physical and virtual resources. Practical implications: This paper will be most helpful to academic libraries to continually revisit the resources and services to be responsive to the vision and vision of the university, demand for curriculum change, and research endeavour.

scholarly journals Knowledge regarding prevention of child abuse among parents at selected rural area of Western Rajasthan

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 212
Author(s):  
Nisha Yadav ◽  
Nirmala Kumari ◽  
Parmeshwari . ◽  
Pooja . ◽  
Pooja . ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Child Abuse ◽  
Informed Consent ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The People ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Child abuse is a kind of domestic violence that involves all forms of physical, emotional and sexual maltreatment and negligence of children under the age of 18 years which potentially or actually damages all aspects of their health. Child abuse is a global problem with serious lifelong consequences. In India the child abuse has not received enough attention. There have been few and irregular efforts to understand and address the problem. Aim was to assess the level of knowledge regarding prevention of child abuse among parents.Methods: Descriptive Survey design was used. The study population comprised of parents of children less than 18 years of age. A sample of 60 parents were selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique. A self-structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge regarding child abuse among parents. Informed consent was taken from each participant prior to data collection and descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data.Results: Majority of parents 60% had poor or fair level of knowledge, 39% had good knowledge whereas only 1.6% had excellent knowledge. There was a significant association between knowledge and age of mother at 0.02 level of significance.Conclusions: The finding of the study concluded that the knowledge regarding child abuse among parents was inadequate.  Considering this aspects further awareness drives can be conducted to make the people alert about child abuse and its prevention.

Users Satisfaction With Library Services

2018 ◽  
pp. 881-891
Author(s):  
Violet E. Ikolo
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Library Services ◽  
State University ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Delta State University

The study focused on users satisfaction with library services at the Delta State University main Library, Abraka, Delta State. The objective was to find out if users are satisfied with the services, facilities, the library environment, information sources and staff of the library. Using the descriptive survey design the population for the study consisted of all registered library users in the Site II of the Delta State University, Abraka Campus. The study employed the simple random sampling techniques in selecting the sample size for the study, and with a questionnaire data were collected. The findings revealed that the services offered at the Delta State University are inadequate and below average. Most users were satisfied with the availability of information sources in the library but also registered that most of these information sources are not available for loan. The findings also showed that there is a significant relationship between the assessment of library collection by users and their satisfaction with information sources. The library environment is clean and the reading carrels are adequate but, there are no effective lightening and toilet facilities.

scholarly journals Quality Library Information Resources and Postgraduate Students’ Satisfaction in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Library

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-38
Author(s):  
Emmanuel O. ◽  
Dorathy B.
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Available Information ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Students Satisfaction

The study sought to determine the quality library information resources and postgraduate students’ satisfaction in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education library. Two research objectives, two research questions and two hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The total population of the study was 412 postgraduate students’ registered with Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Library while the sample size was 206 postgraduate students’ selected using simple random sampling technique. The study found that that there is a significant relationship between available information resources and postgraduate students’ satisfaction with the use of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education library F1, 200=4.730, p<.05. Therefore, the null hypothesis one was rejected at 0.05 alpha level. The study recommended that Relevant information resources to the library users’ field, accessibility, adequacy, clarity of language of presentation, authenticity of information resources regular power supply, adequate computers/internet facilities should be considered and made available for the library users; also, Awareness services should be done on regular basis in order to increase users’ knowledge on library usage in order to guarantee users’ satisfaction of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education library.

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