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Research Mentoring as a Predictor of Research Productivity of Academic Librarians Universities in South-South, Nigeria.
(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS], 2024-07) Omwanghe, Etinosa James.; Prof. Babalola, Yemisi, T.
Research productivity is an essential criterion for the recognition, promotion and career advancement of librarians. However, previous studies have established low level of research productivity of librarians in South-South, Nigeria making it a subject of concern to the university and library management. While existing studies have analyzed bibliometric data of librarians' publications, some studies have shown that research mentoring can have an effect on research productivity. However, the variable has not been fully measured in the literature to determine its influence on research productivity. Therefore, this study investigated the influence research mentoring (problem identification, literature search, collaboration, research design and time management) on research productivity of academic librarians in universities in South-South, Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design. The population comprised 229 academic librarians in 30 universities in South-South, Nigeria. Total enumeration sampling technique was used for the study. A structured and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients for the constructs ranged from 0.82 to 0.88. The response rate was 86.4%. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential (simple and multiple regression) statistics at 5% level of significance. Findings revealed that research mentoring (Adj.R2= 0.68, F(1, 198) = 439.50, p < 0.05) had a significant influence on research productivity. The study concluded that research mentoring had a significant influence on research productivity of academic librarians in universities in South-South, Nigeria. Therefore, it was recommended that the management of universities, should also institutionalize research mentoring programs to enhance research productivity.
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS AS DETERMINANTS OF QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY OF LIBRARIANS IN RESEARCH INSTITUTE LIBRARIES IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA.
(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS], 2024-07) Motunrayo, Mufuliat Olayode; Dr. Ezinwanyi Madukoma
The importance of quality service delivery in research institutes’ libraries cannot be overemphasized as it determines the quality of information services delivered in these libraries and the research productivity of the users. Literatures have established that an institution factor is one of the important factors that determine quality of service delivery in research institute library. This study examines the quality-of-service delivery and also determines the influence of institution factors on quality service delivery in research institute south-West, Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design. The population comprised 140 library personnel from 27 research institutes in South-West, Nigeria. A structured and validated questionnaire was used to collect data. The result shows a positive quality service delivery (mean= 2.77) in research institute libraries and institutional factors has a significant influence on quality service delivery (β=.255, P< 0.05). The study concluded that institutional factors play important roles in ensuring effective quality service delivery in research institutes’ libraries in South-West, Nigeria. The study recommended that parent organizations of research institutes should give more support to improve the institutional factors prevailing in their libraries.
Safety Culture as a Predictor of Job Satisfaction among Secretaries in ICT Polytechnics, Ogun State, Nigeria
(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS], 2024-07) AdebolaAdedotun OGUNYEMI; Tolulope Elizabeth ADENEKAN (Ph. D)
Employee’s job satisfaction is pivotal for job performance and overall achievement of the organizational goals, aims and essence of existence failure of which may result in eventual extinction from the competitive front. Several studies have been carried out to find out the possible factors that influences job satisfaction. This study aimed at finding out the influence of office safety culture on job satisfaction. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The population comprises of 186 secretaries in ICT Polytechnics, Ogun State. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire. The empirical data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, the hypothesis were tested using simple linear regression. The study found a moderately high level (Mean=3.5)Job satisfaction among secretaries. A moderate level of office safety culture (Mean=3.1) was found, which means there is need for improvement in the safety culture of the study area (employees).The test of hypothesis revealed that office safety culture(R = 0.510, p<0.05) have significant positive influence on job satisfaction. The study recommends that institution of higher learning should consider advancement intosafety programmes that will facilitate a smooth running, healthy and safe workspace.
Data Input, Data Processing Practices and Service Delivery of Health Information Personnel in Tertiary Hospitals in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS], 2024) Christian Chimezurum NWANKWO
Effectiveness of health information professionals has a lot of links with their service delivery level. A major factor that has been identified that will always boost the service delivery of health information professionals is the way and manner data is being processed. Deficiencies in data processing practices will results in questionable service delivery of health information professionals. It is in this regard that this study deemed it fit to investigate the influence of data processing practices on service delivery of health information professionals in tertiary institutions in Owerri, Imo state. The survey design was used. The targeted population consisted of 118 respondents sampled randomly from health information professionals in tertiary institutions in Owerri, Imo state. Total enumeration sampling technique was used. A validated questionnaire with reliability coefficient of 0.74 was used as the instrument for data collection. Response rate was 97.4%. The data were analyzed using descriptive and regression statistics. The study revealed that three out of the four component data processing practices (data input and data processing) significantly influenced service delivery ((R2 = 0.001; P >.05). The study recommended in the wake of the obstructive nature of technological innovations, For Health Information Professionals, there should be laid down rule regarding training and retraining so as to keep up with the pace.
Career Development and Turnover Intention of Health Information Management Professionals in Ibadan Oyo State
(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS], 2024-07) Lawrence Afen EDE; Sophia V. ADEYEYE (Ph.D.)
Health information management (HIM) professionals are integral parts of the health service delivery structure. However, despite their strategic importance to the smooth flow of health information in hospitals, issues concerning HIM professionals are often relegated to the background. This often led to turnover intention which can disrupt the smooth operation of hospitals. As a result, this study examined the influence of career development on turnover intention of health information management professionals in Ibadan Oyo State. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire was adopted as the instrument for data collection. The study population consist of one hundred and twenty-seven (127) health information management professionals in six government hospitals in Oyo State. Total enumeration was adopted due to the population size. The quantitative data collected was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found low levels of turnover intention (Mean =3.12), and high level of career development (Mean =3.30) among the respondents. The test of hypothesis also showed that career development has significant influence on turnover intention (R2= 0.345, p= 0.000) among the HIM professionals. The study concluded that the although the turnover intention is low, there are still underlying factors that must be addressed to ensure that HIM professional remain committed to their employers. It was therefore recommended that the low turnover reported in this study is maintain by focusing more on employee welfare and protecting the interest of the health information management.