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    Computer Self-Efficacy, Computer Playfulness and Social Media Use by Librarians in Private University Libraries Southwest, Nigeria
    (Lead City University, 2023-12) Modupe Elizabeth OLOGUNDE
    The need to provide effective and efficient services has facilitated the adoption and use of social media technology in libraries. However, many librarians in Nigerian academic libraries are still not taking full advantage of social media in personal and professional activities. This study examined the influence of computer self-efficacy and computer playfulness on social media use by librarians in private university libraries southwest, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire was adopted as the instrument for data collection. The instrument was tested for reliability and the result showed a Cronbach Alpha value of 0.78. The study population consist of 127 librarians from sixteen academic libraries across southwest Nigeria. The entire population was included in the study due to the small size of the population. The quantitative data collected was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that both computer self-efficacy (Adj. R2 = 0.604, p<0.05) and computer playfulness (Adj. R2 = 0.614, p<0.05) individually have significant influence on the use of social media among the respondents. Multiple regression analysis also revealed a significant combined influence of both variables on the use of social media among the respondent. The study concluded that the use of social by librarians remains the a good strategy to enhance library and information services in academic libraries. It was therefore recommended that continuous personnel development should be an integral part of the library programmes as a way to develop computer self-efficacy for librarians. Keywords: Academic Libraries, Computer self-efficacy, Computer playfulness, Information Services, Library Services. Word Count: 2246
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    Information Management Competence, Motivational Factors, and Librarians’ Job Performance in Tertiary Institutions, Oyo State
    (Lead City University Ibadan, 2025-12) Funmilayo Bimpe OGUNYEMI
    In tertiary institutions across Nigeria and Oyo State in particular, librarians have been tasked with managing vast information resources, curating specialised knowledge, and supporting the scholarly activities of students and faculty. This critical role is rooted in a dual requirement which includes the need to possess the requisite information management competencies and the imperative to remain motivated in a challenging and ever-evolving work environment for effective job performance. This study, therefore, investigated the influence of information management competence and motivational factors on librarians' job performance in selected tertiary institutions in Oyo State. The study adopted a survey research design with a population of 110 librarians from 10 tertiary institutions in Oyo State. A total enumeration method was used to select all the librarians for the study. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection, while descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The findings revealed that there was a moderate to high job performance, a high level of information management competence, and strong motivational factors among librarians in tertiary institutions in Oyo State. Results from the hypotheses showed that information management competence (ß=0.680, t=7.65, p<0.01) and motivational factors (ß=0.620, t=6.75, p<0.01) respectively influence job performance among the librarians. It was also found that both information management competence (ß=0.450, t=4.50, p<0.05) and motivational factor (ß=0.400, t=4.00, p<0.05) had a combined influence on job performance of librarians in tertiary institutions in Oyo State. The study established that competencies in information management and a supportive motivational climate are both essential for optimal performance of librarians. The study, therefore, recommended that libraries should invest in up-to-date ICT infrastructure and software tools in academic libraries that will enable librarians to apply newly acquired technical skills effectively and improve their productivity. Keywords: Academic Libraries, Job Performance, Information Management Competence, Motivational Factors, Librarians Word Count: 286
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    Information Quality, System Quality and Use of Digital Library Resources among Postgraduate Students of in Private Universities, Oyo State Nigeria
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Timothy Akinlolu OKE
    Quality postgraduate research depends on the availability and accessibility of current, diverse and relevant information resources which is available through the digital libraries. However, despite the advantages, digital libraries created by academic libraries often received less patronage compared to other digital resources. In view of this, the study examines the influence of information quality and system quality in the motivation to use digital library resources among postgraduate students of private university students in Oyo State. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. Population of the study include ,789 postgraduate students from Dominion University, Ibadan and Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo. The research instrument was a structured questionnaire. Data collected was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of the data analysis shows that information quality (R2 = 0.152; p = 000) has a moderate influence while system quality (R2 = 0. 021.; p = 014) has a weak but significant influence on the motivation to use digital library resources among postgraduate students. In addition, the study found that both information quality and system quality significantly contribute to motivating students to use digital library resources, with system quality showing a stronger impact. The study concluded that digital libraries are essential resources for postgraduate studies but it uses may be affected by poor perception of information and system quality among other factors. It was therefore recommended that academic library management in private universities should prioritize more frequent updates to digital library resources to ensure students have access to the latest academic resources. It was also recommended that universities should prioritize ongoing usability improvements in the digital library. Keywords: Academic Libraries, Digital Libraries, Digital Information Resources, Information Quality, Information Library Patronage, Systems Success Model, System Quality. Word Count: 267
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    Work Environment, Personality Traits and Organizational Commitment of Librarians in Tertiary Institutions in Lagos State, Nigeria
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Beauty Akpobome ESHAREFASA
    Every organization, including academic libraries can only achieve their organizational objective through committed employees. Hence, this study examines the influence of work environment and personality traits on organizational commitment among librarians in tertiary institutions in Lagos State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consist of 111 eleven librarians from ten tertiary institutions in Lagos State. The research instrument was a validated structured questionnaire with a Cronbach alpha score of 0.79. The data collected in the process of this study was analysed using descriptive statistics such as simple percentages, mean, and standard deviations to analyse the research questions and demographic data. In addition, the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using inferential statistics. The result revealed a moderate level of organizational commitment among the respondents (Mean = 2.56).It was also found that the prevalent work environment was positive (Mean =3.31) and the the data suggests that librarians in tertiary institutions in Lagos State possess a balanced personality profile, characterized by high levels of enthusiasm, reliability, and emotional stability, coupled with a strong inclination toward intellectual curiosity and openness to new experiences. The test of hypothesis also revealed that work environment (Adj R2 =0.39) and personality traits (Adj R2 =0.43) played a role in influencing organizational commitment of the respondents. In addition, there was a significant combined influence of both work environment and personality traits on organizational commitment of the respondents. The study concluded that that many librarians feel obligated to stay with their current employers irrespective of their personality or the work environment in which they operate. It was therefore recommended that libraries should implement initiatives that foster a stronger emotional connection between librarians and their organizations. Keywords: Academic Libraries, Organizational Behaviour, Organizational Commitment, Personality Traits, Work Environment, Word Count: 283