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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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    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