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Characteristics of Cloud Computing and Digital Literacy Competency as Determinants of Service Quality among Library Personnel in Federal Universities in South-west Nigeria
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Adedayo Temitope AKINYEMI
Library service quality has long been a topic of interest to library personnel but it has become more significant with technological advancement which has opened up various sources of information to rival, or at times, even surpass what the library is capable of offering. This study investigated the correlation between characteristics of cloud computing, digital literacy competency, and quality of services among library personnel in federal universities in southwest Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design and a mixed method approach was adopted for this study. The population was 243 library personnel (237 library personnel & 6 university librarians) from Federal Universities in Southwest Nigeria. Total enumeration was used. A validated questionnaire was used to elicit response from 237 respondents of the sampled universities, while 6 Librarians were interviewed accordingly. A reliability coefficient value for each variable in this study was recorded as follows; Cloud Computing (CC) = 0.85, Digital Literacy Competency (DLC) = 0.75; Service Quality (SQ) = 0.82. Characteristics of Cloud Computing significantly influence service quality (Adj. R 2 = 0.284, F(1, 200) = 80.631, p < 0.05); Digital literacy competency has a moderate and positive correlation with service quality (Adj. R 2 = 0.262, F(1, 200) = 72.241, p < 0.05), CC and DLC significantly influence SQ (Adj. R 2 = 0.340, F(2, 199) = 52.827, p < 0.05). This study concluded that characteristics of cloud computing and digital literacy competency have moderate and positive correlation with service quality of library personnel in academic libraries in federal universities in Southwest, Nigeria. The study recommended that Library personnel in the federal universities in Southwest, Nigeria should endeavour to engage in training unceasingly so as to stay relevant in the everchanging world. Keywords: Cloud computing, Digital literacy competency, Service quality, Academic library, Library personnel, Federal universities Word Count: 282
Computer Self-Efficacy, Computer Playfulness and Motivation to Use E-learning Systems by Library and Information Science Undergraduates of Selected Private Universities, Oyo State
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Olawumi Grace OYADELE
This study examined the influence of computer self-efficacy and computer playfulness on motivation to use e-learning systems by library and information science undergraduates of selected private universities, Oyo state. A structured questionnaire was adopted as the instrument for data collection. The population of the study is made up of one-hundred and twenty-nine (129) undergraduate selected from private universities in Oyo state. Total enumeration was adopted to select the participants for this study. The study found a high level of motivation to use e-learning systems among the respondents (Mean = 3.53). it was also found that the level of computer self-efficacy (Mean = 3.49) and computer playfulness (Mean = 3.47) is high among the students The test of hypotheses shows that computer self-efficacy (F(1, 120) = 88.272, p < 0.05) and computer playfulness (F(1, 120) = 221.404, p < 0.05) has a significant influence on the motivation to use e-learning system by the respondents. The study also found that computer playfulness and computer self-efficacy F(1, 120) = 109.802, p < 0.05) have a significant combined influence on the motivation to use e-learning system of the respondents. The study concluded that if e-learning systems is to become the norm in Nigerian tertiary institutions, factors such as computer self-efficacy and computer playfulness are going to play an important role in the motivation of the students to make use of these systems. The study recommended that the university management should ensure that the high level of computer playfulness among the students is channeled into productive academic works through the production of innovative academic contents. Keywords: Computer Playfulness, Computer Self-Efficacy, E-Learning Systems, Library and Information Science Undergraduates, Motivation Word Count: 262
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
Continuous Professional Development Technique, Information and Communication Technology Skills and Service Quality of Librarians in Agricultural Research Institutes, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2023-12) Theresa Folasade ODUSANYA
Like every other library, research libraries in Agriculture institutes are service rendering organizations with the sole aim of satisfying the researchers information need through quality services. User’s satisfaction is key to the usage of library and it resources. Like every other service rendering organization, regular evaluation from user’s perspective is inevitable to avert the dwindling patronage observed. This study aimed at finding out the quality of service rendered in Agriculture research institute. It’s a descriptive survey study, which make use of mixed method. The population comprises of 101 librarians and 24 researchers. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire with reliability test of 0.79, 0.87 and 0.92 Cronbach alpha and a focus group discussion. The empirical data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, the focus group discussion was analyzed thematically. The hypotheses were tested using simple linear regression. The study found a moderately high level service quality(Mean=3.4), ICT skills (Mean=3.3) and CDP (Mean=3.4), but with discrepancies in both librarians and researchers response as regards service quality. The test of hypothesis revealed that ICT skills ((Adj.R2=0.205,F(1,79)=20.328, p=000)) and continuous personnel development (Adj. R2=0.262, F(1,79)= 5.972,p =0.001) have significant influence on service quality. Both, combining the duo of CDP and ICT, the multiple regression showed that CDP has significant influence on service quality while ICT did not. The study concludes that CDP is inevitable for libraries and librarians to meet the demand of the ever changing world. The study recommends that CDP should be given priority and fund should be provided for regular in-house and off-shore training covering all aspect with ICT inclusive. Key words: ICT skills, Digital literacy skills, Service Quality, Library users and CPD Word Count: 252
Data Literacy and Research Data Management Services by Librarians in University Libraries, Lagos State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Busola Olufeyi AJOKOTOLA
Research data management service is the future of librarianship but this services may not become widespread in Nigeria unless librarians acquire the necessary skills and competencies which seems to be currently missing among majority of librarians. This study examined the influence of librarians’ data literacy skills on research data management services by librarians in University Libraries in Lagos State, Nigeria. The descriptive research design was adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire was adopted as the instrument for data collection. The study population is made up of ninety-nine (99) academic librarians in universities across Lagos State. Total enumeration was employed which means all the population was sampled. The study found that data collection (R = 0.609, p<0.05), data evaluation (R = 0.713, p<0.05), and data application (R = 0.744, p<0.05) all have significant influence on research data management services. It was also found that all the elements of data literacy have significant influence on research data management services (Adj. R2= 0569, F(3,84)= 111.886, p= 0.000). The study concluded the effective data management in academic libraries is highly dependent on data literacy skills of librarians. It is therefore recommended that regular training should be conducted for academic librarian so that they can continue to improve their data literacy skills and render effective research data management services to enhance research productivity. Keywords: Data Literacy, Data management, Information Management, Research Productivity, Library Services. Word Count: 219
Development Programmes, Fundraising Strategies and Library Patronage in Public Libraries in South West, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Oyedoyin Faith ERUEMOLO
Public libraries exist to cater for the information need of all categories of users in a community. Their role in nation building cannot be over emphasized. Access to public libraries can majorly be achieved through various developmental programs as well as how fund is being raised to adequately fund public libraries in order to make it more appealing to her teeming users. Absence of these two factors, development programs and fundraising strategies will perhaps make public libraries a ghost of itself in existence. It is in this light that this study deems it fit to investigate how development programs (DP) and fundraising strategies (FS) contribute to library patronage (LP) in public libraries in south west, Nigeria. Quantitative and qualitative research designs was adopted for this study. Population consisted of 134 librarians in public libraries in south west, Nigeria. Total enumeration sampling technique also served as the sample technique adopted for the study. The reliability coefficient for each of the variable ranged from 0.75 to 0.90. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive, inferential statistics and textual content analytical approach. Findings revealed that DP had no significant influence on LP (Adj. R2 = 0.007; p = 0.692), FS was found to significantly influence LP (Adj. R2 = 0.178; p = 0.000). Jointly, only FS was found to statistically significantly influence LP (Adj. = .173, F (2,125) = 14.275, p < 0.05), while DP was found not to statistically significantly influence LP (β = .044; t =- .546; p > 0.05). The study concluded that only FS independently influenced LP. Content analysis wise, only Lagos state public library has a robust plan of developmental programs. Fundraising of public libraries in south west, Nigeria is mostly done by respective state governments in the region. The study recommended that there should be more funding. Key Words: Development Programs, Fundraising Strategies, Library Patronage, Public Libraries, South West, Nigeria. Word Count: 299
Digital Literacy Skills, Social Media Use and Library Promotion Practices by Library Personnel in Public Universities in Lagos State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2023-12) Kabir Adesegun LIADI
This study investigated the influence of Digital Literacy Skill, Social Media Use on library promotion in public university in Lagos state, Nigeria; the objectives were identify the level of use of promotion mix in universities, find out the level of social media use by librarian, ascertain the level of digital literacy skills of librarian, determine the influence of digital literacy skills of librarian on promotion, ascertain the influence on social media use by library personnel on library promotion. The study adopted technical acceptance model (TAM) 2, digital literacy model and promotion mix model. The descriptive survey research design was adopted the population was 145 library personnel, while the total enumeration simplify technique was adopted. The instrument for the data collection was structured questionnaire. The data collection from questionnaire was coded and analyzed using the international business machine (IBM) for statistical package for service solution (SPSS) software version 22. Findings showed (N-115, R-0.333, P-value-0.00) the positive correlation suggests that as the digital literacy skills of library personnel increase, there tends to be an increase in library promotion efforts.. There is a modest positive relationship between the level of social media use by library personnel and their efforts in library promotion (N-115, R.212, Pvalue.023). This indicates that higher levels of social media use are associated with increased library promotion efforts. This implies that both digital literacy skills and social media use factors play a role in predicting levels of library promotion on the findings of this study. The research recommended that the university and library management should implement regular training programs focused on enhancing digital literacy skills and social media use among library personnel. Thus, there is the need to ensure library users’ satisfaction, while librarians embrace the use of ICTs and uphold high work ethics. Keywords: Digital Literacy Skill, Social Media Use, library promotion, public university and service delivery. Word count: 210.
Digital Transformation, Change Management and Commitment of Secretaries in Public Polytechnics Ogun State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Adedoyin Comfort ADEOYE
Commitment of secretaries has become important and impactful to the institution for growth and sustainability. The study aims to examine the impact of digital transformation and change management on the commitment of secretaries in public polytechnics in Ogun State Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population for this study consisted of 187 secretaries from Six public polytechnic in Ogun state. Total enumeration is adopted in selecting the study sample in view of the manageable number of respondents involved in the study. The instrument used in this research is a structured questionnaire adapted from relevant theories and models. Data analysis irrupted the use of descriptive statistic such as simple frequencies and percentages while the research hypotheses were tested using inferential statistics. The results show a moderate level of commitment of secretaries in the public polytechnic (Mean = 3.32). The study also found a high level of digital transformation (Mean = 3.16) but a moderate level of change management (Mean = 2.98) among the respondents. The test of hypotheses revealed that digital transformation (Adj. R2 = 0.519; p= 0.00) and Change management (Adj. R2 = 0.232; p= 0.00) significant influence commitment of secretaries in the public polytechnic in Ogun State. The study concluded that effective digital transformation and change management will greatly influence the commitment of secretaries in the public polytechnics. It was recommended that school administrations need to know more about how to implement successful change management strategies in digital transformation as they believe that they are better aware of the need of the change, have good desire to participate and have good abilities to partake in the process. Keywords: Digital transformation, Change management, Commitment, Secretaries, Polytechnic Word count: 274
Emotional Intelligence, Personality Traits and Service Quality by Library Personnel in Colleges of Agriculture in Oyo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2023-12) Esther OGEDENGBE
The need to increase library use through effective service quality may achieved through examining the interplay of emotional intelligence and personality traits of library personnel. Thus, it is against this backdrop that this study set out to investigate the influence of emotional intelligence, personality traits and service quality, especially in colleges of agriculture in Oyo State, Nigeria. The survey design of the correlational type was adopted. The population of this study were library personnel (27) and Higher National Diploma students (1,846) in colleges of agriculture in Oyo state. Total enumeration was used for the library personnel while 10% proportional sample size was used for the student (185). Questionnaire was the instrument used. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson product moment correlation and Multiple regression at 0.05 level of significance. The study found that highly positive perspectives of levels of service quality ( ? =2.4) among the indicators. There is high levels of emotional intelligence of library personnel in colleges of agriculture in Oyo state, Nigeria and the prominent was Self-awareness (?=3.4) Likewise, the library personnel exhibited the characteristics of big five factor personality traits in colleges of agriculture in Oyo state, Nigeria but the prominent was Extraversion (?=3.0). Emotional intelligence (r=.028) demonstrated no significant impact on library service quality, likewise, personality traits (r=.131) exhibited no significant correlation on library service quality. In aggregate, emotional intelligence and personality traits do not offer combine influence on library service quality (R = 0.133; Adj. R2=0.018). Emotional intelligence (β=-.036) played a negative relative relation in delivery of service quality, while personality traits provided (β=-.060) in shaping library personnel in colleges of agriculture in Oyo state, Nigeria. Thus, the institution and library management should strategies interventions to tailor library personnel toward mastering self-awareness and trait of extraversion personality to enhance library service quality. Keywords: Emotional Intelligence, Personality Traits, Service Quality, Library Personnel, College of Agriculture. Word count: 298
Facilitating Conditions, Social Influence, and the Use of Library Technology by Academic Librarians in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
(Lead City University, 2023-12) Victoria Deyeh OGUNMOLA
The use of technology has become non-negotiable for academic libraries aiming to provide cutting edge services to their clientele. However, evidence shows that the use of technology by library personnel may depend on various factors. This study therefore investigates the influence of facilitating conditions and social influence on the use of library technology by academic librarians in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research survey design. The population of the study consists of all library personnel (Librarians and Library Officers) in universities in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Total enumeration was used due to the size of the population. A structured questionnaire adapted from existing studies was used for data collection. The Cronbach alpha value for the dimensions are; facilitating condition (0.83), and social influence (0.81). The test of hypothesis revealed that facilitating (R2 = 0.265, p<0.05) and social influence (R2 = 0.305, p<0.05) individually have significant influence on the use of technology among the respondents. Similarly, it was also found that both variables have combined significant influence (R2 = 0.421, p<0.05) on the use of technology. The study concluded that there are still some underlying factors that must be addressed before academic libraries in the FCT can reach the level of technology use that will enable them provide world class library services. It was therefore recommended that Universities in the FCT have to work hand in hand with the management of their academic libraries to invest in relevant technologies needed in the provision of modern information services Keywords: Library Services, Library Technology, Facilitating Conditions, Social Influence, Technology Use, Word Count: 251
Human Capital Development, Work Environment and Service Delivery by Library Personnel in Tertiary Institution Libraries, Ondo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Omolabake Eunice, AKINYEMI
This study explores human capital development, work environment, and service delivery by library personnel in tertiary institutions’ libraries, in Ondo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design is adopted for the study. The population of the study is 140 comprising both librarians and library officers in tertiary institutions in Ondo State, Nigeria. Data are collected through a structured questionnaire and are analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Linear and multiple regressions are used for hypothesis testing at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings ascertain the types of library services in tertiary institutions' libraries include technical, readers, and ICT services. Both the level of service delivery by library personnel and human capital development of library personnel in the tertiary institutions’ libraries are high. The Ho1 reveals there is a significant influence of human capital development on service delivery by library personnel in tertiary institutions’ libraries in Ondo State at (R = 0. 776, p<0.05).The Ho2 reveals the significant influence of work environment on service delivery by library personnel in tertiary institutions’ libraries in Ondo State at (R = 0.812, p<0.05). The Ho3 reveals that there is a joint influence of human capital development and work environment on service delivery by library personnel in tertiary institutions’ libraries in Ondo State at a low rate. It is, therefore, recommended that Library management should give the necessary support to the library personnel in continuous education and training to acquire more skills, knowledge, and abilities to enhance their service delivery. Also, a conducive environment should be provided for the library personnel to carry out their duties effectively. Keywords: Library Services, Service Delivery, Human Capital Development, Work Environment, and Library personnel. Words Count: 264
Inclusive Libraries, Use of Assistive Technologies, Librarians Digital Competency and User Satisfaction of Physically Challenged Students in Public Higher Institutions, Oyo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Oluremi Adebowale ADEBAYO
The study aimed at investigating the influence of inclusive libraries, availability of assistive technologies, librarians’ digital competency on user satisfaction of physically challenged students in higher institutions, Oyo State, Nigeria. This becomes necessary as observations revealed that the physically challenged students are hardly seen in libraries. Therefore, the study sets out to; identify the level of users` satisfaction of the physically challenged students in higher institutions, ascertain level of inclusive libraries practices among higher institutions, also, identify level of assistive technologies and librarians` level of digital competency for the physically challenged, ascertain the influence of inclusive libraries on user satisfaction of the physically challenged and determine the combined influence of inclusive libraries, use of assistive technologies and librarians’ digital competency on users satisfaction of the physically challenged. Hypothesis were also formulated and tested. The study employed the use of both qualitative and quantitative method of data gathering involving all the heads of libraries in public higher institutions in Oyo state, given the size of the population for this study, total enumeration was adopted. Personal interview and structured questionnaire were used as instruments for the study. The result revealed that while there was a generally high level of satisfaction with library services, areas like support services require improvement. Additionally, the inclusiveness of library collections was deemed moderate, with positive perceptions but with gaps in areas such as Wi-Fi reliability and accessibility facilities. The study also highlighted that the use of assistive technology is at a moderately high level, though further enhancements in accessibility and user training are necessary. Moreover, librarians demonstrated above-average digital competencies, contributing positively to the library experience for students with disabilities. A significant positive relationship between the use of assistive technology and user satisfaction emphasizes the importance of technological support in fostering a more inclusive and satisfying library environment. Conclusions were made that Libraries should focus on improving support services by offering more tailored assistance and user-centric programs to meet the specific needs of physically challenged students, thereby raising overall satisfaction levels. In order to address shortcomings in inclusiveness, libraries should prioritize improving Wi-Fi reliability, enhancing restroom accessibility, and expanding services tailored for users with disabilities to ensure an equitable experience. Other recommendations were also raised ranging from the need to implement more extensive training sessions on the use of assistive technology and foster a culture of peer support to enhance accessibility and user confidence in utilizing these technologies as well as continuous professional development and digital training programs for librarians should be maintained, focusing on keeping their skills up-to-date, especially in new digital tools and platforms that can benefit physically challenged students. The study therefore contributes to the understanding of the interrelationship between library service quality and user satisfaction among students with disabilities knowledge, as necessary suggestions for further research were equally made. Keywords: Inclusive libraries, use of assistive technologies, librarians’ digital competency, users’ satisfaction, physically challenged. Word Count: 480
Indigenous Identity, Social Integration and Digital Content Creation among University Students in South-west, Nigeria
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Agnes Ogheneochuko ADEMAKINWA
Existing literature highlights the global significance of digital content creation in communication and academic settings, yet there is a notable gap in understanding how indigenous identity and social integration influence these practices, particularly within the context of South-west, Nigeria. The study adopts a mixed method approach with a quantitative analysis of 441 university students in South-west, Nigeria and a content analysis of 6 universities students’ associations social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram, Tik-Tok and X. A stratified random sampling technique is employed, and the sample size is determined through rigorous statistical calculations. The study employs a structured questionnaire to collect data on indigenous identity, social integration, and digital content creation. Findings indicate a significant influence of indigenous identity on digital content creation (R2 = 0.157, β = 0.397, t= 9.057, p = 0.000 < 0.05), emphasising the importance of cultural identity in shaping students' digital engagement. Social integration also shows a significant positive impact on digital content creation (R2 = 0.155, β = 0.397, t = 9.057. p = 0.000 < 0.05), highlighting the role of social connections in fostering students' involvement in digital creation activities. Findings from the qualitative survey portray a lack of deep meaningful and innovative engagement of students with social media; and a disconnect of university students with their indigenous identity in digital content creation. Also, although there is a high level of social integration among students, there is little or no integration with students and their larger community of people who are not students. The study equally finds that digital technology used purposively by governments and institutions will engender positive results on the youths. In conclusion, the study underscores the complex relationships among indigenous identity, social integration, and digital content creation among university students in South-west, Nigeria. This study recommends the intentional adoption and targeted use of digital content in sensitive educational practices that leverage the positive influence of indigenous identity and social integration on digital platforms, fostering a more inclusive learning environment. This research contributes to the broader understanding of how digital content creation and cultural orientations intersect with digital engagement in the academic experiences of university students, particularly in the context of South-west, Nigeria. Keywords: Indigenous identity, Social integration, Digital content creation, Digital technologies, Social media platforms, University students, South-west Nigeria Word Count: 361
Individual and Technology Characteristics as Predictors of Motivation to Use Digital Library Among Polytechnic Student in Ondo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2023-12) Cyril Iloba IJEH
Digital libraries offer a lot of advantages for students and this explains why may tertiary institutions including polytechnics in Nigeria have invested in creating various digital libraries. However, many of the libraries often experienced low patronage as students are more inclined to use other source of digital information. In line with this, the study examines the influence of examine individual characteristics, technology characteristics and the motivation to use digital library among polytechnic student in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey research with the population including 13,407students from two government owned polytechnic in Ondo State. Multistage sampling procedure was followed to select 375 students as sample. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The data was analyzed using both inferential and descriptive statistics. The results show that individual characteristics (Adj. R2 = 0. 244, p<0.05) has significant but weak influence on the motivation to use digital library among polytechnic student in Ondo State. It was also found that technological characteristics (Adj. R2 = 0. 325, p<0.05). In addition, multiple regression analysis showed that technology characteristics and individual characteristics have a positive and significant combined influence (Adj. R2 = 0. 488, p<0.05) on the motivation to use digital library among polytechnic student in Ondo State. The study concluded that the moderate positive perception of the technology characteristics related to digital libraries in their underscores the importance of user satisfaction and engagement. It was therefore recommended that polytechnic libraries should provide comprehensive training on how to effectively use digital libraries. Keywords: Digital Libraries, Information Services, Polytechnics, Self-efficacy, Perceived usefulness, Perceived Ease of use. Word Count: 251
Information and Communications Technology Use, Work Ethics and Library Users’ Satisfaction in Public Universities in Edo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2023-12) Anthony Oboite SOLOMON
This study investigated the influence of ICT use and work ethics by librarians on library users’ satisfaction in public universities in Edo State; the objectives were to identify the level of library users’ satisfaction in these universities, examine the level of ICT use by librarians in these universities, examine the work ethics of these librarians, determine the influence of ICT use on these library users’ satisfaction, the influence of work ethics on these library users’ satisfaction, and the combined influence of ICT use and work ethics on these library users’ satisfaction. The models adopted for the study were Expectancy- Disconfirmation Model, Technology Acceptance Model, and Theory of Deontological Ethics. The descriptive survey research design was adopted; and the study population was 12,400 library users, with a sample size was 388, while the simple random sampling technique was adopted. The instrument for data collection was the structured questionnaire, and data collected was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings showed that library users were satisfied with service delivery of librarians, they perceived librarians as professionals who use ICTs and uphold high level of work ethics. Findings also showed that ICT use had a strong influence on library users’ satisfaction (R2 = 0.448; F = 250.565; p = 0.001); work ethics had a weak influence on library users’ satisfaction (R2 = 0.222; F = 87.922; p = 0.001); while ICT use and work ethics had a high combined influence on library users’ satisfaction (Adj. R2 = 0.446; F = 125.698; p = 0.001). The research concluded that library users rarely patronised the library despite the high ICT usage skills and high ethical standard of librarians. The research recommended that there is the need to ensure library users’ satisfaction, while librarians embrace the use of ICTs and uphold high work ethics. Keywords: library user satisfaction, information and communication technology, work ethics, expectancy disconfirmation, technology acceptance, deontological ethics. Word count: 297
Information Behaviour and Library Patronage of Undergraduates in Private Universities Oyo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Samson Abiodun ADENIRAN
This study examined the influence of information behavior on library patronage among undergraduate students in private universities in Oyo State. The descriptive research design was adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire was adopted as the instrument for data collection. The study population is made up of eight thousand, six hundred and fifty-nine (8,659) undergraduate students in private universities across Oyo State. The sample size of 368 was used for the study as obtained from Krejcie and Morgan sample size calculator. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found a low level of library patronage among the students. The study also found that the students mostly need information for personal development. In addition, it was found that the preferred sources of information are academic journals, internet sources, and the library. The test of hypotheses revealed that information needs (R = 0.329, p<0.05), information seeking behaviour (R = 0.292, p<0.05) and information use (R = 0.329, p<0.05) have a significant influence on library patronage. In addition it was found that the combination information needs, information seeking behavior and information use has a significant but weak relationship with the library patronage by undergraduates in private universities in Oyo State(Adj. R2= 0.092, F(2,334)= 17.989, p= 0.000). The study concluded that academic libraries must do their best to understand the information behaviour of their clientele. It is therefore recommended that students and other library patrons should be involved in the collection development process. Keywords: Information Behaviour, Library Patronage, Library Collection Undergraduates, Private Universities, Word Count: 252
Information Behaviour and Perceived Academic Performance of Students in Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan, Oyo State
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Olubunmi BAKARE
This study examines the impact of information behaviour on students’ perceived academic performance in Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan, Oyo State. The survey research design was used in data collection from the respondents. Two hundred and forty-two (242) copies of questionnaires were administered, one hundred and seventy-four (174) copies was valid for data analysis. The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach’s alpha to determine items which are consistent with the others. Result from the reliability test was used to determine items that were included in the questionnaire. The research questions were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) while the hypotheses were tested using inferential statistics (regression analysis). The acceptable level of significance was 0.05. The study found the students perceived their academic performance as high. However, majority of them indicated that they consider their academic just above average and not outstanding. This suggests that majority of them are aware that they are not performing to the best of their abilities. A significant portion of these information needs are focused on academic activities. There are however some challenges with the students finding it difficult to explain their exact information needs to professionals such as librarians and the students often face challenges in choosing the relevant information resources from numerous similar resources, have challenges in the use of scholarly databases and rarely uses keyword search. The study recommended that students should be provided with counselling and mentoring services that can improve academic performance so that they can perform to the best of their abilities, Librarians should develop various finding aids and information retrieval tools that can help students identify and retrieve the needed information with ease and so on. Keywords: Perceived Academic Performance and Information Behaviour, Word Count: 290
Information Literacy Skills and Research Competence of Postgraduate Students in Selected Tertiary Institutions in Lagos State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Musibau Olajire AYODELE
When the research competency skill of the postgraduate students is enhanced, they will be able to make use of acquired information skills to find solutions to identified problems both academically and in the corporate world. However, preliminary investigation, close observation and literature review has revealed a decline in the research competency of postgraduate students of universities in selected tertiary institutions in Lagos State, Nigeria. As a result, information are not effectively sourced, the little they could source for are not effectively and efficiently evaluated and synthesized. Hence, this study seems to investigate information literacy programmes, information literacy skills and research competency of postgraduate students of universities in selected tertiary institutions in Lagos State, Nigeria. This study used descriptive and cross-sectional survey research. The population of this study is made of 10,000 postgraduate students of universities in selected tertiary institutions in Lagos State, Nigeria. The sample size for this study includes three hundred and seventy (370) students, all of whom are postgraduate students of the two public universities in Lagos State through Krejcie and Morgan sampling size table. The instrument utilized is a structured questionnaire. All hypotheses tested revealed that there exist significant positive influence of task definition, information seeking strategies, location and access to information, use of information, information synthesis and information evaluation on the research competency of postgraduate students of universities in selected tertiary institutions in Lagos State, Nigeria (F(1,345) = 369.527 (F(1,345) =17.094, p < 0.05), (F(1,345) = 132.409 p < 0.05), (F(1,345) = 294.886 p < 0.05), (F(1,345) = 364.736 p < 0.05), (F(1,345) = 30.431 p < 0.05). Recommendations were made to buttress the relevance of this study. Keyword: Research Competency, Information Literacy Skills, Information Evaluation, Information Synthesis. Wordcount: 272
Information Literacy Skills, Use of Electronic Information Resources and Research Competence of Academic Staff in Public Universities, Lagos State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2023-12) Abiodun Soliu ADEKANBI
The hallmark of academic excellence depends on the research competence of academic staff of university who are shouldered with the responsibilities of modelling both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the part of quality academic achievements. The pivotal role of Research competence in raising quality products in institution of higher learning is the reason for this study which is aimed at finding out the influence of Information Literacy Skill(ILS) and use of Electronic Information Resources(EIR) on research competence of academic staff in public universities in Lagos, State. It is a descriptive survey study. The population comprises 3556 out of which 346 were sampled using Krejce and Morgan table. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, the hypothesis were tested using linear regression. The study found moderate level of research competence, high level of ILS was found and a moderate level of use of EIR .. The test of hypothesis revealed that ILS (Adj.R 2=0.202,F(1,105)= 26.610, p=000) and Use of EIR (Adj.R 2=0.359,F(1,105)= 60.424, p=000) have significant positive influence on service quality. The study concludes that both ILS and use of EIR should be encouraged and supported by the institution to achieve a viable research competence. The study recommends that Universities should allocate resources and support for the development of research competence and information literacy skills. This can include funding for research projects, access to academic journals, and dedicated research support services Key words: Research competence, Information Literacy skill, Electronic resources, digital literacy skills, Word Count: 234
Information Retrieval Skills, Digital Competencies and Use of Online Legal Information Resources by Legal Practitioners in Ogun State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2023-12) Bukunola Funmi SANNI
In today’s digital age, lawyers heavily depend on online legal information resources to enhance legal research and support legal activities. However, it has been observed that many legal practitioners lack effective information retrieval skills and digital competences to efficiently navigate and extract relevant information through these information resources. This study therefore examined the influence of information retrieval skills and digital competences on the use of online legal resources among legal practitioners in Ogun state. The study adopted a survey research method. The study population consist of 699 legal practitioners drawn from all the five branches of Nigeria Bar Association in Ogun State. The sample size was determined using Krejcie and Morgan table which resulted in a sample of 242. Data was collected using questionnaire. The data collected was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that the level of use of online legal information resources (mean=2.63) information retrieval skills (mean = 2.56) and digital competences (mean=2.72) is moderately high among the respondents. The test of hypothesis showed that information retrieval (Adj.R2 = 0.528 p = 0.000) and digital competences (Adj.R2=0.528, p=0.000) both have significant influence on the use of online legal information resources. However, multiple regression analysis showed that while information retrieval (p=0.013) has a significant combined influence on the use of online legal information resources on the respondents, digital competences (p=0.176) do not have. The study concluded that the use of use of online legal resources by legal practitioners will provide extensive access to legal materials which will in turn promote quick dispensation of justice and enhance productivity. It therefore recommended the need for comprehensive training programs and continuing education by the law libraries and the judiciary to enhance lawyers’ information retrieval skills and digital competences. Keywords: Legal practitioners, Information retrieval skills, Digital competences, Legal information Word Count: 294

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