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Welcome to FUPRESpace, The Institutional Repository of Federal University of Petroleum Resources. A collection of theses, articles, books, videos, images, lectures, papers, data sets, and all types of digital content originating from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Nigeria. This repository is managed by the University Library
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STUDENTS COMPETENCIES AND USE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES IN THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES LIBRARIES IN DELTA AND EDO STATES, NIGERIA
(Nasarawa Journal of Library and Information Science, 2023) OGBOMO, Esoswo Francisca; ONORUAHE, Jane Otaroghene
This study investigates the competencies and utilization patterns of electronic information resources among students in federal university libraries in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria. Guided by three primary objectives, and one hypothesis, the research employs a correlational survey research design with a sample size of 7,300 students from the university libraries. The sample size of 437 students was determined through the Krejcie and Morgan sample table. Data collection is facilitated through a structured questionnaire created by the researcher, and the analysis involves both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings reveal a notable proficiency among students in Delta and Edo States in utilizing electronic information resources within federal university libraries. The study highlights the extensive use of various electronic resources, including blogs, vlogs, e-magazines, electronic databases, e-books, webpages, CDROMs, electronic journals, internet search engines, and online newspapers. Moreover, the investigation underscores the substantial reliance of federal university libraries in Delta and Edo States on electronic information resources. Based on the findings, recommendations were proposed for sustaining and enhancing students' competencies in utilizing electronic information resources. It is suggested that federal university libraries in Delta and Edo States should regularly organize workshops and training sessions focused on the effective use of electronic resources. Additionally, continuous monitoring of students' proficiency levels in electronic information resource usage is recommended, with specific attention to addressing any identified areas of weakness. These initiatives aim to foster a continual enhancement of students' skills and competence in leveraging electronic nformation resources within federal university library settings.
Dissemination of information in the COVID-19 era in university libraries in Nigeria
(IFLA, 2021) Saturday U. Omeluzor; Angela Ewhonne Nwaomah; Ugochi Esther Molokwu; Atanda Saliu Sambo
In Nigeria, the first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported on 27 February 2020, and as of the date, there are about 13,000 confirmed cases across Nigeria. The spread of COVID-19 forced the lockdown of libraries. This study investigated the dissemination of information in meeting the information needs of library patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown of university libraries in Nigeria. Using a descriptive survey design, a sample population of 178 librarians from federal, state, and private universities in Nigeria was questioned. The findings show that libraries disseminated information on personal hygiene to their patrons (hand-washing, cleanliness, and the use of hand sanitizers) and sensitized the general public to COVID-19 by using posters and flyers. The findings also reveal that libraries disseminated information and links to e-resources to support patrons’ ongoing research. Moreover, it was revealed in the findings that a lack of
coordination, strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), and non-subscription for data for librarians to work from home were challenges.
Ecological effects of oil spill on water and sediment from two riverine communities in Warri, Nigeria
(African Journals Online, 2017-05-29) Ogeleka, Doris Fovwe; Tudararo-Aherobo, Laurelta Esivweneta; Okieimen, Felix Ebodaghe
The ecological effects of oil spill in the environment were studied in Warri riverine areas of Ubeji and Jeddo, Delta State, where an oil spill occurred and cleanup or remediation was not carried out for over a year prior to this evaluation. The American Public Health Association (APHA) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods were employed for the laboratory test for organics [polyaromatic hydrocarbon; total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH)] and heavy metals in the water and sediment. The results indicated that there were still significant concentrations (P <0.05) of organics indicating hydrocarbon pollution. Mean concentrations recorded for TPH in Ubeji and Jeddo waters were 23.60 ± 1.18 mg/L and 29.96 ± 0.14 mg/L respectively while total PAHs was 0.009 ± 0.002 mg/L and 0.008 ± 0.001 mg/L. Mean concentrations of TPH in the sediment was 48.83 ± 1.49 ppm and 1093 ± 74 ppm respectively while total PAHs was 0.012 ± 0.002 ppm and 0.026 ± 0.004 ppm. Low concentrations were recorded for most of the heavy metals in the water and sediment. Hydrocarbon degrading bacteria (HDB) recorded mean values of 3.86E + 03 and 3.44E + 02 for Ubeji and Jeddo waters, while Hydrocarbon degrading fungi (HDF) recorded mean values of 2.86E + 03 and 2.46E + 02 respectively. The observed concentrations of hydrocarbons in the study areas should provide the impetus for regulatory surveillance of oil discharged intentionally/unintentionally into the Warri riverine waters and sediment since hydrocarbon released into the environment sorb to the sediment particles where they cause harm to organisms in the sediment and overlying waters
Assess Users’ Satisfaction on Academic Library Performance: A Study
(ID Publications, 2015) Ijiekhuamhen, Osaze Patrick; Aghojare, Blessing; Omosekejimi, Ademola Ferdinand
This study quantifies user’s satisfaction on academic library performance by determine the clients satisfaction with library services, infrastructure/place/space and collection/information provided by an academic library in Federal University of Petroleum Resources, (FUPRE) Library. The study sample population comprised 381 students of the university. The
instrument used for data collection in this study was questionnaire. Research questions were answered using frequency, bar charts, tables and percentages for easy interpretation. The major findings of the study revealed that the respondents were highly satisfied with the library services, infrastructure/place/space, and collection/information of the library as a whole. Also, the study reveals that, many of the respondents visit the library for more than one reason whereas the largest proportion of the respondents goes to library due to the availability of internet connectivity in the library. The respondents were suggests that, library should stay open longer, Increase internet bandwidth, library should publish a guide on information searching skills, library should provide the latest collection, some were of opinion that library should publish index and bibliographies, provision of guidance on consultation and research method, library should organize workshop on how to find information, staff should be more friendly and knowledgeable among other.
The effects of the Niger Delta oil crisis on women folks
(Journal of African Studies and Development, 2014-01-29) Celestina Ihayere; Doris Fovwe Ogeleka; Theresa Ifeyinwa Ataine
The Niger Delta area is one of the locations that is seriously affected by oil spill in Nigeria’s fifty one years of oil exploration. This study was designed to investigate the effects of the Niger Delta oil crisis on the women folks. Oil crisis could result in vast effects on humans and animals which include social, ecological, health, economical amongst others. The environment (air, water, soil) usually indicates the presence of hydrocarbon and petrogenic pollution and this affects aquatic lives and agricultural practices. These result in decrease in fishing resources, damage to marine flora and fauna, loss of biodiversity, deforestation, coastal and marine erosion and flooding. The inability of the people to fix these problems and the supposedly government insensitivity had been the cause of persistent conflicts and confrontation with government and oil companies in the area. Women suffer great hardships in times of conflict and the Niger Delta women are no exception. During the conflicts with oil companies and the Nigerian government, women are subjected to all kinds of violence - sexual such as rape; physical violence such as beatings, maiming murder, and destruction of properties. The effects of these conflicts on the social wellbeing of the women folks in this area were assessed in this study.