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Implementation of Koha Integrated Library Management Software (ILMS): The Babcock University Experience
(CSCanada (Canadian Academy of Oriental and Occidental Culture), 2012) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Adara, Olugbenga; Ezinwayi, Madukoma; Bamidele, Itunu; Umahi, Felicia Oby
This paper appraised the implementation process of �oha Integrated Library Management Software (ILMS) at the Babcock University (B.U.) Library, Nigeria. The software installation, data entry and data migration were successfully done and usage of the software began instantly. This study adopted a survey design using questionnaire as the instrument for gathering of data. It enumerates the experiences of B.U. Library in the implementation of �oha ILS using a total of 17 librarians and 24 technical staff that were part of the implementation program to illicit information. It explains strategies towards eficient migration of data from X-Lib to Koha, and elements responsible for adequate utilization of ILS. Analysis of data was only on challenges to the implementation program and strategies for successful implementation of koha. This research was a result of the experiences of B.U. Library documented to support libraries. The software continues to receive improvement and upgrade by the user community worldwide. However, this research only describes the progress made and challenges faced on the implementation from June 2010. This research established no major problem since the implementation of the software at Babcock University Library. Library staff and majority of the library users have commended the decision of the University Library for installing dynamic software like koha. Finding on Table 1 revealed that erratic power supply and insufficient manpower were bane for the smooth running of the software. It was also established on table 2 that ILS be incorporated as a course to be taught in the department of Information Resources Management (IRM) of Babcock University in order to train people who will manage the software. Moreover, 100% of the respondents agreed that seminars and workshops be organized. In addition, an effective collaboration between the ICT unit and the University Library was also seen as an advantage. This work was based on facts and experiences gathered before and during the implementation period. It elaborates the basics and suggests steps toward successful implementation of ILS. It is intended to serve as stepping stone for libraries especially in Nigeria that are in dare need to implement automation software.
Use of Electronic Information Resources and Research Output by Academic Staff in Private Universities in Ogun
(CSCanada (Canadian Academy of Oriental and Occidental Culture), 2012) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Madukoma, Ezinwayi; Bamidele, Itunu; Ogbuiyi, Susan U.
The study examined the use of electronic information resources and research output by academic staff in private universities in Ogun state, Nigeria. Three private universities were selected out of the nine private universities in Ogun state. These universities are Crescent University, Abeokuta, Babcock University, IlishanRemo, and Redeemers’ University, Mowe, all in Ogun State, Nigeria. Purposive sampling method was used to investigate respondents. The instrument used for data ollection was structured questionnaire. 225 copies of the questionnaire were administered at Babcock University and 144 were retrieved. 88 at Crescent University and 80 were retrieved, while 215 at the Redeemers’ University and 130 were retrieved. The research looked at the extent with which lectronic information resources were used in the private universities in Ogun State, using the three universities as sample. A total of 528 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to the respondents at the three universities and a valid number of 354 (66%) questionnaires were retrieved and analyzed. The questionnaire was designed using nominal and likert scales. The study revealed that most of the academic staff from the three private universities knew and used electronic information resources for their research work as shown on Tables 5, 6, 7 and 8. Findings from Tables 8 and 9 indicate that most of respondents from the three private universities have published their articles and presented papers with the use of electronic information resources. The study also revealed on able here that lack of personal computer and erratic power supply among others are major constraints that inhibit use of electronic information resources in the three private universities which invariably affects their research output. The researchers recommended that private universities in Nigeria expedite action in the area of improving access to electronic information resources through provision of subsidized computers and improved electricity supply in their various universities. Moreso, academic staff are advised to acquire computer skills, learn and relearn to navigate and utilize the vast available electronic information resources on the internet to achieve better research output.6 that effective use of electronic information resources contribute to the academics’ research output hence 329 (92.9%) of the total respondents supported that view. It is imperative to state.
A Comparative Study of Faculty Members’ Expectations of Academic Library Services in Three Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria.
(CSCanada (Canadian Academy of Oriental and Occidental Culture), 2012) Bamidele, Itunu A.; Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Madukoma, Ezinwayi; George, Promise N.; Ogbuiyi, Sussan
This study assessed the library services provided in federal, state and private universities in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Questionnaire was the tool used for data collection. The study population consisted of 110 respondents from University of Agriculture (UNAAB), Abeokuta, 287 respondents from Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijebu-Ode and 215 respondents from Redeemer’s University (RUN), Mowe, given a total of 612 respondents from the three selected universities in Ogun State, Nigeria. Purposive sampling was used to select the universities and the respondents. A total of 612 questionnaires were administered on all the respondents and 403 questionnaires were retrieved and analyzed given a response rate of 70%. A descriptive statistical method was used to analyze the data displayed in tables and percentage while hypotheses formulated was tested using the Kruskal-Wallis analysis and Chi-Square. A pre-test of 65 questionnaires were first administered and analyzed to estimate reliability co-efficient. The instrument yielded reliability co-efficient of 0.866%. We therefore concluded that the instrument was reliable. Finding from the study shows that electronic information resources services, internet services and circulation services were the services fully provided and utilized by the respondents, as displayed on Table 3; while CD ROM services, online public access catalogue (OPAC), user education, selective dissemination of information (SDI) and current awareness were the services moderately provided. It was also evident from this research that reprographic services, abstracting and indexing and literature search services were the least provided as shown on Table 3. The result of the formulated hypotheses shows there was significant difference in the library services provision and services expectation by Academic staff of federal, state and private universities. The findings affirmed that service provision in any library is an essential activity. University libraries should ensure to provide effective and adequate services to match with the expectations of library users especially the academic staff
The relevance of a library in the 21st century: Students’ perception
(Academic Journals., 2013) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Bamidele,, Itunu A.; Ukangwa , Chinemerem C.; Babcoc, Hannah U. Amadi
There have been several arguments on the relevance of the library in the 21st century. In fact, some scholars have argued that the Internet has taken over the library information services. This paper therefore highlights general comments on the relevance of a library in the 21st Century from secondary literature and the perceptions of 60 Accounting 200 level students of Bachelor of Science/Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (B.Sc./ICAN) conversion programme at Babcock University who offered Use of Library and Study Skills during the 2012/2013 academic session. To ascertain their views, a question titled “Library is the haven for learning, teaching and research, discuss” was posted on the blog http://omesknowledgeboard.blogspot.com/. All the 60 students responded, given a total response of 100%. From their comments, it can be deduced that the relevance of a library to the society cannot diminish even in the years to come; hence all the respondents indicated that library has impacted the lives of students, researchers, businessmen and women, and will continue to impact future generations. Furthermore, their responses showed that library was very relevant in promoting and supporting learning, research, habit formation, rehabilitation of prison inmates, information resource sharing, knowledge and heritage preservation, collaborative research, publishing and free access to information
Serials use at Babcock University Library, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria (2008 –2012)
(International Foundation for Research and Development (IFRD), 2013) Madukoma, Ezinwayi; Onuoha, Uloma D.; Bamidele, Itunu A.; Omeluzor, Saturday U.
This study highlights the intensity of print serials utilized at Babcock University library from 2008 to 2012. The study only takes account of print serialssubscribed to and made available at the serials department of the library. The result of the studyrevealedthat serialsrecorded the highest level of use in 2008, the lowest utilization occurred in 2012.Serialsin social sciences,medical science and religion as well as magazines/newsletters, were the most utilized. There werealso indications from the findings that print serials have continued to support learning, teaching and research. Therefore, the researchers concluded that subscription to print serials should be on-going. Librarians shouldalso endeavortocreate more awareness and encouragepatrons’useof print serials
Integrated library system (ILS): An option for library and information management — A review of Koha ILS at Babcock University Library, Nigeria.
(Inderscience Publishers, 2013) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Bamidele, Itunu A.; Ogbuiyi, Sussan; Ukangna, Chinemerem C.
The purpose of this paper was to review the capability of an integrated library system (ILS) as an option for managing library information resources, using Koha ILS at Babcock University as a case study. The paper reviewed the functions and performance of Koha ILS, and personal experiences of librarians and the technical staff at Babcock University Library. The review exposed the potency of ILS in library management. It portrays Koha as a constant system in managing library operations and services. This was evident as the system has engendered adequate and quality services to library users at Babcock University without hitches. The review only focused on Koha ILS implemented at Babcock University. It revealed the benefits and strengths of ILS to library performance. This review was important because it encourages libraries to implement feasible systems to improve services for library users. Koha ILS has revolutionized library operations and services at Babcock University Library. The implementation has drawn the attention of libraries in need of implementing ILS at their libraries to understudy the system. This review provided a template for libraries to learn from and implement. Koha ILS is appealing to library users of this generation because it is user-friendly with built-in social networking features compatible with other electronic information systems. It is expected that the experiences shared in this work would motivate other libraries to implement a viable ILS like Koha for effective service delivery to library users.
The relevance of a library in the 21st century: Students’ perception
(Academic Journals, 2013-07) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Bamidele, Itunu A.; Ukangwa, Chinemerem C.; Amadi, Hannah U.
There have been several arguments on the relevance of the library in the 21st century. In fact, some scholars have argued that the Internet has taken over the library information services. This paper therefore highlights general comments on the relevance of a library in the 21st Century from secondary literature and the perceptions of 60 Accounting 200 level students of Bachelor of Science/Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (B.Sc./ICAN) conversion programme at Babcock University who offered Use of Library and Study Skills during the 2012/2013 academic session. To ascertain their views, a question titled “Library is the haven for learning, teaching and research, discuss” was posted on the blog http://omesknowledgeboard.blogspot.com/. All the 60 students responded, given a total response of 100%. From their comments, it can be deduced that the relevance of a library to the society cannot diminish even in the years to come; hence all the respondents indicated that library has impacted the lives of students, researchers, businessmen and women, and will continue to impact future generations. Furthermore, their responses showed that library was very relevant in promoting and supporting learning, research, habit formation, rehabilitation of prison inmates, information resource sharing, knowledge and heritage preservation, collaborative research, publishing and free access to information.
Library Resources and Service Utilization by Postgraduate Students in a Nigerian Private University.
(Academic Journals, 2013-10) Onifade, Fehintola N.; Ogbuiyi, Susan U.; Omeluzor, Saturday U.
The study examined the use of library resources and services among postgraduate students in Babcock University Library. Questionnaire was used as the main research instrument. 100 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to the students; the return rate was 76%. The major findings were; majority of the postgraduate students do not use the library regularly. Their main purpose of visiting the library is to consult research materials. They used more internet sources and their major challenge was lack of time. They were also averagely satisfied with the library services. Suggestions were offered to improve the library services.
Library Resources and Service Utilization by Postgraduate Students in a Nigerian Private University.
(Academic Journals, 2013-10) Onifade, Fehintola N.; Ogbuiyi , Susan U.; Omeluzor, Saturday U.
The study examined the use of library resources and services among postgraduate students in Babcock University Library. Questionnaire was used as the main research instrument. 100 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to the students; the return rate was 76%. The major findings were; majority of the postgraduate students do not use the library regularly. Their main purpose of visiting the library is to consult research materials. They used more internet sources and their major challenge was lack of time. They were also averagely satisfied with the library services. Suggestions were offered to improve the library services.
Utilization of journal publications by undergraduate students of Babcock University, Nigeria
(Library Philosophy and Practice, 2013-10-01) Bamidele, Itunu A; Omeluzor, Saturday U; Amadi, Hannah U
Journal publications serve a very important purpose for learning, teaching and research in any university. According to Ogunniyi, Akerele, and Afolabi (2011), a well stocked and organized library is a pride of any educational institution. Academic journals according to the College at Brockport (2013) are periodicals in which researchers publish articles on their work. Research articles that discuss recent findings are published in journal. Also, journals publication contains theoretical discussions and articles that critically review already published work. Journals are typically peer-reviewed which means that articles published in them were read and critically examined by more than one reviewer to ensure that it is in accordance to acceptable standard for publication.
Use of Social Media for Information Sharing among Students of Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun
(Information Technology Group, 2014) Akpojotor, Oji Lucky; Okoh, Matthew Igberaese
This study examined the use of social media for information sharing among students of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun. Design/Methodology/Approach: This paper is a descriptive research which adopted a survey design to investigate the use of social media for information sharing among students of Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE). A sample of 795 students was drawn from a population of 1,610 students of the institution for the 2013/2014 academic session. A questionnaire tagged Students Use of Social Media Questionnaire (SUSMQ) was the only instrument of data collection. The mean was used as the method of data analysis. Findings: The findings of the study showed that students mainly use social media platforms for social interaction, photo sharing and connecting with loved ones. Students also perceived social media as a medium for fun and not for academics was found to be among the challenges to the use of social media for sharing information related to academics. The students were of the opinion that the library should promote use of the platform by extending or rendering their services through the media like Library 2.0 and Web 2.0. Implication: The findings implicate the need for the creation of a social media platform for research, and the promotion of use of the platform the library through extending or rendering services through the media like Library 2.0 and web 2.0.
Issues and Challenges in Teaching Library Instruction Course in Nigeria Universities.
(Cenresin Publications, 2014) Urhefe, Enite A.
The Library instruction course is aimed at teaching students the techniques of effective use of library to enable them appreciate the importance of the library. Majority of students, especially the secondary school leavers who gain admission for higher studies and who by that privileged find themselves in large libraries have difficulties in retrieving information from the library and some do not even consider the library as an important organ in the university. This is the reason why university libraries teach the Use of Library course. The teaching of the course enables new students to acquire the skills for using the library. However majority of students still find it difficult to use the library resources. This paper therefore discusses issues and challenges facing the teaching of the course. Prominent among these challenges are lack of commitment by the university management which results to inadequate funding of the course and lack of standardization in the teaching methodology of the course. The recommendations as obtained from the study includes the need for proper commitment by university management and cooperation of academic staff both from the university library and other faculties members.
Faculty Members’ Awareness and Use of Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) Services at Babcock University, Nigeria: A Study.
(International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE), 2014) Bamidele, Itunu A.; Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Onoyeyan, Glory; Aluko-Arowolo, Titilayo K.
The study investigated the awareness and use of Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) by Faculty Members of Babcock University, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Questionnaire was distributed to 240 (60%) faculty members at various schools in August 2013 during the annual colloquium workshop. One hundred and nine-six (196) copies of the questionnaire was retrieved and used for the study. Data collected were analysed using percentage and frequency. It will be recall that prior to the introduction and use of OPAC at Babcock University Library, traditional methods of information retrieval hold sway. Also, despite its acclaimed usefulness, most faculty members tend to prefer traditional methods to OPAC. Findings revealed that majority of the respondents (71.4%) were not aware that OPAC can be used to retrieve materials before coming to the library. Also, 65.8% of the respondents were not aware that they can access/browse Babcock University library web-based OPAC with their mobile phones before coming to the library to borrow materials; while, 59.2% of the respondents were not aware that the materials available in Babcock University library can be accessed outside the library building. Only 26% of the respondents used OPAC independently to retrieve library information resources. Majority of the respondents retrieved library information resources by perusing through the shelves and seeking the assistance of library staff. It was obvious from the findings that majority of the respondents were not aware hence the need for the study. Lack of orientation from library staff/librarians also constitutes major factor that militate against awareness and use of Babcock University library OPAC. This study therefore recommends that Librarians should organize orientation and sensitization programmes in order to create awareness, and encourage the university community and especially faculty members at various schools to effectively use OPAC to ensure maximum utilization of library information resources.
Effect of Brain Drain (Human Capital Flight) of Librarians on Service Delivery in Some Selected Nigerian Universities
(SAGE Publications., 2014-09) Okoro, Clara Chinyere; Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Bamidele, Itunu A.
This study seeks to describe and analyze the challenges occasioned by brain drain or human capital flight of librarians on service delivery in Nigerian Universities. The research adopted a descriptive survey design. A purposive sampling technique was used to select two geopolitical zones (South-South and South-West) from the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. Total enumeration was used because the population under study was considered appropriate for the research. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. Sixty copies of the instrument were distributed to 60 librarians in the two selected geopolitical zones. Copies of all the questionnaires were completed, retrieved, and found usable, thus giving a response rate of 100%. Survey results indicated that 315 librarians emigrated to foreign lands for various reasons, including unstable academic calendar and prospects for further training among others. This loss of personnel in the university libraries has a negative impact on service delivery as qualified information professionals and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) experts are limited to mentor the younger professionals. Shift duties in academic libraries are also scaled down for lack of manpower. Based on the findings, the researchers recommend that the Federal Government of Nigeria should, as a matter of urgency, robustly fund tertiary education to enhance productivity. As they do this, the National Universities Commission (NUC) is to empower academic libraries by ensuring that the staff development policy is strictly adhered to. This will translate into self-enhancement for staff, positive job attitude, and retention of professionals in the system.
Accessibility and Utilization of Internet Service in Nigeria Libraries: An Empirical Study
(Progressive Academic Publishing, UK, 2015) Urhefe- Okotie, Enite A.; Habib Shehu; Aworo Promise
This paper investigated the certified librarians' perception of accessibility and utilization of internet service in Nigerian libraries. The design of the study is cross sectional survey, and the population consists of 364 who attended the 1st Conference of Certified Librarians by the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) held in 2014. The instrument used to generate data is the questionnaire, and the data generated were analyzed using frequency, bar charts, tables, percentages, and mean. The outcome of the study reveals that the majority of the participants from academic libraries asserted that the internet was very accessible to them. Whereas some libraries indicated that the internet was not accessible to them at all. It also found that the participants strongly agreed that the reasons for which staff used the internet in Nigerian libraries are for research purposes, for current awareness services/ update of knowledge, and to develop personal competencies, among others. It also revealed that lack of search skills, information overload, power outage, irrelevant information, difficulties in navigation of websites, inaccessibility of some sites, and unavailability/ inaccessibility of the internet services were some of the challenges faced by the staff in Nigerian libraries.
User’s Utilization of Newspaper Media in a Nigerian University Library
(World Scientific Publishing, 2015) Eruvwe, Ufuoma; Akpojotor, Oji Lucky; Okonoko, Vera Ngozi; Aworo Promise
This study was designed to assess user’s utilization of newspaper media in Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun libraries. The design adopted for the study was a survey design. The total population of the study was 1,816 library users of Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE). A total of 816 of respondents were selected out of the total population. The stratified random sampling technique was used to select respondents across the central and the two colleges libraries in the University. These colleges are college of technology and college of science. Questionnaire was used for data collection. 816 questionnaires were distributed to library users, with multiple responses from figure 2 to 5 respectively. The Questionnaire were correctly filled and returned. In analyzing the data obtained, percentage, frequency, and graphs were used. The results obtained from the findings revealed that library users of FUPRE consult 1 to 2, 3 to 4, and more than 5 different types of newspapers daily in order to solve their information needs, the newspapers includes Vanguard, Guardian, Punch, Pointer, Complete Sport, and the Nation respectively. The different purpose of reading newspapers in the library was to provides them with information, others are to broaden the horizon of general knowledge, from searching new jobs, for educational purpose, for entertainment, to know the sport news, as usual task of the day, to pass the time, it improves status in the society, to keep abreast with present happenings of all over the world, for getting various scholarship, to improve the health consciousness and other reasons known to them. In another development, library users’ focus strictly on the following information in a newspaper media, they are sensational new, advertisement, editorial page, international news, politics, sports, entertainment, business news, educational news, agriculture, health issues and letters. Different challenges confronting user’s utilization of newspaper media was also revealed, they are lack of reading space, high cost of newspapers, limited copies of newspapers in the library, lack of qualify personnel to man the library, excessive heat or cold in the library and interruption of electricity.
Rejuvenating Public Library Services in Delta State for National Development
(Scientific Research, 2015) Gloria O. Oyovwe-Tinuoye; Saturday U. Omeluzor; Emeka-Ukwu, Uche
This paper discussed the need to rejuvenate the public library services in Delta State for national development. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The study covers sixteen (16) communities where public libraries are established using purposive sampling method to select 480 respondents and the entire 42 library staff. A total of 522 library users and staff were used as samples for this study. The instruments used for data collection were questionnaire and observation through personal visitations by the researchers. The paper highlighted the present situation of public libraries in Delta State of Nigeria which is associated with lack of government financial support for public library development, irregular power supply and inadequate manpower. The paper recommended that adequate personnel, funding, infrastructural development in the aspect of good structural building, facilities and regular power supply that befit public libraries in order to enhance national development should be provided.
Assess users’ satisfaction on Academic library performance: A study.
(Progressive Academic Publishing, UK, 2015) Ijiekhuamhen, Osaze P.; Aghojare, Blessing; Omosekejimi, Ademola F.
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.
Undergraduate Students’ Awareness and Compliance to Library Rules and Regulations in a Nigerian Universities
(Information and Knowledge Management, 2015) Omosekejimi, Ademola F.; Ojeme, Thelma N.; Eghworo, Obukowho R.
The study investigated undergraduate student’s awareness and compliance to library rules and regulations in Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun. The objectives of the study were to find out the awareness/alertness of the undergraduates to the rules and regulations in university libraries, the categories of rules and regulations, the compliance level of the undergraduate students to the existing rules and regulations, the effects of the rules and regulations on library usage as wells as sanctions for defaulting the library rules and regulations. The study adopted a descriptive survey design and random sampling technique was used to select two hundred and twenty respondents in FUPRE university library. Questionnaire was used for data collection while descriptive statistics was used in analyzing the data. The undergraduate students in FUPRE are aware of the rules and regulations in the university libraries and they comply with them very often. The study therefore recommends that: more awareness programmes on the rules and regulations should be created in the university libraries, users should be educated on the need to always comply with the library rules and regulations, stricter measures should be put in place to sanction or penalize any defaulter of library rules and regulations as this will further ensure compliance to the rules and regulations.
Information Communication Technology: A Catalyst for Enhancing the Role of Libraries in the Creation of an Information Society
(Progressive Academic Publishing, UK, 2015) Eghworo, Obukowho R.; Ogo, Emuejevoke P.; Ayomanor, Kenneth E.
The advances in ICTs have decisively changed the method of operation in the library and learning environment which has in turn transited into information society. This transition has metamorphosed the world today into a fast and massive transformation in social, cultural, political and economic terms. This transformation process affects almost all organizational structures. One of the structures that is affected of this process is the library with its culturally and socially organizational characteristics as they collect, preserve and disseminate the information and eventually aim to meet the information needs of the society trough massive adoption of ICT. The aim of this study is to examine how libraries adopt ICT in the creation of an information society and to give information on the status of the libraries in the information society.

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