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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.
Document Delivery Services and Resource Sharing Preferences in Nigerian Libraries.
(Credence Publishing, 2023) Sambo, Atanda S.; Oyovwe-Tinuoye, Gloria O.
This paper assessed document delivery service and resource sharing in Nigeria libraries. The population comprised 172 participants that were inducted at 7th Conference of Certified Librarians by Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria held in Abuja, 2021.The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire. Research questions were answered using frequency, bar charts, percentages and mean. The major findings revealed different document delivery services offered by the respondents in their libraries, such as electronic document delivery and paper. The Finding revealed that electronic document delivery service were more preferable over paper. The results further revealed that librarians are facing numerous challenges towards document delivery service and resources sharing activities such as limited budget, copyright law, economic barrier, network barrier sociological barrier, and technology among others. The study recommended that libraries stakeholders, Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria, National Library of Nigeria, Nigeria Library Association, parent institutions and government should give more support to resources sharing in the libraries, especially in this era of information communication technology for quality service delivery.
Demographic Factors as Correlate of Job Satisfaction among Librarians in University Libraries in Southern Nigeria.
(Shri Shakti Degree College, 2022-06) Oyovwe-Tinuoye, Gloria O.; Ogbomo, M. O.
The study examined the demographic factors as a correlate of job satisfaction among librarians in the university libraries in Southern Nigeria. The researchers observed that librarians in these university libraries appeared not to be contented with the work they do and as such many of them are not happily attending to users and processing information resources for efficient service delivery. They tend to bring age, gender and work experiences differences in responding to official issues and refuse to take orders from superior officers irrespective of hierarchy. The study adopted an ex-post-facto research design. The entire population of 841 librarians was used as a sample using the total enumeration (purposive) sampling technique. A questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The findings discovered that there is a significant relationship between age and Job Satisfaction among librarians involved in the study while gender and work experience do not influence the job satisfaction of librarians in the university libraries of Southern Nigeria. The study concludes that age influences job satisfaction among librarians in university libraries in Southern Nigeria.
COVID-19 Information Seeking and Utilization Among Women in Warri Metropolis, Delta State, Nigeria.
(IGI Global Scientific Publishing, 2021-12) Adomi, Esharenana E.; Oyovwe-Tinuoye, Gloria O.
The study is intended to explore COVID-19 information seeking and utilization among women in Warri Metropolis, Delta State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted using a selfconstructed questionnaire to collect data. Data were analyzed using simple percentages. Findings revealed that a majority of the women need information on COVID-19 preventive measures, followed by causes of the pandemic. Internet is the source of COVID-19 information used by the highest number of respondents, followed by television and social media. A majority of them consider the authority of the source of the information on coronavirus followed by usefulness of the information. A majority access COVID-19 information to enable them identify symptoms of the disease followed by protection against COVID-19 infection while concern for reliability of much of the available information on the pandemic was a major barrier to their utilization of COVID-19 information. It is recommended that effort should be made by government to get mobile network operators to reduce network tariff.
Users Perception of Services, Resources and Facilities in Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE) Library.
(University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2020-01) Ijiekhuamhen, Osaze P.; Oyovwe-Tinuoye, Gloria O.
The purpose of this study is to examine users’ perception of library services, resources and facilities in Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE). This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The researcher used a simple random sampling technique in selecting samples for the study. The instrument used for data collection in this study was a structured questionnaire. The respondents comprises of registered users of the library, which cut across the entire academic community, which includes the lecturers, non –teaching members of staff, students and external researchers among others who registered between October, 2014- August, 2019. Out of 200 copies of questionnaires distributed, 150 copies were filled and returned for analysis hence given a response rate of 75% which was found usable for the study. The data collected from the respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistics (Frequency counts and Percentage). The study revealed that undergraduate students who were majority visit the library daily; followed by academic staff while non teaching staff and other researcher hardly visit the library to use its resources, services and facilities. Majority of the respondents visited the library to do assignments, to consult textbooks followed by to consult reference materials, to study for examinations, among others. In terms of services users were satisfied with library user education /orientation services, library research help service, library references services and dissatisfied with internet services, library electronic services, inter-library loan services and library loan services. In terms of resources, users were satisfied with Encyclopedia and Year Books. While users were dissatisfied with library books, journals, magazines, electronic resources, online resources, among others. In terms of facilities users were satisfied with the library printer, photocopying machine, digital board /projectors, notice board and shelves, while users were dissatisfied with tables and chairs, reading carrels, fans /air conditioning, networked computers, internet access, scanners, laminating machine, instructional facilities. Majority of the users were satisfied with the library personnel. In terms of general assessment of the library, users were satisfied with the library policy, assistance from the librarians, the position of the library in meeting users’ needs, the rules and regulations as well as organization of the library. Users were dissatisfied with the library location, building book lending procedure and opening and closing time
Automation Software and its Utilization: The Case of Libraries in Nigeria.
(Kohacon15, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2015-10) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Otuza, C. Evans; Oyovwe-Tinuoye, Gloria O.
This paper discussed the adoption and use of Integrated Library Software (ILS) in libraries across Nigeria. It focused on the concept and benefits of automation. It also highlighted some approaches for adoption and implementation of integrated library software (ILS) in libraries. This paper further discussed some ILS adoption procedures in academic libraries across Nigeria while expatiating on KOHA ILS as viable solution to libraries for effective service delivery to its users. This paper explicitly discussed a step-by-step strategy used to import a total of 23, 274 records from X-Lib automation software to KOHA ILS at Laz Otti Memorial Library, Babcock University and concludes by encouraging libraries to adopt viable automation software such as KOHA in order to forestall problems associated with system failure, poor service provision to the clientele and none visibility of the library and its materials to the users.
Effect of literature in the school library on the social development of empathy and friendship skills of children.
(University of Idaho Library, 2021-11-25) Ojeabulu, N.
The paper examined the effect of literature in the school library on the social development of empathy and friendship skills of children. The study was done with two private primary schools in Orerokpe Educational Zone of Delta State, Nigeria. Two objectives and two research questions guided the study. The population of the study was 28,172 and the sample comprised 63 primary four pupils. Purposive and cluster sampling techniques were used to sample 32 pupils in experimental group one and 31 in the experimental group two (control group). Cluster sampling technique was further employed to draw out the two intact classes for the experiment. Data collected was were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, while analysis of covariance was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. From the findings, it was discovered that exposing children to literature is effective and significant in both their ability to empathize with others and their ability to make friends. The implication is that schools should pay adequate attention to literature books when stocking the library, especially those with empathy and friendship themes as they will greatly impact the children on their ability to empathize with others and their ability to make friends with ease.
The Use of Social Media by Teenagers in Day Secondary School, Delta State, Nigeria
(Publishing India Group, 2021) Oyovwe-Tinuoye, Gloria O.; Adomi, Esharenana E.
The study investigated the use of social media by teenagers in day secondary school in Delta State. A descriptive survey research design was embraced for the study, with a self-constructed questionnaire as the tool of data collection. The questionnaire was constructed after consultation of related literature to ensure that relevant items were included in it. A structured questionnaire was designed by the researchers with six research questions. The population of the study comprised all teenagers in day secondary school in Delta State, Nigeria. The researchers used a simple random sampling method in selecting samples for the study, because the method allows members of the populace under study to have equal chances of being selected. Data was collected through the use of a self-constructed questionnaire entitled ‘The use of social media by teenagers in day secondary (USMTDS)’. The data collected were analysed using simple percentages and descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that a majority of the respondents have access to social media and the devices used were bought for them by their parents; Facebook is mostly used by teenagers; teenagers access social media during the day; they did not know the length of time they spent on social media; teenagers used social media for academic matters; teenagers are monitored by parents on social media; and social media exposes teenagers to pornography materials. The paper recommended that efforts should be made by parents to ensure constant monitoring and supervision of teenagers on social media to reduce the crime rate, as well as restrict the sites they can access.
Pupils’ Experience with E-Learning During Covid-19 Lockdown in Delta State.
(University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2022) Oyovwe-Tinuoye, Gloria O.; Adomi, Esharenana E.
This study examined pupils’ experience with e-learning during COVID-19 lockdown in Delta State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design with five (5) research objectives of the study. The questionnaire was constructed after consultation of related literature to ensure that relevant items were included in it. A self-constructed questionnaire entitled “Pupils Experience with E-Learning during COVID- 19 Lockdown Questionnaire (PEELDC19LQ) was designed by the researchers. The population of the study comprised of all pupils in Delta State who participated in e-learning to meet up with the third curriculum and eventually used for promotion for the next class. The researchers used the purposive sampling technique in selecting the sample for the study because of easy accessibility to respondents and schools that participated in e-learning during the lockdown. The questionnaire was administered face to face to pupils in Delta State with the support of six research assistants who were trained on how to distribute the questionnaires to the respondents. Out of the 750 copies of the questionnaire distributed to pupils in Delta State, 703 usable copies (that is, a response rate of 93%).The data collected were analysed using percentages and presented in tables. The findings revealed that International Unity School Edjeba, Edjeba Estate School Edjeba, Alvina High School Effurun, Mother of Redeemer Catholic School, Effurun, Nehemiah International School Okuokoko, James Welch Grammar School, Emevor and St. Theresa Girls Grammar School Ughelli in Delta State participated in e-learning during COVID- 19 lockdown. The study further reveals that WhatsApp was dominated by schools for e-learning, the majority of participants used their Mothers’ phones, video lectures were mostly used so that participants can learn at their free time, pupils were going to school to submit received materials to their teachers for assessment. Finally, the majority of the respondents have problems associated with slow internet signals and the high cost of data. The study recommended that the Federal government of Nigeria should ensure that they liaise with organisations in charge of various networks how to ensure that they boast their signal transmission and how to reduce tariffs during the lockdown era.
COVID-19 Information Seeking and Utilization among Library and Information Science Professionals in Nigeria.
(SAGE Publications., 2021) Adomi, Esharenana E.; Oyovwe-Tinuoye, Gloria O.
Like many countries, Nigeria’s library services were affected by COVID-19. This study (conducted in 2020) examined the priorities and barriers for information seeking and use by library and information science professionals in Nigeria, including what type of information was sought, the sources used and how these were evaluated. An online survey, with questions informed by a literature survey, was sent to library and information science professionals in Nigeria with WhatsApp accounts (individual and library and information science group accounts). The responses were automatically collected and saved into Google Sheets for further analysis using descriptive statistics. There were 167 responses (61% response rate). The main information needs were causes of the virus, COVID-19 symptoms, providing library services during physical library closure, the timing of reopening, and staff and user safety measures required for library reopening. The respondents were also concerned about COVID-19 test procedures and transmission mechanisms, treatment (including herbal medicines), vaccines, government policy and restrictions on movement. The main information sources used were the Internet (including government and World Health Organization websites), social media, television and radio. The authority, reliability, currency and relevance of the information were considered when evaluating COVID-19 information consulted, and were using the information primarily to ‘keep safe’ in accordance with government regulations, to provide library services on time and to plan for safe reopening. The barriers to information seeking and use were technical (poor telecommunications), financial (lack of funds to purchase resources) and physical (library closures). One barrier was the volume of information (both reliable and unreliable). Verification was viewed as important but seemingly difficult to do. The respondents were concerned about the safe and effective operation of library services. Library and information science professionals in Nigeria may need advice from health professionals on the most reliable sources of information on COVID-19 and how to use them for themselves and their users.
Integration of ICT in Library Instruction in Clifford University, Owerrinta, Nigeria: A Study
(The Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Centre (DESIDOC), 2019) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Alala, Amarachi G.; Omeluzor, Gentle U.
The study investigated the integration of information communication and technology (ICT) with library instruction (LI) in Clifford University Owerrinta (CLU), Abia State, Nigeria. The study adopted total enumeration method with a population of 124 first year students of 2016/2017 academic session. Two instruments were developed and validated by two professors in the field of Library and Information Science with a reliability result of 0.82 and 0.84 respectively using Cronbach alpha procedure. The instruments were administered face-to-face to the same respondents who registered for the course in the first and second semesters with 100 per cent participation. The finding showed that a change from the traditional method of instruction to an inclusive LI with ICT integration has a significant effect on students’ use of ICT tools and related IT facilities in private university. The study recommended that ICT-based courses should be inculcated in LI curriculum; ICT tools such as projector, interactive board, computers, laptops and Internet connection should be made available for use during LI course while librarians should support and instruct students to acquire ICT skill in order to use ICT-based library information resources effectively.
Deploying a Sustainable Future through the Application of Geospatial Technology
(Patcel Global Resources Publisher, 2019-04) Onosemuode, Christopher
Evaluation of the impact of instagram on library and information science students’ engagement and learning in Nigerian Universities
(Nigerian Library Association, Kwara State Chapter, 2024-09-20) OKONKWO, Ifeyinwa N.; AKPOJOTOR, Lucky O.
This study investigated the impact of Instagram on library and information science (LIS) undergraduate students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka and Delta State University (DELSU) Abraka, Nigeria. Five research questions aligned with purpose guided the study. The descriptive research design was used in this study. The study population was 200 LIS undergraduate students. The random sampling method was employed to ensure equal inclusion opportunities for all population members in the study. The questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. The data was analysed using descriptive methods, such as frequency counts. Out of the 200 copies of the questionnaire administered, 162 copies were retrieved and used for the study. Findings indicated that LIS undergraduate students extensively engage with various types of contents on Instagram, especially videos and stories. Secondly, the students post different contents on Instagram, to a very large extent, most especially videos and carousel posts. Thirdly, they gained a lot from the use of Instagram including connecting with lecturers, other students, developing communication skills and seeking guidance. Finally, the findings revealed that LIS undergraduate students encountered problems such as misinformation, addiction, overuse and mental health concern while using Instagram. However, the study concluded that Instagram presents a valuable platform offering opportunities for professional development, school building and knowledge sharing among LIS undergraduates. The study recommended among others, that the LIS students should share valuable resources like online databases, research tools and library tutorials with engaging visuals to improve their academic prowess.
Academic Library Services and the Challenges of COVID-19 in Nigeria.
(COEASU, 2022-06) Fadairo, Esther U.; Okwudibe, Ernest O.; Guobiazor, Isioma R.
The aim of this paper was to examine the role of academic library services and covid-19. The evolving paradigm shift in information dissemination methods in academic libraries as a result of the outbreak of the coronavirus. it outlines the implications of Covid-19 on the role of Academic library services, importance of information and communication technology (ICTs) in pandemic era, Librarian's role in covid era and the challenges of academic libraries in rendering effective library services. the paper also recommended that librarians need to improve on ICTs skill; Government should fund the library adequately for proper information services to meet user's needs among others.
An assessment of rural libraries and information services for rural development: A study of Delta State, Nigeria.
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2017-06-05) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Oyovwe-Tinuoye, Gloria O.; Emeka-Ukwu, Uche
This study aimed to assess the rural libraries and information services for rural development in Delta State, Nigeria. The study adopted both descriptive and exploratory research designs. Questionnaire, observation and structured interview guide were the major instruments for data collection. Total enumeration was used to gather data from respondents in 16 functional rural libraries in Delta State. The study revealed the challenges that surround the rural people in accessing information in rural libraries. It showed that only 16 rural libraries were established and functional in 16 communities within the 25 local government areas. Findings also showed that the rural libraries were not able to fulfil their roles. It was evident that the information needs of the rural people which made them to access the library were not adequately met because of some hindrances such as inadequate up-to-date information materials, lack of awareness, illiteracy, language barrier, inadequate skilled personnel and inadequate infrastructure and facilities. The important finding in this study is that rural libraries are the most relevant institution to disseminate information about government policies, inculcating reading habits and developing skill and knowledge of people. Therefore, underdevelopment of rural libraries and inadequate information sources and facilities will hinder access to information and development of the people who need them.
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.
Students’ Perception, Use and Challenges of Electronic Information Resources in Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun Library in Nigeria.
(University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2016-12-06) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Akibu, Alarape A.; Akinwoye, Olusipe A.
The purpose of this study is to investigate students’ perception, use and challenges of electronic information resources in Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, Nigeria. descriptive survey research design was adopted. A census sampling technique was used and data was gathered from Two hundred and forty-nine students of 500 level in the Departments in College of Technology. The data gathered were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while regression analysis was used to analyze result of the hypothesis. The result revealed that electronic information resources are used at different level by the respondents with e-journal, e-database, web OPAC and repositories recording high usage. It shows that users’ perception influences use of electronic information resources in academic libraries with (β =.214, p<.05). From the findings, it is deduced that users’ perception influences use of eresources in academic libraries, while lack of awareness, lack of training, unreliable Internet connectivity, insufficient e-resources in various study areas, unavailability of e-resources on 24/7 and difficulty of identifying relevant information to meet users’ needs are challenges hindering use of e-resources. The study concludes that librarians should acquire more eresources to cover various study areas, create more awareness of e-resources at the library to change users’ perception and introduce a 24/7 internet services.
Influence of ICT skills on job performance of librarians in university libraries of South-South, Nigeria
(SAGE Publications., 2021-02) Oyovwe-Tinuoye, Gloria O.; Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Ijiekhuamhen, Osaze P.
The study examined the influence of information and communication technology (ICT) skills on job performance among librarians in the university libraries in South-South, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design using a self constructed questionnaire as instrument for data collection. The questionnaire was constructed after consulting other related literature in order to ensure that relevant items were included. Five research questions were answered in the study. The population consists of 233 librarians in the six federal, seven state and eight private university libraries in the South-South, Nigeria. A purposive sampling technique was adopted for the study. The data collected was analysed using frequency, percentages and tables for easy interpretation and understanding of the results. Findings revealed that the majority of the respondents in the university library acquire ICT skills through self-sponsorship. It also showed that the majority of the respondents were not skilful in system management, web application and tools such as: system troubleshooting, webinar/digital conferencing tools, Web 2.0, website designing and digital communication. The findings further revealed that there was no policy in place to regulate ICT training of librarians where a majority were yet to attend training once in the last five years, hence there was inadequate training of librarians on ICT skills. There was evidence in the study that training in ICT skill would engender improved service delivery, library administration, efficiency, job performance and reduction in job stress. The findings also revealed that inadequate training, poor planning and implementation, non-sponsorship of librarians, absence of policy for evaluation and assessment are factors militating against ICT skills acquisition. The paper recommended that ICT skills training should be prioritized while internally organized training programmes should be highly encouraged in the university library. The university management should make some financial commitment in support of academic librarians for training and retraining on ICT skills for improved job performance and effective delivery of library services to the patrons while relevant policies should be put in place for continuous evaluation and training of librarians on ICT skills.
Effect of Literature in the School Library on the Social Development of Children
(The Information Technology Group, 2018) Akanwa, Pearl C.; Ojeabulu, Ngozi; Okorie, Ogechi N.
Purpose: The study examined the effect of literature in the school library on the social development of children. Research Design: Quasi experimental design was adopted for the study. It was guided by two research questions and two hypotheses. The population of the study was 28,172 pupils from the 326 private primary schools in Orerokpe educational zone of Delta State. Sixty-three primary four pupils formed the sample. Purposive and cluster sampling techniques were used to sample 32 pupils in the experimental group one and thirty-one (31) in the experimental group two (control group). Cluster sampling technique was further employed to draw out the two intact classes for the experiment. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings: Findings show that: exposure to literature is significantly effective in the improvement of morality of children and significantly effective in the improvement of children’s ability to exercise self-control. Originality/Value: Since this line of study has not been conducted in the zone, its existence stands a valuable contribution to knowledge. Implication: The implication of the study is that schools should emphasize on morality and self-control of the students when recommending literature texts for the students. This will help to eradicate vices like fighting, examination malpractice, stealing etc, from the school system and give the students the skills and strategies they need to control their impulses.
Maker-spaces in Nigerian Libraries: Assessing Awareness and Preparedness
(African Journals Online (AJOL), 2025-08-06) Urhefe-Okotie, Enite A.; Ojeabulu, N.
The study investigated the awareness and readiness in adoption of maker-space in Nigerian libraries, with Delta State as a case study. The study adopted the descriptive survey research methods. The population of the study is 75 librarians who where participants at the Annual General Conference of the Nigeria Library Association (NLA), Delta State branch 2023. No sample was drawn, because of the small and manageable size of the population. A total of 75 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to the respondents and 73copies were retrieved and found usable for the study, giving a (97%) response rate. The data obtained from the questionnaire were analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that some of the librarians in Delta State Nigeria, are aware of the concept of maker-space to a minimum level. The findings also shows, that none of the libraries had adopted maker-space, the result further reveals that none of the libraries is at any level of preparedness in adopting a makers-pace in their libraries. The findings indicated that the challenges militating against the adoption of maker-space in libraries in Delta State Nigeria includes, inadequate space in the library to enable makers’ activities, lack of fund to purchase needed tools and equipment, lack of trained manpower to supervise the process, unstable electricity supply, among others. The study recommended that awareness on the need for maker-space in libraries should be created through seminars, conferences and workshops, heads of libraries should make provision for the establishment of maker-spaces in their library. Management of various libraries should make allocation in their annual budget for the funding of maker-spaces in their libraries. A maker-space management policy should be formulated.

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