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Item ICT and Digital Literacy Skills: a Mechanism for Efficient Teaching in Nigerian Colleges of Education(Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 2018) Omosekejimi, Ademola F.; Brume-Ezewu, Steven; Brume-Ezewu, Ejiro G.; Nwobu, Benjamin K.; Nweke, Angela C.This study examines information communication technology (ICT) and digital literacy skills as mechanism for effective teaching in Nigerian colleges of education. The total population for this study comprises of 1,500 lecturers in four colleges of education in South West Nigeria. 10% was drawn from the total population using a random sampling technique giving a total 150 which form the sample size for the study. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. Findings from this study revealed among others that that ICT and digital literacy skills when applied will to a very large extent be a tool for efficient teaching aid for lecturers in colleges of education in Nigeria, that computers, printers, photocopiers, projectors, interactive white board/electronic notice board, internet facility and CD Rom will to a very large extent serve as ICT tools that can be used for effective teaching. This study also revealed that most of the lecturers in colleges of education in Nigeria are not proficient in the use of power-point, excel and spreadsheet, cannot apply computers to solve real life academic problems etc. Recommendations were put forward to enhance the use of ICT for efficient teaching in Nigerian colleges of education.Item Covid 19 Information Seeking Behaviour of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria.(Lincoln, 2021) Omosekejimi, Ademola F.; Dada, Grace A.; Ebhonu, Sylvester I.This study focused on exploring COVID 19 information seeking behavior of IDPs Nigerian using IDPs in the federal capital territory, Abuja, Nigeria as a case study. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Four objectives were laid down for the study and a structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents. The findings revealed that the COVID 19 information needs of IDPs are information on symptoms of COVID 19, how it spreads, preventive measures against COVID 19, the causes of COVID 19 and how to get medical attention should anyone be confirmed infected at the IPD camp among others. The study also found that the sources of COVID 19 information available to IDPs include friends and family at the camp; social media such as Facebook and WhatsApp; radio; Internet and health workers i.e. doctors and nurses. The study revealed that the major use COVID 19 information were to know the symptoms of the virus; know to prevent themselves from being infected with the virus; know how to reach out to health workers in case of suspected COVID 19 patients and knowing the drugs combination for self treatment in case of infection. Lack of frequent visitation to the camps by health official, lack of access to television at the camp, distorted information from friends and family, too many information on COVID 19, among others were revealed as the barriers to COVID 19 information seeking and access among the IDPs. The study recommends that efforts should be made by the Federal government of Nigeria to pay special attention to the information needs of the IDPs and devise necessary means of getting timely and accurate information across to them as this will help to keep them up to date about information on COVID 19 among othersItem 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.Item External Factors Influencing Entrepreneurial intentions among Electrical Craftsmen: A study of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.(Imperial Publishing House., 2017) Ijiekuamhen, Osaze P.; Amakiri, Okilo F.; Woyengidubamo, KakriThe study was conducted to investigate the influence of external factors on entrepreneurial intentions among electrical craftsmen in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Survey design was adopted for the study. Structured questionnaire was used to obtain data from the respondents. Sample was drawn using convenience sampling technique. A total of sixty respondents were used for the study. The data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The researcher concentrated on the causal effects of the variables on entrepreneurial intentions. The results revealed that socio-cultural and economic factors were statistically significant in influencing entrepreneurial intentions, while education was not statistically significant. It was recommended that government and non-governmental organizations should go back to the drawn board on how to plain their training programmes on entrepreneurship. Government should create the enabling environment that would encourage entrepreneurship and to also enhance success.Item Artificial Intelligence literacy and Digital Communication Competencies of Librarians as Predictors of Service Delivery in state University libraries in South-South, Nigeria.(Department of Library and Information Science at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka., 2025) Ijiekhuamhen, Osaze P.; Obi, Boma B.The study examined artificial intelligence literacy and digital communication competencies of librarians as predictors of service delivery in state university libraries in South-South Nigeria. A correlational research design was adopted for the study with a population of 164 librarians engaged in the state university libraries in SouthSouth, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire designed by the researcher was the instrument adopted for eliciting data from the respondents. The reliability of the instrument yielded an alpha coefficient of 0.87, indicating the instrument is reliable. The data elicited using the questionnaire were analysed using descriptive statistics for the research questions, and the Pearson Product-Moment Correlational Coefficient was adopted for the Hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that the librarians do not possess artificial intelligence literacy for effective library service delivery in the state university libraries examined. The findings indicate that the librarians moderately possess digital communication competencies to support library service delivery in the state university libraries. The finding indicated that a strong positive relationship exists between librarians’ AI literacy and service delivery in the state university libraries. The findings indicated that a moderate positive relationship exists between librarians’ digital communication competencies in 4IR technologies and service delivery. It was recommended that university library management in South-South Nigeria should regularly conduct AI training programmes to improve librarians’ literacy and enhance the use of AI in service delivery, and state university library management should organise capacity building efforts to boost the digital communication competencies of their librarians.Item Citation Analysis of Projects Submitted to the Library from three Departments in a Nigerian Specialized University(University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2020) Ijiekhuamhen, Osaze P.; Okotie, Enite A.; Arapasopo, Esther A.The study evaluated the projects submitted to the library from Chemistry Department, Environmental Science and Toxicology and Physics Department of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State. The research method adopted for this study was citation analysis. A total of 348 projects were submitted to the library from departments understudy from 2015-2017. The findings showed that that physics department had the highest number of project reports submitted and highest number of citations while Chemistry department had the lowest number of citations. The study revealed that Internet/ Web Resources had the highest citations with 4446 citations, followed by Journals with 4224 citations, Books had 2699 citations. It was observed from the study that “Highly Recent” citations of 4326 were cited by the three (3) departments from 2013-2017, followed by 2854 citations that were “Very Recent” cited between 2008-2012, among others. Lastly, the study showed that between the year 2015-2017, 7407 citations were made by foreign authors, while 4930 citations were made by Nigerian authors. It was recommended from the study that materials should be built on frequently cited and recent information resources in Chemistry, Environmental and Toxicology Sciences and Physics Departments and current update to date books and journals should be acquired to reduce over reliance on internet/ web resources.Item Library Automated System and Usage in Achieving Sustainable Academic Excellence of Students in Colleges of Education in Delta State(International Scientific Research Consortium (ISRC) UK, 2023-09) Okwudibe, Ernest OnyebuchiThe growth and development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is playing vital role in the field of library and information science and library automation system in particular. The present paper assessed library automated system and usage in achieving sustainable academic excellence of students in colleges of education in Delta State. The implementation of a library automation system is a pivotal step for libraries in their quest for enhanced efficiency, improved accessibility, and elevated user experiences. While the adoption of such systems brings undeniable advantages, various challenges may hinder their successful integration. This paper discussed the concept of library automation system and concept of sustainable academic excellence. Also, library automation system and students' sustainable academic excellence was also discussed in this paper. This paper further explores the advantages of library automation system, barriers to library automation system and solutions to barriers to the library automation system in sustainable academic excellence of students in Colleges of Education in Delta State. The paper recommends that before selecting an automation system, conduct a comprehensive assessment of your library's specific needs, workflows, and goals. This will help choose a system that aligns closely with your requirements. Also, involve library staff, administrators the decision-making process. Their input can provide valuable insights into system features and customization needs among others.Item Fourth Industrial Revolution (4ir) Technologies as Catalyst for Partnership and Collaboration among Libraries in Nigeria: A Review(University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2022) Akpobasah, Amugen S.; Mordi, Gloria N.; Owoicho, Ochigbihi P.; Omosekejimi, Ademola F.This study is a review of fourth industrial revolution (4IR) technologies as catalyst for partnership and collaboration among libraries in Nigeria. The study reviewed relevant literature on issues bothering on concept of partnership and collaboration, concept of fourth industrial revolution (4IR), technologies associated with 4IR, 4IR technologies that can be used for partnership and collaboration in libraries, cloud computing applications that are useful for partnership and collaboration in libraries, importance of 4IR technologies to partnership and collaboration in libraries and challenges of using cloud computing technologies for partnership and collaboration in libraries. The study reviewed relevant literature on the topic of discussion and the researcher used Google search engine to access scholarly articles from open access databases that are relevant to the study which formed the basis for the literature that was reviewed and from where conclusions were drawn.Item 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 serialsItem Post-COVID-19 Evaluation of Information Systems Used in Rural Health Facilities in Delta State(The Medical Library Association of Nigeria (MLA-NG)., 2025-12-29) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Alarape, Asimi A.The emergence of COVID-19 posed a lot of challenges to the rural communities in Nigeria. Nigeria is diversified, with a high concentration of elderly and teenagers in the rural areas. With a vulnerable population, rural communities are extremely important in terms of receiving Health Information (HI). This post-COVID-19 study investigated the use of information systems for the dissemination of health information in rural communities of Agbarho Kingdom of Delta State during the COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive survey design using quantitative research with a questionnaire as the instrument for data collection was used for the study. The study focused on eight public and private hospitals in the Kingdom. The population of the study was 113 health personnel. The researchers adopted a face-to-face approach to administer the questionnaire directly to the available respondents within a period of one month (February 26 to March 25, 2024). Within that period, the researchers met 63 personnel who were on duty. Out of the 63, a total of 51 responded appropriately to the questionnaire that was used for the analysis. The data that were collected for this study were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16.0. The study showed that the traditional method, the libraries and information systems, were used by health professionals for the dissemination of HI to the rural people. The result also revealed that some health information was available to rural people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The challenges that hindered the dissemination of HI were highlighted. The health personnel in the health facilities in the rural communities in the kingdom participated in managing the spread of the COVID19 pandemic. The study concluded that information systems, libraries, and traditional methods were important means for the dissemination of health information to rural people during the COVID-19 pandemic.Item Assessing the Availability of Information Sources and Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic in University Libraries in Nigeria.(Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre (DESIDOC),, 2024-03) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Okonoko, Vera N.; Ojukwu, Njideka N. C.The emergence of COVID-19 pandemic hampered the availability of information sources and services in most academic institutions around the world. Making information available during major crisis reveals the long-standing position of the library in helping its patrons. This post COVID-19 study that took place between February 2020 and January 2021 investigated the availability of information sources and services during the COVID-19 pandemic in university libraries in Nigeria. Using a descriptive design, the study used 240 students who were purposely selected from 30 universities including federal, state and private universities in South-South geographical zone of Nigeria as sample. The study revealed that information sources such as: e-books, print journals, e-journals and electronic databases and services such as: Circulation, interlibrary loan, remote access, SDI, online reference services among others were available to the patrons in university libraries in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings showed that the inhibiting factors against the availability of information sources and service in university libraries were poor telecommunication network, closure of some library sections, lack of preparation, unavailability of library policy on pandemic/disaster management and poor coordination among others. The study recommended some areas for improvement to ensure the availability of information sources and services to the library patrons during major crisis.Item Librarians’ participation in Zoom meetings for professional development in universities in South-South, Nigeria(Cresence Press ltd, 2023-03) Okwudibe, Ernest O.; Adomi, Esharenana E.This study investigated the use of facilities and participation in Zoom meetings for professional development among librarians of universities in South-south, Nigeria. The quantitative research employed exploratory research design. The population for the study was 158 librarians in the university libraries of 12 public universities in South-south, Nigeria. Total enumeration sampling techniques was used for the study. Questionnaire was used as the instrument of data collection. The data generated from the respondents were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The criterion mean was set at 3.0. It was found that the extent of use of facilities for participating in Zoom meetings for professional development among librarians in university libraries in South-South, Nigeria is high. The librarians rarely participated in Zoom meetings organised by various organisations for professional development. The extent of the benefits derived from the Zoom meetings the librarians have participated in for professional development is high. The librarians rarely experienced barriers with the Zoom meetings they have participated in. It was recommended that the librarians should cultivate the habit of participating frequently in Zoom meetings as this will enable them to be conversant with the current trends in librarianship and they will be able to air their views on certain issues in library practice.Item Shift Duty and its Effects on Academic Librarians in Federal University Libraries in South-South, Nigeria(JAIST Online platform, 2018) Eruvwe, Ufuoma; Saliu, Sambo A.; Urhefe, Enite A.The study aimed to survey shift duty and its effects on academic librarians in Federal University Libraries in South – South, Nigeria. The study adopted both descriptive and exploratory research designs. Questionnaire and observation checklist were the major instruments for data collection. A total of one hundred and eight (108) librarians from the federal university libraries in South-South Nigeria were drawn. The responses was based on four (4)-point rating scale, a mid-point mean of 2.5 was used as positive response criterion mean and accepted as a positive response. The study revealed that research purpose, academic advancement, better performance and study independently were the major reasons while academic librarians embark on shift duty. Findings also, indicated that the challenges associated with shift duty on academic librarians in federal university libraries in South – South, Nigeria. It showed that circadian rhythms and total blackout topped the highest impediment. The important finding in this study is that academic libraries are the most relevant institution library to support the school curriculum, to support the research of the university faculty and students. Therefore, underdevelopment of academic libraries and inadequate infrastructure facilities, lack of medical arrangement, insufficient fund and poor lighting of the library environment will hinder academic librarians to discharge effective and efficiency operation on shift duty in academic libraries.Item Library Aesthetics and Librarians’ Service Delivery in Federal University Libraries in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria(Department of Library and Information Science, delta State University, Abraka, 2025-12) Ogo, Emuejevoke P.; Okwu, EmmanuelThe study examined the relationship between library aesthetics and librarians’ service delivery in federal university libraries in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria. Specifically, the study seeks to ascertain the quality level of library aesthetics, assess the level of service delivery among librarians, and examine the relationship between library aesthetics and librarians’ service delivery in federal university libraries in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria. Three research questions were formulated in line with the specific objectives to guide the study. The study employed the correlational research design. The population of the study comprised 199 librarians drawn from nine (9) federal university libraries, one in each of the states in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. The total enumeration sampling technique was employed. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire titled “Library Aesthetics and Librarians’ Service Delivery Questionnaire” (LALSDQ), which was subjected to a trial test to ensure reliability, and analyzed with the use of Pearson Product-Moment Correlation, yielding a coefficient index of 0.78, showing a high reliability level. 199 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to librarians who are staff in federal university libraries in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria, face to face, out of which 183(92%) were retrieved and found usable for the study. The data collected were analysed using weighted mean and Pearson’s Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC). The findings revealed that both the quality of library aesthetics and the level of librarians’ service delivery in federal university libraries in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria, are high. It also showed a very strong positive relationship between library aesthetics and librarians’ service delivery. The findings highlight the importance of the visual outlook of the library environment in influencing the level of effectiveness of librarians’ service delivery within the university library settings. The study recommended, among others, that management of university libraries should recognise and prioritise library aesthetics as a key environmental factor essential for creating a conducive and inspiring atmosphere for both library staff and students.Item Awareness and Accessibility of e-books in South-East University Libraries, Nigeria(2016-12) Ojeme, Thelm Nneka; Sambo, Atanda Saliu; Yakubu, Musa Dumbari; Ojeabulu, NgoziThis paper attempts to investigate the awareness and accessibility of e- books in South –East university libraries in Nigeria. The population for the study comprised registered postgraduates students of the library. Using a purposive sampling method, a total of 217 (74%) respondents were drawn from a total population of 295 registered users. Questionnaire was used in collecting data. Out of 217 copies of the questionnaire administered, 180 (83%) were completed and returned. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse data using frequency counts, bar chart and percentages. The findings showed that awareness and accessibility of e-books among postgraduate students in South- East University libraries were improved much that 82% accessed e-books in the libraries. Similarly, findings shows that open access is one of the major source of e-books. The study also reveals that 51% were accessing both paid for and free e-books, whereas 41% of the participants indicated free e-books while those who access paid for e-books only were 72%. Challenges identified includes embargo period, issues of payment per loan basis, re-licensing tittle/erratic power supply etc. The study recommends that management should lobbying with government and publishers to highlight the importance of access to affordable e-books in Nigeria libraries and solving the problem of embargo among other.Item Usage of Solar Inverter Technology as Alternative Energy Source: A Catalyst for Round the Clock Electronic Services in Nigerian University Libraries(Imformation Impact, 2021) Ogo, Emuejevoke P.; Omosekejimi, Ademola F.; Ebhonu, Sylvester I.This study examines usage of solar-inverter technology as alternative energy source: a catalyst for round the clock electronic services in Nigerian university libraries. The total population for this study comprised three hundred and seventy one (371) librarians from 40 university libraries in South West, Nigeria. The data collected were analyzed using simple percentage/frequency counts and weighted mean. Findings from this study reveale among others that the extent of librarians’ awareness of solarinverter technology as alternative sources of energy in university libraries in South West, Nigeria is very high; electronic reference service, online interlibrary loan service, online cataloguing and classification service, OPAC service, online current awareness service, electronic indexing and abstracting service, online selective dissemination of information service, e-mail service, electronic charging and discharging service among others are types of electronic services that can be provided round the clock in university libraries in South West, Nigerian using solar-inverter energy as alternative energy source and that the extent to which solar-inverter energy can be used as alternative energy source to power ICT equipments for electronic services in university libraries in South West, Nigeria is high among other findings. Recommendations made based on the findings of the study include: University library management should make it a point of duty and also take it as priority to allocate fund for the acquisition and installation of solar-inverter technology as this will help them fulfil the library goal of rendering round the clock electronic library services to their users among others.Item Evaluation of Integrated Library System (ILS) Use in University Libraries in Nigeria: An Empirical Study of Adoption, Performance, Achievements, and Shortcomings(University of Alberta Library, 2020) Omeluzor, Saturday U.Objective - The aim of this study was to evaluate Integrated Library System (ILS) use in university libraries in Nigeria in terms of their adoption, performance, achievements, and shortcomings and to propose a rigorous model for ongoing evaluation based on use of candidate variables (CVs) derived from the approach used by Hamilton and Chervany (1981) and from evaluation criteria suggested by Farajpahlou (1999, 2002). Methods - The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Nigeria is made up of six geo-political zones including: North-East (NE), North-West (NW), North-Central (NC), South-South (SS), South-East (SE), and South-West (SW). The population for this study comprised Systems/IT and E-librarians in the university libraries from all six of the geo-political zones of Nigeria. Because of the large number of universities in each of the zones in Nigeria, a convenience sampling method was used to select six universities representing federal, state, and private institutions from each of the six geo-political zones of Nigeria. A purposive sampling method was used to select the Systems/IT and E-librarians who were directly in charge of ILS in their various libraries. Therefore, the sample for this study was made up of 36 Systems/IT and E-librarians from the 36 selected universities in Nigeria. The instrument used to elicit responses from the respondents was an online questionnaire and was distributed through the respondents’ email boxes and WhatsApp. The questionnaire administration received a 100% response rate. Results - Findings revealed that university libraries in Nigeria have made remarkable progress in the adoption and use of ILS for library services. The findings also showed that much has been achieved in the use of ILS in library services. Evidence in the study indicated that the performance of the ILS adopted in the selected university libraries in the area of data entry and currency, accuracy, reliability, completeness, flexibility, ease of use, and timeliness was encouraging. Conclusions - Adoption and use of ILS in libraries is changing the way libraries deliver services to their patrons. Traditional methods of service delivery are different from the expectations of the 21st century library patrons. The transformation seen in the university libraries in Nigeria using ILS was tremendous and is changing the narratives of the past. However, several shortcomings still exist in the adoption and use of ILS in university libraries in Nigeria. Overcoming some of the limitations would require a conscious effort and decisiveness to ensure that librarians and library patrons enjoy the best services that ILS can offer. ILS developers should consider the dynamic needs of libraries and their patrons and incorporate specific candidate variables (CVs) in their ILS designs to enhance the quality of the services being offered to the library patronsItem Librarians' Use of Social Media for Marketing Library Services and Resources in University Libraries in Delta and Edo States(University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2023) Bello, A. O.; Ogbomo, M. O.This study explored how librarians in Delta and Edo University libraries used social media to promote their services and resources. The study's population consisted of 127 librarians from federal, state, and private university libraries in the Delta and Edo states. The entire enumeration sample approach was used in the investigation. The data were examined with simple percentages, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics (the mean was set at 2.50). The study discovered that university librarians in Delta and Edo States use various marketing approaches to promote their services and resources, including social media, library webpages, one-on-one interactions with users, phone calls, exhibitions and displays, bulletin boards, orientation programs, and notice boards. Also, the study found that librarians in university libraries located in Delta and Edo States utilize various social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Google+, and TikTok, to promote their services and resources. Furthermore, while librarians use social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Google+, and TikTok to sell their services and resources, the utilization of social media for marketing was found to be poor. Recommendations based on the study's findings include: librarians should be encouraged by library management to engage more in the marketing of the library's services and resources by making available all resources required to successfully market the library's resources and services via the use of social media tools, among othersItem Effective leadership Styles Strategies and Job Performance of Librarians in Federal university libraries in South-South, Nigeria(University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2021-12-29) Urhefe-Okotie, Enite Anita; Mole, A. J. C.The study investigated effective leadership styles strategies and job performance of librarians in Federal University libraries in South-South, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive research design. A total of four (4) research questions were raised to guide the study, and a hypothesis was also tested at 0.5 level of significant. The population of the study comprised (98) librarians in the six Federal universities spread across the six states of SouthSouth, Nigeria. No sample was done due to the manageable size of the population. The instrument used for data collection was a researcher constructed questionnaire titled “Effective Leadership Styles Strategies and Job Performance Questionnaire (ELSSJLSQ)”. Various types of leadership styles were identified, challenges associated with leadership styles and job performance were also identified to include lack of proper education on human resource management, lack of knowledge on the type of leadership style to be adopted, and inability to engage staff in task performance etc. The study outlined strategies for effective leadership style for increased job performance, to include participatory management approach, disciplinary measures for bad performance, regular staff training programmes among others. Based on the findings, recommendations were madeItem 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.