Library and Information Science

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Author: search.filters.author.M.A. SalubuyiStart date: 2020

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    Relationship between Information Communication Technology competence and Job Motivation on Job Performance of National Library Staff in North-Central, Nigeria.
    (2023-12-07) B.I. Aliyu; A.M. Obaje; M.A. Salubuyi
    In today's digital age, the competency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become an essential skill for employees in various industries. The National library, being a crucial source of knowledge and information, requires its staff to possess a high level of ICT competency to fulfill their job responsibilities effectively. This paper examined the relationship between ICT competency and job performance of National library staff. The relationship between ICT competency and job performance of National library staff has been widely studied and is of great interest in the field of academic research. In this conceptual review, the paper provided an in-depth analysis of the various factors that contribute to the success of National library staff in their job performance, with a special focus on the role of ICT competency. Through a comprehensive literature review, this paper identified key areas where ICT competency plays a crucial role in enhancing job performance as well as skills required by librarians for effective job performance include database management skills, networking skills, cloud computing skills, social media/virtual reference services skills, web design skills, open access resource management skills and meta data skills. Overall, this conceptual review provided valuable insights into the relationship between ICT competency and job performance, serving as a useful resource for both researchers and practitioners in the field. The review also highlighted the major problems hindering librarians’ ICT competency and job Performance of staff in national library.
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    Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Tools to Enhance Sustainable Library and Information Science Teaching Practices among Library and Information Science Educators in Federal University of Technology, Minna”
    (2024-10-07) M.A. Salubuyi; F.J. Abduldayan; C. A. Uno
    This study investigated the integration of AI tools to improve sustainable teaching practices among Library and Information Science (LIS) educators at Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna. To carry out this research, purposive sampling was used to gather the necessary data. Four research questions were formulated for the study. Total enumeration was used to adopt the total population of Twenty (20) LIS academic staff in FUT, Minna. A close ended electronic questionnaire was developed which was used to collect data for this study to assess the effectiveness of AI tools in enhancing instructional methods, resource management, and student engagement. The data gathered from the questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistics of percentages and charts. Data collected from LIS faculty members reveals that AI tools significantly contribute to the optimization of course delivery, personalized learning experiences, and efficient resource allocation. The findings underscore the potential of AI technologies to support sustainable teaching practices, addressing both pedagogical and environmental concerns in higher education. This research provides actionable insights for LIS educators seeking to adopt AI-driven strategies for advancing teaching practices in alignment with sustainable development goals.
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    Information Dissemination role of the Public Library towards the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 16 in North- Central Nigeria.
    (2023-12-03) S. O. Owoeye; M.A. Salubuyi; O.A. Abisoye
    The paper investigated the information dissemination role of the public libraries towards the implementation of sustainable development goal 16 in North-Central Nigeria. The study was guided by two objectives and two research questions. Among the objectives of the study were to: ascertain the importance of peace and justice goals for humanity in North-Central, Nigeria; determine the influence of information dissemination roles of public libraries towards the implementation of peace and justice goals in North-Central, Nigeria to mention a few. Survey research design method was adopted for the study. The total population for the study was 194 librarians in the public libraries studied. Total enumeration or census was carried out because the population size was manageable. Questionnaire was the only research instrument used for data collection. Out of 194 copies of questionnaire administered, 173 copies were filled, returned and used for the analysis. Descriptive statistical tool involving frequency counts and percentages, mean and standard deviation were used to analyse the data. Out of the 194 copies of questionnaire administered, 127 copies were filled, returned and used for the analysis. Descriptive statistical tool involving frequency counts and percentages, mean and standard deviation were used to analyse the data. The findings of the study revealed among others where the respondents strongly agreed that the importance of peace and justice for the attainment of SDGs for humanity with the highest mean score from item 6 on developing effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels. The study concluded that if sustainable development goal 16 in North-Central and Nigeria as a whole is to be sustained, citizens need to be well informed and this can be done through information selection, processing, organising and dissemination of resources using ICT facilities and associated gadgets taking into account the development indicators raised in the sustainable development goal (SDG) 16, hosting local forums where people can discuss problems such as conflict, violence, human rights violation and persecution. The study recommended among others that the management of public libraries in North-Central, Nigeria ensure public enlightenment campaigns during library week by organising seminars, workshops; symposium that will serve as an educational forum where citizens irrespective of gender, age and profession would be sensitized on the need to end violence, abuse, trafficking, torture, illicit financial and arms flows, reduce corruption and bribery and giving people hope on the need to embrace peace and justice for the common good of humanity.