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    Awareness and Use of Current Awareness Services by Users of Three University Libraries in North West Nigeria.
    (JAIST is a publication of the Information Technology Group with institutional affiliation to the Library Department of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka., 2018-04-03) Mohammed M. Kpakiko, Hashimu Suleiman, Fati Abubakar
    Purpose: This paper looked at the extent Current Awareness Services have influenced the use and access to information resources by the users of university libraries in North-Western Nigeria. Design/Methodology/Approach: Descriptive survey research approach was used. A Sample of library users from three university libraries in North West Nigeria was used. Copies of the Questionnaires were administered on the library users (students and staff) to collect data on the awareness and use of current awareness services in the library. The data collected were analyzed using table and simple percentage calculation. Findings: It was found that, users visit the library daily in order to read, carryout research and update their knowledge. Again, list of new arrivals, shelve display, library bulletin newspaper and email and bulletin board services were the most available current awareness services in the library and mostly used. Implication: The paper suggested for the adoption of digital technologies in university libraries that will enhance timely distribution of information needs of the users. The study therefore, encourages the library users and to acquire ICT skills that will enable them adequately utilize digital current awareness service tools. Originality/Value: The originality of this study is found in its perspective on the need to give more publicity and awareness. Therefore, email and mobile SMS services should be introduced that will distribute current information to library users on time.
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    Use of Library Resources by the Undergraduate Students in Nigerian Federal Universities
    (Information Trends, Kaduna, 2014) Oyedum, G. U.; Abduldayan, F.J.; Chuks-Ibe, P.O.
    Students' use of university library resources is essential in order to achieve their educational objectives in the universities. This paper, therefore, assessed the level of undergraduate students' use of library resources in Nigerian federal universities. The study also ascertained which of the library resources the undergraduate students use most in the university libraries. The survey research method was used for the study and the study population was 1,453 undergraduate students from across Arts, Education, Engineering, Law, Science, and Social Science faculties in the selected universities. The main instrument used for the data collection was a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage tabulation were used in analyzing the data. Results revealed that the level of students' use of library resources in Nigerian federal universities is low. The study also revealed that students frequently visit the federal university libraries in Nigeria in order to use resources to support their classwork activities. To increase the level of library use by undergraduate students in Nigerian federal universities, the majority of the respondents indicated the need for the provision of electronic resources/internet-connected computers and the creation of a more conducive atmosphere, among other recommendations, to attract students to effectively use the university libraries.
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    Factors Affecting Project Planning Efforts in Akwa-Ibom State
    (School of Environmental Technology International Conference 2016, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria., 2016-05-12) Olubajo, Oluseun Olukemi; Idoro, Godwin; Jimoh, Richard Ajayi
    All construction projects are unique and the amount of effort invested into planning activities will depend on the nature or the character of that project; as no two construction projects are identical. This prompted an investigation to evaluate the factors affecting the efforts invested into project planning activities at the pre-contract stage in Akwa Ibom state. The aim of the study is to evaluate the factors affecting efforts invested in project planning amongst selected consultants. A field survey involving 92 project consultants was adopted to achieve this objective. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and analysed using mean and relative importance index. It was discovered that the demands of the client, the clients budget and the construction method to be adopted ranked highest amongst others as having more impact on the measure of efforts invested in planning and indirectly on the performance of the construction Projects. The study suggests that all stakeholders collaborate more frequently by building stronger partnerships and aligning all actors as an integrated supply chain.