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Item REVITALIZING ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR JOB CREATION AND POVERTY ERADICATION IN NIGERIA(A PUBLICATION OF EBONYI STATE CHAPTER OF THE NIGERIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (NLA), 2021-06-18) ADAMU, MOHAMMED SABA (CLN, MNLA, CTN), DOGARA, LADAN (CLN), ABUBAKAR, FATI (CLN), AHMED, YABAGI (CLN)This paper examined revitalization of entrepreneurship studies in Library and Information Science (LIS) education for job creation and poverty eradication in Nigeria. Revitalization of entrepreneurship studies in LIS education that would be amenable to the profession is not only a necessity but mandatory if the prospective LIS graduates would be employers of labour rather than job seekers in a competitive 21st century. The introduction of entrepreneurship studies in Nigerian universities since 2004 is a laudable step despite the fact that facilities for skills acquisition are generally lacking in most institutions. In furtherance of this laudable intention, stakeholders in LIS have also seen the need for integrating entrepreneurship studies in LIS education which has recently led to the proposal for a course known as “Infopreneurship” to be included in LIS undergraduate education programme. Training of LIS students in entrepreneurship requires some skills such as information technology skills, information literacy skills, managerial skills and personal entrepreneurship skills. Opportunities for LIS professionals were also highlighted to include: book publishing, information brokerage, consultancy services, bookselling business, record management, indexing and abstracting services, system analyst, operation of business centres, cybercafé business, editorial services, authoring books, email publishing, web publishing, desktop publishing, establishing and maintaining libraries for organisations, compilation of directories, compilation of bibliographies etcetera. It is recommended that to make entrepreneurship studies attractive, government ought to create favourable environment in terms of infrastructure provision, funding and regulating interest rates on bank loans for interested graduates that would wish to be self-employed after graduation.Item Availability, sufficiency and use of school library resources by students: a case study of Police Secondary School Library, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria(The Nigerian School Library Association., 2018-10-29) Mohammed Saba Adamu, J. Joel Kolo, Alice Adebisi & Fati AbubakarThis study investigated the availability, sufficiency and use of library resources by secondary school students in Police Secondary School (PSS) Minna Library. The research design adopted for this study was descriptive survey research method. The population of the study consisted of Senior Secondary two (SS2) and Senior Secondary three (SS3). A total of eighty (80) copies of the questionnaire were distributed and seventy-seven (77) were returned and used. The instruments used for data collection were observation checklist containing items on availability of information resources and questionnaire containing items on sufficiency and use of information resources by students; factors militating against the use of information and strategies to enhance use of information resources. Data collected were analysed using frequencies and percentages. Findings showed that computer assisted instructional resources were not available and as such could not be determined whether sufficient or not, only few students make effective use of school library. The study recommended that computer assisted instructional resources should be acquire in the school library to enhance effective use of information resources in the school library.Item Revotionalising Education in Africa: The Impact of Immersive Technologies on Digital Literacy Programs in Academic Libraries(Proceedings of the Nigerian Library Association, Garden City 2024, held at the CBN Centre of Excellence, University of Portharcourt, Rivers State, 2024) Bulugu, P. P.; Abduldayan, F. J.; Abduldayan, A. H.The evolving landscape of education embraces immersive technologies like Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), integrated into digital literacy initiatives in academic libraries to enhance learning experiences, though challenges such as resource allocation and accessibility persist. Interest is growing in Africa regarding the impact of these technologies on higher learning institutional libraries. This research aims to examine the implications of immersive technologies on educational paradigms within academic libraries in Nigeria and Tanzania. Through surveys, the study seeks to assess the current landscape of digital literacy programs, identify the availability and acceptance of immersive technologies, and explore the relationship between immersive technologies and digital literacy programs. The research also aims to provide recommendations for effectively integrating immersive technologies into digital literacy programs in academic libraries, contributing to the broader discourse on the role of libraries in advancing digital literacy and lifelong learning initiatives. By adopting the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a theoretical framework, the study intends to provide valuable insights into the factors influencing the successful deployment of immersive technologies in academic library environments. The findings of this research will contribute to the understanding, policy development, and best practices in integrating immersive technologies into digital literacy programs in academic libraries in Nigeria and Tanzania, ultimately enhancing information literacy skills and user experiences in the digital age.Item Demographic Characteristics, Awareness, and Utilization Patterns of Public Libraries in Nigeria: Implications for Promoting Access to Knowledge and User Engagement in Nigeria(Journal of Information Resource Management, 2023) Attah, T. A; Usman, A. A; Abduldayan, F.J.This study is on public libraries’ roles in helping achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) on Poverty Eradication in Nigeria. Poverty has long been a challenge that has faced humanity as many struggle to make ends meet and get a decent living for themselves. We live in an ‘Information Age’ where people equipped with the right information are able to make better decisions and better their lives. Public libraries exist as an information household that can provide people with the right information to better their status and quality of life as a whole. This study identified the demographic characteristics of public library users in Nigeria, investigated the level of awareness of public libraries, the frequency of use of the library, identified the reasons for visiting public libraries, the types of resources and services that users consult, and finally, suggested strategies that could be employed by public libraries in achieving the SDG goals on poverty eradication in Nigeria. A survey was carried out using online Google Forms as the data collection instrument. Questions were generated in line with the research objectives and a link to the form was shared on social media with 238 young adult Nigerians from 25 selected states across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Findings revealed that 54.9% of male students that fall within the age range of 15-25 years from tertiary institutions form the highest number of public library users in Nigeria. Despite half of the respondents being aware of public libraries, the majority do not visit, with only a small percentage visiting on a daily basis. Borrowing books and other information materials as well as studying are the main reasons for visiting public libraries in Nigeria. The study recommended the importance of increasing awareness of public libraries, and partnership and collaboration with other libraries and organisations in rolling out programs on poverty eradication for youths.Item Data Sharing Perceptions among Chemists in Federal Universities of Technology, Nigeria(In Emerging Trends and Technologies in LIS Education during COVID-19 Era, Edited by Enang U. U et al., 2021) Abduldayan, F.JThe study examined data sharing perceptions among chemists in federal universities of technology in Nigeria namely: Federal University of Technology Minna, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Federal University of Technology Akure, Modibo Adama University of Technology Yola and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi. Data sharing ensures that research data remain findable and usable for a long time within the scientific community. An explanatory research design was adopted to understand the perception of chemists on data sharing. An interview schedule was used to gather data from the respondents and thematic analysis was done using the Provalis Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA) software. The total population of the study was 40 respondents and the sampling technique used was the total enumeration method. Findings revealed that chemists are willing to share research data provided there are effective copyright systems in place. They are also willing to share analysed data after publication. The study recommended that the library should intensify advocacy on the benefits of data sharing which could also serve as a preservation method and as a sustainable means of collaboration within the scientific community.Item Perception of Undergraduates on Use of Turnitin Plagiarism Checker in the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria(Covenant Journal of Library & Information Science (CJLIS), 2019) Abduldayan, F. J.; Yusuf, H. I.; Adedayo, F. O.Projects, theses and dissertations submitted to the library form the highest number of collections in most academic library holdings in Nigeria. Ensuring that such works are free from plagiarism becomes imperative for future use and reuse. In an attempt to help stem this ugly trend of plagiarism, the Nigerian Universities Commission directed that all Universities in Nigeria should adopt the use of Turnitin plagiarism checker. This study seeks to determine the perception, challenges, and support systems available for students regarding the use of Turnitin in Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMin). There are 3,033 final year undergraduate students in the 2017/2018 academic session. Using Krejcie & Morgan sample size table, 341 undergraduates and eleven (11) Turnitin Officers were randomly sampled across Departments and Schools (Faculties) in FUTMin. Structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. A total of 338 (99%) copies of questionnaire from undergraduates and 11 (100%) from Turnitin Officers were filled, returned and found valid for this study. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data from which the results were presented in tables. Findings revealed that students were relatively unaware of what constitutes plagiarism. Recommendations included the need for awareness and orientation on what constitutes plagiarism, citation and referencing education.Item Analysis of Safety Performance in Nigerian Construction Industry(Nigeria Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (NJEAS), 2018-02-22) Kolo, D. N.,; Tsado, T. Y.,; Abdullahi, M.,; Yakubu, D.M.,; Aguwa, J. I.The quest for the provision of adequate housing for all has translated to the increase in activities of Building construction industry in Nigeria. This growth is accompanied however with cases of poor safety performancewhich at times leads to structural failure. This study investigates and analyses safety performance in Nigerian construction industry. Investigatory survey research method (work study) was adopted to appraise the aim and objectives of the study through field and questionnaire approach. Questionnaire survey consisting of a five point Likert scale was conducted to solicit information from the respondents, and a total of 120 questionnaires were issued to construction professionals and workers on the sites visited. 92 questionnaires representing 76.67% response rate were retrieved and analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. Communalities test, Principal Component Analysis along with ANOVA were utilised for data analysis. A total of thirty-two (32) factors influencing safety performance were identified from literature, subsequently principal component analysis was utilised to reduce the list to nine (9) significant principal factors. The top nine principal factors influencing safety performance determined from the research are: Relationship between Supervisors and Employees on site, Geographical Location (Environmental Factors: Natural and Working Environment), Working Procedure, Ear defenders not worn (while working under noisy equipment), Talk by Management on Safety, Tidy Site, Safety Communication, Operatives job experience and Ladders used without being tied secured. These factors were further incorporated into a regression model. The adjusted coefficient of determination of the model was 0.98; this shows that the model has the capability of explaining 98% of variability in the data under consideration. This implies that the model is adequate in evaluating safety performance. It is therefore recommended that key industry professionals and stakeholders should channel available resources to the determined nine (9) principal safety performance factors.