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Item Application of Artificial Intelligence Tools for Sustainable Library and Information Science Research Practices among LIS postgraduate Students in Federal University of Technology, Minna.(2024-07-18) Salubuyi, M.A.; Abduldayan, F.J.; Gana, Leah Yebo; Tauheed, H.N.This study investigates the application and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) tools by postgraduate students in Library and Information Science (LIS) for sustainable Research practices in Federal University of Technology, Minna. To carry out this research, descriptive survey research design 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 LIS postgraduate students in FUT, Minna. A close ended electronic questionnaire was developed which was used to collect data for this study. the data gathered from the questionnaire were analysed using descriptive statistics of percentages and charts. The findings shed lights on the role of AI tools such as chatgpt, grammerly, chatbots, language translation services, Alexa an so on, in enhancing research efficiency, promoting environmental sustainability, and advancing social equity within the LIS community. The study also discusses challenges and barriers faced by students in adopting AI technologies, such as data privacy concerns, ethical considerations, and digital divide issues. Based on the empirical evidence, the study recommended that researchers should employ AI-powered tools to improve their research process and not over rely on AI tools; picking of right AI tools is based on their requirements; establishment; establishment of precise goals for AI applications; enlisting the expertise of Data Scientists and AI Specialists' to effectively incorporate AI into their research and promotion of a collaborative research atmosphere. Overall, the research contributes to a deeper understanding of the intersection between AI and sustainability within the LIS education and research landscape.Item Adoption of Chatbots in Academic Libraries in Niger State for Effective Service Delivery.(Nasarawa Journal of Library and Information Science (NAJLIS) University Library, Nasarawa State University, 2025-04-09) Gana, Leah Yebo; Salau, S. A.; Uno, C. A.; Tauheed, H. N; Gana, G. N.The study examined the awareness and adoption of chatbots by librarians for effective service delivery in academic libraries in Niger State Nigeria. The adoption of chatbots is an emerging trend with limited research. The study was guided by four (4) research questions to explore the perceived concerns of librarians in Niger state, familiarity with use of chatbot technologies, perceived impact of chatbot technologies on library services and user satisfaction and the primary expectations of librarians regarding the integration of chatbots into academic library services. Survey questionnaires were administered to 34 librarians across two (2) academic universities servicing postgraduate students in Niger State. A good number of respondents are comfortable with use of digital technologies and need for formal trainings on chatbot implementation. Majority of respondents believed chatbots will increase efficiency of library services. However, key concerns such as data privacy, employment implications and accuracy of information were raised. The study concludes that chatbot integration is essential for the evolving advancements library services and recommends training programs for librarians, targeted policies and chatbot designs to meet the peculiarity of the Nigerian library system.Item Enhancing Library and Information Science Curriculum in Nigeria: Integrating Interdisciplinary Skills and Emerging Technologies for Economic Development.(2024-10-11) Gana, Leah YeboThe rapidly changing world demands educational adaptability, especially from library and information science (LIS) students. The use of traditional physical textbooks, sitting in library chairs, and researching with physical books is becoming obsolete, much like historical artifacts for tourism. Emerging technologies offer innovative avenues for LIS students to solve problems in todays technologically modified world. This research paper explores existing literatures on the relationship of library and information science and emerging technologies. It delves into empowering LIS students with skills required to thrive in a competitive, advanced world for economic development. The researcher conducted a survey to learn how LIS students view the curriculum’s content and value. From the data collected, the majority of undergraduate students were unsatisfied with the curriculum content but perceived the curriculum prepared them for the job market. The majority found the courses relevant to their career goals, with the curriculum content needing more balance between theory and practical application. Most of the students wanted more computer science courses included in their curriculum. Recommendations are made on how the economy can be developed, reducing unemployment by integrating emerging technology courses into the LIS curriculum to enhance problem-solving skills and employment prospects.Item Empowering LIS Educators with ICT skills for Creative and Innovative Knowledge Sharing in the Digital Age.(Zeh Communications, 2020) Babalola, G.A.; Gana, Leah Yebo; Udoudoh, S.J.; Saidu, A.A.; Uno, C.A.; Madaki, A.M.The rapidly evolving exigencies of the digital age are part of the compelling forces for all professionals including Library and Information Science (LIS) Educators to collaborate in terms of knowledge sharing rather than being islands to one another. Innovative and creative knowledge sharing coupled with Information and Communications Technology (ICT) proficiency would go a long way in not only empowering but in enhancing the productivity, the relevance and the profitability of LIS Educators in the digital age. The paper, therefore, examined how the possession of ICT skills coupled with creative and innovative knowledge sharing could serve as empowering and productive tools for LIS educators in the digital age. Issues that border on how ICT could improve creativity and innovation in knowledge sharing were also discussed. A nexus and the inextricable interplay among ICT Skills; Creativity; Innovation; Knowledge Sharing, and digital age were equally established. It was concluded that LIS educators would be empowered for optimum relevance, creativity and innovative knowledge sharing in the digital age, if they are proficient in the use of ICT. The paper recommended amongst others the need for paradigm shift from the traditional or orthodox practice of knowledge sharing to the evolving trends and best practices of knowledge sharing in the (rapidly changing world) digital age.Item Mentoring, Knowledge Sharing, ICT Versatility as Influencing Factors on Research Productivity and Career Advancement of LIS Educators.(Zeh Communications, 2020) Babalola, G.A.; Uno, C.A.; Saidu, A.A.; Gana, Leah Yebo; Salubuyi, M.A.; Abubakar, U.The paper examined the importance of mentoring, knowledge sharing and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) versatility as influencing factors on the research productivity and career advancement of Library and Information Science (LIS) educators. The nexus among knowledge sharing, mentoring and ICT versatility as influencing factors on research productivity and career advancement of LIS educators was equally established. Promotion, career advancement and job progression of faculty including Library and Information Science (LIS) educators is usually hinged on their research productivity amongst other factors. In this digital age, the worth of an institution could easily be measured by accessing her productivity. The major currency that is well known in the digital economy is ICT. ICT versatility and proficiency will be a great advantage for all who possess it in the age. Sharing of knowledge could be horizontal, vertical and circular. With knowledge sharing comes inculcation of eye opening ideas, gems of doing things better, and creativity. A very useful platform where knowledge sharing and ICT versatility could serve as influencing tools to the research productivity and career advancement of LIS educators is mentoring. Mentoring is a way of showing others how things are done properly so that when the mentor is not around the mentees can act in the same way that their mentor would have acted. With proper mentoring, effective knowledge sharing would fall in line and if coupled with ICT versatility would under normal circumstances influence the research productivity and career advancement of LIS educators.