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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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    Perceived Influence of ICT and Work Environmental Productivity of Library Personnel in Colleges of Education in Niger State, Nigeria
    (A Publication of the University Library, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2023-06-24) DOGARA Ladan, ABUBAKAR Fati, ANGO Abubakar Aliyu, AKAWULami, YUSUF Ladan Fatima, ADAMU Mohammed Saba
    This study investigated the perceived influence of Information Communication Technology and the work environment on the productivity of library personnel in college education libraries in Niger State, Nigeria. Four research objectives guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was used for this study. The population of the study comprised one hundred and two (102) library personnel in the two colleges of education libraries in Niger State, Nigeria. A close-ended structured questionnaire was used as a data collection instrument. Mean, and standard deviation were statistical tools used for data analysis. Findings showed that the level of productivity is low, the perceived influence of ICT is moderate, and the perceived influence of the work environment of library personnel in colleges of education libraries in Niger State, Nigeria is moderate. The study concluded that the low level of productivity of library personnel could be attributed to a poor working environment and a lack of application of ICT in library operations. The study recommended that the Management of colleges of education in Niger State, Nigeria, should make their libraries more conducive and comfortable for both staff and users, provide more opportunities for ICT training of staff, provide alternative electricity power supply, adequate provision of ICT facilities in their libraries for effective application of ICTs in library operations, provide good lighting system, adequate spaces and furniture and good ventilation system in their libraries for better productivity.
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    Efficient Customer Service: A necessary skill for a proactive, responsive and relevant 21st century librarian.
    (A Publication of Nigerian Library Association, Benue Branch, 2018-12-15) Goshie, R. W., Abubakar, Fati., & Jibril, H.
    The purpose of this paper is to sensitize librarians on contemporary realities and the importance of inhibiting the principles of efficient customer service in dealing with library customers as a strategic tool in ensuring that librarians remain proactive, responsive and relevant in the ever-changing information landscape. Literature reviewed brought to the fore issues and trends that are challenging the conventional roles of librarians in the 21st century such as transition to digital content, computer that is almost replacing librarians’ roles, and others. Possible solutions were carefully articulated such as provision of librarians with the requisite technological literacy needed for a 21st century library service. The paper concluded with the remark that, regardless of changes in technology which has adversely affected the library’s capacity, and the dynamic change in information seeking behavior of our users which has redefined the concept of service provision, by cultivating and displaying the outlined skills for efficient customer service, library remains relevant and the role of librarians in the digital age indispensable.
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    Preservation of Information Resources in Academic Libraries in Niger State, Nigeria
    (Benue Journal of Library, Management and Information Science (BJLMIS) A publication of NLA Benues, 2018-12-18) Fati Abubakar, Musa Imam Shekarau & Murjanatu Abdulhamid
    This study investigated preservation of information of resources in academic libraries in Niger State, Nigeria. A case study design was adopted for the research. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 35 respondents from a population of 297 library staff in all the twelve academic libraries in Niger State. Semi structured interview guides were used to collect data from respondents, while field notes guide was used to record data in respect of respondents responses. The instruments used for the study were questionnaire and interview. Data collected were tabulated and analysed using simple frequencies and percentages. Findings revealed that the common methods of preservation of information resources in academic libraries in Niger State included repairs, binding and environmental control. The findings also showed that there were policies guiding the operations of the academic libraries in Niger State, but they did not have insurance covers. In respect of effectiveness of the methods in use, the findings showed that repairs, binding, environmental control was effective in all the academic libraries. The fact that the academic libraries in Niger State paid more emphasis on printed materials, with less use of digital preservation methods and electronic systems, indicated that the libraries were yet to embrace the opportunities offered by technological advancement for such activities. In view of the findings, it was recommended that libraries should endeavour to have written laws on all aspects of preservation of information resources, upgrade and maintain facilities such as binderies air conditioning systems, fire prevention equipment etc, including the adoption of digital preservation methods. etc. information Resources
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    STORAGE MEDIA USE AND CHALLENGES: THE CASE OF DIGITIZATION UNIT OF KASHIM IBRAHIM LIBRARY, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, NIGERIA
    (Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana ( CARLIGH), 2018-07-11) Jimada, Aisha; Esew, Micheal; Goshie, Rhoda Wusa; Jibril, Attahiru Alhassan
    This paper investigates the storage media used for preserving digital information resources and its challenges in the Digitization Unit of Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. In order to achieve the objective of the study, three research questions were raised for the purpose of the study. A qualitative research method was used with a purposive sampling technique adopted for the study; the instruments used to collect data were structured interview and observation. The responses from the respondents who were the staff of the Digitization Unit were analyzed descriptively using tables. The results of the study revealed that external hard drive, CD/DVD, Internal server were some of the storage media used in the Digitization Unit of the Library. It was also discovered that storing uploaded digitized local contents formed part of the reasons for using storage media. Finally, damaged CD/DVD and corrupt files were said to be some of the challenges faced while using the storage media. The paper recommends the use of mirror server, refreshment, migration and destruction of passwords to ensure perpetuity in the use of storage media in the Digitization Unit of Kashim Ibrahim Library
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    CUSTOMERS' INTENSION TO CHANGE MOBILE COMMUNICATION NETWORKS REGARDING QUALITY OF INFORMATION SERVICES PROVISION IN ZARIA METROPOLIS
    (I-manager's mobile Applications and Technologies, 2019-01) Hassan, Hadizatu; Goshie, Rhoda Wusa; JImada, Aisha; Oyewumi, Roseline; Amata, Sadiya
    The study was undertaken to determine customers' intension to change mobile communication networks regarding quality of information services provision in Zaria metropolis. The study raised three research questions and answers were sought to them, among which are the types of information services provided by mobile communication network to customers in Zaria metropolis, customers satisfaction level, and their intension to change network providers regarding information service quality. Survey research method was adopted for the study and data was collected from the sample of 1,269 out of the total population study of 1534. The data were analyzed descriptively using frequency tables, percentage, mean, and mode. The study revealed that customers in Zaria metropolis are provided with a wide range of information services. It was also revealed that customers are partially satisfied with the overall services of call, SMS, Internet, and SIM card service in the entire networks. It is recommended that attention should be directed toward services with lower satisfaction by setting a target using a set of benchmark of ACSI and N.C.C standard of communication services, to serve as a guide for mobile network industries and telecommunication industries to raise the satisfaction level so as to maintain the market share, maintain and generate their customers
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    SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND WEALTH CREATION FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS THROUGH ENTERPRENEURSHIP AND INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
    (Nigerian Library association, Kaduna State Chapter, 2019-06-26) Goshie, Rhoda Wusa; JImada, Aisha; Sambo, Suleiman
    The quality of performance of the entrepreneur determines whether capital would grow rapidly or slowly and whether the growth involves innovations. Entrepreneurship is a veritable tool for the achievement of inclusive growth and consequently sustainable development. In order to reduce unemployment and create jobs opportunity for Sustainable National Economic Development, Federal Government introduced some programmes such as NPower., Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative (YEDI), Start-up Nigeria 2019, Trader Money, African Youth Empowerment of Nigeria (AYEN) e.t.c. The paper examines the role of Information and Communication Technology in job creation, sustainable national economic development and wealth creation. The paper concluded and recommended that entrepreneurship development leads to economic development, job creativity, economic sustainability, individual self reliance, improved standard of living better awareness and practice. For a proper and sustainable entrepreneurship development Federal Government and indeed other tiers of government in Nigeria should provide the enabling environment for the activities of entrepreneurs like provision of infrastructures, enacting and formulating of laws and policies that will aid entrepreneurship development in the country.
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    Lived Experiences of E-Tutors of Distance Learning Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria on the Use of Moodle E-Learning Platform
    (Department of Library and Information SCience, University of Maiduguri, Borno State. Nigeria, 2024-06) Sanusi, Aliyu Babalola; Muhammad, Musa Hayatu; Goshie, Rhoda Wusa; Aliyu, Dauda Abubakar
    Introduction: This study explores the experiences of e-tutors at the Distance Learning Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, regarding their use of the Moodle e-learning platform. The research question guiding the study is: "What are the experiences of e-tutors at the Distance Learning Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in using the Moodle e-learning platform?" Method: The study employed a qualitative research methodology with a phenomenological research design grounded in the interpretive paradigm. The population consisted of 665 e-tutors at the Distance Learning Centre, and a purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 9 participants, ensuring data saturation. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews, and data analysis was carried out using interpretive phenomenological analysis. Results/Findings: The findings revealed three main themes: flexible and convenient for teaching and learning, overcoming barriers and enhancing learning, and easy for teaching and assessment. These findings provide valuable understanding regarding the experiences of e-tutors using Moodle at the Distance Learning Centre. Conclusion: The study concludes that the Moodle e-learning platform offers significant benefits for teaching and learning while also presenting certain challenges. Recommendations: The study recommends advocating for flexibility, addressing barriers through robust support systems, promoting ongoing professional development, and fostering an innovative culture in teaching and learning
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    SPEECH RECOGNITION AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN INFORMATION ACCESS: A CONCEPTUAL APPROACH
    (Library Department,University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2022-04) Goshie, Rhoda Wusa; Muthee, Daniel; Mutwiri
    Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the speech recognition as an input device for effective communication in information access. Speech Recognition has been one of the most exciting research areas in this computerized world. In order to establish communication between the humans and the machine, the technology ‘Speech Recognition’ is essential with the help of technology users can easily control devices and create documents by speaking. Design/Methodology/Approach: The paper adopted conceptual approach. It determines the concept of speech recognition, voice input device, usage of speech recognition, usages in education and daily life, people with disabilities, evaluation of speech recognition for effective communication, related works on speech recognitions, key features of effective speech recognition for communication, advantages and benefits of speech recognitions, challenges and recommendations of speech recognitions. Implication: Libraries should find out its place and roles in the usage of speech recognition software for individuals with special needs to help enhance a close captioning of conversations such as discussions in conference rooms and classroom lectures for effective communication and easy access to information Originality/Value: The use of speech recognition software, in conjunction with a digital audio recorder and a personal computer running word-processing software has proven to be positive for restoring damaged short-term memory capacity, in stroke and craniotomy individuals for easy communication and access to information. Keywords: Speech Recognition, Speech Recognition Usage, Mobile Devices, Automatic Speech Recognition, Speech Processing and Voice Recognition.
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    ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED THROUGH TRAINING FOR JOB PERFORMANCE AMONG LIBRARIANS IN SELECTED LIBRARIES IN NORTH-CENTRAL, NIGERIA
    (Library Department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka., 2022-03) Goshie, Rhoda Wusa; Muthee, Daniel; Mutwiri, Caroline
    The sufficiency of the service is dependent on the Librarians who are properly prepared and constantly learning .As a result, the quality of educational options and the capacity of personnel to take advantage of such chances on a regular basis are critical concerns. Librarians and more information employee need to continue to aspire for greatness in the discipline by constantly upgrading and improving their knowledge and competency as maintained by the IFLA code of ethics. Training of the librarians is a necessity which helps in assisting to carry out services that are acceptable. It is therefore paramount to study the assessment of the Knowledge for librarians and how it affects their job performance in the 21st century librarianship. A descriptive survey design was used for this study. The population of the study was 382 librarians from seven academic libraries in North- Central, Nigeria. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data for the investigation and the sampling technique used was census also known as total enumeration. The results shows that majority of the librarians have no adequate knowledge through training received and have not applied the knowledge for librarians effectively which leads to low performance on the job because most of these libraries do not have ICT knowledge such as; content curation and digital asset management . Nevertheless, they are not competent in applying the knowledge in discharging their duties. The paper concludes that Librarians should not focus on theoretical part of the profession but should emphasize on the application of knowledge of Librarianship on their job performance. The paper recommended that there should be provision of adequate training and retraining of librarian, adequate IT infrastructure should be provided and there should be standing policies for attending the trainings for effective job performance among librarians.