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    Information Service Delivery in University Libraries: The Role of Cloud Computing Applications
    (10th Hybrid International Conference of the School of Science and Technology Education (SSTE), 2024) Mafi, A. I.; Abduldayan, F. J.; Tafida, A. G.
    The advent of cloud computing has revolutionised information service delivery in university libraries thereby offering unprecedented scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. This paper explores the concept of and types of information services delivery in university libraries, the concept of cloud computing applications, and cloud computing service models such as software-as-a-service (SaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) models. In addition, its benefits such as scalability and cost efficiency, data management and preservation, collaborative tools and resource sharing, as well as digital preservation and archiving, were highlighted. By analyzing existing literature and empirical studies, the research identified significant benefits, including reduced financial wastage on IT investments and improved user experiences. However, challenges such as security, privacy, and limited accessibility remain prevalent. This study aims to bridge the knowledge gap regarding the integration of cloud computing in university libraries, where traditional practices often hinder effective information service delivery. The findings underscore the necessity for strategic implementation of cloud technologies to optimize resource utilisation and enhance user satisfaction. Ultimately, this paper contributes to the ongoing discourse on technological integration in academic libraries by providing insights that can inform future research and development initiatives.
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    Information Seeking Behaviour of Undergraduate Students of Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria
    (Journal of Arts and Education, Lapai, 2015) Oyedum, G.U; Chukwu, P; Imavah, S; Abduldayan, F.J; Tauheed, H.
    This paper highlights the results of the study of information seeking behaviour of undergraduate students of F.U.T. Minna, Nigeria. The study population was 900 and the survey research method was used for the study. The main instrument used for gathering data was questionnaire. Descriptive statistics of frequency and percentage tabulation were used in analyzing the data. Results showed that most of the respondents 500 (55.6%) consult current information on recent developments in their field and preferred browsing the Internet when seeking information. The study equally revealed that the purpose of seeking information is mainly to prepare for their examinations; and Internet services, textbooks and, periodicals were mostly used when searching for information. Majority of the respondents indicated lack of current textbooks and journals as the main problem they face when searching for information in the university library. Recommendations were made based on the findings of the study.
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    Information management and utilisation for organizational efficiency in a digital age.
    (Ibadan University press. Publishing house University of Ibadan, 2024) Gana, Leah Yebo
    Information management is a vast and evolving field, covering everything from data governance to knowledge organization and retrieval. Information management involves collecting, organizing, controlling, processing, evaluating, and distributing information from diverse sources to various audiences. It encompasses all valuable data, whether internal or external to an organization, including resources like production data, personnel records, market research, and competitive intelligence. Information management concerns the control over how information is created, acquired, organized, stored, distributed, and used as a means of promoting, efficient and effective information access, processing, and use by people and organizations (Detlor, 2010). Information Management ensures the value, quality, ownership, use, and security of information, impacting organizational performance. It covers technical, operational, and social aspects, engaging individuals, networks, businesses, and governments. This process influences how information is organized, accessed, and utilized, guided by strategies and frameworks shaping its planning, application, and utilization. The University of Washington described information management in today’s knowledge economy, as an emerging field that is concerned with • The infrastructure used to collect, manage, preserve, store and deliver information • The guiding principles that allow information to be available to the right people at the right time • The view that all information, both digital and physical, is an asset that requires proper management • The organizational and social contexts in which information exists • The purpose of information management is to: design, develop, manage, and use information with insight and innovation and in addition support decision making and create value for individuals, organizations, communities, and societies. Organizations that can’t properly utilize their information assets risk serious failure. To proceed on explaining what information management is, there is need to explain the basics. Information management encompasses various practices, technologies, and strategies to handle information effectively throughout its lifecycle, which can be expressed in eight (8) key aspects. These includes: Data collection, storage and organisation, data governance, information retrieval, data analysis, knowledge sharing, information security and lifecycles management.