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Item Impact of Climate Change on Information Service Delivery in Selected Libraries in Kwara State(Proceedings of the Nigerian Library Association, Delta State Chapter Conference, 2021) Abduldayan, F.J.; Oyedeji, G. O.; Abubakar, A.; Abduldayan, A. H.The study examined the impact of climate change on service delivery in the National Library of Nigeria, Ilorin; University of Ilorin Library; and National Stored Products Research Institute Library, Ilorin. The study was guided by five (5) research objectives and questions that sought to identify the level of awareness of library staff on climate change, the impact of climate change on information resources and library building, available plans and preventive measures against the impact of climate change on the libraries, and challenges faced by libraries in combating the effect of climate change. The population of the study was eighty-seven (87), hence, total enumeration was used for the study. Seventy-four (74) copies of questionnaire were filled, returned and used for the analysis. Questionnaire and observation checklists were used as instruments for data gathering. Simple percentages and tables were used for data analysis and presentation of findings. Findings revealed that the majority of the respondents are aware of environmental factors such as temperature, relative humidity, light, air pollution, greenhouse gases and global warming which affect libraries, books and information resources. However, climate change has the highest negative impact on books in the libraries studied. Climate change also affected the walls of library buildings, ventilation and temperature. The following recommendations were made among others: training and workshops should be organized for library staff on climate change and its effects on libraries. Continual rehabilitation of dilapidated library buildings to control the impact of climate change and finally, procurement of modern technological gadgets to curtail changes in climate.Item Open Educational Resources Integration in Kwara State Colleges of Education, Nigeria(Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 2024) Abduldayan, A. H.; Jibril, F. N.This study investigates awareness, readiness, capacity training and challenges regarding the integration of Open Educational Resources (OER) in colleges of education in Kwara State, Nigeria. These colleges of education are: the College of Education Ilorin, College of Education Oro, and College of Education (Technical) Lafiagi. The study employed a mixed-method approach by combining quantitative data from a structured questionnaire with qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews, involving a sample of 72 participants drawn using a convenience sampling of lecturers from the three colleges of education in Kwara State. The findings revealed a moderate level of awareness (62.5%) about OER and its benefits; however, only 31.9% have received formal training in using and creating OER. Institutional readiness is identified as insufficient, with only 38.9% of respondents reporting adequate technical support for OER adoption. The study highlights significant gaps in capacity training and institutional support, which hinder effective OER utilisation. Recommendations include enhancing training programs, improving internet connectivity, and establishing robust institutional policies to enhance collaboration and sustainable OER integration. This research underscores the critical need for targeted interventions to bridge existing gaps and unlock the transformative potential of OER in enhancing educational access, quality, and equity in Kwara State.