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Akanbi, Mohammed Lawal
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APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION IN SELECTED SPECIAL LIBRARIES IN ILORIN METROPOLIS, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA Akanbi, Mohammed Lawal; Ogunleye, Dorcas Odunayo; Sulaiman, Kabir Alabi
Record and Library Journal Vol 6, No 1 (2020)
Publisher : D3 Perpustakaan Fakultas Vokasi Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/rlj.V6-I1.2020.1-13

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Background of the study: This study examined the Application of ICT in Dissemination of Information in Selected Special Libraries in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria. Three Special libraries from the metropolis of the state comprised the sample population of the study; Central Bank of Nigeria Library, Michael Imoudu Institute of Labor Studies Library and Ghalib Chamber Library.Purpose: The study employed a survey research design using the Enumeration sampling technique. A questionnaire was used to obtain data from the respondents. The population of the study consisted of twenty-one (21) respondents which comprised of library professionals and library assistants.  The usage of Email to render CAS is not a norm in these special libraries.Method: Data collected from the field were analyzed using descriptive method of analysis.Findings: Apart from CAS, it was found that selective dissemination of information (SDI) is not done with the aid of technological tools in these Libraries and these libraries rarely make use of OPAC to provide easy access to their resources, efficiency and effectiveness of ICT in the dissemination of information were not realized because of the low usage of ICT to drive operations in the library. The study recommended that there should be a standard alternative source of power for proper Usage of ICT facilities and management of special libraries should help their users in subscribed for a database that would assist them in having access to robust information.Conclusion: The study concluded that ICT facilities are put in place in the selected special libraries are not adequate and are as well not fully utilized. It was gathered that the usage of ICT facilities to render services like current awareness services (CAS) is not up to expectation.
ICT Skills and Competencies as Determinant to Reading Habit of LIS Undergraduates in Kwara State University Sulaiman, Kabir Alabi; Akanbi, Mohammed Lawal; Bakare, Medinat Olayemi; Issa, Khairat Olosasa; Akolade, Nofisat Apelara; Agunbiade, Alimat Olajumoke; Muhammed, Ganiyat Omowumi; Arole, Mariam Adewumi
Inkunabula: Journal of Library Science and Islamic Information Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): March
Publisher : Jurusan Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi Islam Universitas Islam Negerin Datokarama Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24239/inkunabula.v3i1.2828

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This study investigates ICT skills and competencies as determinant to reading habit of LIS undergraduates in Kwara state university. The study adopted a Proportional stratified method, where the number of participants from each subgroup was determine by their number relatively to the entire population. The sample size of the study was 306 respondents which cut across all the levels of LIS students in Kwara State University. Data was collected using a questionnaire which was distributed to the 306 respondents in which all the copies of questionnaire were retrieved and used for the study. The data collected were analyzed using simple percentage and frequency count. The findings of the study were: word processing skills, spreadsheet skills and technical skills (maintenance) while on a contrary view minority disagreed with Software design skills and website design skills as the ICT skills that influence reading habit of LIS undergraduates. The study also found out that ICT is used for learning, mastering a range of assessment paradigins, and career development as ICT competencies that influence reading habit of LIS undergraduates. The study recommended that(i)Tertiary institutions offering LIS need to be provided with ICT facilities by the appropriate authorities to enhance the preparation of LIS students for the world of work. (ii)There should be a policy to ensure that all academic research study (project, thesis, dissertation, seminar, conference) are always presented in electronic form.
Co-Authors Agunbiade, Alimat Olajumoke Akolade, Nofisat Apelara Arole, Mariam Adewumi Bakare, Medinat Olayemi Issa, Khairat Olosasa Muhammed, Ganiyat Omowumi Ogunleye, Dorcas Odunayo Sulaiman, Kabir Alabi