Publication Title Awareness of Information and Communication Technology-Based Information Resources in Library User Education Programmes in Colleges of Education in Southern Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher OURNAL OF INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 2020, DEC., VOL. 11, NO. 4, 156-171: ISSN: 2141-4297 (print) 2360-994X (online)
Paper Link https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/iijikm.v11i4.15
Publication Authors 1 Vera Ngozi Okonoko Ufuoma Eruvwe
Year Published 2020-12-12
Abstract The study investigated awareness of information and communication technology-based information resources in library user education programmes in South-South Nigeria. Three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of 1022 respondents which consist of 62 staff and 960 library users. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire of a four- point rating scale and observation checklist. Tools used for data analysis of research questions were frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation; t-test was used to test the null hypothesis at selected probability of 0.05 level significance. The findings revealed that more than half of the listed ICT-based resources were available in the six colleges of education libraries under study. The study also shows that the respondents had high awareness on these items. It was deduced from the findings that the method used to a high extent for awareness of ICT-based resources for user education programmes in colleges of education libraries was conferences. The study recommended among others, that, colleges of education authorities should embark on capacity building programmes in terms of training and re-training of librarians on ICT awareness.
Publication Title AN ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES DIGITIZATION BY UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN EDO AND DELTA STATE, NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publisher Business, Management and Economics Engineering Vol 22 No 1, 2024
Publication Authors Ogochukwu T. Emiri, Dr. Vera Ngozi Okonoko, Ezeudu Benedict Ogochukwu
Year Published 2024-10-10
Abstract The study assessed information resources digitization by university libraries in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria. The study was guided by four research objectives and questions. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study with a population of 177 librarians engaged in the university libraries in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria. The total enumeration sampling was used in this study to select the entire population. A structured questionnaire was distributed to the respondents with the aid of two research assistants. The descriptive analysis method was adopted for the analysis of the data elicited using a questionnaire. The study achieved a 93% return rate on the questionnaire distributed. The findings revealed that the university libraries in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria had available Scanners, Image image-capturing software. Visualizers, Computers, Lighting, and document software which implies that there is digitization equipment available in the university libraries. The findings also show that the materials being digitized in the university libraries of Edo and Delta States, Nigeria are mostly project/ thesis/ dissertation, books, journals, abstracts, reference materials, newspapers, geographical materials, magazines and government publications. It was revealed in the study that the extent of digitization of information materials in the university libraries in Edo and Delta State, Nigeria is low. The challenges militating against the digitization efforts in university libraries in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria are majorly inadequate finance, inadequate skilled manpower, epileptic power supply, poor internet access, intellectual property right issues, non-availability of requiredfacilities, copyright issues, and poor support from university management, among others. The researcher recommends that funds should be allocated for digitization projects by university management and other funding bodies of libraries to increase digitization efforts by the librarians in university libraries and the required infrastructural facilities and equipment to enhance the success of digitization projects should be acquired and made available to librarians in university libraries.
Publication Title Challenges of Rendering Effective Library Services to Users in Select University Libraries in South-South, Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher JOURNAL OF INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 2022, VOL. 13, NO. 2, 15-25: ISSN: 2141-4297 (print) 2360-994X (online)
Publication Authors 1 Ngozi V. Okonoko Usman Ndasaliu Abubakar 2 Regina Anayochukwu Nwafor
Year Published 2022-02-02
Abstract This study investigates the challenges of rendering effective library services to users in selected university libraries in South-South, Nigeria. A descriptive survey method was adopted for the study in line with the objectives of the study as the instrument used in collecting data. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The population of the study consists of 116 librarians in all the federal universities libraries in South- South Nigeria. A total of 116 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and 94 copies of the questionnaire were retrieved using descriptive statistics mean and percentage mean score of 2.5 and above and percentage score of 50% were considered as acceptable. The study revealed that the benefits of rendering effective library services to library users are academic advancement, research, reading and promotion. The study also shows challenges for rendering of library services to library users to be obsolete materials, poor budgetary allocation, lack of infrastructural facilities and poor recruitment process. Strategies to render effective library services to library users are acquisition of current materials, adequate budget to the library, provision of infrastructures and sound recruitment of staff. The study recommends that acquisition of current materials is critical to good library service delivery, robust budget to the library, provision of state of the art infrastructure facilities and recruitment of competent personnel. The findings of this study will help library management whose libraries are lagging behind to provide all the basic materials/infrastructures needed for effective library services. Also, transforming academic libraries will enhance the capability of libraries to contribute positively to the reality of knowledge in the society in contemporary Nigerian society.
Publication Title Information Seeking Behaviour of Academic Staff in a Nigerian College of Education Download PDF
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Publisher Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Libraries at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Publication Authors Dr. Okonoko Vera Ngozi, Odiachi Anwuli Rosemary, Isebe L. Marcus
Year Published 2021-04-04
Abstract This study assessed the information seeking behaviour of academic staff in the college of education, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of this study is 249 (Two hundred and Forty-Nine) full-time academic staff working in the college of education, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria. A total of 249 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to the respondents and 228 (92%) copies were returned and found sufficient enough for the study. The data collected via the questionnaire were analysed using descriptive statistics (frequency count and percentage). The findings revealed that the preferred sources of information by the academics are books, journals, internet sources, electronic resources, colleagues and friends, reference materials, among others. The finding also revealed that academics need information on research, career advancement, teaching, personal self-development, condition of service/ promotion criteria, among others. It was revealed from the findings that the academics demand for the information they require by consulting books, journals, internet/ online webpages, electronic resources, interacting with colleagues and friends, and demand for information using less of associational meetings, index/ abstracts, bibliographies, and government documents/ websites. The respondents indicated that they use information for getting materials for research purposes, materials for teaching purposes, to advance their academic career, to understand the condition of service/ promotion criteria, among others. It was revealed from the findings that the challenges that militate against the access and use of information by the academic staff are too many outdated library materials, issues with ascertaining trustworthiness of information sources, information explosion, erratic power supply, poor information evaluation/ searching skill, no adequate assistance from information professionals, among others. It was recommended that library management should acquire more recent books, journals, and electronic information resources since they remain the preferred information source of the academics, and training should be undertaken for the academics in the college of education to enable them to ascertain with ease if an information source is trustworthy or not.
Publication Title Users’ Expectation of Library Services and Resources in the COVID 19 Pandemic Era: A Comparative Study of Two Academic Libraries in Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher Library Progress (International) Vol.40, No.2, July-December 2020: P.236-246
Publication Authors Vera Ngozi Okonoko*, Mabruka Abubakar Abba**, Arapasopo Esther Arinola***
Year Published 2020-12-12
Abstract The study was carried out to examine users’ expectation of library services and resources in this COVID-19 pandemic era. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprises library users of College of Education Library, Agbor and Federal University of Petroleum Resources Library, Effurun, Delta State. 210 respondents were selected each from the two academic libraries via purposive sampling technique making a total of 420 respondents used for the study. The instrument used for data collection was an online questionnaire designed through Survey Monkey. The study revealed that the respondents from both academic libraries indicated they expect services such as electronic access to services and resources, virtual reference services, accurate COVID-19 information to keep them updated, online user education programmes, selective dissemination of information via email, display of library services on social media, research help services online, and a spacious study hall to enable them observe the physical distancing while studying in the library. Also, users from both academic libraries indicated they expect to have access to electronic databases, e-zines and online newspapers, internet sources, e-journals, e-books and government publication in this COVID-19 pandemic era. On the channels of accessing services and resources in this COVID-19 pandemic period revealed that the respondents from both academic libraries agreed that they access library services and resources majorly through Email Service, while only respondents from College of Education, Agbor indicated that the also access their academic library services and resources through their library social media platforms. It can be observed also from the study that the respondents from both academic libraries were averagely satisfied with their academic library though they expect more incorporation of information communication technology in service delivery to boost their access in this COVID-19 pandemic era.
Publication Title Assessment of Use of Library Resources and Services by Students at the University of Delta, Agbor, Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher ABRAKA HUMANITIES REVIEW VOLUME 14, NUMBER 1, 2024
Publication Authors Okonoko Vera Ngozi, Chinemerem Clement Ukanga & Mary Mfon Bassey
Year Published 2024-04-04
Abstract This study assessed the use of library resources and services by students at the University of Delta, Agbor, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research method and employed a structured questionnaire and observations to collect data. The entire population of 371 universities at the University Delta Agbor library was involved in the study. Five objectives guided the study. The data collected were analysed using frequencies and mean with a score of 2.5 as a criterion mean. Findings revealed that the University of Delta, Agbor, provides a good number of information resources in their library, such as textbooks, journals, computers, dictionaries, photocopying/printing/ scanning, encyclopaedia, newspaper/magazine and CD-ROM, among others. The results revealed that the extent of the use of information resources by the students at the University of Delta, Agbor, is very high. The study further revealed that the respondents disagreed with using Internet facilities, whereas they agreed with using other items. The study also revealed that the level of use of services provided at the University of Delta, Agbor, is high extent. The study further suggested strategies to improve the use of library resources and services at universities, including the provision of Internet services, library operation hours being extended beyond school hours, and Philanthropist individuals being contacted for donations, among others.
Publication Title AN ANALYSIS INTO CATALOGUERS’ EXPERIENCES WITH RESOURCES DESCRIPTION ACCESS: FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES LIBRARY OVERVIEW Download PDF
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Publisher Tin-city Journal of Library, Archival and Information Science Vol 10, Nos. 1 & 2, 2021
Publication Authors OKONOKO, Vera Ngozi (Ph.D), SHEHU, Allahde, SAMBO, Atanda Saliu P
Year Published 2021-02-02
Abstract The paper investigates the analysis of cataloguers' experience with RDA: Federal University of Petroleum Resources Library Overview. A descriptive survey strategy was used in this investigation. Professional and non-professional librarians in the library made up the study's population. The total population is manageable since the population was determined to be quite tiny, hence the sampling procedure used was total enumerative. A semi-structured interview was used for data collection 27 library staff were interviewed. Most library cataloguers have minimal expertise with the conceptual meaning of Resource Description and Access, RDA is not employed at the FUPRE library, and funding challenges regarding the use of RDA for cataloguing were discovered. Library cataloguers in the (FUPRE) library agreed that issues are preventing them from participating in resource description and access, including a lack of resource description and access in the library, insufficient library automation, outdated materials (scheme), and cataloguers' lack of understanding of the concept and importance of RDA. Researchers suggested that there is a need for an external conference for staff in the cataloguing and classification section, and that libraries should train cataloguers on the emerging trend of RDA and how to use RDA when cataloguing library resources by organizing workshops, conferences, and in-house seminars, and that subject heading should be updated once every year, among other things.
Publication Title Challenges of Utilizing Library Resources by Students in College of Education, Agbor Download PDF
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Publisher Covenant Journal of Library & Information Science (CJLIS) Vol. 1 No 2, December 2018
Publication Authors Okonoko Vera N 1 ., Atanda Saliu Sambo (CLN) 2 & Brume-Ezewu G. Ejiro2
Year Published 2018-12-12
Abstract This study examine the challenges of utilizing college library resources by the students in college of education, Agbor. In carrying out this study four research questions were posed. The study sample population comprised 1,325 (2016/2017) registered users of the library. The instrument used for data collection in this study was questionnaire. Research questions were answered using frequency count and percentages. Findings reveals that 68% were female while 32% were male. Textbooks topped the highest consulted materials 99%; follows by theses/ dissertations 92%, journals 73% and reference materials 68%, computers 67%, newspapers/magazines 52% among others. Major challenges encountered were lack of internet facility, insufficient professional librarians, inadequate funding, lack of photocopying services, inadequate relevant materials, inadequate functional ICT facilities, lack of user’s education, unconducive state of the library, lack of awareness of the library resources, poor state of library collections and poor reading environment. Recommendations were made such as administration must sure that the least require for academic libraries should be adhered to; Management should provide funds and committee should be enact to oversee the uses of the funds for the major purpose, more professional librarians should be employ for effective and efficiency service delivery, authority should provide photocopying machine within the library environment to facilitate effective service delivery, Internet should be provided among others.
Publication Title Defiant Attitude among Library Users in Federal University of Petroleum Resources Library Effurun (FUPRE) Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher Information and Knowledge Management www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-5758 (Paper) ISSN 2224-896X (Online)
Publication Authors Eruvwe, Ufuoma CLN1* Akpojotor Oji Lucky CLN1 Okonoko Vera Ngozi CLN2
Year Published 2015-03-03
Abstract This study was designed to assess the causes of deviant attitude among library users in Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, Nigeria. A survey research design was used for the study with a population of 300 potential users of the library. Three research questions were posed to guide the study. Questionnaire was used for data collection. Out of 300 questionnaires distributed to potential users of the library, 267 were correctly filled and returned. In analyzing the data obtained, percentage, frequency, pyramid and bar charts were used. The results obtained from the findings revealed that a wide range of deviant attitude associated with the users of FUPRE library exist, reasons for deviant attitude as well as solution/recommendation were proffer to address the situation in the library under study.
Publication Title Employability skills of library and information science (LIS) graduates as determinant for employment in university libraries in some selected university libraries in Nigeria. Download PDF
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Publisher Library Philosophy & Practice, 2023, p1
Publication Authors Vera Ngozi, Okonoko; Abubakar, Usman Ndasaliu; Udoh, Unwana Isaac
Year Published 2023-05-05
Abstract The study investigated employability skills of library and information science (LIS) graduates as determinant for employment in university libraries in some selected university libraries in Nigeria. This study adopted the descriptive survey design. The population of the study consists of 6 heads of university libraries in South- South and South East, Nigeria. A self constructed questionnaire was used for the study. A total of 6 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and retrieved using descriptive statistics mean and percentage mean score of 2.5 and above and percentage score of 50% were considered as acceptable. The study revealed that four employability skills required from LIS graduates for employment in the university libraries under study as critical thinking, creativity and imagination, communication and information management and willingness to learn. The study also shows the leaning methods students will find most helpful in facilitating relevant knowledge for employment as industrial training, campus debates, summer internship and part-time work. four (4) factors that affect employability skills of new LIS graduates includes the following as most of them unaware of the skills required by the labor market, inflate and underestimate their employability skills, lack of self development while in school, and inability to learn practical's during industrial training. The study recommends that LIS students should ensure that they utilize the period of industrial training to develop the skills needed for employment, LIS students should develop themselves while in school and seek for part time jobs during summer holidays and LIS students should ensure they participate in campus activities such as debates and any other critical competitions in that would spur them to develop their employability skills respectively.
Publication Title Rewards and recognition of librarians job performance in some selected university libraries in South-South, Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Paper Link https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/7454?utm_source=digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/7454&utm_medium=PDF&utm_campaign=PDFCoverPages
Publication Authors Okonoko Vera Ngozi Ph.D, Dika Sunday Ikhimeakhu Ph.D ,Amadi, Ozioma Precious
Year Published 2022-11-11
Abstract The study investigates the rewards and recognition of librarian’s job performance in some selected university libraries in South-South, Nigeria. A descriptive survey method was adopted for the study. Two research questions were formulated to guide the study. The population of the study consists of 112 librarians in some selected university libraries in South- South Nigeria. A total of 112 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and 101 copies of the questionnaire were retrieved using descriptive statistics mean and percentage mean score of 2.5 and above and percentage score of 50% were considered as acceptable. The study revealed that rewards and recognition enjoyed by librarians in the past five years are: verbal praise, bonuses/monetary value, formal recognition as against written praise and informal recognition. Also, the study further shows how rewards and recognition influence librarians job performance positively. The study recommends that: Harding working librarians should be rewarded and recognized for their efforts; Library management should always motivate their staff to work hard to earn those rewards and recognition; Equity and fairness should be the guide when rewarding and recognizing librarians and also nepotism should be ruled out when rewarding and recognizing hardworking librarians.
Publication Title STAFF RETOOLING PRACTICES AS INHIBITING FACTORS FOR INFORMATION SERVICE DELIVERY IN AGBOR LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF DELTA, NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publisher LAFIA JOURNAL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Volume 2, Number 1, 2022.
Publication Authors Okonoko, Vera Ngozi Ph.D, Sambo, Atanda Saliu Ph.D, Busari, Suebat Ajoke Ph.D
Year Published 2022-11-11
Abstract The way information is delivered, accessed and distributed in libraries and information centres across the world has changed in the twenty-first century. The change has led to an improvement in information literacy among library patrons, who are now more adept at using sophisticated search engines for selecting reliable information sources and information and communication technology (ICT) tools for study and research. Survey research method was used for the study. Three research questions were developed. The population for the study comprised twenty four (24) staff in the library/ department of library and information science at university of Agbor, library, Delta State. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection from the respondents based on four (4) point rating scale. A midpoint mean of 2.5 was accepted as positive criterion mean response. The study revealed that seminars, conference/workshops, in-house training, further education, staff orientation, classroom training/ job rotation, mentorship and local and international conference are staff retooling practices identified. The finding further discovered inhibiting factors faced staff retooling practice such as inadequate finance, stringent policy, relevant ICT equipment, such as Internet facilities, projector, interactive board and computers, among others should be made available in classrooms and at the e-library to make teaching and learning of ICT-enabled courses easier among others.
Publication Title Utilization of Information and Communication Technology Based Information Resources in Library User Education Programmes: A Study of Colleges of Education in SouthSouth, Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher JOURNAL OF INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 2021, JUNE, VOL. 12, NO. 1, 76-87: ISSN: 2141-4297 (print) 2360-994X (online)
Paper Link https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/iijikm.v12i1.6
Publication Authors 1Vera Ngozi Okonoko 2Ufuoma Eruvwe
Year Published 2021-06-06
Abstract The study investigated utilization of information and communication technology-based information resources in library user education programmes in South-South Nigeria. Four research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 1022 respondents which consist of 62 staff and 960 library users. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire of a four-point rating scale and observation checklist. Tools used for data analysis of research questions were frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation; t-test was used to test the null hypothesis at selected probability of 0.05 level significance. The findings revealed that the ICT facilities available are limited for effective utilization of ICT-based information resources in library user education programmes. The study reveals that ICT-based resources listed in the table were utilized to high extent in SouthSouth colleges of education libraries for user education programmes. It also shows that poor funding was the major challenge of utilization of ICT-based resources for user education programmes in colleges of education libraries under study.
Publication Title THE FUTURE OF NIGERIAN LIBRARIES IN THE PACE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT Download PDF
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Publisher INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES VOLUME 2, NUMBER 1 & 2, 2009.
Publication Authors NIKE ERIMIELEAGBON OKONOKO VERA NGOZI
Year Published 2009-02-02
Abstract The study x-rays the concept and place of information technologies in the future development of Nigerian Libraries in the face of an evolving information and knowledge age and emphasized that libraries as chief sources of information to the citizenry must embrace information technologies. It traced the origin of information technologies, components of ICTs in use in libraries, major challenges in the use of ICT in libraries as well as impact of information technology in libraries. It also looks and suggested the usage of IT in libraries routines, looks at information and the challenges for library and information professionals. The study concludes that Nigerian libraries were slow in embracing this new technology and recommend that librarian and information professionals must prepare themselves to fully embrace information technologies
Publication Title A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF RESEARCHERS IN NIGERIA LIBRARIES: LIBRARIANS PERCEPTIVE Download PDF
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Publisher International Journal of Academic Research and Reflection (IJARR). VOL. 3 NO. 4, 2015
Publication Authors Okonvko Vera Ngozi, Njideka Nwawih Ojukwu, Mazah Deborah
Year Published 2015-04-04
Abstract The study investigates researcher's information seeking behaviour in Nigeria libraries. The design of the study is cross sectional survey of researchers in the libraries and the population consists of 364 (1st Conference of Certified Librarians) from various libraries and institutions across Nigeria by the Librarians' Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) held on the 1 8th— 23rd May, 2014. The instrument used to generate data is the questionnaire and the data generated was analyzed using frequency, bar charts, percentages and mean. The outcome of the study reveals that researchers in Nigeria libraries seeking for academic/ research information, current awareness information, business information, industrials attachment/employment, spoils/ entertainment and personal health information among other. Il also noted that textbooks are the major information materials consulted by the researchers in the libraries. The results provide an insight into the challenges associated with information seeking behaviour of researchers in Nigeria libraries such as network fluctuate, inadequate knowledge of use of catalogue, insufficient librarian, incompleteness of records, lack of time to access information resources, nonchalant attitude of library staff and information scattered in too many sources among other
Publication Title DETERIORATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: THE EXAMPLE OF TWO COLLEGES OF EDUCATION VOL. 3 NO. 2 Download PDF
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Publisher JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND POLICIES
Publication Authors Ugulu, Lawrence O. and Okonoko. Vera N.
Year Published 2019-09-09
Abstract Deterioration of library materials in academic libraries was carried out intwoacademic libraries in Della state with sample size of 38 library staff Questionnaire was used for data collection while frequency count and percentage used for data analysis. Results reveal that materials are deteriorating in academic libraries. Textbooks deteriorate more than fiction and reference materials. Newspapers and project works deteriorate more than other serials. Books and nonbook materials deteriorate more than other library materials. Identified causes of deterioration of materials include environmental biological, chemical, human and disaster factors. The study therefore, recommends among others advice from experts or centers on the control and types of insecticides to use on insects, provision of conducive and appropriate storage equipment for library) materials keeping library) materials away from direct rays of sunlight, adequate funding of libraries, enhancement of security’ system and installation of fire detector.
Publication Title Libraries and rural communities’ users’ needs in the 21st century. Download PDF
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Publisher Delta Library Journal A Publication of Nigerian Library Association, Delta State Chapter Volume 5, Numbers 1 & 2, 2011.
Publication Authors Gloria Oyovwe-Tinuoye, Benson Oghenevwogaga Adogbcji, Ejiro Enekebi, Vera Ngozi Okonoko
Year Published 2011-02-02
Abstract This paper highlights the needs of library users in the rural communities in the 21st century Nigeria. It discusses the role of rural libraries and subsequently xrays the information needs of rural communities in the information age to meet rural dwellers’ peculiar information needs, which are in relation to the characteristics of their communities It also examines the challenges faced by these library users in accessing relevant information; the benefits of having rural community libraries. Among others, it recommends that libraries should be established in rural communities to provide up-to-date agricultural and related information; that federal, state and local governments should employ librarians and give them incentives to man rural community libraries; Internet centres should be attached to such libraries to provide online information services
Publication Title Software and their effectiveness in information management in Nigerian university and special libraries Download PDF
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Publisher Delta Library Journal A Publication of Nigerian Library Association, Delta State Chapter
Publication Authors Benson Oghcncvwogaga Adogbeji, Vera Ngozi Okoloko
Year Published 2010-01-01
Abstract The work surveyed software effectiveness in information management in selected university and special libraries in Nigeria.The survey was based on seven automated libraries drawn from three geo-political zones of Nigeria (South- South, South-West and North-Central). The study compares the effectiveness of the usage of these software in information management in the selected libraries in Nigeria. Questionnaire was used as instrument of data collection. A total of 7 copies of the questionnaire were used for analysis. Simple percentage was to compute statistics for some of the finding while chi-square was used for the comparative study of the effectiveness of the surveyed software. The study revealed that among the seven selected libraries, four have change from one library application software to another, while some arc still in search of the library software to adopt. On software effectiveness information management, the study reveled that none of the software has been effective with regards to information management. This was attributed to factors such as lack of systems analysis before and after embarking on the purchase of the software, lack of maintenance or technical support, lack of training of the staff and users, disregard for automation guidelines. The study recommends that library software developers should endeavor to always develop upgrade that will not do away with old data as well as software that will be compatible with other library software
Publication Title The Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in College of Education Agbor and Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic Libraries Download PDF
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Publisher BENUE JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (BJLMIS) Vol. 3 No. 1. 2013.
Publication Authors Okonoko, V.N. (Mrs) CLN, Eruvwe Ufuoma CLN, Aworo Promise CLN
Year Published 2013-02-02
Abstract This study was designed to assess the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in College of Education Agbor and OgwashiUku polytechnic libraries respectively. The purpose of the study was to identify the ICT facilities available; to investigate areas ICT can be applied to; the extent of ICT application in both libraries; problem hindering ICT application as well as strategies adopted for improving ICT in the these libraries under study. A descriptive survey design was used for the study, with a population of 71 library staff. Questionnaire and observation checklist were used for data collection. Out of 71 questionnaires distributed, 61 were returned representing 85% returned rate. In analyzing the data, percentage, mean, and frequency table were used. The results obtained from frequency table were used. Findings revealed that ICT facilities are available in both libraries; areas ICT can be applied to in the library were not encouraging; the extent of ICT application in both libraries is relatively low. It was observed that they were numerous problems facing the implementation of ICT in both libraries, and solutions were equally proffered.
Publication Title Assessing the Availability of Information Sources and Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic in University Libraries in Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, Vol. 44, No. 2, March 2024, pp.95-104, DOI : 10.14429/djlit.44.2.19131 ? 2024, DESIDOC
Publication Authors Saturday U. Omeluzor1*, Vera N. Okonoko2 and Njideka Nwawih Charlotte Ojukwu3
Year Published 2024-03-03
Abstract The emergence of COVID-19 pandemic hampered the availability of information sources and services in most academic institutions around the world. Making information available during major crisis reveals the long-standing position of the library in helping its patrons. This post COVID-19 study that took place between February 2020 and January 2021 investigated the availability of information sources and services during the COVID-19 pandemic in university libraries in Nigeria. Using a descriptive design, the study used 240 students who were purposely selected from 30 universities including federal, state and private universities in South-South geographical zone of Nigeria as sample. The study revealed that information sources such as: e-books, print journals, e-journals and electronic databases and services such as: Circulation, interlibrary loan, remote access, SDI, online reference services among others were available to the patrons in university libraries in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fndings showed that the inhibiting factors against the availability of information sources and service in university libraries were poor telecommunication network, closure of some library sections, lack of preparation, unavailability of library policy on pandemic/disastermanagement and poor coordination among others. The study recommended some areas for improvement to ensure the availability of information sources and services to the library patrons during major crisis.
Publication Title Challenges and Strategies to the Use of Institutional Repository among Academics Staff in Universities Libraries in South-West, Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher Abraka Humanities Review Volume 12: No.1, 2022, pp 89 – 97
Publication Authors Sambo Atanda Saliu, Okonoko Vera Ngozi, & Akanbi Mohammed Lawal
Year Published 2022-02-02
Abstract The purpose of this study is to identify the major challenges and strategies to using institutional repositories (IRs) among academic staff in university libraries in South-West Nigeria. A descriptive survey was employed in the study. The research population consist of 420 academic staff from six federal universities. A questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. The questionnaire was designed based on the objectives of the study. The results indicate that the major challenges to using IRs include poor ICT skills, unwillingness to deposit research materials, epileptic power supply, absence of IRs policy hindering the submission of content to the IRs, fear of copyrights infringement, financial constraints, lack of awareness of publishers policy as regards depositing published works in IR, fear of plagiarism, and low bandwidth. The results further revealed strategies to surmount the factors facing the IRs in universities are alternative power supply should be provided, management should endeavour to increase Internet bandwidth to enhance the effective utilization of the IRs, having an IRs policy will encourage the acquisition of content, availability of plagiarism software, specifying copyright and intellectual property right in respect of IRs content, creating more awareness of the importance and content of the IRs among others.
Publication Title Induction and Placement Practices as Correlates of Job Performance of Recruited Librarians in Federal Universities in South-South, Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher Regional Institute of Information and Knowledge Management P.O. Box 24358 – 00100 – Nairobi, Kenya
Publication Authors Eruvwe Ufuoma, PhD, Okonoko Vera Ngozi, PhD
Year Published 2021-11-11
Abstract Rationale of Study – The study aimed to investigate induction and placement practices as correlate of the job performance of recruited librarians in federal universities in South- South, Nigeria. Methodology – The study adopted the correlational research design. Three (3) research questions and two (2) hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study comprised 108 academic librarians in the six federal universities spread across the six states of South-South, Nigeria. Questionnaires were administered to all the 108 respondents; only 95 were filled and returned. The overall reliability of the instrument yielded 0.95 with the use of Cronbach Alpha Coefficient. The rating scale of 4 points was subjected to an estimation procedure using SPSS version 17.0. A mean score of 2.5 and above on any item was accepted. Pearson r and R2 was used to answer the research questions while the null hypotheses were tested with the use of linear regression analysis. Findings – The findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between induction process and librarians’ job performance in the federal university libraries in South-South, Nigeria. There is also a positive significant relationship between placement criteria and job performance of librarians. The level of agreement on the indices of job performance of librarians was high. That is to say induction, placement and job performance indices are critical for the recruitment process of librarians in federal university libraries in South-South, Nigeria. Implications – The findings of this study may serve as a guide to the Federal Government, Federal University Management, Library Management and other stakeholders in the recruitment of librarians as it elucidates the benefits of induction training to librarians. Originality – This research work is the first of this kind to assess induction and placement practices as correlates of job performance of libraries in federal university libraries in South- South, Nigeria.
Publication Title INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF FACULTY MEMBERS IN A NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY Download PDF
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Publisher International Journal of Academic Research and Reflection Vol. 3, No. 4, 2015 ISSN 2309-0405
Publication Authors Okonoko Vera Ngozi (CLN) , Emeka-Ukwu Uche , Ayomanor Kenneth Ejiro
Year Published 2015-05-05
Abstract This study investigates the information seeking behaviour of faculty members of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE). The Population of the study was the full time faculty member in FUPRE. A structured questionnaire was used for data gathering in the University. The questionnaire data was analyzed using frequency, bar chart and percentage for easy interpretation. The research finding show that the respondents use books (print & online) as their preferred source of information. , while the major information need of faculty members is academic and research need, the research also showed that faculties demand for information via google and other online sources. Poor internet facilities, irregular power supply, poor searching skills, lack of time, while some faculty members said they are not satisfied with the materials in the library were found as factors affecting the information seeking behaviour of respondents. The following were recommended in line with the findings of the study: FUPRE should improve on its internet facilities to assist faculties in their search for information, Faculty should ensure they have sufficient power supply in their homes since they get power throughout their working hours, faculty members should be educated more on the importance and use of information in their academic and research work.
Publication Title THE NIGERIAN LIBRARIAN AND PROMOTION OF KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL IN THE INFORMATION AGE Download PDF
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Publication Authors Ogbonna, Isaac M. Okonoko, Vera N. Sokari, Uwuma Digitemie-Batubo, B.N.
Year Published 2012-08-08
Abstract The broad purpose of the paper is to discuss how Nigerian librarians can promote knowledge for all in the digital age. Knowledge is an essential commodity required at all times to develop and progress societies. The paper examines the concepts of knowledge, information and information age, interrogating the roles of Nigerian librarians in promoting knowledge for all. Professional, personal and ICT competencies/skills requirements for Nigerian Librarians in the new dispensation are discussed. Challenges facing Nigerian Librarians in this regard such as the problem of inactive information seeker communities in Nigeria, inadequate ICT infrastructure in Nigerian Libraries, the cost of installing and using ICT facilities, and inadequate power supply are discussed. Recommendations arising from the study were proffered such as the need for collaboration between the LIS Schools, LRCN and NLA towards equipping Nigerian Librarians with the required skill for this age; up-grading traditional libraries in Nigeria to Hybrid and Digital libraries; development of ICT infrastructural base by the Nigerian Government; provision of regular electric power in Nigeria; regular professional development of librarians. Also, that librarians should be assertive and proactive to the needs of the clientele is recommended.
Publication Title Planning and Advertisement Procedure Used For Recruitment of Librarians in Federal Universities Libraries in South-South, Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher Library Progress International. Vol.41, No.l, January-June 2021: P.26-33. Online version ISSN 2320 317X Print version ISSN 0970 1 052
Publication Authors Eruvwe Ufuoma*, Okonoko Vera Ngozi**
Year Published 2021-03-11
Abstract he study investigated planning and advertisement procedures used for recruitment of librarians in federal university libraries in South-South, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. Three (3) research questions guided the study. The population of the study comprised 108 academic librarians in the six Federal universities spread across the six states of South- South, Nigeria. The entire 108 questionnaires were administered to the respondents, only 95 were filled and returned, and was used for the study because the entire population size was manageable. The overall reliability of the instrument yielded 0.95 with the use of Cronbach Alpha Coefficient. The rating scale of 4 points was subjected to an estimation procedure using SPSS. version 17.0. A mean score of 2.5 and above on any item was accepted. The major findings of the study were that the degree of agreement of librarians on all planning process was high.; that the extent in which respondents agreed on those advertisement procedures were moderately high, and the challenges associated with recruitment of librarians in the federal university libraries in South-South, Nigeria was high. Based on the findings, it was recommended as follows: that the university library management should ensure that there is the need to plan before the commencement of recruitment exercise; that the best advertisement procedures should be used to reach out to suitable applicants; and that factors such as nepotism, godfatherism, favoritism, and other challenges should not be considered in the recruitment of librarians.
Publication Title Software Migration in Selected University and Special Libraries in Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher International Journal Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences April 7013,'Vo‘l. 3, No. 4, 2011
Publication Authors Benson Oghenevwogaga Adogbeji, Dr. Kenneth I. N. Nwalo, Okonoko, Ngozi Vera, David Oghenevwogaga Toyo
Year Published 2011-04-04
Abstract The work has surveyed migration in selected University and Special Libraries in Nigeria, which was based on the experience of seven automated libraries in which four have changed from one library software to another. The objective of the study is to ascertain the major consideration in the choice of software by the selected library, to examine the problems encountered and reasons for the change of software. Questionnaire was used in data collection; a total of (70%) of the questionnaire were used for analysis. Simple percentage was used to compute statistics of the findings. The study revealed that among the seven libraries, four have changed from one library application software to another while some are still in search of the library software to adopt. This was attributed to factors such as lack of systems analysis before and after embarking on the purchase of the software, lack of maintenance or technical support, limitation of software, absolute nature of the operating systems on which the software run. Recommendations made in the study include systems analysis study of library operations before embarking on automation, providing electricity, setting aside some fund for maintenance among others while it is recommended for the library software developers to endeavor to always develop upgrade that will not wipe away old data, software that will be compatible with other library software sponsor users group conference among as this
Publication Title THE AVAILABILITY AND AWARENESS OF INFORMATION RESOURCES AND ITS UTILISATION BY USERS OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN DELTA STATE: THE CASE OF AGBOR AND ISSELE-UKU BRANCH LIBRARIES Download PDF
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Publisher International Journal of Languages and Communication Studies. Vol. 2 No. 1 &2, 2009
Publication Authors OYENIKE ERIMIELEAGBON OKONOKO VERA
Year Published 2009-09-09
Abstract Information is a strategic resource for virtually any person which can lead to knowledge and truth as well as confer political and economic powers. Information resources of the library encompasses both print and non-print collection available for use by library users. These resources facilitate research, teaching and learning. The objectives of this study was to determine the availability and awareness of information resources and its utilisation b y users of public libraries in Delta state (the case of Agbor and Issele - Uku branch libraries) This study X-rays the availability awareness and utilisation of information resources in public libraries in Delta state. A well structured questionnaire titled availability awareness and use questionnaire. (AAUQ) was administered on library users to elicit information for the study. The population for the study consists of all the library users from which a sample of 250 respondents were drawn for the study. The instrument for data collection was a researcher developed questionnaire provided for the respondents to make their responses. Frequency counts and simple percentage were used in analysing the data for the study. The data were systematically and carefully presented in tables The study revealed that books dominate the library collection and that students are fully aware of existing information resources in the library and that they make use of them daily but that various problems militate against their proper usage The study concludes that there is need for electronic collection to be added to the library stock to ensure the availability of information resources as well as promote information literacy of users to ensure the proper usage of these information resource materials.
Publication Title Undergraduates Perception and Utilization of Serial Materials in University of Delta, Agbor Library, Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher Journal of Library and Information Science Vol 26(1) June, 2024 ISSN: 1115–26664
Paper Link https://www.cjolis.org/
Publication Authors OKONOKO, Vera Ngozi (Ph.D)
Year Published 2024-06-06
Abstract The study examined undergraduates’ perception and utilisation of serial material in University of Delta, Agbor Library. The study population comprised 112 registered library users’ registration statistics 2022/2023 academic session. The instrument used for data collection in this study was questionnaire. The major findings of the study revealed that the majority of the students used serial materials for research purpose, assignment, examination and current affairs whereas majority of the respondents used serial material occasionally and regularly while journals and newspapers were the most consulted serial materials. The major constraints facing students towards accessing serial materials in the University of Delta, Agbor were lack of finance, lack of professional librarians, irregular supply of dailies, unstable Internet and unstable power supply. The followings recommendations were made; there is need for the library management to ensure that professional librarians should head serial section of the library for efficiency, University management should put more funds to serial section and increase the Internet bandwidth and Management should accelerate action on solar system which is very indispensable as far as serial unit is concerned.
Publication Title User’s Utilization of Newspaper Media in a Nigerian University Library Download PDF
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Publisher Information and Knowledge Management ISSN 2224-5758 (Paper) ISSN 2224-896X (Online) Vol.5, No.5.2015
Publication Authors Eruvwe, Ufuoma CLN'* Akpojotor Oji Lucky CLN1 Okonoko Vera Ngozi CLN2 Aworo Promise CLN
Year Published 2015-05-05
Abstract This study was designed to assess user’s utilization of newspaper media in Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun libraries. The design adopted for the study was a survey design. The total population of the study was 1,816 library users of Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE). A total of 816 of respondents were selected out of the total population. The stratified random sampling technique was used to select respondents across the central and the two colleges libraries in the University. These colleges are college of technology and college of science. Questionnaire was used for data collection. 816 questionnaires were distributed to library users, with multiple responses from figure 2 to 5 respectively. The Questionnaire were correctly filled and returned. In analyzing the data obtained, percentage, frequency, and graphs were used. The results obtained from the findings revealed that library users of FUPRE consult 1 to 2, 3 to 4, and more than 5 different types of newspapers daily in order to solve their information needs, the newspapers includes Vanguard, Guardian, Punch, Pointer, Complete Sport, and the Nation respectively. The different purpose of reading newspapers in the library was to provides them with information, others are to broaden the horizon of general knowledge, from searching new jobs, for educational purpose, for entertainment, to know the sport news, as usual task of the day, to pass the time, it improves status in the society, to keep abreast with present happenings of all over the world, for getting various scholarship, to improve the health consciousness and other reasons known to them. In another development, library users' focus strictly on the following information in a newspaper media, they are sensational new, advertisement, editorial page, international news, politics, sports, entertainment, business news, educational news, agriculture, health issues and letters. Different challenges confronting user’s utilization of newspaper media was also revealed, they are lack of reading space, high cost of newspapers, limited copies of newspapers in the library, lack of qualify personnel to man the library, excessive heat or cold in the library and interruption of electricity.
Publication Title Users’ Satisfaction with the Acquisition of Library Resources in Special Libraries Download PDF
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Publisher ibrary Progress International Vol.42, No.1, January-June 2022: P.184-192 DOI: 10.5958/2320-317X.2022.00023.X Print version ISSN 0970 1052 Online version ISSN 2320 317X
Publication Authors Akanbi Mohammed Lawal*, Okonoko Vera Ngozi**, Abdrashid Aishat Oluwabukola***
Year Published 2022-06-06
Abstract The satisfaction of users with the acquisition of library materials in special libraries was explored in this study. The research was guided by three research questions. A population of 45 librarians and para-professional employees at Kwara State's special libraries was used in the survey study design. A questionnaire was utilized to obtain the information. Users' were satisfied with reference materials/services, electronic resources, audio- visual materials, special collections, textbooks, and reprographics are among the study's findings. Users were also dissatisfied with computer for research and Internet services, according to the report. Based on the findings, the research advised that special libraries in Kwara State buy additional computer equipment and collaborate with Internet providers to provide effective services, among other things.
Publication Title Technologies for recovery and growth in post COVID-19 era in tertiary institutions in Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher Scientific Africa 2023
Publication Authors Saturday U. Omeluzora>+, Vera N. Okonoko Dr. (Mrs.)b, Onah Evelyn Anene Mrs.c
Year Published 2023-10-10
Abstract Technology has played an important role in several areas of human endeavour. Emerging challenges such as C0V1D-19 pandemic is increasing the use of technology in tertiary institutions. This study investigated the technologies for recovery and growth in post-COVID-19 era in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design focusing on all the academic staff in the 49 federal universities in Nigeria with a total of 490 respondents who were purposively sampled. The findings revealed evidences of positive and negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the academia. It showed that the positive effects of COVID-19 pandemic outweighed the negative effects. The findings further showed that technology is an important tool for recovery and growth in post-COVID-19 era that will enhance communication, collaboration, teaching and research of academics. The findings indicated that among the challenging factors affecting recovery and growth in post-COVID-19 era are inadequate support from the Federal Government, unpreparedness of stakeholders, lack of palliative for lecturers, inadequate ICT facilities for distance and online learning among others. The study concluded with several recommendations to improve the use of technology in tertiary institutions for recovery and growth in time of crisis.
Publication Title STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR ENHANCED JOB PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publisher International Journal of Information Resource Management (IJIRM) Volume 1, Number 3 (2024)
Publication Authors OKONOKO VERA NGOZI Ph.D
Year Published 2024-03-03
Abstract The study investigated strategic planning in job performance of selected university librarian in university libraries in South-East, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design using questionnaire as instrument for data collection. The population of the study consists of 6 university librarians from university libraries in South-East, Nigeria. A total of 6 questionnaires were distributed, all were retrieved. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics mean and percentage mean score of 2.5 and above and percentage score of 50% were considered. The study revealed that strategic planning is for decision making, provides organizational long-term direction, analyzing the situation of an organization, it reveals and clarifies future opportunities and threats and strategic planning looks ahead towards desired goals. The study also affirmed the challenges affecting the implementation of strategic planning and among university librarians in selected university libraries in South-East, Nigeria as poor alignment, resistance to change, inadequate communication, lack of accountability, and slow adoption. The study recommends that university librarians should ensure that they adopt some good strategic plans in order to enhance their job performance and also, the challenges affecting strategic planning should be avoided by all cost.
Publication Title LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (LIS) STUDENTS’ INDUSTRIAL TRAINING PROVISIONS FOR ENHANCED EMPLOYMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY Download PDF
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Publisher nternational Journal of Information Resource Management (IJIRM) Volume 1, Number 2 (2024)
Publication Authors OKONOKO VERA NGOZI Ph.D and ERUVWE UFUOMA Ph.D
Year Published 2024-02-02
Abstract The study focused on library and information science students’ industrial training and opportunities for enhanced employment employability. The benefits of LIS students on industrial training was discussed. The competency of industrial training students and employment opportunity, employability skills were also captured in the study. LIS student encountered so much challenges such as ability to pay them allowance; some companies are unable to hire students into their enterprises; and some students prefer to select their own places of attachment for a variety of reasons, such as not wanting to be too far from home and wanting to use the time for enjoyment and leisure in the course of their industrial training. The study recommends that LIS students should be well prepared for this kind of employment environment. It is important to encourage organized commercial sectors, government agencies, and other relevant institutions to accept LIS students for training in their facilities. To solve the accommodation problem, employers should be urged to provide temporary housing for trainees who are enrolled in training programs.
Publication Title GENDER DISPARITIES IN CYBERSECURITY WORKFORCE: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW Download PDF
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Publisher Journal of Gender and Contemporary Issues - Vol. 1, No. 1, 2024
Publication Authors DR. VEKA NGOZI OKONOKO, DR. OGOCHUKWU T. EMIR
Year Published 2024-02-02
Abstract The aim of this study was to ascertain the gender gaps in the cyber security workforce and to provide information to those attempting to bring about changes in the government, commercial sector, and educational system to guarantee gender equality. It provided an overview of gender differences and workplace biases, cybersecurity, initiative and alluring women, and advantages for drawing women to the field of cybersecurity. It also discussed gender discrepancies in cybersecurity and the gender gap in computer-related fields. This study concluded that gender has a significant role in moderating human behaviour in general. Gender disparity in cybersecurity has many underlying factors. The foundations of inequality can be found in families, schools, larger society, and social constructs of gender, among others.
Publication Title EXTENT OF USER’S PATRONAGE IN SOME SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH- SOUTH NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publisher 1 Journal Of Applied Information Science and Technology Vol. 15 No. 1. 2022
Publication Authors Vera Ngozi OKONOKO1, Alexis I. UREKI2, & Emmanuel Chukwudi OKONKWO3
Year Published 2022-01-01
Abstract Purpose- The study aimed to investigate the extent of users' patronage in some selected university libraries in South-South, Nigeria Design methodology/approach-The study adopted a descriptive survey method. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study. The population of the study consists of 113 librarians in all the federal universities libraries in South- South Nigeria. A total of 113 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and 91 copies of the questionnaire were retrieved. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics: mean scores and percentages. The mean score of 2.5 and above, and percentage score of 50% were considered as acceptable. Findings-The study shows that user's patronage in the libraries under study is low; the effects of nonpatronage by library users are failure, demotion, and poor academic performance. The problems associated with users' non patronage of the university libraries are social media, unfriendly librarians, obsolete materials and lack of infrastructure facilities. Practical implications- The important finding in this study is that academic libraries are the most relevant institution to support the school curriculum, to support the research of the university faculty and students. Therefore, the provision of current materials, infrastructures and state of the art facilities is critical to library users' patronage of the university libraries under review. Originality value- This seems to be the first study of its kind to explore the extent of user's patronage in some selected university libraries in South-South, Nigeria