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Publication Title ACCESSIBILITY AND UTILIZATION OF INTERNET SERVICE IN NIGERIA LIBRARIES: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY
Publication Type journal
Publisher nternational Journal of Academic Research and Reflection
Publication Authors Habib ShehuCLN, Enite Anita Urhefe, C, Aworo Promise
Year Published 2015-05-05
Abstract Recently certified librarians are revolutionizing the library profession by collaborating with
peers and colleagues from all ages to make things happen. This paper investigates certified
librarians perception on accessibility and utilization of internet service in Nigeria libraries.
The design of the study is cross sectional survey and the population consists of 364, 1st
Conference of Certified Librarians by Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)
held in 2014.The instrument used to generate data is the questionnaire and the data generated
was analyzed using frequency, bar charts, table, percentages and mean. The outcome of the
study reveals that majority of the participants were from academic library asserted that
internet was very accessible to them. Whereas some libraries indicated that internet was not
accessible to them at all. It also found that the participants strongly agreed that the reasons for
which staff used the internet in Nigeria libraries are for research purpose, for current
awareness services/ update of knowledge and to develop personal competencies among other.
It also revealed that, lack of search skills, information overload, power outage, irrelevant
information, difficulties in navigation of website, inaccessibility of some sites and
unavailability/ inaccessibility of the internet services were some of the challenges faced by
the staff in Nigeria libraries.
Publication Title Organizational commitment and job satisfaction of library worker in academic and public libraries in Delta State, Nigeria.
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal of Labour and Organizational Psychology.
Publication Authors Chukwudi Aniogbdu & Aworo, Okorie Promise
Year Published 2008-08-08
Abstract The ability to motivate worker’s in an organization will greatly ensure job satisfaction and
enhance organizational commitment of workers. Work motivation, job satisfaction and
organizational commitment are essential aspects of management. This study was
designed to X-ray the work motivation, job satisfaction and organizational commitment
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of library workers (professional and non professional) in academic and public libraries in
Delta State. A total of 200 library workers were surveyed by three set of structured
questionnaires. The first set of the questionnaires was on work motivation in both
academic and public libraries; the second set was administered only to staff of academic
libraries while the third set was administered to staff of public libraries. Data obtained
were analyzed using simple percentage and frequency count. Results indicated that work
motivation of professional staff and non-professional staff differs. It was also revealed
that job satisfaction as well as organizational commitment of library staff vary from library
to library. The study concludes that the need for workers in libraries to be motivated is
important and recommends better pay, good working environment and others in other
to ensure the organizational commitment of workers.
Publication Title The application of information and communication technology (ICT) in College of Education Agbor and Ogwuashi-Uku Polytechnic Library
Publication Type journal
Publisher Benue Journal of Library, Management and Information Science (BJLMIS
Publication Authors Okonoko, V.N; Eruvwe Ufuoma & Aworo Promise
Year Published 2013-03-03
Abstract This study was designed to assess the application of information and communication
technology (ICT) in College of Education Agbor and Ogwashi-Uku 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 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%
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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 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 Assessment of user’s satisfaction with public library service in Kwara State library, Ilorin, Kwara State.
Publication Type journal
Publisher Communication Journal of Library and Information Science.
Publication Authors Sambo Atanda Saiu, Habib Shehu; Aworo Promise & Ahmed Muraina Balakale
Year Published 2017-02-02
Abstract This paper assessed users’ satisfaction with public library services in Kwara State Library
Board (KSLB), Ilorin. Four objectives were formulated for the study. The total population
for this study comprised 421, registered users of the library in 2016/2017. A total sample
size of 200 was drawn from total population using random sampling techniques.
Questionnaire was used in collecting data from respondents. The data collected for this
study was analyzed using simple percentage and frequency count. The findings showed
that internet, books binding, library collection, reference, selective dissemination of
information, current awareness services as well as consultancy services were not
adequately provided in the library whereas photocopying services topped the highest
services provided. It also, shown that majority were dissatisfied with the services
delivered. The findings also, revealed that the problems facing the uses of the library
include lack of internet facility, erratic power supply, unconducive toilet facility for library
user, insufficient ventilation, inadequate professional staff, lukewarm attitude of the
staff, and lack of access to borrowing library books, inadequate time allocated to library
user. Appropriate recommendation were proffered. Such as library management and
stakeholders should lobby government and internet provider to provide internet facility
in the library to enhance efficiency and effective services delivery among others.
Publication Title Undergraduate student’s awareness of copyright law and infringement in Federal University Petroleum Resources.
Publication Type journal
Publisher GloryLand Journal of Library and Information Science.
Publication Authors Atanda Saliu Sambo; Habib Shehu; Aworo Promise & Ejiro, G. Brume-Ezewu
Year Published 2018-08-08
Abstract This study focused on availability of electronic information resource (EIR) databases in
Universities libraries in Delta State, Nigeria. Four research questions were formulated.
The descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. 5 (five) University
libraries in Delta State were used for the study. Data collection were done through the
use of structured questionnaire in a checklist format. The analysis of data were done
qualitatively. Among the results of this study was that there were no EIR databases in
DELSU and FUPRE libraries as at the time this study was conducted. The University
libraries that had EIR databases are MCIU, NOVENA and WNU. Among the
recommendations was that university libraries should subscribe to more electronic
information resource databases for teaching, learning and research.