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    Effects of Reprography and Use of Electronic Resources on Book Buying by Students of Tertiary Institutions in Niger State
    (Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology, 2017) Alhassan, J.A; Yusuf, H.; Abduldayan, F.J.; Akor, P.U.
    This study examined effects of reprography and use of e-resources on book buying by students in selected tertiary institutions in Niger state. The objectives of the study were to determine: the rate of other means of reproducing work on book trade, the benefits of using e-resources, challenges of book trade in Niger state and to find out the rate of using e-resources by the students of tertiary institutions in Niger state. Descriptive survey was used for the study in three selected tertiary institutions in Niger state, these were Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna, Federal Polytechnic, Bida and Federal College of Education, Kontagora. The population of the study consisted of students of the institutions which was 23,061. 300 respondents were sampled using Simple random technique, that is, 100 respondents from each institution. Structured questionnaires were used to gather data while data collected was analyzed using frequency count and simple percentages. Findings revealed that the respondents photocopy book materials and also make use of electronic resources when searching for information, but that majority of the respondents do not buy books. The study recommends that students should cultivate the culture of buying books, rather than photocopying so as to uphold both the standard and professional excellence in higher institutions. The study recommended that electronic information resources should be made available and students should effectively utilize the needed.
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    The use of libraries as tools for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria.
    (NLA, Ekiti State Chapter, 2022) Salubuyi, M.A.; Udensi, J.N.; Akor, P.U.; Bitagi,A.M.
    Purpose: This is a study on how the Niger State public libraries can be used as a tool to implement the sustainable development goals in Niger State in collaboratiom with Niger Sate Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) office and Nigerian Library Association (NLA) Niger State Chapter. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study adopted a descriptive research method while total enumeration method was used to gather information from 44 participants of SDGS awareness workshop. Two questionnaires were used for data collection. One before the the commencement of the workshop and the other, after the workshop. Findings: The findings revealed that developmental programmes that would improve the lives of people are welcome ideas. Findings from the gathered data revealed that the public library can work together with SDG Offices and other bodies to implement the SDGS. The study recommended that the Nigerian government should pay attention to public libraries in Nigeria and put them in a good and workable state to enable them carry out their duties efficiently. Another finding was that the activities of the Sustainable Development Goals could help to breathe life activities in the Nigerian public libraries. Originality/Value: Based on the literature reviewed, the way forward is rehabilitation and equipping of the Nigerian Public libraries with information communication technology components that can help fast track dissemination of information to the people.