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Information Seeking Behaviour of Undergraduate Students of Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria
(Journal of Arts and Education, Lapai, 2015) Oyedum, G.U; Chukwu, P; Imavah, S; Abduldayan, F.J; Tauheed, H.
This paper highlights the results of the study of information seeking behaviour of undergraduate students of F.U.T. Minna, Nigeria. The study population was 900 and the survey research method was used for the study. The main instrument used for gathering data was questionnaire. Descriptive statistics of frequency and percentage tabulation were used in analyzing the data. Results showed that most of the respondents 500 (55.6%) consult current information on recent developments in their field and preferred browsing the Internet when seeking information. The study equally revealed that the purpose of seeking information is mainly to prepare for their examinations; and Internet services, textbooks and, periodicals were mostly used when searching for information. Majority of the respondents indicated lack of current textbooks and journals as the main problem they face when searching for information in the university library. Recommendations were made based on the findings of the study.
Social Media and Research
(First Festschrift Publications, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, 2017) Ibrahim, R.T; Dang, T.L; Dayan F.
Soclal media are the various online technological tools that enable users to communicate easily via the internet to share information and resources. They are emerging digital communication channels which create a user-oriented in formation sharing ground where anybody can generate or subscribe to information content as both information provider and consumers (Kim, Kim, & Kim, 2010). Social Media became popular after the advent of Web 2.0; a web technology that enhances and promotes great interaction among user and since then, it has continued to evolve. There have been changes and expansion in its uses as well as its applications. These include text, audio, video, images, podcast and other multimedia communications.
Leveraging on University’s Electronic Mailing System for Effective Provision of Selective Dissemination of Information in Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Library, FUT Minna, Niger State
(Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Nigerian Library Association, Niger State Chapter, Federal Polytechnic Bida, 2017) Abduldayan, F.J.; Galadima, J.H.; Jimoh, S.A.
This research is on the use of university’s emailing system in the provision of effective selective dissemination of information in Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida library, Federal University of Technology, Minna. Emailing system is a technology that can be deployed on any mobile technologies especially mobile smart phones, tablets, and other handheld devices. Preliminary investigations revealed uncertainty on the rate of use of mobile technology in providing SDI in the university library neither is there a comprehensive database captured for such purpose. As a result, this research is aimed at studying the level of awareness the provision of SDI has attained in the university, the presence of mobile technology infrastructure put in place, hindrances to provision of this service via mobile technology and necessary steps to curb the stated hindrances and challenges. A survey research design was adopted in the study and the target population were the academic researchers and librarians who were administered questionnaires and interviewed respectively. A total of 755 copies of questionnaire were administered; 389 copies were returned and found usable. The collected data was analyzed and presented using simple percentages and frequency counts whereby the responses were made across different ranks in the academic cadre and two librarians were interviewed. Findings revealed that lack of constant internet data bundle and mobile access to emails hindered effective access to SDI on the part of researchers, while librarians were faced with several delays due to bureaucratic processes for considering submitted reports as well as funding of internal projects and network downtime challenges on the part of library administrators. The study recommended that the school should improve SDI awareness among researchers through HOD’s and Deans of Schools especially during board meetings, and adopting an automated SDI system supported with a clear-cut policy for SDI provision in the university.
Development of a Library Circulation System for the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Library, Federal University of Technology Minna using Java and MySQL
(Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Nigerian Library Association, Niger State Chapter, Federal Polytechnic Bida, 2017)
This study is focused on the design and implementation of a monitoring-based library circulation system: a case study of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Library (IBBL), Federal University of Technology Minna. It has been observed that library users borrow books and fail to return them thereby leading to loss of such library materials which might be sometimes expensive and almost impossible to replace. There is therefore the need for developing an automated monitoring-based library circulation system that will remind library users of due date for return of books and also award fines as appropriate. The study adopted the system analysis and design method and used Java programming language and MySQL to develop the front-end and back-end of the system respectively. The study recommended that the university library management should encourage the use of the monitoring-based system for improved circulation system and enhanced service delivery.
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.
Global Issues in the 21st Century Librarianship: A General Perspective
(Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Nigerian Library Association, Niger State Chapter, Federal Polytechnic Bida, 2017) Abduldayan, F.J.
Global issue describes any social, economic, political or environmental problem that affects the global community, possibly in a catastrophic way. The major global issues which are interconnected are; economy, transportation, communication, population, shelter, food supply/energy, environmental, health and natural resources.
Perception of Undergraduates on Use of Turnitin Plagiarism Checker in the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
(Covenant Journal of Library & Information Science (CJLIS), 2019) Abduldayan, F. J.; Yusuf, H. I.; Adedayo, F. O.
Projects, theses and dissertations submitted to the library form the highest number of collections in most academic library holdings in Nigeria. Ensuring that such works are free from plagiarism becomes imperative for future use and reuse. In an attempt to help stem this ugly trend of plagiarism, the Nigerian Universities Commission directed that all Universities in Nigeria should adopt the use of Turnitin plagiarism checker. This study seeks to determine the perception, challenges, and support systems available for students regarding the use of Turnitin in Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMin). There are 3,033 final year undergraduate students in the 2017/2018 academic session. Using Krejcie & Morgan sample size table, 341 undergraduates and eleven (11) Turnitin Officers were randomly sampled across Departments and Schools (Faculties) in FUTMin. Structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. A total of 338 (99%) copies of questionnaire from undergraduates and 11 (100%) from Turnitin Officers were filled, returned and found valid for this study. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data from which the results were presented in tables. Findings revealed that students were relatively unaware of what constitutes plagiarism. Recommendations included the need for awareness and orientation on what constitutes plagiarism, citation and referencing education.
Towards a Digital Policing in Developing Nations: The Nigerian Context
(International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), 2019-05) Idris Ismaila; Victor Y. Legbo; Adeyemi R. Ikuesan; Shaka A. Imavah; Abdullahi B. Mohammad; Fatimah J. Abduldayan; Meshach Baba
Technology-assisted living is a growing trend in most developing nations, particularly for young-aged demographic countries, as it presents a platform for personal development and knowledge management. However, this societyscaping trend has also introduced the myriad opportunity for the formation of complex crime, which is often beyond the (immediate) capability of the policing entity in developing nations. To address this lingering and futuristic problem, particularly in Nigeria, this study developed a context-based digital policing framework for the enhancement of the Nigerian Police. This Nigerian-context framework presents the viability and relevance of the digital policing mechanism in addressing challenges ravaging society. Furthermore, it also presents a modality for improving and enhancing the policing apparatus of the Nigerian society, as a model for other developing nations. The knowledge from the Nigerian-context of digital policing has both research and societal implications. In terms of research, it opens the community of security researchers into the contextual characteristics of digital policing as well as the probable research direction required to implement digital policing in developing nations. With respect to society, knowledge provides a substratum for the integration of the community-policing model.
Populating Institutional Repositories in Nigeria using Research Data: Challenges and prospects
(A paper presented at the Hybrid Conference of Authors, Researchers, Editors, and Scholars (COARES 2020), 2020) Abduldayan, F.J.
Mentoring, Collaborative Researches and ICT Versatility as Influencing Factors on Research Productivity of LIS Educators in Nigeria.
(Zeh Communications, 2020) Babalola, G.A.; Saidu, A.A; Abubakar, U; Uno, C.A; Gana, Leah Yebo; Tauheed, H.N.
The paper described the extent to which mentoring, collaborative researches and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) versatility could serve as influencing factors on research productivity of Library and Information Science (LIS) educators in Nigeria. One of the major determinants of profitability of the faculty including LIS educators is research productivity. While it is true that faculty members are expected to teach and carry out other responsibilities in the academia, their research productivity remains a strong yardstick in determining their level of relevance. The research productivity of LIS educators would, under normal circumstances, receive a boost if there is cordial and fruitful mentoring among colleagues especially between the senior faculty and junior faculty. In this information driven age, LIS educators who are highly skillful in the use of ICT in information handling-accessing, collating, utilising and disseminating information would definitely be productive in terms of research productivity. With the limitless opportunities that the digital age has made possible, LIS educators who are properly mentored and who are active in knowledge collaboration coupled with ICT versatility would definitely be super productive in terms of research output. The paper concluded that mentoring is one of the major media of creating cordial and functional lasting relationship which, afterwards, influences the research productivity of LIS educators. It was recommended that mentoring programme in higher institutions of learning should be renewed and formalised to elicit the best from the mentors and mentees with a view of boosting the research productivity of both parties.
Funding as Correlates of Library Service Delivery for Students with Special Needs in North Central Nigeria
(Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2020) Madu, E. C.; Gomna, M. A.; Omame, I. M.; Abduldayan, F.J.
This paper assessed funding as correlates of library service delivery in schools which have students with special needs in North central, Nigeria. The study was guided by three objectives and three corresponding research questions. Survey research design method was adopted for the study. The total population for the study was three hundred and nine (309) secondary school students in the three schools which have students with special needs. A total of two hundred and forty six (246) copies of questionnaire were filled, returned and found usable for the analysis representing 80% response rate. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Descriptive statistical such as frequency counts and percentages, mean and standard deviation were used to analyse the data. The results from the findings showed that the major sources of funding for special needs schools under study are: Subvention from State Government, NonGovernmental Organisation (NGOs) and Religious Group. In addition, the major services offered by these libraries are circulation services, document delivery services and reference services. The analysis of the findings further revealed that lack of fund to procure library resources is one of the major problems affecting effective service delivery among the libraries under study. Hence, the study recommended among others that the management of special needs schools should look of alternative means of funding for the acquisition of information resources in their libraries to enable them meet the information needs of the users with special needs.
Data Sharing Perceptions among Chemists in Federal Universities of Technology, Nigeria
(In Emerging Trends and Technologies in LIS Education during COVID-19 Era, Edited by Enang U. U et al., 2021) Abduldayan, F.J
The study examined data sharing perceptions among chemists in federal universities of technology in Nigeria namely: Federal University of Technology Minna, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Federal University of Technology Akure, Modibo Adama University of Technology Yola and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi. Data sharing ensures that research data remain findable and usable for a long time within the scientific community. An explanatory research design was adopted to understand the perception of chemists on data sharing. An interview schedule was used to gather data from the respondents and thematic analysis was done using the Provalis Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA) software. The total population of the study was 40 respondents and the sampling technique used was the total enumeration method. Findings revealed that chemists are willing to share research data provided there are effective copyright systems in place. They are also willing to share analysed data after publication. The study recommended that the library should intensify advocacy on the benefits of data sharing which could also serve as a preservation method and as a sustainable means of collaboration within the scientific community.
Demographic Characteristics, Awareness, and Utilization Patterns of Public Libraries in Nigeria: Implications for Promoting Access to Knowledge and User Engagement in Nigeria
(Journal of Information Resource Management, 2023) Attah, T. A; Usman, A. A; Abduldayan, F.J.
This study is on public libraries’ roles in helping achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) on Poverty Eradication in Nigeria. Poverty has long been a challenge that has faced humanity as many struggle to make ends meet and get a decent living for themselves. We live in an ‘Information Age’ where people equipped with the right information are able to make better decisions and better their lives. Public libraries exist as an information household that can provide people with the right information to better their status and quality of life as a whole. This study identified the demographic characteristics of public library users in Nigeria, investigated the level of awareness of public libraries, the frequency of use of the library, identified the reasons for visiting public libraries, the types of resources and services that users consult, and finally, suggested strategies that could be employed by public libraries in achieving the SDG goals on poverty eradication in Nigeria. A survey was carried out using online Google Forms as the data collection instrument. Questions were generated in line with the research objectives and a link to the form was shared on social media with 238 young adult Nigerians from 25 selected states across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Findings revealed that 54.9% of male students that fall within the age range of 15-25 years from tertiary institutions form the highest number of public library users in Nigeria. Despite half of the respondents being aware of public libraries, the majority do not visit, with only a small percentage visiting on a daily basis. Borrowing books and other information materials as well as studying are the main reasons for visiting public libraries in Nigeria. The study recommended the importance of increasing awareness of public libraries, and partnership and collaboration with other libraries and organisations in rolling out programs on poverty eradication for youths.
Revotionalising Education in Africa: The Impact of Immersive Technologies on Digital Literacy Programs in Academic Libraries
(Proceedings of the Nigerian Library Association, Garden City 2024, held at the CBN Centre of Excellence, University of Portharcourt, Rivers State, 2024) Bulugu, P. P.; Abduldayan, F. J.; Abduldayan, A. H.
The evolving landscape of education embraces immersive technologies like Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), integrated into digital literacy initiatives in academic libraries to enhance learning experiences, though challenges such as resource allocation and accessibility persist. Interest is growing in Africa regarding the impact of these technologies on higher learning institutional libraries. This research aims to examine the implications of immersive technologies on educational paradigms within academic libraries in Nigeria and Tanzania. Through surveys, the study seeks to assess the current landscape of digital literacy programs, identify the availability and acceptance of immersive technologies, and explore the relationship between immersive technologies and digital literacy programs. The research also aims to provide recommendations for effectively integrating immersive technologies into digital literacy programs in academic libraries, contributing to the broader discourse on the role of libraries in advancing digital literacy and lifelong learning initiatives. By adopting the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a theoretical framework, the study intends to provide valuable insights into the factors influencing the successful deployment of immersive technologies in academic library environments. The findings of this research will contribute to the understanding, policy development, and best practices in integrating immersive technologies into digital literacy programs in academic libraries in Nigeria and Tanzania, ultimately enhancing information literacy skills and user experiences in the digital age.
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.
The place User Study in Effective Library Administration
(Ahmadu Bello University Press Limited, Zaria, 2024) M.A. Salubuyi
Information management and utilisation for organizational efficiency in a digital age.
(Ibadan University press. Publishing house University of Ibadan, 2024) Gana, Leah Yebo
Information management is a vast and evolving field, covering everything from data governance to knowledge organization and retrieval. Information management involves collecting, organizing, controlling, processing, evaluating, and distributing information from diverse sources to various audiences. It encompasses all valuable data, whether internal or external to an organization, including resources like production data, personnel records, market research, and competitive intelligence. Information management concerns the control over how information is created, acquired, organized, stored, distributed, and used as a means of promoting, efficient and effective information access, processing, and use by people and organizations (Detlor, 2010). Information Management ensures the value, quality, ownership, use, and security of information, impacting organizational performance. It covers technical, operational, and social aspects, engaging individuals, networks, businesses, and governments. This process influences how information is organized, accessed, and utilized, guided by strategies and frameworks shaping its planning, application, and utilization. The University of Washington described information management in today’s knowledge economy, as an emerging field that is concerned with • The infrastructure used to collect, manage, preserve, store and deliver information • The guiding principles that allow information to be available to the right people at the right time • The view that all information, both digital and physical, is an asset that requires proper management • The organizational and social contexts in which information exists • The purpose of information management is to: design, develop, manage, and use information with insight and innovation and in addition support decision making and create value for individuals, organizations, communities, and societies. Organizations that can’t properly utilize their information assets risk serious failure. To proceed on explaining what information management is, there is need to explain the basics. Information management encompasses various practices, technologies, and strategies to handle information effectively throughout its lifecycle, which can be expressed in eight (8) key aspects. These includes: Data collection, storage and organisation, data governance, information retrieval, data analysis, knowledge sharing, information security and lifecycles management.