Research Papers/Topics in Library and Information Science

THE RELEVANCE OF ICT IN MODERN LIBRARY SETTING OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES IN ACADEMIC (A Case Study of Federal University of Technology Library Owerri)

ABSTRACT This research work investigate the relevance of information and communication technologies in academic FUTO Library. The data collection instrument for this work was questionnaire. The research population comprised of the staff of both libraries. The findings revealed the various type of ICT facilities available in both libraries and the level of utilization. The findings showed the problems of utilization in these libraries. Based on the findings the recommendation was made on ways...

THE ROLE OF ICT IN THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF STUDENTS ACADEMIC RECORD (A CASE STUDY OF DEPARTMENT OF RECORD AND STATISTICS FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NEKEDE)

ABSTRACT The research work is on the role of information communication technology in student’s academic record. The sample of study consist of 45 respondents selected through purposive sample the following research question were answered, what are the function of ICT in student’s academic record, what are the component of ICT, what are the proper ways of funding ICT in students academic records, what are the problem militating against the role of ICT in students academic record...

THE ROLE OF ICT IN THE OF REFERENCE SERVICES TO LIBRARY USERS IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF IMO STATE LIBRARY)

ABSTRACT This research work is on the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the provision of reference service in public library user in Nigeria. A case study of Imo state Library. The literature review is on the concept of ICTs types of ICT infrastructure applicable in public library, funding of ICTs in public libraries in Nigeria the importance of reference services in public libraries and factors affecting the role of ICT in public libraries in Nigeria. The questionnai...

USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA)

ABSTRACT Academic libraries play a prominent role in providing information services in various forms to researchers, scientist, policy makers, planners etc. a well organized academic library should have ICT to assist both patrons and information professionals in the libraries. This research work highlights the use and problems of I.C.T in Nigeria academic  libraries particular interest on the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. ICT facilitates access to electronic information which has become i...

WAYS FOR GENERATING ADDITIONAL INCOME IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES (A CASE STUDY OF ALVAN IKOKE FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION LIBRARY OWERRI)

ABSTRACT The ways of generating additional income in academic library is the pivot on which all academic activities revalue in an academic environment. Libraries help the institutions to achieve their stated goals and the fulfillment of this enormous task is dependent on the adequate income of libraries to ensure the realization of the goals and objective of the parent institution. Infact the issue of generating additional income in academic libraries has been a typical for virtually everyon...

ACQUISITION OF PERIODICALS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: A CASE STUDY OF ST. PAUL’S UNIVERSITY, AWKA

Periodicalsare the bedrock of research activities. These periodicals can be acquiredthrough subscriptions; these could be through overseas, agents, gifts purchase,standing orders, donations membership of an association. Periodicals serve as atool of dissemination of knowledge in the library and in the society.Periodicals could be acquired through the use of selection tools like BritishNational Bibliography (BNB), African Book-in-Print (ABP) but rarely byexchange, catalogue, book agent/vend...

SERIALS ACQUISITION AND DISTRIBUTION IN NATIONAL LIBRARY (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA BAUCHI STATE BRANCH)

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1Background of the Study Withinlibrary Technology, serial publications have been considered traditionally as a separately distinguishable library resource because there are differences in their contents, format, bibliographical relationships, and the methods of acquisition and service. Definitions of the term “serial” vary from authority to authority and from library to library, as A. Osborn makes clear in his study.’ For this article the term is used to incl...

A GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION RETRIVAL SYSTEM

CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION  1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY  According to Chang, K. T. (2008), Geographic Information Retrieval System (GIRS) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage and present all types of geographical data. The acronym GIRS is sometimes used for geographical information science or geospatial information a study which refers to the academic discipline or career of working with geographic information system. In simplest terms GIRS is the merging of carto...

EXPERIENCING AND CHALLENGES OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WHEN SEARCHING ELECTRONIC REFRENCE DATABASES

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1Background to the Study With the advent of the internet and its mass intrusion into all aspect of human life and activities, there have been a vast amount of information and high-quality reference materials available for students to use when writing papers and carrying out research. Libraries in higher institutions have integrated various ICT technologies to library services they offer. The technology embrace has led to the proliferation of electronically available...

STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE TO CATALOGUING AND CLASSIFICATION IN AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION (THE CASE OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OFFA)

ABSTRACT The study examined the students’ attitude to cataloguing and classification in an academic institution. The case of Federal Polytechnic Offa, Library and Information Science Department. It was a survey study. Questionnaire was the instrument for the collection of data. Ninety-five (95) questionnaires were used for the analysis. The sample was drawn from the total population of the students. Random sampling method was used in selecting the sample from HND II, HND I and ND II studen...

The Effects Of Poor Funding Of Public Libraries In Nigeria (A Case Study Of Imo State Public Library Owerri)

TABLE OF CONTENT Title page                                                       i Certification                                                    ii Dedication                                                      iii Acknowledgement                                            iv...

LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING PHP

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Purpose of the study 1.4 Scope of the Study 1.6 Definition of Terms CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 Introduction  2.2 Development of Library Management System 2.3 Features of library management 2.4 Needs for library management system 2.5 Library management system initiatives worldwide CHAPTER THREE: SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Information Gathering  3....

Survey of collection development practices in university libraries; case study of Ajayi Crowther University Library,Oyo, Oyo State

ABSTRACT This research work examined in detail the collection development practices in university libraries using T.Y Danjuma Library, Ajayi Crowther University as a case study in carrying out this research work. A descriptive survey design was adopted in carrying out the study. To achieve this goal the study employed a primary data, by administering a structured questionnaire for 55 Professional librarians and lecturers. Data was analyzed using frequency counts and simple percentage distr...


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