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Adoption of Internet of things for effective service delivery by selected university libraries in Kwara State
(Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria, 2022) Eiriemiokhale, K. A.; James, B. O.
This study investigated the adoption of Internet of Things as predicators of service delivery by selected university libraries in Kwara State. The objectives of the study were to identify the IoTs technologies that were available in selected university libraries in Kwara State; find out if university librarians were aware of the IoTs technologies; identify the benefits of the IoTs technologies in university libraries; and identify the challenges of the IoTs technologies in university libraries. The study employed a descriptive survey research design and utilised a census sampling technique to collect data from a population of 37 professional librarians working in three university libraries in Kwara State. A self-designed questionnaire was used for data collection, while data were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages. Findings of the study revealed the available IoTs technologies to include Wireless Sensor Network, Quick Response code, and RFID. University librarians in Kwara State were aware of the available IoTs. The benefits of IoTs include the prevention of library collection misuse and misplacement; saving patron’s time, and establishing global links for researchers to access previously unknown library collections; streamlining back-office processes such as inventory control; and improving librarians’ work. The major challenges affecting the adoption of IOT technologies were the high cost and the lack of required infrastructure. The study recommended that university librarians in Kwara State should create awareness of existing IoTs technologies. University librarians and the university management should take deliberate steps to make these technologies available in libraries.
Attitude of library and information science postgraduate students towards internet usage in selected library schools in Nigeria
(Information Practitioners Network, Nigeria, 2018) Unuabor, S. O; Eiriemiokhale, K. A.
This study examined the attitude of Library and Information Science Postgraduate students towards Internet usage. Survey research design was adopted, the population was Library and Information Science postgraduate students in two selected library schools. The instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire, two hundred and thirty nine (239) copies of the questionnaire were administered, while two hundred and seven (207) copies were sucessfully retrieved representing 86.6% response rate. Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferencial statistics. Results show that LIS postgraduate students in Nigeria use the Internet for academic endeavours. The study recommended that drastic measures should be taken by LIS educators/administrators to provide functional internet facilities to LIS postgraduate students in their various schools to eliminate any barrier confronting them in order to enhance efficiency and quality of learning and research activities.
Awareness and perceptions of artificial intelligence among librarians in university libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria
(Library Department of Governance Institute of Home Affairs (IPDN) Jatinangor in Collaboration with Gerakan Pemasyarakatan Minat Baca (GPMB) National Library of The Republic of Indonesia., 2023) Eiriemiokhale, K. A.; Sulyman, A. S.
Problem Statement: The invention of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has greatly enhanced the potential of academic libraries' services. Purpose: This study explores the awareness and perceptions of AI among librarians in university libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria. Method: It adopted descriptive survey method. The population of this study are 37 professional librarians in University of Ilorin’s and Kwara State University’s libraries. Census enumeration sampling technique was used to select the respondents. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents, with the support of two research assistants. Data collected was analysed and presented in frequency, simple percentages and mean (x). Result: Findings revealed that Chatbots and Dynamed are the AI the respondents were aware of. The respondents have the perceptions that AI technologies can be adopted in university libraries, capable of replacing human librarians in future and AI is a positive development for librarians. Findings further indicated that the respondents perceived that AI is beneficial in university libraries because it provides patron-tailored recommendations to items, can reduce manual and repetitive tasks performed by librarians and facilitates the discovery of new knowledge. But the major factors affecting the adoption of AI include poor internet connectivity and lack of expertise among librarians. Conclusion: This study concluded that librarians’ awareness of AI influences their perceptions of it. It recommends among others that management of university libraries in Kwara State should train their librarians on AI.
Influence of demographic variables on the utilization of electronic databases by university lecturers in South-west, Nigeria
(University Libraries of the University of Nebraska--Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 2019) Eiriemiokhale, K. A.
The introduction of databases by university libraries has presented lecturers with opportunities of obtaining accurate, timely and up-to-date information with little effort. However, research reports revealed that usage of databases by university lecturers in Nigeria is influenced by their demographic characteristics. Hence, this study investigated the influence of demographic variables on the utilization of databases by university lecturers in South-west, Nigeria. The objectives of this study were to: (i) identify the types of databases available to lecturers in public universities in South-west, Nigeria; and (ii) establish the influence of demographic variables of university lecturers in South-west on the utilization of databases. The study adopted survey method. The population comprised 10,452 lecturers in public universities in South-west, Nigeria. Eight hundred and thirty six (836) lecturers were proportionately selected through multi stage sampling procedure across twelve universities. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection from the sample. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics at 0.05 level of significance. Findings of the study were that: (i) African Journal Online (90.3%), Directory of Open Access Journal (87.1%), International Research Journal (86.4%), Google Scholar (81.1%), Emerald (62.7%) among other databases were available to lecturers in public universities in South-west, Nigeria; (ii) demographic variables: job status (F=11.66, p<0.05) and age range (F=4.62, p<0.05) influence the use of databases by lecturers. The study concluded that that demographic variables: job status (F=11.66, p<0.05) and age range (F=4.62, p<0.05) influence the use of electronic databases by university lecturers. It therefore recommended that equal and more opportunities should be provided by university libraries to all lecturers in form of training and education on databases utilization to enable them access electronic databases with ease.
Knowledge, beliefs and practices of the COVID-19 pandemic among Nigerians.
(University Libraries of the University of Nebraska--Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 2021) Eiriemiokhale, K. A.; Adetoun Omolola Idowu; Odunola, O. A
Nigeria has adopted unprecedented measures to control the rapid spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Citizens’ adherence to control measures is affected by their knowledge, beliefs, and Practices towards COVID-19. This study investigated the knowledge, beliefs and practices of the Covid-19 pandemic among Nigerians. The study adopted a cross-sectional web-based survey. The population of the study comprised Nigeria population of 200,000000 and a sample of 384 was drawn from the population. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The results of the study revealed that the respondents’ knowledge of the pandemic was very high and that the respondents do not have negative beliefs about Covid-19 pandemic. The results further revealed that the respondents were observing most of the Covid-19 rules and protocols. The study concluded that government at all levels should engage in continuous sensitization of the masses targeting both urban and rural communities in order to achieve higher knowledge and maintain safe practices.
Leveraging high-end technologies for quality library services in Nigeria
(University Libraries of the University of Nebraska--Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 2022) Eiriemiokhale, K. A.; Amzat, B. O.
The study examined leveraging high-end technologies for quality library services in Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to identify the type of high-end technologies available in Nigerian University Libraries; ascertain if Nigeria University Libraries have the requirements for high-end technologies; determine if Nigerian University Libraries use high-end technologies for service delivery, and identify the benefits of using high-end technologies for service delivery in Nigerian University Libraries. The study adopted survey design, and the population comprised of 40 professional librarians in three university libraries in Kwara State. A self-designed questionnaire was used for data collection, while data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentage. Findings of the study revealed the available high-end technologies to include RFID, IoT, Cloud Computing, Institutional Repository, WebOPAC and WEB 2.0/3.0, the study also revealed that the aforementioned high-end technologies are used for service delivery. The study recommended that university library management should provide adequate funding, thereby formulating policies addressing the installation and integration of high-end technologies in libraries; university libraries should formulate policies and procedures which will state the requirements and conditions of high-end technologies; constant user education should be provided on how to effectively and efficiently make use of high-end technologies for quality library service, librarians should as well be trained and retrained on how to make good use of these technologies to improve existing library services; and that academic management should invest more in the library so that new technological facilities would be procured, in order to have a positive impact on how information services are delivered to the public.
Problems and prospects of online public access catalogue (OPAC) in Kwara State University Library, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria
(Information Technology Application Group International, Nigeria, 2020) Eiriemiokhale, K. A.; Oloruntola, M. O; Oladimeji, S. O
Purpose: This study examined the problems and prospects of Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) in Kwara State University. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consisted of 11,855 undergraduate students of Kwara State University. Using multi-stage sampling technique, 378 respondents were drawn from the population as the sample size of the study. Data were collected using questionnaire and all the copies of questionnaire administered were retrieved and used for the study. Data were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. Findings: The findings of the study revealed that OPAC saves users’ time, information retrieval is made easy by OPAC and it allows multiple users at a time. The study further revealed the problems encountered when using the library OPAC. Such identified problems are, network problem, no/null output and lack of user assistance when using OPAC. The study concluded that the respondents derives numerous benefits and convenience with the use of Online Public Access Catalogue in Kwara State University Library. Originality/Value: The study recommended that the library should ensure all their materials are available on the OPAC and the output given by the OPAC should be properly rechecked for better output and search result, staff should always be at the assistance of the library users in case the need arises, and the management should ensure the constant provision of network to the library for better OPAC services.
Use of electronic information resources by university lecturers in Edo State, Nigeria
(2013) Uwaifo, S. O; Eiriemiokhale, K. A.
The limited access to up-to-date materials in university libraries in Nigeria is a main problem that impedes research and teaching. In the last couple of years, lecturers in Nigerian tertiary institutions have increasingly demanded and preferred access to electronic sources delivery and networked information from their respective libraries. The objectives of this study are to: i. identify the benefits the university lecturers in Edo State derive from using electronic information resources; ii. find out the available facilities for using electronic information resources by the university lecturers in Edo State. The study concludes that the university lecturers in Edo State derive several benefits from the use of electronic information resources. However, the available facilities for using electronic information resources are not encouraging. Except for the fact that university lecturers have personal computers at home coupled with handheld devices and the universities’ e-libraries, the universities do not have departmental computer laboratories not to talk of personal computer at their offices. The researchers provided the following recommendations: i. The university managements should provide well equipped computer laboratories for all the departments and provide personal computers in the university lecturers’ offices. ii. The university managements should provide funds for subscription to more primary and secondary electronic sources. Reasonable investment should be made on the university’s e-library so as to be able to subscribe to several databases and provide internet services to lecturers free of charge. iii. There is the urgent need for all the universities in Edo State to be properly funded by their financiers (federal and state governments as well as private organizations). Huge financial investment in ICTs by the universities will positively impact on the lecturers.
Use of statistical records for library management at University of Ilorin
(Information Technology Application Group International, Nigeria, 2016) Eiriemiokhale, K. A.; Isiwele-Ishola, R. O.; Ishola, M. T.
Purpose: The study examined the use of statistical records for library management at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. Design/Methodology/Approach: The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Questionnaire was used to collect data from 40 library staff (professionals & paraprofessionals). Data obtained were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. Findings: The results revealed that library statistics are used for reference analysis, selection and acquisition ofinformation resources, planning and decision making, preparation of library budget and determining the extent of library use Implication: The study admonished that statistics should be collected appropriately in order to enhance the growth and management of the library.Experts should be in charge of ZCX interpretation, compilation, analysis and distribution of statistical data. Originality/Value: The study will be off help to librarians because statistics will help them to plan library operations.

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