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A review of Literature on Koha Open Source Integrated library Managemet System for Library resource Management
(Bayero Journal of Education in Africa, 2024-12-16) Yahaya Aliyu Ismaila; Prof. Abdulsalm A. Salman; Abdul Hadi Ayodeji; Olowasuen Bamidele; Bello Ganiyat
Academic library services during and after the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, 2022) Ajani, Florence Olabisi; Nallah, Bilqees Jumai
Academic libraries are considered the information centre and backbone of the institution to which they are attached. They acquire and organize information materials and services to support the teaching, learning and research objectives of the institution. In the past, academic libraries are usually considered as the physical structure that house the print books, journals, theses/dissertations, reference materials etc. but now this has changed, with the advancements in ICT tools, we are now in the era of electronic materials/resources. To cope with the challenges of COVID 19 pandemic that has emphasized the need for a more online learning platforms to keep staff and library users safe, academic libraries will need to provide online information resources and services to suit the present realities. Academic libraries will have to redefine their services to adequately provide information resources and services to support the objectives of the parent institution. This paper suggests strategies and services that academic libraries can adopt to cope with the changes in learning environment and sustain their services post COVID-19 era.
Access to and use of public library services in Nigeria
(http://sajlis.journals.ac.za doi:10.7553/83-1-1639, 2017) Abdulsalam Abiodun Salman1; Tinashe Mugwisi; Bertha Jantine Mostert
The study investigated the factors hampering access to and use of public library (urban and rural) services in Nigeria. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were employed through the administration of a questionnaire to users in both urban and rural public libraries in Nigeria and conducting interviews with the public librarians. The objectives of the study centred on identifying awareness and utilisation of library services, including utilisation patterns. The study also sought to investigate levels of satisfaction among users as well as make recommendations for improved service delivery. The population was the registered public library user group from which 394 users were randomly sampled from twelve purposively selected libraries – two from each of the six regions. The respondents were mainly an educated male user group representing a wide variety of occupations. Awareness of services was restricted to a few services, and accessibility to the major library services was found to be a challenge to many. Utilisation patterns indicated infrequent use of only a few services, and very low satisfaction with what is being offered. Challenges identified included unawareness of services, too few copies of materials and lack of information literacy skills. Recommendations included the enhancement of community participation in decision-making concerning services, that relevant and enough materials be supplied, and that effective marketing be employed to improve access and to promote services among users and potential users.
ADOPTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO IMPROVE LIBRARY ADOPTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO IMPROVE LIBRARY SERVICE DELIVERY IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN KWARA STATE, SERVICE DELIVERY IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA NIGERIA
(DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2023) Abdrahman .A. MOUSTAPHA (CLN/NLA) & Ibrahim .O. YUSUF (CLN/NLA)
Due to the increasing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in developed countries, this paper examines the adoption of AI for effective library services in academic libraries in Nigeria. The paper defines artificial intelligence while chronicling its history. He also identified the advantages of adopting artificial intelligence in academic libraries, which include ease of use, endless functionality, and the ability to perform complex work, among others, and the challenges faced by library management towards adopting artificial intelligence, which include financial uncertainty, job loss, and technological defects, among others. The paper concluded that adoption of AI in academic libraries sets a new level of efficient and effective library service delivery, but adoption in developing countries such as Nigeria is low due to some identified challenges. The paper recommended that government and library management should come together to suggest the way forward for academic libraries in terms of meeting the latest standard for the use of AI in libraries; library staff must undergo training and retraining in the use of artificial intelligence in providing library services, among other things.
Adoption of Automation and Effectiveness of Library Services By Librarians in Academic Libraries in Abia State
(2022-04) Olusola Olowookere; Inemesit U.; Yahaya Aliyu Ismaila
The study examined adoption of automation and effectiveness of library services by librarians in academic libraries in Abia State. It adopted the survey research design with four objectives to guide the study. The population of the study comprises 27 librarians of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) Library. The data for the study was collected using the structure questionnaire and the census sampling technique was used since all the study population were used. The instrument yielded a 100% response rate. Data collected were analysed using the descriptive statistics which showed the frequency counts, mean scores and standard deviations, while the corresponding hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance with the chi-square inferential method. The findings revealed that library services necessary for automation in academic libraries by librarians include acquisition, circulation, cataloguing and classification, etc. It also showed that the facilities needed for automation of academic library services are computers, printers, scanners, effective internet services, etc. The study further revealed that the status of automation of academic library services in the academic library under study is not effective. The study showed the problems of automation of academic library services in Abia State to include inadequate funding of academic libraries, inadequate ICT skills of librarians, por internet access, etc. However, the test of hypothesis revealed that there is a relationship between automation and effectiveness of library services in academic libraries by librarians in Abia State. Consequently, the study conclusively recommends, among other things, that management of academic libraries should provide adequate funding to academic libraries to enable plan and execute effective automation of library services in academic libraries.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ADOPTION AND UTILIZATION BY LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
(DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2023) Abdrahman .A. MOUSTAPHA (CLN/NLA) & Ibrahim .O. YUSUF (CLN/NLA)
The study investigated how librarians working in various university libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria, adopt and use artificial intelligence. The study raised four research goals as well as four research questions. A descriptive survey method and random sampling techniques with 450 randomly selected librarians from Kwara State Universities, Nigeria, were used for the research. Five research assistants were trained on how to contact respondents and secure their consent before distributing the structured questionnaire designed by the researcher, who assisted in the tool distribution process. The researcher was able to retrieve 410 copies of the 450 questionnaires that were given to the respondents. However, the rate of return was 91%, which is a respectable amount. A self-designed questionnaire was used to elicit responses from the respondents, and a simple percentage was adapted for data analysis. The results showed that there was little adoption of AI in university libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria. The research also reveals that security scanning devices at the entrances and exits of university libraries are the most prevalent AI systems, while other AI systems such as bots, chatbots, face recognition, touch recognition, RFID technologies, humans, AI classification tools, machine-readable catalogs, and not smart AI features are still missing from the Kwara State University libraries. A self-designed questionnaire was used to elicit responses from the respondents, and a simple percentage ratio was adapted for data analysis. The findings revealed that AI has received minimal attention in university libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria. According to the study, the most common AIs are security scanning equipment at university library entrances and exits, followed by robotics, chatbots, face recognition, and touch recognition. RFID technologies, humanoids, AI classification tools, machine-readable catalogs, and AI smart features are still lacking in Kwara State's university libraries. The results of this study also indicate that librarians in a university library are aware of the many ways in which artificial intelligence can be applied to provide services. The results of the study indicate that obstacles to adoption include significant disruption caused by artificial intelligence in traditional library services, a lack of skills and a need for training prior to adoption, irregular power supply, and a lack of adequate infrastructure for adoption, among other problems. The study recommended the need to organize training for librarians to enhance their skills in using artificial intelligence to provide services, and the university administration and libraries should commit and provide the necessary support for the adoption of artificial intelligence by providing the necessary infrastructure to ensure its rapid implementation.
Assay of Bioactive Compounds in Stored Kolanuts
(Journal of the faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, 2024-03) Olahan, G.S.; Ajadi, I.; Issa, B.T.
Kolanuts are widely consumed by humans. The medicinal and therapeutic potentials of plants are credited to their bioactive compounds. This study was aimed at investigating the bioactive compounds in kolanuts from Ifelodun and Odo-Otin Local Government Areas of Osun State, popular kolanut producing LGAs in Nigeria. The bioactive compounds were identified using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (CG-MS) to analyse crude extracts of the kolanuts using acetone:methanol (1:1 v/v) as the extractant. Twenty five(25) bioactive compounds were identified, with 9-Octadecenoic acid, methyl ester (32.91%) being the predominant compound. Six (6) of the bioactive compounds were common in all the kolanuts (caffeine, hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester, n-hexadecanoic acid, 9, 12-Octadecadienoic acid, methyl ester (z,z), methyl stearate, and phthalic acid, di(oct-3-yl) ester). Some of the bioactive compounds were identified only in the kolanuts from Ifelodun L.G.A. e.g. nonanoic acid, methyl-2-octylcyclopropene-1-heptanoate, 9octadecanoic acid (z), 9-octadecanoic acid. Also, 11-octadecanoic acid, methyl ester (z), 2chloroethyl linoleate, bicyclo (4.1.0) heptane, etc were present only in the kolants from Odo-Otin L.G.A. Out of the 25 bioactive compounds identified, only 12 have been reported to be present in kolanuts some of e.g. caffeine, n-Hexadecanoic acid, etc, while the remaining 13 have been reported in other plants other than kolanuts
Assessment of Effective Library Promotion and Information Services Among Students of Kwara State University,Malete
(University of Ibadan-Journal of Library and Information Science, 2021-01-06) Florence Olabisi Ajani; Ismaila Aliyu Yahaya
ASSESSMENT OF LIBRARY DATABASE UTILIZATION FOR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES AMONG KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY LECTURERS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC PERIOD
(Journal of applied Information Science and Technology, 2021-02) Florence Olabisi Ajani; Yahaya Aliyu Ismaila; Rafiu Olabamiji Ayodele
Purpose: This research investigated the utilization of library database for academic activities by Kwara State University lecturers during COVID-19 pandemic period. The entire population of 426 lecturers in the KWASU 7 faculties were adopted for the research. Design/Methodology/Approach: Descriptive survey was the method adopted for this study. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics such as frequency counts and percentages were used to analyse the data. Findings: The findings of this research revealed among others that very few (34.4%) of the lecturers were aware of the subscribed online database; the major sources (67.7%) of awareness of the existence of the Elsevier database by the lecturers were through Conferences/Seminars/ Workshops/ Lectures. It was recommended that the university library should intensify sensitization of the lecturers on the awareness and use of the subscribed online database for teaching, research and learning in general. The study concluded that lecturers should make optimal use of the subscribed online database to improve their learning and teaching.
Assessment of the Impact of “Use of Library” course on Academic Library Use: A Case Study of Osun State University Library
(2021-05-27) Oluwatosin O. Okunoye and Florence O. Ajani (PhD)
Library resources and services support learning, teaching and research. It is imperative for students to use the library effectively, hence the introduction of the "Use of Library" course in universities in Nigeria. This study assessed the impact of the "Use of Library" course on academic library use: at the Osun State University Library. The descriptive survey research design was adopted using a questionnaire as an instrument for data collection. The population of the study was the students of Osun State University, and a purposive sampling technique was used to elicit responses from available students of all levels of the two colleges on the main campus of the University. Data generated were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, mean and simple percentages. Findings revealed that Textbooks were the most used resources followed by other resources like Dictionaries, Handbooks and Manuals, Newspapers and Magazines and the Internet. Results also show that majority of the students strongly agreed that the "Use of Library" class encouraged them to develop more interest in making use of the library and also helped improve their reading habits. Also, findings indicated that the library lending services, photocopy, and library orientation services are very beneficial to the students. It was recommended that the academic library management should improve on the user training, as well as infrastructure and Internet facilities to cater for the information needs of all target groups.
Assessment of User Satisfaction with Library Services at Kwara State University Library, Nigeria.
(DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2021) Abdrahman .A. MOUSTAPHA (CLN/NLA)
The study defined user satisfaction as an evaluation of a service in terms of whether that service met their needs and expectations. The aim of the study was to evaluate the services and information resources provided by the Kwara State University Library and to see if users are satisfied with them. The library plays an important supporting role in any university. They provide the information that users need. The study mainly focused on the following problem areas; the type of services requested by users, the adequacy of information resources and the satisfaction of users with the services they receive. Three hundred and fifty (350) questionnaires were distributed to undergraduates and faculty members. Out of (350) questionnaires issued, (256) were received, resulting in a response rate of (73%). Microsoft Excel was used to analyze the collected data. It has been discovered that users benefit greatly from the library, its services and resources. Here are the main findings: users visit the library frequently, makes use of books, satisfaction with library opening hours, registration process and staff. He drew attention to the fact that there are some areas that need attention such as increasing collections of books and magazines, including photocopy machine into library service, improving internet service, increasing library working hours, and improving services from library staff. The study therefore recommends: increasing book and magazine collections, improving internet facility and including photocopying service, increasing library working hours and training staff to maintain a high level of user satisfaction.
ATTITUDE OF LIBRARIANS TOWARDS THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN SELECTED ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN KWARA STATE
(University of Nebraska, 2019) Abubakar, Hajarat; Babafemi, Grace; Nallah, Bilqees Jumai; Oyeyemi, Francis Olusanjo
This study examined librarians’ attitude towards the use of ICT in selected academic libraries in Kwara State. Descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of the study consist of all the librarians in University of Ilorin, Kwara State University and Al-hikmah University which gives a total number of 51 librarians. A structured questionnaire was developed to elicit information from the 51 librarians from the selected academic libraries in Kwara State, out of which 49 copies of the questionnaire were completely filled and return. The data collected were analyzed with the use of frequency counts, percentages and PPMC. The results of the study revealed that computer, projector, OPAC among others are the ICT facilities available in the selected library. Most importantly, librarians in the study have positive attitudes towards the use of ICT, and there is a significant relationship between attitude and use of ICT among the librarians. Furthermore, the study found that inadequate funding, poor infrastructural facilities among others are the challenges that librarians encountered while using ICT facilities. The study recommended that adequate funds be made available to the libraries, and there should be alternative for the epileptic power supply.
Availability, Accessibility, and Use of Electronic Information Resources among Undergraduate Students in Fountain University Library, Osogbo
(Journal of Library and Information Sciences, 2020-05) Abdulsalam Abiodun SALMAN; Abdulganiy Okanla AHMED; Rasheed Olansile RAHEEM; Grace Dolapo PELEMO
This study investigated the availability, accessibility, and use of electronic information resources among undergraduate students in Fountain University Library, Osogbo. Survey research design was deployed, while quantitative research method was adopted using questionnaire for data gathering. The population of the study was nine hundred and fourteen (914), where a sample size of two hundred and seventy-eight (278) was determined using Research Advisors Table. Questionnaire was administered on the sample size and the data gathered were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings discovered that eLibrary is available with functional twenty (20) All-in-One Computer Workstations. It was revealed that OPAC, EbiscoHost, Research4Life, ScienceDirect, and e-resources (textbooks and journals) on Nursing, Law, Medical Laboratory Science, and Public Health are available. Few e-resources for all other twelve programmes in the university are also available in the eLibrary. Findings discovered that, e-references, CD-ROM, e-bibliography and e-archives were not available. It was also discovered that the available electronic information resources, though, accessible, but were not sufficientfor adequate use by the respondents. Considerably, majority of the respondents have a positive perception of electronic information resources and services. The study recommended that there should be acquisition of more data bases in addition to those in use, as well as, subscription to more e-resources, especially books and journals, which will cut across all the twelve programmes in the university. This will improve patronage and satisfaction of the patrons in order to justify the huge amount invested in the project.
Awareness and Perceived Availability as Correlate of Electronic Resources Usage in Academic Libraries in Kwara State
(University of Nebraska, 2019) Bilqees Jumai Nallah; Dr Abubakar L. Folorunsho; Abdul Ayodeji Hadi
Objective- This study investigated the awareness and perceived availability as correlate of electronic resources usage in academic libraries in Kwara State. Method- The study employed survey research method. A sample size of 377 was drawn from a population of 17,336 students. A self-designed and validated questionnaire was used with a reliability co-efficient of r=0.76 using split-half method. Both descriptive and inferential statistic were used to analyze the data. Result- Among others it was found that a significant relationship exists between awareness and use and perceived availability and use of EIR. Most student were aware and use e-resources in the following order: Internet, e-journals and e-books. E-databases available in the libraries are not popular and underutilized by the students. Students uses EIR for assignment, research/project work, preparation for examination, compliment lecture notes and personal development. Some of the challenges hindering use are electricity interruption, insufficient ICT skills, slow internet connectivity, difficulty in accessing e-resources off-campus. Recommendation were made based on the findings.
AWARENESS AND USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA: A STUDY OF ICT STUDENTS AT KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA
(DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2022) Abdrahman .A. MOUSTAPHA (CLN/NLA)
The use of social networks among students at higher institutions has become popular and is widely celebrated amid criticism. This is because these social networks are changing the way people communicate, interact, and socialize. The purpose of this paper is to explore students' awareness and use of social media: a study of ICT students at Kwara State University, Nigeria. This study used a survey research method. The respondents were students’ faculty of information and communication technology, and the results reveal that the majority of respondents (91.4%) are familiar with social networks, have access to the Internet, and regularly use mobile phones for social networking. Less than half (8.6%) of them speak and share information on social media. While results also show that participants intentionally use social networks for academic purposes, self-expression, and to establish global friendships,
AWARENESS AND UTILISATION OF REFERENCE MATERIALS AND SERVICES AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA
(2021) DR. AJANI, FLORENCE OLABISI; BURAIMO, OLAYINKA; DR. ADEGBAYE, SARAH IRHERHIMENA; OLUSANYA, OLUFEMI FRANCIS
A functional reference section with relevant information resources provision remains an asset to the library and its parent institution. Inspite of numerous benefits associated with reference materials and services, many academic libraries in South-west Nigeria still lack functional reference sections. Even in universities with good reference section and services, majority of the undergraduates are not aware of the existence of such units and services while very many cannot fully exploit the reference sources to fulfil their information needs. This study thus examined the level of awareness and utilization of reference materials and services among undergraduates in four public universities in South-west, Nigeria. The descriptive research design of ex-post-factor type was used. A sample of 400 out of 20,698 registered undergraduate library users in the selected universities constituted the respondents for the study. A validated questionnaire with Cronbach-Alpha 0.89 was used for data collection. Out of 400 copies of questionnaire administered, only 284 copies were found usable, which gave 71.0% rate of return. Data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that dictionaries, bibliographies, handbook, and encyclopedia were the most available reference materials. Studies also revealed high level of awareness and utilization of reference materials and services among the undergraduates. More so, it was discovered that lack of access to Awareness and Utilization of Reference Materials and Services Among Undergraduates in Public internet facility within the library, obsolete reference materials among others were factors hindering the utilization of reference materials and services. Findings further indicated that awareness of reference materials and services relatively and significantly influence utilization of reference materials and services among undergraduates. It is therefore recommended amongst others that universities library should concentrate more on purchase of reference materials such as index, abstract, handbook, encyclopaedia, dictionaries and lay more emphasis on services like Library instructions and literature search. University libraries should also make provision for 24- hour Internet facilities free for undergraduates amongst others
Bibliographic Characteristics of Scientific Research Articles in the Nigerian Institute of Agricultural Engineering(NIAE) Proceedings (2000-2010)
(IRCAB Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 2010) Oyeniyi Janet Oluwakemi; Abdulsalam Abiodun Salman; olaifa Taiye Paul
Bioclimatic Modeling of Current Geographic Distribution and Future Range Shifts of Selected Edible Mushrooms in Nigeria
(Faculty of Life Sciences FUDMA, 2024-03) Tiamiyu, B.B.; Lateef, A. A.; Ajadi, I.; Adeyemi, S. B.; Owolabi, P.O.; Sagaya, A.; AbdulSalam, M.; AbdulKareem; K. A.; Mustapha, O. T.
Mushrooms, as part of the fungal kingdom, are essential components in nutrient cycling and carbon retention in terrestrial ecosystems. Monitoring the impact of climate change on fungi in their natural habitat is difficult because most species reside below the soil surface. As a result of a few reported occurrence records in Nigeria, we model the species distribution of two edible mushrooms, namely, Pleurotus ostreatusand Macrolepiota procera, using MaxEnt to predict the potential future range shifts under different climate change scenarios. In this study,we have calculated high model performances based on the Area underCurve (AUC) values generated (0.778-0.873). Using this modeling approach, the two species were predicted to have an expansion of their localized fundamental niches, pointing to the influence of precipitation as an important macroclimatic predictor. Highly suitable habitats for the two species were discovered primarily in Southern Nigeria, with less habitat suitability in the North-centralZone in 2050. The predicted models in this study do not tell missing geographical information, which could be achieved through citizen science for occurrence records and biodiversity conservation. However, they may be used to explore potentialities, such as understanding the possible distribution patterns of the two mushroom species in Nigeria. This can serve as a useful baseline to enhance the utilization and conservation efforts of these macrofungi as a result of climate change, habitat loss, and rapid urbanization
Business Planning, Information Preference, and Information Use as Factors in Banking Operations in Nigeria
(Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2011) A.A Salman; A.I Amusa
Cataloguing and Classification as Predictors of Library Use Among the Users of Libraries of Public Universities in Kwara State
(2023) Florence O. Ajani,; Abdulakeem S. Sulyman,; Omolara B. Amzat,; Bukola O. James
This study investigates cataloguing and classification as a predictor of library use among users of libraries of public universities in Kwara State. Descriptive survey method is used for the population of users of libraries of Kwara State University, Malete and University of Ilorin. Convenience sampling is used to select 427 users who filled the online questionnaire titled Questionnaire for Cataloguing and Classification as a Predictor of Library Use among Users of Libraries of Public Universities in Kwara State. Findings revealed that 69.1% of users consult the library catalogues before using information resources, while subject, class number, series and author(s) of information resources are the major access points used in searching and locating information resources to be used in the library. This study concludes that consulting library catalogues before using information resources minimizes the stress users will go through when searching for information resources in the library and increases users’ library usage. It recommends amongst other things that cataloguers and classifiers of libraries of public universities in Kwara State should ensure that catalogue cards are properly filed and subjects of information resources of their libraries are adequately covered in order to enhance easy location and use of information resources.

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