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    A survey of Record Management Systems at the Institute of Continuing Education, Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria
    (University of Ibadan Journal of Library and Information Science, 2018) Abdullahi Bakare; Rukayat Shayo Owolabi; Tunden Idris Yusuf
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    An Assessment of Preservation and Conservation Practices in Two selected Libraries in Kwara State and their Implications for Quality Education
    (Communicate: journal of library and information science, 2015) A. A. Bakare; Florence O. Ajani; S.K. Gambari
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    Assessment of information literacy competency among postgraduate students of library and information science, Kwara State University, Malete
    (Faculty of Arts and Science Education., 2024-09-10) Atanda Saliu Sambo; Akanbi, Mohammed Lawal
    This study evaluated the assessment of information literacy competency among postgraduate students of Kwara State University Malate. The objectives of the study are to; ascertain the ability to locate information resources, determine the student’s ability to identify the most relevant information resources, and examine students' abilities to evaluate the information resources they need. The study used a descriptive survey approach. The population consisted of all 40 postgraduate students of library and information science and computer science students at Kwara State University, Malete during the academic year 2023–2024. Due to the study's manageable population, total enumerative sampling techniques were employed. The findings revealed that the best places to look for a journal article are the index, abstract, and catalogues. The study also found that the call number is the most relevant content to consult among others. The findings also showed that the best way to find a book on the shelf is to use the library's catalogue, book index, and abstract. Therefore, the study concluded that the information resources of the library are fully utilised by postgraduate students. It was recommended among others that university management should always struggle to withstand and possibly improve upon existing training platforms to ensure that postgraduate students remain relevant and up-to-date in an everchanging and dynamic information society.
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    Assessment of library and information science undergraduate students’ satisfaction with library collection in Kwara State University, Malete.
    (2024-10-02) Atanda Saliu Sambo
    This study looked into how Kwara State University Malete undergraduate library and information science students were evaluated. The objectives of the study are to identify the type of resource available; determine the frequency of use library collection, purpose of using and identify areas that need improvement in Kwara State University Library. The study adopted descriptive survey design where questionnaire, was used to collect data. Purposive sampling technique was adopted in selecting the students used for the study, and data collected was subjected to comprehensive data analysis using IBM-Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) software. The study revealed that the library resources available to students are textbooks, newspapers, e-book, e-journals, online reference materials, digital repositories and databases. The study revealed that students used the library very often and often whereas majority of the respondents strongly agree on the purpose of using the library collection which include, wide range of academic resources, free access to books/ materials, quiet and conducive environment, discover new interest, expand knowledge and access to internet for research. The study concluded that there is need for improvement in the services provided by the library because users will always be encouraged to make use of the library where the quality of services rendered will help them satisfy their need. The study recommended that library management should sustain the high level of user satisfaction by improving on current and relevant information resources, modern facilities and befitting services that would meet the needs and expectations of users among others.