Dissemination of information in the COVID-19 era in university libraries in Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorSaturday U Omeluzor
dc.contributor.authorAngela Ewhonne Nwaomah,
dc.contributor.authorUgochi Esther Molokwu
dc.contributor.authorSambo Atanda Saliu
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-22T09:00:59Z
dc.date.available2024-07-22T09:00:59Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractIn Nigeria, the first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported on 27 February 2020 and as at date, there are about 13,000 confirmed cases across Nigeria. The spread of COVID-19 forced the lockdown of libraries. This study investigated the dissemination of information in meeting the information needs of library patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown of university libraries in Nigeria. Using a descriptive survey design, a sample population of 178 librarians from federal, state and private universities in Nigeria was questioned. The findings show that libraries disseminated information on personal hygiene to their patrons (hand-washing, cleanliness and the use of hand sanitizers) and sensitized the general public to COVID-19 by using posters and flyers. The findings also reveal that libraries disseminated information and links to e-resources to support patrons’ ongoing research. Moreover, It was revealed in the findings that lack of coordination, strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and none subscription for data for librarians to work from home were challenges.
dc.identifier.citationOmeluzor, Angela, Ugochi, & Sambo (2021), Dissemination of information in the COVID-19 era in university libraries in Nigeria. IFLA Journal.https://doi.org/10.1177/03400352211037700
dc.identifier.issnDOI: 10.1177/03400352211037700
dc.identifier.urihttps://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1706
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInternational Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
dc.titleDissemination of information in the COVID-19 era in university libraries in Nigeria
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