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Differential resource and service needs of children in Edo State Public Libraries. Heartland journal of library and information science, 1(2), 103 - 110.
(2007-12)The children library’s resources and services in Edo state public library vary according to the location. The categories of the libraries are; urban area libraries (UAL), sub-urban area libraries (SAL) and rural area ... -
Influence of Motivation on the Job Satisfaction of Library Personnel in Selected Private Universities in South Western Nigeria
(Nigerian Library Association, Gombe State Chapter, 2020-09)Introduction: Considering the centrality of the library in any meaningful academic enterprise, improving the motivation and job satisfaction of library personnel is a pre- requisite for the enhanced performance ... -
Influence of organization Culture on the job satisfaction of library personnel in selected private universities in south western Nigeria
(The Development Universal Consortia, 2020-12)Organizational culture and job satisfaction are the very critical factors for any university. The purpose of the study was to determine the extent of job satisfaction of the 1ibrary.personnel in private universities, ... -
Utilisation of online public access catalogue (OPAC) among students of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
(The Association of Information Professionals of Nigeria, 2020-07-08)The paper investigated the utilisation of Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) among students of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. The study, underpinned by the unified theory of acceptance and use of ... -
Stocktaking and weeding in library collection management:
(The Development Universal Consortia, 2010-12)Weeding is often an emotionally charged topic for both librarians and faculty. However, a print collection needs weeding in order to be stronger and more relevant. Librarians overwhelmingly believe that weeding increases ... -
Exploring library user perception on the link between knowledge economy and sustainable development
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2020-05)This study explored library user perception on the link between knowledge economy and sustainable development. This study adopted the descriptive survey design of correlational type. The population of the study consisted ... -
Availability and utilisation of library information resources by students in selected secondary schools in Ondo west local government area, Ondo State, Nigeria
(University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2021)School libraries are established to compliment classroom instructions through the utilisation of their information resources. However, previous studies have shown decline in the utilisation of information resources in ... -
Assessment of Tree Diversity and Abundance in Selected Forest Reserves in Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria
(Elsevier B.V, 2019-10-23)Studies have shown that forest has undergone different levels of disturbance due to anthropogenic activities which impacted tree diversity, abundance and species composition. Therefore, this study examined and assessed ... -
Efficacy of neem seed and neem seed kernel Powders on the survival, longevity and fecundity of blowfly chrysomya chloropyga (Wied.) (Diptera: calliphoridae).
(IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2015-05-17)First, second and third instar larvae of the blowfly, Chysomya chloropyga collected from laboratory stock were exposed to a mixture of ground rice and fish supplemented with 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 10 % concentrations of neem ... -
The librarian in the communication process:
(OMEP Nigeria, 2011)The essence of communication whether done verbally or non-verbally is understanding the message in the light of the encoders thought. This paper highlights and discusses communication, its stages and its application in the ... -
Body Measurements and Proximate Analysis of Freshwater Crab (Sudanonautes aubryi) of Asejire Reservoir, Ibadan, Nigeria.
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, 2017-07-01)In this study, the interrelationships between various morphometric characters, viz., carapace width and length and chelae propodus length in males, as well as carapace width and length and abdominal width and length in ... -
Studies on Human Intestinal Parasites in Refuse Dumps
(Journal of Life Sciences, 2010-02-28)This study investigated the data of the prevalence of intestinal parasites of humans from September 2007 to July 2008 using faecal samples which were picked from refuse dumpsites. A total of 2,050 stool samples picked and ... -
Development of School Libraries in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects
(Inela Venture & Publishers Ltd. Uyo, 2021)No nation can thrive beyond its educational system and the educational level of its citizens. At each stage in the educational process, the role of the library cannot be undermined because the library is the bedrock of any ... -
Information Literacy: a catalyst for health information seeking and empowerment among Women in Rural communities in Nigeria
(Pacific North-West Library Association., 2012)Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with a population of about 140 million (2006) National Population Census), of this number, over half (51%) live in the rural areas. The majority of the poor, illiterate rural ... -
Health Literacy and Internet Health Information use among In-school Adolescents in Osun State, South-West, Nigeria.
(Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group., 2018-01)There has been concern about adolescent online experience being hampered by their level of health literacy skills. This study was conducted to determine the health literacy experience of in-school adolescents in Osun State, ... -
Information Literacy Competencies as Correlates of Electronic Information Resources Utilization by Undergraduate Students in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
(Nigerian Library Association, 2014)The paper examines the information literacy competencies correlates of electronic information resources utilization by undergraduate students in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-lfe, Osun-State, Nigeria. Survey research ... -
Trauma Admissions to the ICU of a Tertiary Hospital in a Low Resource Setting
(African Journal of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 2009-12)Background: Trauma remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in resource challenged economies. In Nigeria, the number of deaths due to trauma-induced injuries is on the rise. Major trauma victims are usually ... -
Patterns of Reading Habits and Internet Use among Senior Secondary School Students in Selected Senior Schools in Ile-Ife
(Institute of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 2010)The study assessed reading habits and library use among senior secondary school students, to determine the relationship between internet use and reading habits. A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used. A self ... -
Students Use of Academic Libraries in Nigeria: A Case of Obafemi Awolowo University Library, Ile-Ife
(Library Philosophy and Practice, 2011)One of the objectives of setting up a university is to encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in all field of learning and human endeavour. The three major infrastructure are teachers/classrooms, laboratories ... -
A Survey of User Satisfaction at the National Library, Osogbo, Nigeria
(Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology, 2016)Purpose: This study was carried out to determine the level of user’s satisfaction with the library services rendered at the National Library of Nigeria, Osogbo. Design/ methodology: A descriptive survey design was adopted ...
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