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The Pains and Gains of COVID-19 on University Libraries and Librarians in Nigeria
(2022-07) Onifade, F.N; Akintola, B.O; Uthman, K.O; Alabi, A.O
The outbreak of COVID-19 brought a lot of adjustments to every aspect of life, the effect on the educational sector was huge and overwhelming. The university library as one of the major educational support service in the university system was not spared. This paper therefore, examined both the negative and positive effects of COVID-19 on the university libraries in Nigeria. Online questionnaire was used to illicit data for the study. 105 librarians responded to the questionnaire across 35 universities in Nigeria. 40% of the respondents were male while 60% were female. The study revealed that despite the fact that a lot of university libraries were not accessible during the period, some, adapted library services through social media. The major information needs of the library users was for research materials followed by COVID-19 information. The greatest gain of COVID-19 on the university libraries was that it exposed the inadequacy of the libraries to provide services through alternative means. This consequently, drew the attention of the university management to the needs of the libraries. On the other hand, the libraries regretted that they did not have adequate online presence to serve their users during the pandemic period. Nevertheless, many librarians used the opportunity to develop their skills with the attendance of various webinars.
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Professional Women's Perceptions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics in the Workplace: Assessing Data Literacy Competencies in the 4IR Era
(2024) Oyelude, A.A.; Alabi, A.O; Omorinkoba, G.O
The fourth industrial revolution with its technologies is transforming the workplace at an unprecedented rate. By promoting professional women’s involvement in the use of artificial intelligence (AI), the gender gap in the under representation of women in technology adoption and use could be assisted to close. The objective of this study was to investigate the perceptions of women on Artificial intelligence and Robotics in the workplace and their digital literacy competencies in the 4IR era. This study adopted a quantitative research approach using online questionnaire and purposive sampling to collect data from women in a women-only membership WhatsApp group in Lagos, Nigeria. Respondents were professional women such as doctors, lawyers, accountants, librarians, nurses etc. Participation in the study was voluntary, and 75 of the 325 members of the group eventually responded. Data was analysed quantitatively using the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 20 software. Findings revealed that gender equity and inclusiveness of women was the most frequently perceived contribution of the 4IR, and that it will lead to improved job productivity and technological developments in workplaces among women. Further findings showed that women have low compliance with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics, and need to upskill in the area of data literacy. Suggestions were made for women to up-skill to be able to cope with the emerging technologies in the 4IR, as well as to acquire requisite data literacy skills and participate more vigorously in data policy legislations, to be able to function without fear of lagging behind or being further marginalised.
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Roles of Librarians as Research Data Managers in Academic Libraries
(2024) Okiki, O.C; Alabi, A.O
The study investigated the involvement of librarians in Research Data Management using a quantitative approach. The study examined the perception of librarians on their roles as Research Data Managers in academic libraries, the actual RDM roles performed by academic libraries and how academic libraries could promote research data management within higher education institutions in Nigeria. The study used the quantitative approach and adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population consisted of 87 librarians from six academic libraries in South West Nigeria. A complete enumeration sampling technique was adopted for the study. Six academic libraries were chosen based on specific criteria and interventions relevant to the study. The selected academic libraries were Nimbe Adedipe Library, FUNAAB, FUOYE University Library; Albert Ilemobade Library, FUTA; Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library, OAU, Kenneth Dike Library, UI, and UNILAG Library. 52 academic librarians participated in the study. Descriptive statistical analysis was used for data analysis. Findings revealed that academic librarians were familiar with the term "Research Data Management (RDM)" and its significance in academic libraries. The research findings reveal that the following activities are predominantly performed by the majority of respondents: assisting researchers with data management plans (DMPs) [42 (80.8%), 0.8077], collaborating with IT departments and other campus units [38 (73.1%), 0.7308] and providing data storage solutions and guidance [31 (59.6%), 0.5962]. Moreover, a significant portion of respondents affirm that integrating RDM services into the broader support framework of the academic library enhances the effectiveness of research data, with a mean (SD) value of 4.1154 (0.64637). The study indicates that there is a foundational understanding of Research Data Management (RDM) within Nigerian academic libraries, but significant gaps remain in terms of fully performing the specific roles and responsibilities of Research Data Managers (RDMs).
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Assessing Nigerian Leaders of Pre-School for Improvement: A Focus on their Personnel Function
(Faculty of Educational Studies, University of Winneba, Ghana, 2005-09-12) Onyene, V. E.
This study is aimed at probing the extent to which head teachers: proprietor/ proprietress-owner-managers of preschools in Lagos state adopt and apply interpersonal skills as a leadership strategy in their personnel administration. Using an unstructured instrument titled; Interpersonal Leadership Skill Questionnaire, (ILSQ), 225 teachers were used to assess their school heads interactive skills in a perceived manner. Eleven interpersonal Skill variable; were studied but only four were discussed" detail as most crucial. Both the simple percentile ranking and the chi-test of significance were used in data analysis. The findings include among others; that preschool heads ability to transform behaviour of their workers was rated low expectation' at 31.6%; and 15.1% on 'high expectation'; the Chi-test result at df=2; significant level 0.05 = critical val.5.991 showed that these head teachers as significantly low in the prevalent patterns of interpersonal skill application.
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Conflict Resolution in Nigerian Universities: The University of Lagos Experience
(Journal of Educational Foundation, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2006-12-11) Onyene, V. E.; Oladipo, S. A.
University size, location, students' population, mission, specialization, governance, and prevailing unionization sentiments are contributory factors to institutional conflicts. What triggers conflicts perhaps, even large crises (or dispute) in one campus may be inconceivable in another. However, University based conflicts share a lot in common to be universally understood. Conflict development is a circumstance which increases the chances of inter group or interpersonal interest disagreements. The phenomenon of student unrest is however fast becoming an integral part of life in Nigeria university campuses. This paper examines conflict resolution Techniques which incorporates the mediation efforts of the students, parents, teachers, the university authority, government representatives and other stakeholders. It is against this premise that the need for decentralizing problem solving starts from the office of the Dean of Students Affairs to other relevant offices to maximise the benefits of various approaches as well as to minimise conflict on-set to the lowest possible level. The paper also establishes the need for universities to carve out a central conflict identification and resolution unit in order to either knip problems on-the-bud or ensure quick interactive encounter for resolution. This paper therefore proposes a systemic approach which implies giving wholistic combat to conflict-inducing factors. It further recommends that strategic decision points should be made explicit enough to students through meetings and student-management consultative forum in the universities.