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    Assessment of Makerspace Knowledge, Skills and Readiness among Library Professionals in South-West, Nigeria
    (Information Technology and Librarianship, 2024-06) Adegbite, O.E.; Okiki, O.C.; Gbemi-Ogunleye, P.F.
    This study aims to investigate the level of awareness, preparedness, and competencies for library makerspaces among librarians in academic libraries in southwest Nigeria. This study formulated five research objective and five research question. It adopted the descriptive survey research of the expost-factor factor and a target population of 90 librarians from six federal universities in South-West, Nigeria. the researchers designed a Google form for the online survey, circulated the instrument through emails and WhatsApp platforms.Thefindings of the study revealed that library professionals in Southwest Nigeria have a moderate level of knowledge of makerspace; professional can relate with the identified benefit of makerspace; library professionals generally demonstrate moderate levelsof competency in most areas, they may need further training in grant writing, content management, and programme development and there is need for an improvement and development in librarian’s technical proficiency skills. Analysis on the perception of makerspace and preparedness of librarian’s shows that the perception of Makerspace among library professionals plays a pivotal role in influencing the preparedness of librarians in the adoption of Makerspace in academic libraries. The study expands the knowledge on the level of awareness, preparedness, and competencies for library makerspaces among librarians in academic libraries. The present study adds value to the existing literature and investigates the perception of makerspace and preparedness of librarian’s shows that the perception of Makerspace among library professionals. The library management can use the findings of this study to design training and development programs for library staffs; the university management can use this study to determine to what extent they need to support the library in adopting technological innovations such as makerspace which would help to lift the face of the library while it improves library services.
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    The Survey of Professional Development Practices for the Emerging Trends among Academic and Research Librarians in Lagos State. Niger
    (InternationalJournal of Knowledge Dissemination(IJKD), 2024) Ajayi, T.A.; Ojo, J.O.; Oyeniyi, W.O.; Otuya, M.A.
    The field of librarianship is undergoing profound transformation in response to the digital revolution and evolving user needs. Developing knowledge and skills is therefore essential to remain relevant and effective. The study investigated the professional development practices for adaptation to the emerging technologies and trends among academic and research librarians (ARLs) in Lagos state. It also determined the sources of their professional development strategies and sponsors, and the training need of the academic and research librarians. Descriptive statistics of frequency and simple percentages were used to analyse the data collected. The study revealed that librarians are aware of the emerging trends, they are committed to their professional development through self-sponsored and also have challenges facing them. It was recommended that librarians should be encouraged to be more committed to their profession development, the library should be involved in generating funds to support professional development to alleviate the problem of fund scarcity.
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    Integrating Internet of Things (IoT) into Library and Information Science (LIS) School’s Curriculum in Selected Universities in Nigeria
    (2023) Awodoyin A.; Okiki, O.C.
    This study examined incorporating the Internet of Things (IoT) into the LIS cur-riculum in selected LIS schools in Southwest Nigeria. The study population comprised final-year students from the LIS Degree programme in Southwest Nigeria’s Library and Information Science Department. A total enumeration of respondents was used for the research. Data generated were analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that the significant technology-related courses in the curriculum of LIS are basic computer operations, web publishing, document management and computer in libraries. Undergrad-uates positively perceived LIS curriculum preparedness for the Internet of Things (IoT). The major problems affecting the full implementation of technology-based courses of the LIS curriculum in selected LIS schools are shortage of funds, lack of infrastructure, unreliable power supply, inadequate learning resources and library support. The paper recommended an intervention by the Nigerian government to provide financial help to integrate the Inter-net of Things (IoT) into LIS schools and develop essential infrastructures that will enhance the hands-on experience for students.
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    Exploring Social Media Technologies Awareness and Use among Postgraduate Students of Library and Information Science in Nigeria: An Investigative Study
    (International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology, 2024) Nduka, S.C.; Popoola, S.O.
    The prominent role of social media in the academic community for research, teaching, and learning revolves around its significance among users. Social media offers a platform for individuals to engage with and share perceptions relating to different disciplines. This current research was conducted to investigate the level of awareness and frequency of social media technology use among postgraduate students of Library and Information Science in Nigerian universities. The descriptive survey design was used for the study. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from 919 library and information science (LIS) postgraduate students in the universities. In all, 742 copies out of the 919 distributed were returned and found usable, thereby making the return rate to be 81%. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation. The study revealed that the LIS postgraduate students frequently use social media such as Wikipedia (x=3.94>3.50), Instagram (x=3.86>3.50), Facebook (x=3.85>3.50), Zoom (x̄=3.78>3.50), LinkedIn (x=3.69>3.50), YouTube (x̄=3.54>3.50), Twitter (x=3.52>3.50). The study established that students use social media tools for their personal, professional and research activities. The study also found that the level of awareness and use of social media by the students was high. The study recommended that the use of social media should be incorporated into the LIS curriculum including training sessions for the students on how to use the media effectively.
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    Goge Africa: Preserving Indigenous Knowledge Innovatively through Mass Media Technology
    (Preservation, Digital Technology & Culture, 2019) Nduka, S.C.; Oyelude, A.A.
    This paper examines the preservation of Indigenous knowledge as a critical resource for the dissemination of information about Africa through mass media technology. Goge Africa is a Nigerian tourism and cultural television programme which uses media technology to preserve and showcase African heritage to the rest of the world. The reason for studying Goge is that it is currently the only outfit functioning as both a heritage institution and a privately owned fashion, music, and tourism company. It is based on content analysis of primary and secondary data. The primary data was obtained from four in-depth interviews conducted between the researchers and the brand manager and representative of Goge Africa as well as a face-to-face interview with the developers and hosts of Goge Africa, Isaac and Nneka Moses. Secondary data was obtained from relevant documents through an electronic search of databases. The findings reveal the innovative way the outfit has tried to preserve its heritage materials such as films, tapes, videos, and manuscripts. The chal lenges faced in the attempts to preserve Indigenous knowledge were also revealed. Discussions suggest the need for intensive interest in the preservation of African indigenous knowledge. Preservation of indigenous knowledge should be promoted in all virtual communities and educational systems. It is recommended that governments and heritage institutions commence plans to promote the preservation of indigenous knowledge in order to promote cul tures and enhance indigenous knowledge sustainability