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    Influence of Management Styles and Information Anxiety on Job Performance of Library Personnel in Academic Libraries in Lagos State, Nigeria
    (Ilorin Varsity International Journal of Library & Information Science, 2023) Adegoroye, A.O.; Ojo, J. O.; Ashiru, B.
    This study investigated the influence of management styles and information anxiety on the job performance of library staff in academic libraries in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive design with a study population and sample of 197 librarians and library officers in 14 academic libraries in Lagos State. A structural questionnaire titled “Management Styles, information Anxiety and Job Performance (MSIAJP)” was used for data collection which had a coefficient reliability ofα=, 9091. Data was analysed using frequency distribution; percentages, mean, and standard deviation together with regression and correlation analysis run on SPPS. There is a significant relationship between management styles and job performance of library styles of library staff in academic libraries г=.306, P<0.05). There was no significant relationship between the management styles of library staff in academic libraries (г=.0.51, P>0.05). There was a significant combined effect of the management styles and information anxiety on the job performance of library staff (2,192) =10,327, P<0.05). Job performance of library staff in academic libraries is a function of many factors including management styles and information anxiety. This present study has been able to establish that both management styles and information anxiety have a major influence on the job performance of library staff. It is therefore recommended that library management should endeavour to create a favourable information environment that promotes access to useful information for decision –the library management should ensure that work is designed in a way that improves employees’ feeding of satisfaction and commitment to the work.
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    Adoption and Use Of Mobile Phone Technology For Learning By Library And Information Science Postgraduate Students In Two Library Schools In Nigeria
    (2022) Okiki, C.O.; Nduka, S.C.
    This study investigated the adoption and use of mobile phone technology for learning by Library and Information Science Postgraduate Students in University of Ibadan (UI) and the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED). A descriptive survey research design was adopted. Total enumeration of respondents was used to capture 222 respondents for the study. A validated, self- designed, and close-ended questionnaire was used to gather data from the respondents. Descriptive statistics (frequency count, percentage, mean, standard deviation) and Multiple Regression Analysis were used to analyse the data gathered for the study. Findings revealed a high level of mobile phone technology adoption among LIS postgraduate students. There is a high level of accessibility to mobile phone technology among LIS postgraduate students. It also reported high accessibility to mobile phone technology among LIS postgraduate students. The findings revealed further that most of the respondents agreed that they use mobile phone technology for their academic learning. The hypothesis revealed no significant difference between the adoption and use of mobile phone technology for learning by LIS postgraduate students. Based on the findings, it was recommended that mobile phone app usage should be encouraged in universities, and workshops should be organised to educate postgraduate students on the importance of using mobile phone technology in their knowledge quest
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    Perceptions of Nigerian Students About Virtual Learning Platforms: COVID-19 Pandemic
    (Global Review of Library and Information Science (GRELIS), 2024) Kolawole, L.F.; Okiki, O.C.; Odewole, M.O.
    This study explores the perceptions of undergraduate students in two public universities in southwest Nigeria regarding the use of virtual learning platforms, particularly in response to the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizing a Google online questionnaire administered via WhatsApp, opinions were gathered from students in both a federal and a state university. The analysis of responses, presented through simple frequency and percentages, reveals that Zoom was the most commonly utilized platform due to its interactive features. While virtual learning has advanced education, challenges such as network issues, data constraints, dull lectures, and environmental distractions hinder its effectiveness. The findings emphasize the need for stakeholders to address these challenges to enhance the overall quality of virtual education in Nigerian public universities. The researcher therefore recommended that the problems of network, data, boring lectures and environmental distraction be properly taken care of by the stakeholders.
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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.