Professional Networking Among Librarians in Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorAlabi, A.O.
dc.date.accessioned2020-12-16T12:09:43Z
dc.date.available2020-12-16T12:09:43Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.descriptionScholarly articlesen_US
dc.description.abstractThis is a report of an empirical study on the nature and characteristics of professional networking between and among librarians in Nigeria. The study population consisted of 334 LIS professionals who attended the July 2017 annual conference of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) held at the University of Lagos. The study examined the channels used for professional networking among librarians, factors librarians consider before activating professional learning network; reasons for engaging in professional networking and what reasons would make librarians stay connected with their personal learning network. Descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. Questionnaire was administered on purposeful sample of 100 respondents from the population. Out of the 100 copies of the questionnaires administered, 82 (82%) were returned while 74(74%) were found useful for analysis. Data gathered was analysed using SPSS to obtain descriptive and inferential statistics Findings showed a preponderance of formal networking among the respondents or participants with conferences, seminars and workshop being major avenues. Other technology driven platforms used for professional networking include Facebook and Twitter. Factors considered in activating such networks, and motivations for engaging in and staying connected to such professional network are diverse. The study findings could be used to improve professional development among librarians.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAlabi, A.O. (2018). Professional Networking Among Librarians in Nigeria. International Journal of Information Processing and Communication,6(1), 29-42.en_US
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dc.identifier.urihttps://ijipc.com.ng/index.php/ijipc/article/view/201/107
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9070
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherInternational Journal of Information Processing and Communicationen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesInternational Journal of Information Processing and Communication;6(1)
dc.subjectProfessional developmenten_US
dc.subjectSocial mediaen_US
dc.subjectProfessional networkingen_US
dc.subjectPersonal learning networken_US
dc.subjectLibrariansen_US
dc.subjectNigeriaen_US
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Other social sciences::Library and information scienceen_US
dc.titleProfessional Networking Among Librarians in Nigeriaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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