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Author(s):
Wiche Humphrey I. (Ph.D), Ray-Ogbonna Kelechi K..
Page No : 1-15
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Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour Among Medical Students of Pamo University of Medical Sciences Port Harcourt
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The study investigated information needs and seeking behaviour of medical students of PAMO University of medical sciences Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Five objectives and five research questions guided the study. The researcher adopted a descriptive survey design for the study, with a population of 371 comprising hundred and three hundred level students, from which a census sampling technique was used to sample the entire population. Questionnaire titled “Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour of Medical Students” (INSBMS) was used to gather the data. Out of 371 copies of questionnaire administered, only 365 copies were found valid for the analysis. The study was analysed using multiple statistical tools, frequency distribution of the simple percentage and mean scores. The findings of the study revealed that the information needs of medical students of PAMO University include academic information, like courses they are to study, assignment, examination timetable, what book to use for the course, departmental programs, personal health information, medical news and laboratory practicals. They consult different sources when seeking information among which are medical textbooks, lecturers, classmates, they consult the library, school notice board, internet, ebooks and databases; the students use the library often and expressed satisfaction with library services. Based on the challenges encountered by the students, the following recommendations are therefore postulated that a course on information need and seeking behaviour be introduced in all institutions of higher learning, this course will reduce the frustration medical students undergo when in need of information. PAMO University library should train students on how to construct effective searches to enhance their use of electronic information resources in the library.
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Author(s):
Anthonia Omehia, Anele Emmanuel.
Page No : 16-24
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Preservation and Conservation of Old Administrative Records in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State
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The study examined Preservation and Conservation of Old Administrative Records in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. Three objectives were examined for the study namely; the techniques used in preservation and conservation of old administrative records, the causes of deterioration of these old administrative records in Etche and the challenges were also examined. The descriptive survey research was adopted and a total of (28) employees and management of Etche Local Government Area. A total of 18 employees and 10 management staff were used. The study found among other things that the effect of rodents, fire floods, damp moist etc were the major causes of deterioration of old administrative records. Identified challenges were lack of records offices, lack of policy strategy, staff and funds. Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made which includes employment of professional staff, training and retraining of staff, good funding and policy statement in the area of disaster preparedness as to reduce loss or damage of old administrative records.
Keywords: Preservation, Conservation, Old Administration Records, Print Information, Print Resources
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Author(s):
Emmanuel Okwu. (Ph.D), Dorathy Braide.
Page No : 25-38
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Quality Library Information Resources and Postgraduate Students’ Satisfaction in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Library
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The study sought to determine the quality library information resources and postgraduate students’ satisfaction in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education library. Two research objectives, two research questions and two hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The total population of the study was 412 postgraduate students’ registered with Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Library while the sample size was 206 postgraduate students’ selected using simple random sampling technique. The study found that that there is a significant relationship between available information resources and postgraduate students’ satisfaction with the use of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education library F1, 200=4.730, p<.05. Therefore, the null hypothesis one was rejected at 0.05 alpha level. The study recommended that Relevant information resources to the library users’ field, accessibility, adequacy, clarity of language of presentation, authenticity of information resources regular power supply, adequate computers/internet facilities should be considered and made available for the library users; also, Awareness services should be done on regular basis in order to increase users’ knowledge on library usage in order to guarantee users’ satisfaction of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education library.
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Author(s):
Emmanuel Okwu (Ph.D), Augustine Chineme Opurum.
Page No : 39-44
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Inadequate Library Services: A Challenge to 21st Century Education in a Developing Economy
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This paper examined inadequate library services as a challenge to 21st century education in a developing economy. The paper portrayed the library as a collection of books and other information materials in various formats, properly arranged for the promotion of human knowledge, stressing that the 21st century library, with the integration of ICT and as a custodian of both books and non-book materials in diverse formats, is expected to have quantum of information available to users at all times, in order to promote constructive education. The paper takes the position that for Nigeria’s educational system to impact the knowledge and skills desired for development that endures, adequate library services must be provided at all levels of education. The paper reviewed that most libraries in Nigeria are plagued with outdated materials and lack the required facilities and resources to satisfy users’ needs, which result in inadequate library services, poor academic performance in entrance examinations, and poor reading culture which negatively affects educational development. This paper presents the absence of technological literacy, inadequate workforce, scarcity of sufficient resources, poor funding and power outage as causes of inadequate library services. The paper therefore recommends that the library staff should be trained and retrained to initiate and manage technological tools. The library should be stocked with required materials. Inter-library services should be upheld and an alternative means of power should be provided to avoid power interruption and its associated consequences on library services for the proper functioning of 21st century education.
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Author(s):
Uduak U. Enang, Mercy E. Ukpanah, Eboro E. Umoren.
Page No : 45-54
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Provision of Library and Information Resources and Services on Suicide: Nigerian Libraries Perspective
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This paper seeks to highlight the services and resources provided by Nigerian libraries on the prevalent incidents of suicide. The library is a hub of activities and its major purpose is to provide the necessary and needed information to its teeming users. Library and information resources are those materials provided by the library both in printed and electronic formats which include the provision of information on suicide. These resources aid the provision of various information services such as current awareness service, selective dissemination of information, reader advisory service, and lots more in libraries. The diverse information services can be provided in collaboration with NGOs to create public awareness, provide signages on suicide and also train librarians on how to interact with users who are likely to possess such traits with the help of the available resources that would help in suicide prevention and also direction on how to get psychological help. From the literature review, very little is written on suicide by authors in Nigeria and it is a fact that Nigerian libraries do not give special attention to the provision of resources on suicide especially the preventive aspect of it; therefore, a recommendation for a special corner in the library for such resources was proffered.
Keywords: Nigerian libraries, library and information services, suicide, public awareness
