Digitization of Journal Collections in Libraries: A Case Study of Kenneth Dike Library,University of Ibadan,Nigeria

Digitization of journal collections in libraries is inevitable with the advent of Information Communication Technology (ICT). There is a need to digitize journals in the academic library in order to preserve and to give wider visibility and accessibility to information resources for teaching, learning, and research. This article describes the processes of journal collection digitization in Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan. Underfunding and copyright clearance are the challenges encountered, among others. The study recommends adequate funding and concludes that the benefit of instant access to digital information is the most distinguishing attribute in this present information age.     

A Survey Study on the Adoption and Implementation of Automation Projects in Federal University Libraries in the South-West of Nigeria

This article reports on a survey study on the adoption and implementation of automation projects in federal university libraries in the south-west of Nigeria (SWN). The objectives are to ascertain the implementation status of automation projects, discuss the accruable benefits, investigate the library management system software being used, determine the modules already activated and fully implemented and their web presence, highlight the challenges encountered, draw conclusions and recommendations on enhancing successful implementation of library automation projects in Nigeria. The method used for gathering data for the study is questionnaire-based survey, using google form template. The findings of the study are that all the six federal university libraries in the SWN have adopted and implemented automation; two out of them are using open source integrated library automation software (Koha), one library uses in-house built integrated library system (ILS), while the remaining three use different proprietary software for their automation projects; and all the ILSs being used for automation projects are interoperable. The conclusion from the study is that the effective performance of libraries lies in the ability to access research materials and other relevant information contents with remarkable ease. This becomes achievable when libraries adopt and implement automation in their respective domains.     

Libraries and Distance Education in Nigerian Universities: A Revisit

The emergence of the system of open and distance education is an inevitable development in the evolution of education internationally. With the increasing popularity of distance education, focus has turned to the role of libraries in the distance learning process. The library is an important tool for individuals' intellectual development. Academic libraries contain resources for research, teaching, and learning. This paper examines the efforts being made by Nigerian university libraries to fulfill the information needs of distance education students in their respective institutions.

This study was carried out in four Nigerian universities running distance education programs. The questionnaire method was used for data collection. The respondents used in this study were randomly selected from the distance learning (DL) students of the universities under study. It was discovered that DL students were not adequately catered for as far as the use of library resources is concerned. A student could graduate without having used libraries. The study recommends that adequate planning and financing should be made for DL students to be able to make use of the libraries and information resources. It adds that this would enhance their critical thinking and also enhance their degree of exposure to existing knowledge.     

An Evaluation of Online Reference Services Through Social Networking Sites in Selected Nigerian University Libraries

The study evaluated online reference services through social networking sites in selected university libraries in Nigeria. A survey approach was adopted to ascertain patrons’ level of awareness, their preferences, and the sources from which they were informed of the existence of the service. Findings revealed that patrons are aware that their university libraries are on social networks but are still not familiar with reference services. Facebook, Twitter, and Ask-a-Librarian were ranked as the most preferred methods for delivering online reference services, and online reference service was indicated as more convenient than traditional desk reference service because communication is available anywhere and anytime with a reference librarian and is easily accessible.     

国内高校图书馆网上报纸信息源调查与分析

分析了国内高校图书馆网上报纸信息源的现状,探讨了开发利用网络报纸资源的措施。     

论高校图书馆人力资源管理

高校图书馆人力资源管理是决定一个图书馆能否有效地完成任务和目标的关键,是高校图书馆生存发展的生命线。本文论述了高校图书馆人力资源管理的重要性,分析了目前我国高校图书馆人力资源管理的现状和存在的问题,提出了几点具有创新性的对策。     

论高校图书馆文献资源的利用

我国图书馆图书资料一向利用率不高，如何采取有效的措施提高文献利用率是本文探讨的议题。     

浅谈高校图书馆的信息推送服务

文章论述高校图书馆技术创新的现状,介绍信息推送技术的概念、工作流程及信息推送服务的几种方式,阐述信息推送技术是图书馆信息服务发展的趋势。     

网络在高校图书馆的应用与效益

本文概述了网络在高校图书馆的应用与效益,重点论述了高校图书馆如何利用Ｉｎｔｅｒａｎｅｔ和Ｉｎｔｅｒｎｅｔ开展信息服务,以及这些网络对高校图书馆开展有信息服务的要求、产生的深远影响和取得的可喜效益。     

Job Satisfaction among Cataloger Librarians in University Libraries in Nigeria

The aim of the article is to investigate the level of job satisfaction among cataloger librarians in university libraries in Nigeria. Eighty-six catalogers from 29 university libraries in Nigeria participated in the survey. A questionnaire was used for data collection, which was e-mailed to catalogers. Overall, 86% of the catalogers surveyed were very or somewhat satisfied with their current job. The findings revealed that catalogers in university libraries in Nigeria are dissatisfied with dimensions such as roles and responsibilities, workplace culture, rewards (salaries/benefits), and professional development. On the other hand, they are satisfied with administration and supervision, performance evaluation, and opportunities.     

论21世纪高校图书馆与大学生信息素质教育

文章对大学生素质教育的内容进行了论述，分析了大学生信息素质教育的现实意义和高校图书馆开展信息素质教育的优势条件，并对高校图书馆如何开展信息素质教育进行了有益探讨。     

山西省高校图书馆信息资源共享发展现状及反思

信息资源的数字化,信息资源存储与传递的网络化以及信息资源的分布式管理构成了文献信息服务的全新环境,充分开展图书馆合作与联盟是图书馆发展的必由之路,区域信息资源合作共享在近10年中得到了广泛开展,山西省高校图书馆信息资源共享也取得了长足的发展。本文对山西高校图书馆信息资源发展的现状进行了全面系统的总结,深刻反思了本省信息资源共享发展的问题所在,对今后工作有重要的指导意义。     

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Initiatives: A Survey of University Libraries in Nigeria

The study investigated the extent of adoption of electronic theses and dissertations in university libraries in Nigeria. Data collection for the study was via online questionnaire. The study revealed that digitization of theses and dissertations started between 1980 and 1995. It was found that only a few university libraries have embraced digitization of theses and dissertations in Nigeria. Benefits of electronic theses and dissertations were identified as improving university ranking and visibility, increasing access to the theses and dissertations, saving space in the library, enabling others link to the work with persistent URLs, preserving the work for future generations, and saving costs for students. Challenges such as unstable internet connectivity, lack of funding, irregular power supply, lack of information technology personnel, absence of electronic theses and dissertations submission policy, and copyright issues were identified. It is hoped that the study might provide insights useful for librarians planning to embark on the digitization of theses and dissertations project.     

高校图书馆信息资源共建共享与优化配置

图书馆信息资源的共建共享是提高信息资源社会价值最有效的方法之一。就高校图书馆之间、高校图书馆与公共图书馆之间的信息资源共建共享和优化配置问题进行了探讨。     

国内高校图书馆同伴教育研究综述

同伴教育是学生深度参与图书馆服务的重要途径,也是“双一流”战略下,高校图书馆积极参与人才培养的内在要求。文章采用文献计量法和主题分析法,基于CNKI对国内高校图书馆同伴教育研究成果从其研究成果年代分布、基金资助、被引频次与下栽量等方面进行统计分析,对该领域关于同伴教育的内涵、可行性、实施策略及其具体应用研究的主要观点进行分析总结。在此基础之上,指出国内高校图书馆同伴教育研究存在的问题,并对未来同伴教育的研究方向提出建议。     

广东高校网络信息资源布局与共建共享研究

基于广东高校网络信息资源建设现状和分布特征，文章着重就高校群体在网络信息资源共建共享过程中存在的问题从多方面作了深入的分析，并提出了相应的解决策略。     

新的理念将敲开高校图书馆的大门--高校图书馆向社会开放再思考

文章对我国高校图书馆向社会开放20余年来的历史作了客观的评价，肯定了成绩，分析了存在的主要问题．提出了网络时代高校图书馆向社会开放新的思考。     

网络环境下高校图书馆文献信息资源的共建与共享

从当前网络环境的发展现状，对高校图书馆文献信息资源共建共享理念意义进行了分析，提出了文献信息资源共建共享存在的主要问题及网络环境下高校图书馆文献信息资源共建共享的新思路。     

河南省高校图书馆信息咨询服务效率研究

河南省高校图书馆信息咨询服务工作整体发展不均衡,其服务效率有待提升。在选择10所河南省高校图书馆信息咨询服务对比分析的基础上,认为应从提高思想认识、降本增效、服务多元化等方面重视信息咨询服务工作,发挥有限资金最大化作用,最大限度满足读者需要,以提高河南省高校图书馆信息咨询服务效率。     

师范类大学图书馆FAQ服务调查分析

采用光沉积-液相化学法调节电子流向,构建了直接Z型TiO₂/Ag/Ag₃PO_{(4 )}(TAAPO)光催化材料.通过扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、X射线衍射仪(XRD)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)、紫外-可见漫反射光谱仪以及光致发光(PL)光谱仪等手段对其进行表征,并对其在可见光照射下催化降解环丙沙星(CIP)的性能进行了研究.结果表明,当水体pH为3.0,催化剂分散浓度为0.3 g/L,CIP的初始浓度为15 mg/L时,光催化降解体系能够取得最佳的去除效果.在该组条件下,光照120 min CIP的降解率约为99%,并且在经历4个循环后仍然保持了良好的降解效果.在光催化降解CIP的过程中,主要反应活性物种为超氧自由基(·O₂