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    ASSESSMENT OF RECORDS UTILIZATION AND ORGANIZATION FOR PROMOTING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN STUDENTS REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEES AT THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
    (LIBRARY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FORUM JOURNAL OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY LIBRARY COMPLEX, 2024) OLAGUNJU, Sadiya; ADEDOKUN, Aderonke O.; MUSA, Hayatu
    This study investigated records management practices for transparency and accountability in affairs of Students Representative committees in Faculty of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. In order to achieve this, three research questions were raised and answered to include: what types of records are generated for transparency and accountability in affairs of students representative committees in faculty of education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria? for what purpose are the records used for transparency and accountability in affairs of students representative committees in faculty of education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.? in what ways are records organized for transparency and accountability in affairs of students representative committees in faculty of education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.? Quantitative research method was used in this study. The population of this study comprised the entire executive members of students’ representative committees in Faculty of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, and totaling forty (40) in number. The researcher used selfdeveloped questionnaire for collecting data. Findings revealed that major types of records generated for transparency and accountability in affairs of Students Representative Committees were students’ records, financial records, registration records and leadership position records. Purposes of records generated were mainly for ensuring transparency and accountability in their operations for transactional purposes. Records organized for transparency and accountability were mainly numeric and alphabetical order. It was concluded that the records management practices of the Students Representative Committees in the Faculty of Education can be considered generally good. The study recommended among others, the committee should develop a comprehensive record-keeping policy that mandates the documentation of all significant activities, including detailed meeting minutes, event records, and audit trails. The committee should establish a centralized digital record management system that allows easy access and retrieval of records for analysis.
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    INHIBITORS TO THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR INFORMATION SERVICE PROVISION IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN ZARIA METROPOLIS, NIGERIA
    (Library and Information Management Forum Vol. 28. No. 1 2026, 2026) EKOJA, Emmanuel; ADEDOKUN, Aderonke O.
    This study examined the inhibitors to the use of Artificial Intelligence for information service provision in university libraries in Zaria Metropolis, Nigeria, with the aim of assessing librarians' awareness of AI and identifying the technological, financial, organizational, and human resource constraints limiting its adoption. Two objectives were used for the study; 1) To examine librarians’ awareness of AI for information services provision in Academic Libraries in Zaria Metropolis 2) To examine the inhibitors to the use of Artificial Intelligence for information service provision in Academic libraries in Zaria Metropolis, Nigeria Quantitative research methodology was used and a quantitative descriptive survey design was adopted, covering a population of 160 academic librarians from Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and the Federal University of Education, Zaria, using a census sampling technique that included all academic librarians. A structured, questionnaire yielded a response rate of 87.5% (140 respondents), and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results showed high awareness of AI tools (68.6%) and strong positive perceptions of AI's potential to improve service efficiency (80.0%), yet actual adoption remained very low, with only 36.4% reporting that their libraries had introduced AI‑based tools and just 31.4% having personally used AI in service delivery. The main inhibitors identified were inadequate funding (90.7%), high cost of AI tools and maintenance (87.1%), lack of sufficient AI training (86.4%), limited capacity‑building opportunities (84.3%), inadequate ICT infrastructure (82.9%), lack of modern software/hardware (80.7%), unstable internet connectivity (77.9%), and absence of clear AI policies (73.6%). The study concludes that while academic librarians in Zaria Metropolis exhibit readiness in terms of awareness and positive attitudes toward AI, structural, financial, and human resource constraints create a significant gap between perception and implementation, preventing progression from awareness to actual adoption. It is therefore recommended that university library management prioritize sustained investment in ICT infrastructure and AI tools, allocate dedicated funding for AI acquisition and maintenance, and implement structured capacity‑building programmes alongside clear institutional policies to guide effective AI integration into library services.
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    LIBRARIANS PERCEPTION OF FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TECHNOLOGY USE IN INFORMATION SERVICES PROVISION: A CASE STUDY OF KASHIM IBRAHIM LIBRARY, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
    (Library and Information Management Forum Vol. 28. No. 1 2026, 2026) EKOJA, Emmanuel; ADEDOKUN, Aderonke O.
    This study examined the perception of librarians on the use of Fourth Industrial Revolution(4IR) technologies in information services provision at Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The following objectives are used for this paper; 1) To ascertain the challenges faced by Librarians in the use of 4IR technologies for information services provision, in Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. 2) To ascertain the perceived affordances on the use of 4IRtechnologies for Information Services Provision in Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Affordances theory provided the frame work for understanding how Librarians perceive and use the emerging technologies in their professional activities. A qualitative research approach was adopted for the study. Purposive sampling techniques was used to select 15 librarians with considerable professional experience and familiarity with digital technologies. Semi- structured interviews were used to collect data from professional librarians in the library. Data saturation occurred after the seventh interview data was analyzed through qualitative content analysis. The findings revealed that librarians perceive 4IR technologies as important tools for digital information service provision and research support services. Despite these benefits, the study identified several barriers affecting adoption and utilization, including knowledge gap, lack of 4IR use policy, Infrastructural, financial and maintenance issues. The paper concludes that librarian’s perception of the affordances embedded in 4IR technologies plays a significant role in their adoption and use for information services provision. The paper recommends continuous staff training, improved technological infrastructure, policy, support, and increased investment in digital technologies to strengthen information services provision in Nigeria academic Libraries.