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- ItemROLE OF DIGITAL LIBRARIES IN ENHANCING ACCESS TO EDUCATION RESOURCES IN ISA KAITA LIBRARY, FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC KADUNA, STATE, NIGERIA(Library and Information Management Forum, 2025)This study investigated the role of digital libraries in enhancing access to educational resources in Isa Kaita Library, Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The objectives were to examine the availability of digital library resources, assess the extent of their utilization by students and librarians, and determine the challenges affecting effective access to these resources. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised 1378 respondents, including 100 librarians and 1278 students across. Using Yamane’s formula, a sample size of 310 respondents was determined and selected through simple random sampling. The questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. The instrument was structured on 4-point scale. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire validated by experts in library and information science, with a reliability. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study revealed that digital library resources are available but not optimally utilized by students and librarians. The results further showed that digital libraries significantly enhance access to educational resources by providing ebooks, journals, and online databases, which improve learning and research activities. However, inadequate ICT facilities, unstable internet connectivity, limited digital literacy skills, and insufficient funding were identified as major challenges hindering full adoption of digital library services. The study concluded that digital libraries play a crucial role in broadening access to information and supporting academic excellence in Kaduna Polytechnic. It recommended the provision of modern ICT infrastructure, stable internet services, and capacity-building programs for both students and staff, and increased institutional support to maximize the benefits of digital library services.
- ItemEVALUATING THE EXTENT OF DESTRUCTION TO LIBRARY INFRASTRUCTURES AND COLLECTIONS IN CONFLICT AFFECTED AREAS OF NORTH EAST NIGERIA(Library and Information Management Forum, 2025)This study assesses the impact of conflict on library infrastructure, collections, and infrastructure in North East Nigeria. The objectives of the study were formulated in line with the specific research question to include: To what extent of physical damage to library buildings in conflict-affected Areas, To What extent of window and door damage in conflict-affected library Buildings, to What extent have loss of library collections in conflict-affected library Buildings, to What extent have electrical and plumbing damage in conflict-affected library Buildings, What strategies and policies can be recommended for restoring libraries in conflict-Affected library Buildings of North-East, State Nigeria? A descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The entire population of the study was 28 librarians in conflict-affected library Buildings. The responses were used to answer the research questions. The instrument was structured on 5-point scale. The instruments were face validated by three experts, two experts from department of Library and Information Science and one from Measurement and Evaluation Unit, Department of Science Education, Federal University, Gashua. The findings reveal severe damage to library infrastructure, substantial loss of library collections, and damage to equipment and technology. The study highlights the importance of rebuilding and revitalizing libraries in conflict-affected areas to promote knowledge preservation, cultural heritage, and community engagement. Recommendations are made for rebuilding and rehabilitating library infrastructure, replacing lost collections, providing equipment and technology, building capacity for library staff, promoting community engagement, and developing policy and advocacy. The study contributes to the existing body of knowledge on the impact of conflict on libraries and library services.
- ItemOLUBUNMI, Regina Ileriolu(Library and Information Management Forum, 2025)Characters are very important pillars of drama; they are a product of the playwright’s imagination. It is through characters that the playwright conveys their thematic preoccupations, either directly or indirectly, through their actions and inactions. This study consequently investigates foreshadowing as embedded in dialogues in two characters, Salubi and Say Tokyo Kid. It portrays how the duo indirectly foretold the fall of the protagonist, the professor in The Road, even when they did not see themselves as instruments through which an end would be brought to the deeds of the Professor from the outset. This work is investigative and descriptive. The approach uses close reading and focuses on textual analysis of the play The Road. It also draws on other plays and relevant scholarly works. Findings reveal clues about the protagonist's recompense to come in the witty dialogues of the two minor characters. These clues appear in different conversations. The study concludes that hints about future events in a play should not be overlooked, no matter the dramatic style or tone of the dialogue. It proposes that just as readers instinctively track every clue in a detective novel or crime film, the same attention should be adopted as default when reading any play especially for rehearsal, performance, deep appreciation or academic study.
- ItemINTEGRATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTS) INTO ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES(Library and Information Management Forum, 2025)This study investigates the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, focusing on their role in enhancing digital resource use, service responsiveness, and librarians’ performance. This study aimed at investigating the perception of academic librarians of the ICT Division of Kashim Ibrahim Library on ways by which ICTs integration enhanced the use of the digital resources of the library. This study adopted a quantitative research methodology and a survey design to obtain data from 50 academic librarians using a structured questionnaire. Data obtained were analysed through frequency counts and mean scores on a four-point Likert scale. Findings reveal that the library’s strategies for ICT adoption recorded a high overall mean (x̅ = 3.54), highlighting strong commitment to staff training, budgetary allocation, and internal digital skill development. The benefits derived from ICT use, such as improved access to up-to-date information and enhanced operational efficiency, showed a moderate to high positive impact (x̅ = 3.45). However, challenges including infrastructural deficiencies, poor funding, and low staff literacy persisted, reflected by a moderate grand mean (x̅ = 3.23). The study concludes that while Kashim Ibrahim Library demonstrates commendable progress in ICT integration, sustainability demands continuous investment in infrastructure, capacity development, and participatory ICT governance. It recommends the implementation of comprehensive strategies, periodic evaluations, and strengthened collaborations with stakeholders to ensure consistent technological advancement and responsive service delivery in academic libraries.
- ItemDATA-DRIVEN COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT IN LIBRARIES: A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, YOLA, AND COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HONG LIBRARIES. ADAMAWA STATE(Library and Information Management Forum, 2025)This study explores the implementation of data-driven collection development (DDCD) practices in academic libraries in Nigeria, specifically at the Federal College of Education, Yola, and the College of Education, Hong. However, challenges persist, including the underutilization of borrowing statistics and mixed confidence in data analysis skills. In the contemporary landscape of library and information science, data-driven collection development (DDCD) represents a significant advancement in resource management. By utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data, libraries can align their collections with user needs, a necessity given the exponential growth of information resources and evolving user expectations. Research Questions include: To what extent are data-driven collection development practices applied in the libraries? What challenges affect the implementation of data-driven collection development in the selected libraries? This study employs a descriptive survey methodology, utilizing questionnaires to gather insights from library staff regarding the application and challenges of DDCD practices. The findings reveal a significant reliance on data analytics tools, with 71.21% of respondents employing them frequently, while 75.75% analyze user feedback. In conclusion, by addressing these challenges, libraries can foster more effective, responsive collections that meet the evolving demands of their communities. Recommendations include enhancing training programs, improving borrowing statistics utilization, strengthening predictive analytics integration, upgrading technological infrastructure, and diversifying collections based on user feedback.