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- ItemSTRATEGIES IN PRESERVING RECORDS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PENSION SERVICES BY KADUNA STATE PENSION BUREAU, KADUNA, NIGERIA(LIBRARY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FORUM JOURNAL OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY LIBRARY COMPLEX, 2024)Library and Information Management Forum - ISSN 1117-7918 is a publication of Ahmadu Bello University Library Complex. It is published two times a year – January and July. The journal is a peer reviewed publication which aims at publishing articles of interest and value to information management and academics within Library and Information profession. It also publishes articles designed to assist in the teaching of information and library management as academic disciplines. Field experiences and reports are as well encouraged. The journal is designed for academic scholars and information managers as well as those out there seeking updates on current experiences and future prospects on contemporary information and communication environment. Journal Ethical Policy It is the journal publication condition that for any manuscript submitted for publication the corresponding author seeks permission from the co-author(s) if any. Such article(s) must have not been published or will not be simultaneously published elsewhere. Statements and opinions expressed in the article/reports published in this journal are the sole responsibility of the contributor(s) and not necessarily that of the Editorial Board. All manuscripts are subject to editorial review. The Editorial Board accepts no responsibility whatsoever, for any wrong and misleading opinion/data. On the recommendation of the Editorial Board, authors are notified of the acceptability or otherwise of their manuscripts as soon as possible.
- ItemSTRATEGIES IN PRESERVING RECORDS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PENSION SERVICES BY KADUNA STATE PENSION BUREAU, KADUNA, NIGERIA(LIBRARY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FORUM JOURNAL OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY LIBRARY COMPLEX, 2024)The study investigated Strategies in Preserving Records for Administration of Pension Services by Kaduna State Pension Bureau, Kaduna, Nigeria. The following objective was set for actualization by this study what are the strategies adopted for the preservation of records for administration of pension services at the Kaduna State Pension Bureau, Kaduna State, Nigeria? Quantitative research methodology was adopted using a descriptive survey design. Data was collected through a self-developed questionnaire administered to 90 staff members across various departments within the Bureau. of these, 85 copies were retrieved and found worthy for analysis. The study revealed that the Kaduna State Pension Bureau adopts multiple preservation strategies, including climate-controlled storage, use of archival-quality materials, digital backups, access controls, disaster preparedness, regular maintenance, CCTV surveillance, long-term digital preservation standards, and periodic inspections to ensure the security and longevity of its records. In conclusion, despite the robust strategies put in place for the preservation of records at the Kaduna State Pension Bureau, a lot is needed to be done that the strategies are sustained. It was recommended that in order to add up to the existing methods of preserving records in Kaduna State Pension Bureau, Kaduna Nigeria, the Management should perform necessary repairs or replacements to preserve the integrity of storage materials available at the Bureau
- ItemINFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, DUTSIN-MA, KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA(LIBRARY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FORUM JOURNAL OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY LIBRARY COMPLEX, 2024)This study examined information seeking behaviour of undergraduate students in Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria. The objectives were to find out the information needs of undergraduate students in the Department of Library and Information Science, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Nigeria among others. Quantitative research methodology and descriptive survey design was employed for the study. Population was 165 undergraduate students of the department of Library and Information Science, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma. Total enumeration sampling technique was used for sample selection. Selfdeveloped questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Tables, frequency and percentages were used for data analysis.50% was used as benchmark for decision making Findings revealed that information needs of undergraduate student of the Department of Library and Information Science, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma are; information on course related issues, information on health issues, information about lecture period, and information about accommodation, information about security related issues among others. Purposes for seeking information by undergraduate students Federal University, Dutsinma, Nigeria are for academic purposes, for assignment, for preparation for continuous assessment test and examination; and for leisure. The information seeking behaviour of undergraduate students of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma are; direct searching, undirected searching, passive searching, active searching, focuses searching, chaotic searching, interactive searching and berrypicking seeking behaviour. Problems associated with information seeking experienced by undergraduate students Federal University, Dutsinma, Katsina State, Nigeria are lack of sufficient time, lack of skills for searching for information online among others. It concluded that undergraduate students have the strong desire to excel in their academic pursuit due to the passion for seeking for information to satisfy identified problems. It recommends among others that relevant information sources that will enhance the satisfaction of the identified information needs of the undergraduate students should be selected and acquired by the University Library authority
- ItemASSESSMENT 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)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.
- ItemUTILIZATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA: BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES(LIBRARY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FORUM JOURNAL OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY LIBRARY COMPLEX, 2024)Modern technology has proved itself a major force in virtually every sector in contemporary life. This is on the assumption that almost every human activity is basically scientific, technical or technological in form. The fizzing space of changes in society and in all aspects of education as key to human development has heightened the need for more innovations and creativity in education, not least in Academic Libraries as the hub of academic service delivery. One emerging technology in response to this need that is gaining traction across the globe is Artificial Intelligence (AI), a multitask computer system set to redefine the way libraries and other sectors function. This paper titled Utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Academic Libraries in Nigeria: Benefits and Challenges is a qualitative assessment of the use of the latest technology in Academic Libraries in Nigeria and issues around it. The paper seeks to plough related literature to arrive at the conceptual meaning and interpretation of this 21st century breakthrough and possible benefits and pit-falls in the context of Academic Libraries, it's socio-ecological variants that surround it's utilization in Nigeria was also explored. Conclusion was drawn on the basis of which way suggestions were made