THE ROLE OF LIBRARY PERSONNEL IN THE CREATION, ADVOCACY AND DISCOVERABILITY OF OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
THE ROLE OF LIBRARY PERSONNEL IN THE CREATION, ADVOCACY AND DISCOVERABILITY OF OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
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2024
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Sirajudeen, Femi Bakrin
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LIBRARY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FORUM JOURNAL OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY LIBRARY COMPLEX
Abstract
This study examines the management of open educational resources (OER) among personnel
working in university libraries in Osun State. it looks at the involvement of the staff in the creation,
advocacy, and discoverability of OER in the institutions. The sampling technique included one
hundred and sixty-three (163) library personnel 91 librarians and 72 library officers serving in the
institutions. A descriptive survey design was adopted using a structured questionnaire via Google
Forms through the Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Library Association, and personal e-mail
addresses. Only one hundred and sixteen (116) respondents filled out and submitted the
questionnaire. The data generated from this process was analyzed subsequently using descriptive
statistics. The findings indicate that the personnel are involved in advocacy projects, creation, and
discoverability of OER in the university libraries. However, there is room for improvement to deepen
this crucial involvement.
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JOURNAL OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
LIBRARY COMPLEX