Web-Based Information Services in Selected Academic Libraries, Nigeria
Keywords:
Web-based information services, academic library web services, academic librarians
Abstract
This work investigated the web-based information services in selected academic libraries, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was used for the study, as well as the total enumeration sampling technique. The study's data was gathered through the use of a questionnaire. Academic librarians from Ambrose Alli University Library in Ekpoma and John Harris Library at the University of Benin in Benin City, both in Edo State, comprise the study's population. The study's respondents are one hundred (100) selected academic librarians from Ambrose Alli University Library and John Harris Library. This research study's data analysis method was simple percentages presented in tables, mean and standard deviation. Findings revealed, among other things, that there are reasons for adopting web-based services in academic libraries. Furthermore, the findings revealed some of the challenges that academic libraries face when implementing web-based library services. It was suggested, among other things, that government and academic library parent institutions adequately fund the library so that it can subscribe to online databases and acquire appropriate software that promotes the adoption and use of web-based services. It was also suggested that the government adequately fund the library in order to enable the acquisition of necessary technological equipment and infrastructure. It was also suggested that library staff be open to new trends and embrace the use of new technologies for information service delivery in the library. Academic librarians must be open to new technological trends and embrace technological advancements.
References
1. Adeleke, A. A. and Olorunsola, R. (2010). “ICT and Library Operations: More on the Online Cataloguing and Classification Tools and Techniques in Nigerian Libraries”. The Electronic Library, 28(3), pp. 453-462
2. Adeniran, P.O. & Unuigboje, B.O. (2018). The role of virtual library in learning environment. Information and Knowledge Management 8 [2] 2224-5758
3. Ahmed, A. (2017). "Networked E-Information Services to Support the E-Learning Process at UAE University", The Electronic Library, 25.3.
4. Arora, J. (2011). “Web-based digital resources and services: trends and innovations”, available online: http://dspace. inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/1944/105/1/cali_24.pdf
5. Baro, E. E.,Eze, M. E. & Nkanu, W. O.(2012). E-library services: Challenges and training needs of librarians in Nigeria. Emerald Insight. Available on https://bit.ly/ 3uxQTcp
6. Bhatnagar, A. (2011). “Web-based Library Services”, Proceedings of the 3rd Convention PLANNER-2005, Assam University, Silchar, November 10-11, pp.426-434, available online: http://dspace.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/1944/ 570/1/27%28cal+06%29.pdf
7. Bhatnagar, A. (2011). Search Techniques for Accessing CD-Rom Database, Second Convention Planner – 2011. Ahmedabad, INFLIBNET Centre, 2011.
8. Bhatnagar, A. and Deshmukh, V. (2016). “Web Technologies for User Education”, available online: http://dspace.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/1944/570/1/ 27%28cal+06%29.pdf
9. Borgman, C. (2010). From Gutenberg to global information infrastructure: access to information in the networked world, New York, ACM Press. (In from ‘Introduction to Digital Libraries by GG Chowdhury and Sudatta Chowdhury. Facet publishing – London)
10. Borgman, C. (2012). From Gutenberg to Global Information Infrastructure: Access to Information in the Networked World. New York, ACM Press (In from ‘Introduction to Digital Libraries by G.G. Chowdhury and Sudatta Chowdhury. 2013, Facet publishing – London).
11. Campbell, D. (2014). Australian Subject Gateways - Metadata as an Agent of Change.
12. Caswell, Wynstra and John, (2010). Designing Collaborative, Constructionist and Contextual Applications for Handheld Devices. Computers & Education, 46(3), 294– 308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2005.11.011
13. Chaputula, A. H., & Mutula, S. (2018). Provision of library and information services through mobile phones in public university libraries in Malawi. Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication.
14. Chewe, C. and Chitumbo, A.J. (2012). The Education Function in a Digital Library Environment: A Challenge for College and Research Libraries. The Electronic Library, 19(5): 283-295.
15. Chisenga, J. (2015). "Copy cataloguing in India: A Point-of-View". The Electronic Library, 28(3), pp.432 – 437
16. Chowdhury, G.G. and Chowdhury, S. (2013). Introduction to Digital Libraries by; London, Facet Publishing, 2013.
17. Cordeiro, M. and Carvalho, J. (2016). “Web-Services: What They are and Their Importance in Libraries”, vine, 32.4: 46-62
18. Fabunmi, B. A. (2009). Challenges and prospects of virtual libraries in universities in Nigeria. EJSR 33 [1] 1450-216X Available on https://bit.ly/3wHg7qE
19. Fitzgerald, B. and Savage, F. (2014). "Public Libraries in Victoria, Australia: An Overview of Current ICT Developments, Challenges, and Issues". OCLC Systems & Services, 20(1), pp.24 – 30
20. Idhalama, O.U. & Fidelis, A. (2020).Perception and Attitude of Librarians towards Cloud Computing in the University of Dar es Salaam Library. Library philosophy and practice. Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4235
21. Idhalama, O.U. & Ifidon, E.I. (2019).Information and communication technology (ICT) use in libraries: A plus or minus to academic libraries in Nigeria?. Sumerianz Journal of Social Science. 2(6)68-73 from: https://www.sumerianz.com/?ic=journal- home&journal=28&info=archive- detail&month=06-2019&issue=6&volume=2
22. Idhalama, O.U., Ikenwe, I.J. & Omigie, C.A. (2020). Adoption of makerspace by public libraries for national rebirth: Edo State in focus. Sumeriaz journal of social science. 3(1)1-7
23. Idhalama, O.U., Udem, O.K. & Dime, A.I. (2020). Behavioural Tendencies of LIS Undergraduates towards Computer Based Examinations (CBE) in Nigeria. International journal of library and information studies. 10 (3) 117-129 Retrieved from: http://www.ijlis.org/img/2020_Vol_10_Issue_3/117-129.pdf
24. Iwhiwhu, B. E., Ruteyan, J. O., & Eghwubare, A. (2010). Mobile Phones for Library Services: Prospects for Delta State University Library, Abraka. Library Philosophy and Practice, 1.
25. Kim, Y. and Abbas, J. (2010). Adoption of Library 2.0 Functionalities by Academic Libraries and Users: A Knowledge Management Perspective”, The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 36.3 :211-18.
26. Kolaric & Rendulic, 2011. The Role of a Digital Librarian in the Management of Digital Information Systems, (DIS). The Electronic Library, 18(1): 12-20.
27. Kolaric, A.A. and Rendulic, Y (2012). Securing Digital Image Assets in Museums and Libraries: A Risk Management Approach. Library Trends, Vol. 48.
28. Lillie, L.J. (2016). Non-use of Library Services by Students in a UK Academic Library. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 3(2), 18–31. https://doi.org/10.18438/B8HS57
29. Mahmood, K and Khan, M. J. (2007). “ICT Training for LIS Professionals in Pakistan: A Needs Assessment”. Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 41(4), pp. 418-427
30. Margam, M. and Nagabhushanam, V. (2012). Use of Web-Based Library Services in Select University Libraries in India: A Study. International Journal of Library and Information Studies, Vol. 2 (1).
31. Noor-Ul-Amin, J. (2013). The Semantic Web: Opportunities and Challenges for Next-Generation Web Applications. Information Research, 7(4), Available at: http://InformationR.net/ir/7-4/paper134..html.
32. Odero-Musakali, D and Mutula, S. M. (2007). “Internet Adoption and Assimilation in Kenyan University Libraries”. Library Review, 56(6), p 464-475
33. Okello-Obura, C. (2010). Assessment of the Problems LIS Postgraduate Students Face in Accessing E-Resources in Makerere University, Uganda. Collection Building. https://doi.org/10.1108/01604951011060385
34. Okello-Obura, C. (2010). Assessment of the Problems LIS Postgraduate Students Face in Accessing E-Resources in Makerere University, Uganda. Collection Building. https://doi.org/10.1108/01604951011060385
35. Okiy, R. B. (2010). Globalization and ICT in Academic Libraries in Nigeria: The Way Forward. Library Philosophy and Practice, 1.
36. Okiy, R.B. (2015). “Strengthening Information Provision in Nigerian University Libraries through Information Communication Technologies”. The Electronic Library, 23(3), pp. 311-318. http://diemtrangeportfolio.com/evidenceH/ Evidence-H_Strengthning_Information_Provision_in_Nigerian_University_ Libraries_Article.pdf
37. Rosengberg, J. (2005). Use of Social Networking Sites by Academic Librarians in Six Selected States of Nigeria. New Review of Academic Librarianship 19(3): 274–290.
38. Saxena. O. and Dubey, P. (2014). Use of Web 2.0 Tools in Academic Libraries: A Reconnaissance of the International Landscape. International Information & Library Review 42(3): 195–207
39. Sharma, C. (2011). Quality Through Improved Service: The Implementation of Social Networking Tools in an Academic Library. In: Proceedings of the 2009 IATUL Conference, Paper 30. Available at: http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2009/ papers/30/
40. Sharma, D., & Sahoo, D. R. (2014). Application of Mobile Technology in Library Services: An Overview. International Journal of Information Technology and Library Service, 3(1), 17–24.
41. Siddike, P., Munshi, O.A. and Mahamud, B. (2013). Beyond the Library’s Walls: Using Library 2.0 Tools to Reach out to all Users. Journal of Library Administration 49(1/2): 97–109.
42. Singh, N. (2009). Influence of Information Technology in Growth and Publication of India. LIS Literature. Libri, 59(1), 55–67. https://doi.org/10.1515/libr.2009.006
43. Su, H. and Kuo, T. (2010). Best Practices adopted in Academic Libraries and Information Centers: At a Glance. International Journal of Librarianship and Administration, 8(1),7-15.
44. Taylor and Francis Group (2013).Facilitating access to Free Online Resources: Challenges and Opportunities for the Library Community. Retrieved from http://explore.tandfonline.com/lmt/discoverability.
45. Toleva, S. (2010). “Evaluation of Web-Based Information Systems: Users’ Informing Criteria”, Issues in Information Science and Information Technology, 7, 297-309.
46. Wang, Z. (2009). “Integrated Library System (ILS) Challenges and Opportunities: A Survey of U.S. Academic Libraries with Migration Projects”, The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 35.3: 207–20.
47. White, M.D. (2011). “Diffusion of an Innovation: Digital Reference Service in Carnegie Foundation Master’s (Comprehensive) Academic Institution Libraries”, Journal of Academic Librarianship, 27.3:173-87
48. Wikipedia (2021). Digital Natives. www.google.com/wikipedia/digital_natives
49. Wusteman, A. (2011). Designing low-cost mobile websites for libraries. Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 38(1), 24–29. https://doi.org/10.1002/bult.2011.172
50. Xu, C., Ouyang, F. and Chu, H. (2009). “The Academic Library Meets Web 2.0: Applications and Implications”, The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 35.4:324–31.
2. Adeniran, P.O. & Unuigboje, B.O. (2018). The role of virtual library in learning environment. Information and Knowledge Management 8 [2] 2224-5758
3. Ahmed, A. (2017). "Networked E-Information Services to Support the E-Learning Process at UAE University", The Electronic Library, 25.3.
4. Arora, J. (2011). “Web-based digital resources and services: trends and innovations”, available online: http://dspace. inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/1944/105/1/cali_24.pdf
5. Baro, E. E.,Eze, M. E. & Nkanu, W. O.(2012). E-library services: Challenges and training needs of librarians in Nigeria. Emerald Insight. Available on https://bit.ly/ 3uxQTcp
6. Bhatnagar, A. (2011). “Web-based Library Services”, Proceedings of the 3rd Convention PLANNER-2005, Assam University, Silchar, November 10-11, pp.426-434, available online: http://dspace.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/1944/ 570/1/27%28cal+06%29.pdf
7. Bhatnagar, A. (2011). Search Techniques for Accessing CD-Rom Database, Second Convention Planner – 2011. Ahmedabad, INFLIBNET Centre, 2011.
8. Bhatnagar, A. and Deshmukh, V. (2016). “Web Technologies for User Education”, available online: http://dspace.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/1944/570/1/ 27%28cal+06%29.pdf
9. Borgman, C. (2010). From Gutenberg to global information infrastructure: access to information in the networked world, New York, ACM Press. (In from ‘Introduction to Digital Libraries by GG Chowdhury and Sudatta Chowdhury. Facet publishing – London)
10. Borgman, C. (2012). From Gutenberg to Global Information Infrastructure: Access to Information in the Networked World. New York, ACM Press (In from ‘Introduction to Digital Libraries by G.G. Chowdhury and Sudatta Chowdhury. 2013, Facet publishing – London).
11. Campbell, D. (2014). Australian Subject Gateways - Metadata as an Agent of Change.
12. Caswell, Wynstra and John, (2010). Designing Collaborative, Constructionist and Contextual Applications for Handheld Devices. Computers & Education, 46(3), 294– 308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2005.11.011
13. Chaputula, A. H., & Mutula, S. (2018). Provision of library and information services through mobile phones in public university libraries in Malawi. Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication.
14. Chewe, C. and Chitumbo, A.J. (2012). The Education Function in a Digital Library Environment: A Challenge for College and Research Libraries. The Electronic Library, 19(5): 283-295.
15. Chisenga, J. (2015). "Copy cataloguing in India: A Point-of-View". The Electronic Library, 28(3), pp.432 – 437
16. Chowdhury, G.G. and Chowdhury, S. (2013). Introduction to Digital Libraries by; London, Facet Publishing, 2013.
17. Cordeiro, M. and Carvalho, J. (2016). “Web-Services: What They are and Their Importance in Libraries”, vine, 32.4: 46-62
18. Fabunmi, B. A. (2009). Challenges and prospects of virtual libraries in universities in Nigeria. EJSR 33 [1] 1450-216X Available on https://bit.ly/3wHg7qE
19. Fitzgerald, B. and Savage, F. (2014). "Public Libraries in Victoria, Australia: An Overview of Current ICT Developments, Challenges, and Issues". OCLC Systems & Services, 20(1), pp.24 – 30
20. Idhalama, O.U. & Fidelis, A. (2020).Perception and Attitude of Librarians towards Cloud Computing in the University of Dar es Salaam Library. Library philosophy and practice. Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4235
21. Idhalama, O.U. & Ifidon, E.I. (2019).Information and communication technology (ICT) use in libraries: A plus or minus to academic libraries in Nigeria?. Sumerianz Journal of Social Science. 2(6)68-73 from: https://www.sumerianz.com/?ic=journal- home&journal=28&info=archive- detail&month=06-2019&issue=6&volume=2
22. Idhalama, O.U., Ikenwe, I.J. & Omigie, C.A. (2020). Adoption of makerspace by public libraries for national rebirth: Edo State in focus. Sumeriaz journal of social science. 3(1)1-7
23. Idhalama, O.U., Udem, O.K. & Dime, A.I. (2020). Behavioural Tendencies of LIS Undergraduates towards Computer Based Examinations (CBE) in Nigeria. International journal of library and information studies. 10 (3) 117-129 Retrieved from: http://www.ijlis.org/img/2020_Vol_10_Issue_3/117-129.pdf
24. Iwhiwhu, B. E., Ruteyan, J. O., & Eghwubare, A. (2010). Mobile Phones for Library Services: Prospects for Delta State University Library, Abraka. Library Philosophy and Practice, 1.
25. Kim, Y. and Abbas, J. (2010). Adoption of Library 2.0 Functionalities by Academic Libraries and Users: A Knowledge Management Perspective”, The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 36.3 :211-18.
26. Kolaric & Rendulic, 2011. The Role of a Digital Librarian in the Management of Digital Information Systems, (DIS). The Electronic Library, 18(1): 12-20.
27. Kolaric, A.A. and Rendulic, Y (2012). Securing Digital Image Assets in Museums and Libraries: A Risk Management Approach. Library Trends, Vol. 48.
28. Lillie, L.J. (2016). Non-use of Library Services by Students in a UK Academic Library. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 3(2), 18–31. https://doi.org/10.18438/B8HS57
29. Mahmood, K and Khan, M. J. (2007). “ICT Training for LIS Professionals in Pakistan: A Needs Assessment”. Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 41(4), pp. 418-427
30. Margam, M. and Nagabhushanam, V. (2012). Use of Web-Based Library Services in Select University Libraries in India: A Study. International Journal of Library and Information Studies, Vol. 2 (1).
31. Noor-Ul-Amin, J. (2013). The Semantic Web: Opportunities and Challenges for Next-Generation Web Applications. Information Research, 7(4), Available at: http://InformationR.net/ir/7-4/paper134..html.
32. Odero-Musakali, D and Mutula, S. M. (2007). “Internet Adoption and Assimilation in Kenyan University Libraries”. Library Review, 56(6), p 464-475
33. Okello-Obura, C. (2010). Assessment of the Problems LIS Postgraduate Students Face in Accessing E-Resources in Makerere University, Uganda. Collection Building. https://doi.org/10.1108/01604951011060385
34. Okello-Obura, C. (2010). Assessment of the Problems LIS Postgraduate Students Face in Accessing E-Resources in Makerere University, Uganda. Collection Building. https://doi.org/10.1108/01604951011060385
35. Okiy, R. B. (2010). Globalization and ICT in Academic Libraries in Nigeria: The Way Forward. Library Philosophy and Practice, 1.
36. Okiy, R.B. (2015). “Strengthening Information Provision in Nigerian University Libraries through Information Communication Technologies”. The Electronic Library, 23(3), pp. 311-318. http://diemtrangeportfolio.com/evidenceH/ Evidence-H_Strengthning_Information_Provision_in_Nigerian_University_ Libraries_Article.pdf
37. Rosengberg, J. (2005). Use of Social Networking Sites by Academic Librarians in Six Selected States of Nigeria. New Review of Academic Librarianship 19(3): 274–290.
38. Saxena. O. and Dubey, P. (2014). Use of Web 2.0 Tools in Academic Libraries: A Reconnaissance of the International Landscape. International Information & Library Review 42(3): 195–207
39. Sharma, C. (2011). Quality Through Improved Service: The Implementation of Social Networking Tools in an Academic Library. In: Proceedings of the 2009 IATUL Conference, Paper 30. Available at: http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/iatul/2009/ papers/30/
40. Sharma, D., & Sahoo, D. R. (2014). Application of Mobile Technology in Library Services: An Overview. International Journal of Information Technology and Library Service, 3(1), 17–24.
41. Siddike, P., Munshi, O.A. and Mahamud, B. (2013). Beyond the Library’s Walls: Using Library 2.0 Tools to Reach out to all Users. Journal of Library Administration 49(1/2): 97–109.
42. Singh, N. (2009). Influence of Information Technology in Growth and Publication of India. LIS Literature. Libri, 59(1), 55–67. https://doi.org/10.1515/libr.2009.006
43. Su, H. and Kuo, T. (2010). Best Practices adopted in Academic Libraries and Information Centers: At a Glance. International Journal of Librarianship and Administration, 8(1),7-15.
44. Taylor and Francis Group (2013).Facilitating access to Free Online Resources: Challenges and Opportunities for the Library Community. Retrieved from http://explore.tandfonline.com/lmt/discoverability.
45. Toleva, S. (2010). “Evaluation of Web-Based Information Systems: Users’ Informing Criteria”, Issues in Information Science and Information Technology, 7, 297-309.
46. Wang, Z. (2009). “Integrated Library System (ILS) Challenges and Opportunities: A Survey of U.S. Academic Libraries with Migration Projects”, The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 35.3: 207–20.
47. White, M.D. (2011). “Diffusion of an Innovation: Digital Reference Service in Carnegie Foundation Master’s (Comprehensive) Academic Institution Libraries”, Journal of Academic Librarianship, 27.3:173-87
48. Wikipedia (2021). Digital Natives. www.google.com/wikipedia/digital_natives
49. Wusteman, A. (2011). Designing low-cost mobile websites for libraries. Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 38(1), 24–29. https://doi.org/10.1002/bult.2011.172
50. Xu, C., Ouyang, F. and Chu, H. (2009). “The Academic Library Meets Web 2.0: Applications and Implications”, The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 35.4:324–31.
Published
2022-05-26
How to Cite
[1]
Ezeabasili, C.A., Nwachukwu, P.I. and Idhalama, O.U. 2022. Web-Based Information Services in Selected Academic Libraries, Nigeria. International Journal on Integrated Education. 5, 5 (May 2022), 211-214. DOI:https://doi.org/10.17605/ijie.v5i5.3066.
Section
Articles
In submitting the manuscript to the International Journal on Integrated Education (IJIE), the authors certify that:
- They are authorized by their co-authors to enter into these arrangements.
- The work described has not been formally published before, except in the form of an abstract or as part of a published lecture, review, thesis, or overlay journal.
- That it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere,
- The publication has been approved by the author(s) and by responsible authorities – tacitly or explicitly – of the institutes where the work has been carried out.
- They secure the right to reproduce any material that has already been published or copyrighted elsewhere.
- They agree to the following license and copyright agreement.
License and Copyright Agreement
Authors who publish with International Journal on Integrated Education (IJIE) agree to the following terms:
- Authors retain copyright and grant the International Journal on Integrated Education (IJIE) right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
- Authors can enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the International Journal on Integrated Education (IJIE) published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or edit it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.
- Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) before and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.
1.png)
