Browsing by Author "OWOLABI Sola"

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    Adoption of Library Management System: Motivation and Challenges in Developing Countries
    (IEEE, 2019-03-01) AREGBESOLA Ayooluwa; EYIOLORUNSHE Toluwani; IDIEGBEYAN-OSE Jerome; OWOLABI Sola; OKOCHA Foluke; YUSUF Felicia
    The purpose of this paper was to discuss adoption of library management system, motivation and challenges in developing countries. It started with the introduction of the concept, it further discussed the trend in the adoption of library management system in the developing countries. The paper also highlighted the factors influencing the adoption of library management system in developing countries, it also discussed the motivating factors in adopting library management system to library services. The paper further pointed out the challenges in adopting LMS in developing countries, such as prolonged adverse economic conditions, limitations in budgetary provision, infrastructural and political challenges facing these countries as well as inadequate technical-know required for the deployment and usage of modern working tools and technologies involved within LMS. Based on these, the paper concluded and recommended that there should be adequate planning, preparation and consultations before embarking on the adoption of a software for LMS, regular training and retraining should be conducted for library personnel on the use of the software, institutional support and the reputation of the company that developed the software should also be considered among others.
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    Awareness of Internet of Things and its potential in enhancing academic library service delivery in a developing country
    (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2019-09-01) YUSUF Felicia Omorinola; IFIJEH Goodluck; OWOLABI Sola
    The potential benefits of Internet of Things (IoT) to academic library service delivery have been identified as enormous. Through sensing devices such as radio frequency identification (RFID) devices, infrared sensors, global positioning systems, laser scanners and various other devices, objects are enabled to “think”, “feel” and “talk” thereby facilitating interconnection of all objects and humans, objects and objects leading to ease of communication, monitoring and control. It is however not certain if academic librarians in Nigeria would be able to explore these benefits due to their level of skills in relation to information and communication technology and availability of enabling infrastructure that could facilitate maximum use of new and emerging technologies that are consequential to Internet of Things. The broad objective of the paper was to ascertain the level of awareness of IoT among librarians as well as perceived benefits it holds for enhanced library service delivery in academic libraries in Nigeria. Future pathways for librarians in Nigeria were also discussed.
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    Awareness Of Internet of Things And Its Potential In Enhancing Academic Library Service Delivery In A Developing Country.
    (Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2019-09-01) YUSUF Felicia; IFIJEH Goodluck; OWOLABI Sola
    The potential benefits of Internet of Things (IoT) to academic library service delivery have been identified as enormous. Through sensing devices such as radio frequency identification (RFID) devices, infrared sensors, global positioning systems, laser scanners and various other devices, objects are enabled to “think”, “feel” and “talk” thereby facilitating interconnection of all objects and humans, objects and objects leading to ease of communication, monitoring and control. It is however not certain if academic librarians in Nigeria would be able to explore these benefits due to their level of skills in relation to information and communication technology and availability of enabling infrastructure that could facilitate maximum use of new and emerging technologies that are consequential to Internet of Things. The broad objective of the paper was to ascertain the level of awareness of IoT among librarians as well as perceived benefits it holds for enhanced library service delivery in academic libraries in Nigeria. Future pathways for librarians in Nigeria were also discussed.
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    Demographics, Socio-Economic and Cognitive Skills as Barriers to Information Seeking in a Digital Library Environment
    (IGI Global, 2016-07-15) YUSUF Felicia; OWOLABI Sola; AREGBESOLA Ayooluwa; OGUNTAYO Sunday; OKOCHA Foluke; EYIOLORUNSE Toluwani
    The chapter considers the importance of demographic and socio-economic factors as well as cognitive skills to information seeking in a digital library environment. Demographic factors such as age and gender were considered. Younger adults were found to respond positively to the demands of information seeking in the digital environment while their older counterparts are still struggling to come to terms with the changes. In the same vein, studies have revealed that the value placed on technology by men and women varies. While men express high level of confidence in navigating the digital environment, women still suffer low self-confidence in doing same. Identified socio-economic factors that also constitute a barrier to information seeking in a digital environment include income level, level of education, non-availability of ICT infrastructures and epileptic power supply especially in Africa among others. Unwillingness to see one's needs as information needs, inability to articulate one's information needs, unawareness of information sources, low self-efficacy, poor search skills among others were identified as cognitive barriers to information seeking in the digital environment. Based on the findings of this chapter, the study recommends that for persons who are adjudged to be the older generation, it is imperative for them to acquire requisite ICT skills that will make it easier for them to navigate the digital environment. There is also a clarion call on African leaders to provide infrastructures that will enable ICT to thrive as the digital environment is fast replacing the hitherto traditional one.
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    Gravitating towards technology in education: Place of makerspace
    (ResearchGate, 2019-03-01) YUSUF Felicia; SEGUN-ADENIRAN Chidi; UGWUNWA Esse; IZUAGBE Roland; IWU-JAMES Juliana; ADEBAYO Oyeronke; FAGBOHUN Micheal; OLAWOYIN Olajumoke; OWOLABI Sola
    Based on constructivist philosophy which focuses on enabling learners to generate knowledge through interaction with physical objects, the idea of makerspace was initiated. The main essence of makerspace is to stir creativity, innovations and motivate learners towards designing and inventing. This paper is an exposition on the place of makerspace as a new approach to pedagogical activities. The 21st century is immersed in information and communication technology revolution which has necessitated a new way of learning. New generation of learners are referred to as digital natives who are naturally gravitated towards new innovations. This paper relies on recent scholarly publications to point out intricacies of makerspace, the need for educators to embrace it, the new role for educators and other stakeholders in education and the need to manage this change in the educational system. The paper also points out the challenges that this new wave encounters in areas where adoption has taken place and the benefits of adopting makerspace. Conclusion is however made that change is constant and the idea of makerspace may be the new shift that will totally revolutionize the academic world. It is suggested that Faculty and Management need to encourage studies to evaluate accruable benefits of makerspace.
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    Institutional Repositories in Africa: Issues and Challenges
    (IGI Global Scientific Publishing, 2019-01-01) YUSUF Felicia O.; IFIJEH Goodluck; OWOLABI Sola
    The emergence of open access has opened a world of opportunities for academic and research institutions. One of such opportunities is the establishment of institutional repositories (IRs). This chapter examined the emergence and creation of IRs and trends in Africa. It noted that the development of IRs in most African countries is still at the infancy stage. The chapter highlighted the important role of libraries in the management of IRs. The Chapter also identified and discussed important issues and challenges of IRs in Africa. The identified challenges include lack of awareness, lack of required funding to establish and manage IRs, lack of Information and communication technology infrastructure, among others. It concluded that the establishment of IRs is a compulsory venture for institutions of higher learning in Africa.