Vol. 5 No. 2
Explication of research concepts: Philosophical dimension, assumptions and research paradigms
📅 May 21, 2026
📄 Pages: 47-54
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.6a0ec77f72aa3
The paper aims to elucidate various research terminologies, including philosophical dimensions, assumptions, and research paradigms, which often lead to misunderstandings among researchers, students, ...
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Utilization of Social Media Platforms for Effective Service Delivery by Librarians in Colleges of Health Science and Technology in Funtua Senatorial Zone, Katsina State
📅 May 16, 2026
📄 Pages: 338-347
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.6a087c7e1953b
In today\'s world of ICT, social media platforms have become influential instruments for sharing \r\ninformation, spreading knowledge, and facilitating professional interactions in numerous \r\ndiscip...
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Using UTAUT Model to Determine the Behavioural Intentions of Academic Staff on the Use of Electronic Databases at Federal University, Dutsin-ma, Katsina State (FUDMA)
📅 May 16, 2026
📄 Pages: 348-361
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.6a087d2e9c52d
This paper examined the behavioural intentions underlying the use of electronic databases by the \r\nacademic staff of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina, Nigeria. Unified Theory of \r\nAccept...
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Assessment of the Acquisition and Management of Government Documents in Selected Academic Libraries in Katsina State
📅 May 11, 2026
📄 Pages: 316-325
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.6a0193e09e697
This study investigated the processes involved in the acquisition and management of government \r\ndocuments within selected academic libraries in Katsina State, Nigeria. The specific objectives \r\nw...
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Awareness of Predatory Journals among the Academic Librarians in Selected Library Schools in Kwara State
📅 May 11, 2026
📄 Pages: 326-337
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.6a019472a4d95
Abstract \r\nThis study investigates the awareness of predatory journals among the academic librarians in \r\nselected library schools in Kwara State. Guided the study were five (5) research objectiv...
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Awareness and Availability of Digital Learning Platforms for Academic Activities by Lecturers in Universities in Kano State, Nigeria
📅 May 6, 2026
📄 Pages: 265-272
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69fb1d1e77770
This study examined the level of awareness and availability of digital learning platforms for \r\nacademic activities among lecturers in universities in Kano State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey \r\nr...
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Readiness and Barriers to (Ai) Literacy Integration among Academic Librarians in Universities in the North-West Nigeria
📅 May 6, 2026
📄 Pages: 273-285
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69fb1dd0b0f8c
The integration of artificial intelligence into academic library services has become an immediate \r\nprofessional imperative, yet empirical evidence on AI literacy among librarians in developing coun...
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An Assessment of Organisational Commitment of Female Librarians in Tertiary Institutions in Benue State, Nigeria
📅 May 6, 2026
📄 Pages: 286-296
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69fb1e9c75bcc
This study investigated organisational commitment of female librarians in tertiary institutions in \r\nBenue state, Nigeria. The following objectives were covered: to determine normative, affective \r...
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Availability of Digital Information Resources and Preservation Practices in University Libraries in Katsina State, Nigeria
📅 May 6, 2026
📄 Pages: 297-306
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69fb2d2ce90f7
This study assessed the availability of digital information resources and the preservation practices \r\nadopted in university libraries in Katsina State, Nigeria. Two objectives and two research \r\n...
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Self-Efficacy and Interpersonal Relationship Skills As Predictors of Service Quality Among Professional Librarians in Public University Libraries in South-South Nigeria
📅 May 6, 2026
📄 Pages: 307-315
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69fb2df96766f
service quality of professional librarians in public university libraries in South-South Nigeria. The research \r\nadopted a descriptive survey design, targeting 400 librarians across four major publi...
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Assessing the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in University Registry Offices: A Case Study of Federal University of Education, Zaria
📅 April 3, 2026
📄 Pages: 255-264
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69cfa33844904
This study assessed the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in the registry offices of the Federal University of Education, Zaria. Against a backdrop of global digital transformation...
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Availability and Utilization of E-Library Resources within the Department of Community Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 22-30
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c9033f17579
This paper presents an empirical analysis of the availability and utilization of e-library resources within the Department of Community Medicine at the College of Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello Univer...
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Enhancing Information Management for Strengthened Security and Welfare in Borno State’s IDP Camps
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 31-42
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c9042b29f45
This study examines the effectiveness of information management practices on security and welfare outcomes in IDP camps, focusing on roles within camp leadership, community networks, and external orga...
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Assessment of Digital Information Management and Communication Technology Skills of Librarians in the Delivery of Information Services in Tertiary Institutions in Jigawa State,
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 43-66
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c904e5b092e
The study assessed digital information management and communication technology skills of librarians in the delivery of information services in tertiary institutions in Jigawa state. What is the level ...
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Assessment of the Information Literacy Skills among the Undergraduate Students of University of Ilesa, Ilesa Osun State, Nigeria
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 67-78
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c9059a81aac
This study examined the information literacy skills of undergraduate students at the University of Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria, focusing on library usage patterns, levels of information and computer li...
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Balancing Professional Duties, Doctoral Research, and Family Responsibilities: A Study of Female Librarians at Bayero University, Kano
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 79-89
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c9062b11bca
This study investigated how female librarians at Bayero University, Kano manage the complex interplay between professional duties, doctoral research, and family responsibilities. Employing a mixed-met...
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Assessment of the Factors Influencing Cybercrime in Academic Libraries of Tertiary Institutions in Yobe State, Nigeria
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 91-102
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c906e979b6d
This study explored cybercrimes in Academic Libraries of Tertiary Institutions in Yobe State. Two (2) objectives set to guide this study were; to identify the types of cybercrimes perpetrated in acade...
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Citation Index Analysis and Research Output of Academic Administrators in Private Universities in Benin-City, Nigeria
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 103-120
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c907ba02c4a
This study investigates the citation index and research output of academic administrators in private universities in Benin City, Nigeria, specifically Wellspring University and Benson Idahosa Universi...
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Library Statistics: A Tool for Effective Management of Academic Libraries in Nigeria
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 121-132
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c909356bd50
This paper looks at the role of library statistics in enhancing management of academic libraries. It provides some insights on key responsibilities of library administrators and the relevance of stati...
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Assessing the Impact of Social Media Engagement for Academic Motivation of Secondary School Students in Katsina Local Government Area, Katsina State
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 133-144
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c90a57a3b7a
This study examined academic motivation and social media engagement of secondary school students in Katsina local government. The study was guided by three objectives which includes examining the patt...
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Reengineering Research Support Services in University Libraries in Nigeria
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 145-152
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c90aff7c7d9
Research support services in university libraries have become indispensable for enhancing research productivity, visibility, and quality. As the nature of research evolves in complexity, interdiscipli...
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An Analysis of Key Themes from the Literature on the Role of e-Library Resources in Enhancing Research Productivity in Tertiary Institutions
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 153-168
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c90b83e0c7a
The exponential growth of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has profoundly altered the dynamics of academic research, redefining how knowledge is created, accessed, and disseminated. A...
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Challenges and Effects of Low Patronage of Resources and Services in Ahmadu Bello University Agricultural Libraries: Librarians Perspective.
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 169-179
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c90c1643266
This study investigates the perceptions of librarians on challenges and effects of low patronage of library resources and services in Agricultural Libraries, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Nige...
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Assessment of Cybercrime Security Protocols and Challenges in Academic Libraries of Tertiary Institutions in Yobe State, Nigeria
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 180-191
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c90d0084367
The rapid integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and internet connectivity in academic environments has exposed institutional libraries to persistent cyber threats, ranging f...
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Assessment of Emerging Technologies Influence on the Nigerian Scholarly Publications
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 192-201
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c90d84a2e45
This study examines the multifaceted influence of emerging technologies, specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain, on the Nigerian scholarly publication landscape. Employing a qualitat...
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Assessment of Health Information Resources Utilization by Diabetic Patients in Katsina State, Nigeria
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 202-212
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c90e2baaf2d
This study assessed the utilization of health information resources by diabetic patients in Katsina State, Nigeria, examining sources utilized and challenges encountered. A descriptive survey design w...
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Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Management of Federal University Libraries in NorthWestern States of Nigeria
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 213-226
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c90f0f8c4b8
The management of federal university libraries in Nigeria\'s North-Western states faces persistent challenges including outdated cataloging systems, inefficient resource management, limited realtime u...
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Assessing the Influence of Smartphone Applications on Students’ Reading Culture and Use of Library Resources among Undergraduate Students of Selected Nigerian Universities
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 227-235
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c90fa78f3b2
The rapid growth of mobile technology has transformed how students access information, read, and engage with academic resources. In Nigerian universities, smartphones are increasingly being used for l...
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Availability and Use of Social Media Platforms for Academic Activities among Postgraduate Students in Universities in Katsina State, Nigeria
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 236-245
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c9110aaaff8
This study examined the availability and use of social media platforms for academic activites among postgraduate students in universities in Katsina State, Nigeria. Two objectives guided the study: to...
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Internet Skills Utilization and Provision of Digital Information Services in University Libraries: Evidence from Kebbi State, Nigeria
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 246-254
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c911f3631d0
The growing digitalization of academic library services has intensified the need for librarians to harness internet-related competencies in service delivery. This study examined the influence of libra...
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Awareness and Perceived Usefulness of Mobile OPAC for Enhanced Access to Information Resources in Public University Libraries in Katsina State, Nigeria.
📅 March 29, 2025
📄 Pages: 13-21
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c9024048c15
The study examined the adoption of Mobile Online Public Access Catalogue (M-OPAC) platforms for enhancing access to information resources in public university libraries in Katsina State, Nigeria. Four...
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PRELIMINARY PAGES
📅 March 28, 2025
📄 Pages: i-xi
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c84de93cdd1
Preliminaries
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Influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy Skills on Innovative Service Delivery by Librarians at Northwest University, Kano
📅 March 28, 2025
📄 Pages: 1-12
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.69c84ebc0b27a
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has created new demands within the information environment, compelling libraries to adopt innovative service models that effectively respond to emer...
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Transforming Job Performance through Digital Literacy: Insights from Kaduna State University Library, Nigeria By Dr. Hadiza Talatu Mohammed
📅 December 1, 2024
📄 Pages: 57-63
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
DOI:
.6a0ebc8dbbc2f
Abstract\\r\\nThis study aimed to investigate the impact of digital literacy skills on job performance among librarians at Kaduna State University Library, Nigeria. Specifically, it sought to determin...
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