Browsing by Author "Abdullahi, Mohammed Abubakar"

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    Examination of the Resources Utilization in School Library by the Students in Government Girls Secondary School Library Kontagora, Niger State, Nigeria
    (2020-05-13) Mohammed, Garba Shambo; Abdullahi, Mohammed Abubakar; Fati, Abba
    The study examined the resources utilization in Government Girls’ Secondary School Kontagora, Niger State. Three (3) research questions were used to guide the study: What types of library resources are available for students to uses in the school library of Government Girls Secondary School Kontagora? What are the purposes/reasons the students use the school library? What are the constraints to the effective utilization of the school library resources? The populations of this study consisted of eighty (80) students of SS1 and SS2. Census sample was adopted because the population was small. Survey research designed was used for the study. The questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection, and frequency count and percentage distribution was used to analyze the data collected. The study showed that there are many information resources such as texts books, journals, dictionaries, encyclopedia, globes and atlas, charts and graphs and newspapers in the school library of GGSS Kontagora. The finding also revealed that secondary school students used the library in preparation for the examination and reading newspapers for leisure. The results furthered revealed that there are many constraints to the effective utilization of library resources in government girls’ secondary school Kontagora which include inadequate funding, lack of power supply. Others are lack of official library hour on the time table, lack of professional staff, lack of relevant materials and mutilation of library resources which are negatively affecting the library services. The study recommended that school management should improve on the library resources; students should be encouraged by the school management to use the library other than reading only in preparation for the examination
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    INFORMATION RESOURCES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENT FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA, NIGERIA
    (Department of Library and Information Sciences, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2024-06-09) Maifata, Mu'azu Nurudeen; Alhaji, Yusuf Mohammed; Abdullahi, Mohammed Abubakar
    Introduction: This study investigated the information resources available for visually impaired students to ensure effective service delivery at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) library, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study aimed to determine the necessary information resources for visually impaired students, identify sources for providing these resources, explore challenges associated with their provision, and find strategies for enhancing resource availability for visually impaired students at ABU, Zaria. Methodology: A descriptive survey research design was employed. The study population comprised 90 students and librarians from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Data collection instruments included interviews and questionnaires. Two research assistants, briefed on the study objectives, helped administer and retrieve the instruments within two weeks. Data were analyzed using percentages, means, and standard delations to answer the research questions. Findings/Results: The study revealed that university libraries should utilize specialized software and hardware designed to aid visually impaired students in accessing printed materials. These tools include screen readers, text-to-speech software, and braille displays, which ensure equal access to resources. The study also identified the challenges faced in providing these resources and the need for effective strategies to overcome them. Conclusion: The study concluded that while specialized information resources are essential for visually impaired students at ABU, Zaria, there are significant challenges in their provision. Addressing these challenges is crucial for ensuring effective service delivery and equal access to resources for visually impaired students. Recommendations: The study recommended that university libraries should implement and maintain specialized software and hardware for visually impaired students. This includes investing in screen readers, text-to-speech software, and braille displays. Additionally, libraries should develop strategies to overcome challenges in resource provision, ensuring that visually impaired students have equal access to ail necessary information resources