Browsing by Author "Hamza, Abba"

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    LEARNING FACILITIES FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENTS IN THE UNIVERSITIES IN NORTHERN STATES OF NIGERIA BY
    (Department of Library and Information Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2023-12-17) Maifata, Mu'azu Nurudeen; Habibu, Mohammed; Hamza, Abba
    This study examines the significance of teaching and learning facilities in fostering entrepreneurial education among Library and Information Science (LIS) students in universities. As the field of LIS evolves and embraces a more entrepreneurial mindset, it is essential to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in an increasingly competitive and dynamic information landscape. This study identifies various teaching and learning facilities that can effectively cultivate entrepreneurial competence among LIS students. The study identifies several key factors that contribute to the development of entrepreneurial competence in LIS students, including practical hands-on experiences, access to cutting- edge technology, mentorship programs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and experiential learning opportunities. These factors enable students to acquire critical skills such as innovation, problem-solving, business acumen, and adaptability. Moreover, the study highlights the role of university libraries as ideal platforms for providing these teaching and learning facilities. University libraries can serve as innovation hubs, offering spaces for entrepreneurial activities, access to emerging technologies, and resources that support the development of entrepreneurial projects. Collaborations between LIS faculty, library professionals, and industry experts play a vital role in shaping the curriculum, designing entrepreneurship programs, and providing mentorship to students. The study also emphasizes the importance of integrating entrepreneurial education within the LIS curriculum, ensuring that students are exposed to business concepts, market analysis, intellectual property, and marketing strategies. Additionally, interdisciplinary approaches that encourage collaboration with other departments, such as business schools or engineering programs, can foster a more holistic understanding of entrepreneurship.
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    Rationalisation of Web Storage Technology (WST) Platform Usage by Faculty Members for Academic Activities in the Faculty of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
    (2020-03-08) Hamza, Abba; Mohammed, Mrs M.F.; Habibu, Mohammed
    This paper focused on rationalisation of WST Platform usage by Faculty Members for academic activities in the Faculty of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. A quantitative research methodology was employed, a cross-sectional survey research design was used, and two (2) objectives were identified for this paper. The study comprised of 175 Faculty Members in the Faculty of Education, A.B.U., Zaria. This number excludes the staff on study leave, sabbatical, and secondment. A census sampling technique was adopted. A self-developed questionnaire was used. Descriptive statistics (frequency distribution, percentage, mean and standard deviation) were used to analyse the data collected from the respondents. This study discovered that the most common academic activities that Faculty Members in the Faculty of Education, A.B.U., Zaria, engaged in WST Platforms were document sharing and web communication. This study also revealed that accessibility and availability of Web Storage Technology Platforms was the most common rationale behind utilising WST Platforms by Faculty Members in the Faculty of Education, A.B.U., Zaria. The researcher recommends that; the management of ABU. Zaria, should encourage and motivate Faculty Members to engage all their academic activities in WST Platforms, especially web conferencing through sensitisation programs and other available means. Also, the WST Platforms service providers and management of A.B.U., Zaria, should join hands in creating awareness campaign on the rationales of utilising WST Platforms for academic activities, so that Faculty Members can take full advantage of WST Platforms.