Browsing by Author "Ibrahim, Hassan Mallam"

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    ACCESS TO INFORMATION BY RURAL DWELLER AS A REMEDY FOR TACKLING COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN NIGERIA
    (Department of Library and Information Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2021-01-01) Elijah, Ode O.; Ibrahim, Hassan Mallam
    The origin of the COVID-19 pandemic, otherwise known as Corona-virus at the moment, is shrouded in mystery. Its cause and mode of spread of infection have also not been fully branded as the scientists are yet to reach an agreement on whether CO VID-19 is solely a respiratory or/and airborne disease. As a result, the pandemic is even becoming more unpredictable and intractable to manage. Over 200 countries worldwide are at crossroads in search of its cure, and none has been found yet. Consequently, its devastating effects continue to ravage the entire globe. Thus, the pervasiveness of the pandemic has become a very major emergency across Nigeria. The budding numbers of people who are likely to be victims of this ugly development are often the rural communities with no common access to information due to their economic and information deficiencies. The thrust of this paper is that providing rural dwellers with adequate and timely access to information will serve as a panacea for the COVID-19 pandemic
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    Application of Information and Communication Technology In-Library Operations in Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nigeria
    (Department of Library and Information Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2020-06-05) Musa, Suleiman; Ibrahim, Hassan Mallam; Asom, Faga
    The application of ICT in libraries has simplified operations and services provided in this era. Selection, acquisition, cataloguing, and classification of library resources can be carried out with this technology, thus, making i the libraries provide information services remotely, timely, and efficiently. This paper investigated the application j of ICT'in library operations in the Nasarawa State University Library. Five objectives were formulated to guide the study. The objectives include, among others to find out the available ICT facilities in operations in University i Library, Nasarawa State, Keffi; to determine the extent to which the University Library applies the available ICT | facilities in its operations. The population of the study comprised of the whole library staff Professional and Para- : professional totalling forty-six (46). A census design was adopted. The questionnaire was used as an instrument j for data collection. Data collected were analysed using frequency count and percentage. The study discovered that | computer, scanner, printer, photocopier, projector, barcode scanner, television, internet access, among others were the ICT facilities available in the Library of Nasarawa State University, Keffi. The University Library highly applied ICT in the areas of access to online resources-library databases, reprographic service, online selection, ordering, and acquisition of information resources. The study recommended that Nasarawa State University Library should provide more ICT facilities like scanner, smart board, mobile phone, Frequency Radio Identifier, barcode reader, CD-ROM, and the like for proper library operations. Nasarawa State University Library should apply ICT in areas of Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), online instruction/user education, Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI), Institutional Repositories, E-Reference Service for smooth, timely and remote access to information resources and services.
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    Availability and Use of Government Documents by Academic Staff in Library Complex of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
    (Library and Information Science Department, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2018-10-01) Ibrahim, Hassan Mallam; Alhassan, Yahaya Karaye; Suleiman, Musa
    This study examined the availability and use of government documents by academic staff in the library complex of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. To achieve the objective of the study, three research questions were raised and answered. The population of the study comprised all the academic staff in the twelve faculties of Ahmadu Bello University. Survey research design was employed, purposive sampling was adopted where 186 academic staff were selected and questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data collected. The study discovers that: technical report, government gazettes, annual reports, statistical reports, law reports, bulletins among others were the types of government documents that were highly available (in hard copy format) except statistical and annual reports which are in both hard and soft copies (offline) only available in the Library Complex of A.B.U Zaria; family members/colleagues/friends and personal experience were the main sources of awareness of the academic staff The study, therefore, recommends among others that: the library complex of A.B.U Zaria should institute current awareness service with the aim of making the academic staff aware of the availability of government documents as soon as they are acquired. The awareness can be created through mobile phone text messages, library bulletin, e-mail addresses, social media, text message. The study concludes that lack of effective awareness creation undermines the high level of use of government documents by the academic staff of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
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    Convenience and Use of Government Documents by Academic Staff in Library Complex of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
    (Department of physics, Nasarawa State Univesity Keffi, 2018-01-01) Ibrahim, Hassan Mallam
    This study investigated the academic staff convenience and use of government documents in library complex of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Two objectives were formulated as a guide to the study. The population of the study comprised all the academic staff in the twelve faculties of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.Survey research design was employed; purposive sampling was used where 184 academic staff were selected. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data collected. The study discoveredamong others that: majority of the academic staff indicated that the library complex of ABU Zaria was not convenient for them to use government documents because the library does not provide them with the government documents online for use; it revealed that majority of the academic staff were not familiar with the arrangement of the documents on the shelves. 'The study, therefore, recommends among others that:the library complex of ABU Zaria should make effort to digitize its government documents, make them available twenty-four hours seven days, 24/7 in the library website for use;the library complex should from time to time give orientation to the academic staff on the organization of the
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    Information Interchange Theory: A Test of Construct in Information Sources Use for Resolving Inheritance Conflict in Daura Emirate Council, Nigeria
    (Department of Library and Information Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2021-01-01) Bako, Musa Katsayal; Ibrahim, Hassan Mallam
    The study investigated how traditional rulers access and use information sources to resolve inheritance conflicts in Daura Emirate of Katsina State, Nigeria. The study also tests the constructs of information interchange theory (providing, holding, withholding, accessing and use of information sources). The study employed qualitative method using case study approach, from social constructionism perspective. The population of the study comprised of all the traditional rulers appointed by Daura Emirate Council, with a sample size of fifteen (15) participants selected using non- ■ probability sampling techniques (purposive sampling). The study further used analytical inductive process to identify 108 narratives explaining how traditional rulers in Daura Emirate Council access and use information sources to resolve inheritance conflict The narratives were organized in six (6) re-occurring topics and further collapsed into two (2) emergent categories to explain, traditional rulers experiences about inheritance, and how they source and access information for inheritance conflict resolutions. Findings . indicated that traditional rulers in Daura Emirate Council believe that they Source information to aid their sharing of inheritance from (1) textual references and (2) nontextual references; Finding interpreted using information interchange theory suggested that for the traditional rulers to successfully resolve inheritance conflicts there must be effective exchange and communication of information between information providers (parties in conflicts, witnesses and other people) and information users (traditional rulers) in terms of providing, holding, withhold, accessing and use of information. The study recommended that traditional rulers should be more aware of information related to inheritance as stipulated in the Holy Qur'an and Hadith. This can be done through workshop, symposium and seminar organized by the Emirate council.
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    Library and Information Services for Promoting Information LIteracy as a Panacea to Economy Recovery
    (Department of Library and Information Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2016-09-07) Bako, Musa Katsayal; Sahabi, Jabo M.; Madaki, Adamu Sa'ad; Ibrahim, Hassan Mallam
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    ROLE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
    (Department of Library and Information Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2021-01-01) Musa, Suleiman; Ibrahim, Hassan Mallam; Abdullahi, Galadima M.
    The realization of the enormous power of information has made libraries and information centers inevitably present in all sectors of a nation's economy. The paper examined Library and Information Science (LIS) education as an information-based course that has a major role in national development in Nigeria. It views development as continuous improvement in infrastructure provision, the rapid expansion of knowledge and technology that creates a strong educational system to help every citizen fulfill their obligation. LIS curriculum development in Nigeria has shown considerable strides in infusing ICT competencies as most LIS schools have developed relevant ICT courses to train prospective LIS graduates. The efforts put in place will make LIS prospective graduates add a figure to the population of this country, Nigeria, and make their various contributions to national development as information providers and distribution agents. However, LIS schools are hampered from the role of producing highly skilled LIS graduates because of the inadequate number of ICT facilities such as computer, hardware, and software, strong and reliable internet connection, etc. in LIS ICT laboratories and lecture rooms in Nigerian library schools. Based on the practical challenges, it was recommended that the concerned authorities and regulatory bodies ensure adequate funding and well-equipped ICT facilities such as computers, hardware, and software, strong internet connectivity, interactive Smart Board, etc.; training and retraining of LIS educators in LIS schools. The paper concludes that with adequate and timely interventions of government and other stakeholders for LIS schools, LIS education will respond better to existing and emerging trends in library and information science practice in the 21st century
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    SOCIAL NETWORKING TOOLS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
    (Department of Library and Information Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2018-02-08) Suleiman, Hussaini; Yusuf, Sekinat; Ibrahim, Hassan Mallam
    The use of the internet supporting platforms by academic libraries facilitate and support education, moral values, pedagogical knowledge, access to quality information and ethics>. that can improve the lives of library users. Social networking tools allow the use of library services at home, at work, and throughout the community. The paper focuses on the use of social networking tools in the library and how these tools can bring users up to date, by oroviding effective and efficient library services. The characteristics, benefits and demerits of social networking tools were explored to explain how social networking tools can help academic library provide effective library services. Opportunities and challenges were identified such as low costs, ability to take library services beyond their geographical boundaries to favorite places, insufficient funds and lack of qualified personnel. It concluded that academic libraries could leverage on social networking platforms to re-introduce the global technology locally to facilitate making resources and services visible, and become indispensable partners. The paper recommended encouraging academic library sponsorship, and training personnel to become competent on the use of social networking tools