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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
The management of federal university libraries in Nigeria\'s North-Western states faces persistent challenges including outdated cataloging systems, inefficient resource management, limited realtime u...
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Assessment of Health Information Resources Utilization by Diabetic Patients in Katsina State, Nigeria
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 202-212
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
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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Assessment of Emerging Technologies Influence on the Nigerian Scholarly Publications
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 192-201
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
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 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
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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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
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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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
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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Reengineering Research Support Services in University Libraries in Nigeria
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 145-152
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
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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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
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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Library Statistics: A Tool for Effective Management of Academic Libraries in Nigeria
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 121-132
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
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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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
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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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
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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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
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 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
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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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
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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Enhancing Information Management for Strengthened Security and Welfare in Borno State’s IDP Camps
📅 March 29, 2026
📄 Pages: 31-42
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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PRELIMINARY PAGES
📅 March 28, 2025
📄 Pages: i-x
📚 Vol. 5/No. 2
Preliminaries
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