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- ItemChallenges and prospects of using information communication technologies (ICTS) among Nigerian Polytechnic Libraries Reference Services(International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE), 2013) Jibia, Mamman Salisu; Mubaraka, Conrad M; Hassan, Usman KatsinaThis study focused on the threats and challenges of using information communication technologies in reference services of polytechnic libraries was carried out using 600 questionnaires and observation was also used as instrument for data collection , survey method used adapted for this study. The data collected was analyzed using percentages and frequencies, means and standard deviation of the facilities, limited duration of use, denials to information into storage media, like diskettes and flash drives as some of the major threats and challenges of the optimal utilization of these facilities among the selected polytechnic libraries’ Reference sections, suggestions and recommendations were proffered such as extending the duration of use , working towards generations of funds internally, among others, to check the threats and challenges
- ItemDistance learning library services in Ugandan universities(Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2013) Kiwelu, Jackline Estomihi Mayende; Obura, Constant OkelloThe study carried out at Makerere University and Uganda Martyrs University in 2010 aimed at providing strategies for enhanced distance learning library services in terms of convenience and adequacy. The study adopted a cross sectional descriptive survey design. The study revealed services provided in branch libraries in Ugandan universities were inadequate compared to the main libraries in the main campuses. The library services were convenient to a few of distance learners. About 209 (61.8%) learners from the two universities studied could not easily access the library services provided in the universities and 18 (5.3%) did not access them at all.
- ItemIntegrating ICT in Library Management: Design and Development of an Automated Library Management System for Cavendish University Uganda(International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE), 2013) Jibia, Mamman Salisu; Mubaraka, Conrad M; Odie, MichaelThis study intended to solicit requirements for a proposed library information system and develop it for CUU as a step to automate its library services. The study employed prototyping method to come up with the system. The system met most of the objectives by enabling the library staff keep track of its clients and resources they manage. Report generation was made easy as all the information has become easier to manipulate due to the nature of electronic storage. Searching for reading material has been made easy since different criteria may be used to accomplish the task. The interfaces were user friendly and there was no need for retraining other than orientation. The researcher recommends that this system be continuously built to take care of other library services which include management of the serials and periodicals, book reservations, automatic email notification for reminders, use of bar codes, scanners and labels; and use of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification ) tags to mitigate book thefts. It is also recommended that the library system, go online so that books and lecture notes are accessed over the internet by users.