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Item Adoption and Use of Open educational resources (OER) in distance learning centres of two Nigerian universities(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of CIS, University of Ilorin Nigeria, 2021) Isah, A.; Adigun, G.O; Abdulkareem, M.Y.; Afolabi, S.O.Item Challenges of Digital Preservation of Manuscripts to the Nigerian Education and Information systems(Routledge, UK, 2013) Abdulkareem, M.Y.; Isah, A.; Issa, A.O.Knowledge, as the engine that drives human civilizations and existence, must continue to be eternally preserved. However, the challenges that face the achievement of this essential objective have always been daunting. Languages, like all units of human knowledge and culture, need to be preserved and conserved because of their role in human societies. Fortunately, technological advancement has led to innovations in the field of data and manuscript conservation and preservation. This article, therefore, focuses on the digital preservation of manuscripts and the challenges posed to the Nigerian educational and information systems, highlighting the concepts of digital preservation and digital conservation strategies necessary for preserving language manuscripts. The plausibility of strategies such as technology emulation, migration, encapsulation, and restoration was identified. Furthermore, the challenges facing the use of these and other strategies were explored. Finally, the article proposes ways of overcoming the challenges for effective conservation of knowledge and information.Item Compliance with e-records Readiness a trajectory of the Federal Ministry of Finance Nigeria(Department of Sociology Igbinedion University Okada, 2020) Abdulkareem, M.Y.; Isah, A.; Mnjama, N.; Sebina, P.The awareness of the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the public service environment has created different prospects and challenges which include in-depth understanding, usage and access in different sectors of the general public. Several organizations (government and private businesses) around the world have embraced the idea of e-government in their bid to improve service delivery to citizens. The objective of this study is to assess the compliance of e-records readiness at the Federal Ministry of Finance Nigeria (FMFN) using an e-records readiness assessment tool, and Integrating Records Management in ICT Systems. Due to the nature of the study, the pragmatic paradigm was used. This entailed the use of mixed methods, (i.e., quantitative and qualitative approaches) for data collection and analysis. The quantitative phase of the study used a survey questionnaire. A total number of 260 were distributed to respondents using purposively and randomly selected among various departments/units in the FMFN. The quantitative data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The result of the data collected from the study provides a better understanding of the level of e-records readiness, particularly, compliance with the legal policy and regulatory frameworks that govern the electronic record system in the ministry. The study stands to benefit the public sectors that are desirous of opting for e-records management in Nigeria and provide benchmarks for policymakers on e-record management, particularly compliance on how to maintain proper e- records readiness status.Item Influence of staff Training on quality of Library Services. A Case Study of University of Ilorin Library(Igbinedion University Okada, 2020) Isah, A.; Bashorun, M.T.; Abdulkareem, M.Y.; Olanrewaju, R.KThe purpose of the study was to examine the influence of staff training on the quality of library services in the academic library of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. The research design used was a descriptive research survey method; the data were collected by means of a structured questionnaire designed by the researcher. To achieve the objectives of the study, five (5) research questions were developed. One hundred and seven (107) copies of the questionnaire were answered, returned, and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 21) programs for data analysis. The result of the findings shows that the majority of the respondents 67(62.6%) strongly agreed that staff training programmes improved the quality of service delivery to the clienteles. The findings also show that majority of respondents indicated that off-the-job training programmes do not support by the management simply because the management feel that more hands are needed to man the library and there is no fund to support that kind of training programme. However, 88 (82.2%) respondents strongly agreed that outstanding performance should be adequately rewarded whereas 6 (5.6%) respondents disagreed. The study, therefore, recommends that the management should make provisions for librarians and other library staff to spend time in developed nation’s libraries for the purpose of skill acquisition and to be abreast of the latest development in the profession and global best professional practices.Item Influences of ICTs on academic library Services in University of Ilorin, Nigeria(Department of Library and Information Science, Umar Musa Yar'Adua University, Katsina State Nigeria, 2022) Abdulkareem, M.Y.; Olumoko, O.R.; Jacob, P.A.The Researcher examines the influence of Information and Communication Technologies on academic library services in the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. The study presented a descriptive survey design. The total population of library staff is 32 in total enumeration technique was adopted due to the small but manageable size of the population. The findings of the study have revealed that ICTs devices are upgraded, and maintained thereby enabling the efficiency of not just the students but the librarian as well in the rendering of their services. Also, the study has showed that inadequate funds, erratic power supply, inadequate skilled manpower, Excellent ICTS training, inadequate Internet facilities, irregular maintenance, and government policy are some of the challenges, the study concludes skills possessed by library staff have brought numerous opportunities to enable them to fulfill their mission. Among the recommendations given is a standby generator/ inverter should be provided as an alternative to power.Item Information Needs of Public Library Patron: A survey of users of Kwara State Library, Ilorin, Nigeria(The Pacific Northwest Library Association, 2011) Issa, A.O.; Abdulkareem, M.Y.; Isah, A.; Kupolati, K.S.