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Item Adoption and Utilization of Electronic Databases by Postgraduate Students in Selected Universities in North-central, Nigeria(Library Philosophy and Practice, 2021-09-09) Ambali, Zainab Olanihun; Abubakar, Lawal; Issa, Abdulwahab OlanrewajuThe study aimed at identifying the types of e-databases available, perceptions towards the ease and extent of use, and usefulness of the adopted e-databases and identify the challenges associated with the use of adopted e-databases by the postgraduate students in the selected universities, in North- central, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey design where set of questionnaires were used to collect data from 1726 postgraduate students across five universities in North central, Nigeria. The study found that Internet facility, e-journals, e-books, science direct, AGORA, DOAJ and TEEAL are the major e-databases available and accessible in selected libraries. The e-databases used on daily basis are Internet, e-books and e-journal while EMERALD, HINARI, EBSCOHOST, OARE, JSTOR and TEEAL are mostly accessed on yearly basis. The study identified poor interregional networking and Internet connection, high cost of e databases, epileptic power supply and insufficient fund to subscribe to them as major challenges with the use of adopted e-databases. We concluded that there is a significant relationship between the perceived ease of use and use of e-databases among postgraduate students in those university libraries; as well as between perceived usefulness and use of e-databases.Item Disaster Preparedness at the State Public Library, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria(Library Philosophy and Practice, 2012) Issa, Abdulwahab Olanrewaju; Aliyu, Mulikat Bola; Adedeji, Adegboyeoga Francis; Akangbe, Bisiola RachelItem Effects of InformatioLiteracy Skills on the Use of E-Library Resources among Students of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria(Library Philosophy and Practice, 2009) Issa, Abdulwahab Olanrewaju; Amusa, Blessing; Daura, Umma DaudaItem EVALUATION OF THE USE AND MISUSE OF THE LIBRARY BY UNDERGRADUATES OF UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, ILORIN, NIGERIA(2020) Igor, Felix; Babafemi, Grace Olabisi; Adewara, Janet Oluseyi; Issa, Abdulwahab OlanrewajuPurpose: This study evaluated the use and misuse of the library by undergraduates at the University of Ilorin. Observations revealed that some library users have in some ways refused to be discipline, exhibiting inappropriate behaviors, constituting gross misuse of the library’s resources, which inhibit the library from rendering dynamic information services effectively. Therefore, this study sought to examine available information resources in the library, use and misuse of such resources as well as to examine measure put in place to guide against further misuse of library resources. Design/Methodology/Approach: The descriptive survey research design was adopted in the study. A total of 394 undergraduate students were drawn from the study population of 43,983 using a stratified sampling technique. Questionnaire and interview were used as the instruments for data collection and 394 copies of questionnaire were administered for this study. A total of 368 copies were retrieved and found usable, indicating a response rate of 93.6%. The data collected were analyzed using frequency count and percentage. Findings: Results from the study indicated that majority of the students were aware of the availability of textbooks, which they consulted primarily for carrying out research and assignment purposes. Findings also shown that underlining/markings of books, writing on library materials, and tearing off page(s) of books are the major forms by which students misuse the library resources. However, it was found that security surveillance, provision of space for photocopying of document and provision of reference services were measures adopted by the university library to curb the constant incidence of misuse of library information materials, and these measures were found to be very effective. Implication: The study concluded that library misuse resulted in the loss of access to information. Originality/Value: This study constitutes one of the most recent researches that sought to proffer solutions on the best way to curb misuse of the library. It presents a highlight of predisposing factors to the misuse of library materials. It also provides insights that would enable library administrators to take necessary and proactive measures in preventing future occurrences of users’ delinquent behavior.Item Factors influencing the utilization of Electronic Resources in University of Ilorin Library by Undergraduate Students(Al-hikmah University, 2018) Opoola, Khadijat Adetutu; Abdulraheem, Jamiu Wankasi; Issa, Abdulwahab Olanrewaju; Ambali, Zainab O.Item The Use of Computer Based Testing Method for the Conduct of Examinations at the University of Ilorin(Department of Educational Administration and Planning, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife., 2012) Alabi, Afusat Titilayo; Issa, Abdulwahab Olanrewaju; Oyekunle, Rafiat AjibadeThis paper presents an overview of the application of Information and Communication Technology in the conduct of post-UTME and other examinations at the University of Ilorin. It provides a brief historical background to the practice at the University, dating back to 2005 when it started by adopting the Pen-and-Paper Testing up to the present practice, using the Computer-Based Testing method. The paper underscored the challenges associated with the former practice, thus justifying the introduction of the latter, thereby justifying it. In conclusion, this paper advocates the widespread adoption of CBT method for the conduct of not just the post-UTME examinations, but also other University-based examinations with large population of students in Nigerian Universities owing to the success story of the University of Ilorin.