Browsing by Author "Jamiu Wankasi ABDULRAHEEM"

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    Awareness and ICT Skills as Determinants of Electronic Information Resources Utilization by Undergraduate Medical Students in University of Ilorin, Nigeria
    (International Journal of Information Processing and Communication (IJIPC), 2021-06) George Osas EROMOSELE; Jamiu Wankasi ABDULRAHEEM; Mutalib Olanrewaju ABDULRAZAQ; Yakubu ABUBAKAR
    This study was conducted on the medical students of the University of Ilorin. Aim: This study investigated the awareness and ICT skills as determinants of electronic information resources utilization by medical students in University of Ilorin. Method: The study adopted a survey method. A total of one hundred and twenty-five (125) medical students were randomly sampled. The simple random sampling technique was used for this study, five (5) research questions guided the study and data were collected using a structured questionnaire. It was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings showed that e-resources are available to the students. Results: The findings also revealed that the averages of the available electronic information resources are utilized frequently. In addition, the study revealed that the respondents are experts in the use of ICT tools. Considerably, the majority of the respondents have a purposely use e-resources. The study recommends that the library needs to make sure the electronic resources are updated ICT tool, the library should provide a conducive environment for its users. Keywords: Awareness, ICT skills, Electronic Information Resources, Utilization, Medical Students, University of Ilorin
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    Resistance to Change in Academic Libraries: The University of Ilorin Experience
    (Ilorin Varsity International Journal of Library & Information Science, 2023) Jamiu Wankasi ABDULRAHEEM; G.O. EROMOSELE; R.OLORUNSOLA
    Since libraries are developing organisms following Ranganathan's thesis, its success or failure depends on an awareness of the causes and mechanisms of opposition to change as well as the ability to effectively address its manifestations. In light of this, this study used the academic library at the University of Ilorin as a case study to examine librarians' perspectives on change resistance and potential solutions. The study was targeted at 20 librarians in the University of Ilorin library, while a total enumeration sampling method was adopted. The questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents, and a 100% (20) response rate was achieved. The data collected were processed and analyzed with descriptive statistical tools of frequency counts and percentages. Results revealed that there was a change in the library (70%), while incidents of resistance were also witnessed in areas such as gossiping on duty (100%), staff missing deadlines (75%), seeking joint action of colleagues (65%) and refusing to learn a new task (60%). The study further provides strategies on what Library managers could do to reduce or solve the problems of resistance to change in the library and information service environment. In light of the findings of the study, it was recommended amongst others that, librarians must not only focus on access, organization, storage, and retrieval of information but, they should also become change agents and ensure a proactive role in the diffusion of technological innovations. Keywords: Resistance to change, Academic Libraries, Librarians, Solutions, University of Ilorin
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    Resistance to Change in Academic Libraries: The University of Ilorin Experience
    (Ilorin Varsity International Journal of Library & Information Science, 2023) Jamiu Wankasi ABDULRAHEEM; G.O. EROMOSELE; R.OLORUNSOLA
    Since libraries are developing organisms following Ranganathan's thesis, its success or failure depends on an awareness of the causes and mechanisms of opposition to change as well as the ability to effectively address its manifestations. In light of this, this study used the academic library at the University of Ilorin as a case study to examine librarians' perspectives on change resistance and potential solutions. The study was targeted at 20 librarians in the University of Ilorin library, while a total enumeration sampling method was adopted. The questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents, and a 100% (20) response rate was achieved. The data collected were processed and analyzed with descriptive statistical tools of frequency counts and percentages. Results revealed that there was a change in the library (70%), while incidents of resistance were also witnessed in areas such as gossiping on duty (100%), staff missing deadlines (75%), seeking joint action of colleagues (65%) and refusing to learn a new task (60%). The study further provides strategies on what Library managers could do to reduce or solve the problems of resistance to change in the library and information service environment. In light of the findings of the study, it was recommended amongst others that, librarians must not only focus on access, organization, storage, and retrieval of information but, they should also become change agents and ensure a proactive role in the diffusion of technological innovations