Browsing by Author "M. T. Bashorun"

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    Adoption and Use of Smart Mobile Devices for Academic Activities Undergraduates in the University of Ilorin Library, Nigeria
    (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION PROCESSING AND COMMUNICATION (IJIPC), 2019) M. T. Bashorun; Ifeoluwa, M Awolude; F.R. Akinlabi
    This study examined the adoption and use of smart mobile devices for academic activities by undergraduates in the two selected faculties of Communication, Information Sciences, and Social Sciences in the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. A survey method was adopted for the study. The study adopted the stratified sampling technique. Respondents consisted of undergraduates who were randomly selected by the researchers. Instrument for data collection was questionnaire, tagged the Adoption and Use of Smart Mobile Devices for Academic Activities Questionnaire (AUSMDAAQ). The data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings of the study revealed that undergraduates used various smart mobile such as laptop. tablets, smartphones, e-readers, PDA to enhance learning activities. The study further revealed that students adopted and used smartphone devices at a very high level for assignments submission and other academic activities like searching online information watching academic video and digital skills acquisition. In addition. among the benefits of smart mobile applications are enhancement of learning and facilitation of access to online information. Furthermore, the study revealed that insufficient power supply, slow internet connectivity and low storage capacity of the smart mobile phone are problems associated with smart mobile devices. The study therefore, recommended that the university should provide solar enerv and power generating plant to complement the existing power supply and upgrading ofthe internet bandwidth.
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    Bibliographic Citations and Referencing
    (General Studies Division University of Ilorin Ilorin., 2019) M. T. Bashorun; SA. Olarongbe; Nafisat Rabiu
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    Cloud Computing and Academic Libraries in Nigeria
    (IGI Global, 2020) M. T. Bashorun; K. T. Omopupa; Garba Dahiru
    The advent of computers and other communication technologies led to major transformations in the way library services are rendered and the profession practiced. The libraries have been automated, networked, and are now moving towards paperless or virtual libraries. This chapter examines various facets of cloud computing, describes types and applications. It also outlines the benefits and challenges of cloud computing in academic libraries. Further, the chapter gives direction about the use of cloud computing services to the library professionals and academic libraries in Nigeria. This chapter may be helpful in generating cloud-based services for academic libraries. The chapter suggests that quality service assurance by cloud providers must be ensured, upgrading of internet bandwidth for fast access and quick information dissemination that would improve academic library services. It concludes that cloud computing is crucial and vital in modern information innovation, especially in academic libraries.
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    Libraries and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge in Developing Countries: The Nigeria Experience
    (IGI Global., 2014) Abdulmumin Isah; M. T. Bashorun; K. T. Omopupa
    This chapter traces the role of libraries in the preservation of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in developing countries. It also highlights the nature of indigenous knowledge and the traditional role of libraries at preserving it for posterity; it discusses current issues surrounding the management of IK in libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions. It examines the various use of indigenous knowledge by array of information users within and outside the libraries. It x-rayed the traditional library services of identify ing, acquiring, organizing, and presentation of IK to the adoption of Information and Communication Technologies. It concludes with the challenges in IK preservation and suggests measures that can be taken to alleviate the challenges.
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    Libraries and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge in Developing Countries
    (IGI Global, 2014) Abdulmumin Isah; M. T. Bashorun; K. T. Omopupa
    This chapter traces the role of libraries in the preservation of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in developing countries. It also highlights the nature of indigenous knowledge and the traditional role of libraries at preserving it for posterity; it discusses current issues surrounding the management of IK in libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions. It examines the various use of indigenous knowledge by array of information users within and outside the libraries. It x-rayed the traditional library services of identifying, acquiring, organizing, and presentation of IK to the adoption of Information and Communication Technologies. It concludes with the challenges in IK preservation and suggests measures that can be taken to alleviate the challenges.