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Item Entrepreneur Skills as Determinants to Job Opportunities Among LIS Postgraduate Students in University Of Ilorin(University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2021-07) Silifat Ranti Nuhu; Najeebat Opeyemi Abdulraheem; Hajarah Abubakar; Kabir Alabi SulaimanEntrepreneurial skills equip students with abilities that increase their employment potential and include: the abilities to solve problems, to develop social interaction, abilities to find information and to handle it for decision making, planning, communication and presentation skills. This study examined entrepreneur skills as determinants to job opportunities among LIS postgraduate students in university of Ilorin. Four objectives with one hypothesis were identified to guide the study. The target population include postgraduates students of LIS in university of Ilorin both Master and PhD students with population of 101 students (PG coordinator, 2021) There was no sample and sampling techniques as the population was not large enough for sampling as such the study adopted a purposive sampling technique with 16 item questionnaire was the instrument designed and used for the study. The study uses simple percentage, table and frequency as methods of data analysis. However, the null hypothesis for the study was tested with Pearson’s product moment correlation (PPMC). The study found out that communication skills, technological/technical skills, marketing/saleable skills, management skills and financial risk skills as entrepreneurship skills on job opportunities. The study also found out that inadequate funding, poor infrastructural support, poor policy formulation, fear of failing and lack of willingness to take risk as challenges associated with entrepreneurship skills on job opportunities. However, the study recommends that Government should formulate policies that would help LIS postgraduate on entrepreneurship skills and access to credits should be given priority by government to LIS postgraduate students in university of IlorinItem Entrepreneur Skills as Determinants to Job Opportunities Among LIS Postgraduate Students in University Of Ilorin(Libraries at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2021-07) Silifat Ranti Nuhu; Najeebat Opeyemi Abdulraheem; Abubakar Hajarah; Kabir SulaimanAbstract Entrepreneurial skills equip students with abilities that increase their employment potential and include: the abilities to solve problems, to develop social interaction, abilities to find information and to handle it for decision making, planning, communication and presentation skills. This study examined entrepreneur skills as determinants to job opportunities among LIS postgraduate students in university of Ilorin. Four objectives with one hypothesis were identified to guide the study. The target population include postgraduates students of LIS in university of Ilorin both Master and PhD students with population of 101 students (PG coordinator, 2021) There was no sample and sampling techniques as the population was not large enough for sampling as such the study adopted a purposive sampling technique with 16 item questionnaire was the instrument designed and used for the study. The study uses simple percentage, table and frequency as methods of data analysis. However, the null hypothesis for the study was tested with Pearson’s product moment correlation (PPMC). The study found out that communication skills, technological/technical skills, marketing/saleable skills, management skills and financial risk skills as entrepreneurship skills on job opportunities. The study also found out that inadequate funding, poor infrastructural support, poor policy formulation, fear of failing and lack of willingness to take risk as challenges associated with entrepreneurship skills on job opportunities. However, the study recommends that Government should formulate policies that would help LIS postgraduate on entrepreneurship skills and access to credits should be given priority by government to LIS postgraduate students in university of IlorinItem Factors Influencing the Use of Open Access Resources by Library and Information Science Postgraduate Students, University of Ilorin(Ilorin Varsity International Journal of Library & Information Science, 2023) Abdullahi Mohammad Ibrahim; Yahaya Ibrahim Olarewanju; Abubakar Lwal; Najeebat Opeyemi AbdulraheemAbstract The study investigated factors influencing the use of open access resources by library and information science postgraduate students at the university of Ilorin. The study adopted a total enumeration method to involve all 94 LIS postgraduate students at the University of Ilorin. A web-based questionnaire was designed using Google form and the generated link was shared among postgraduate students of Library and Information Science, University of Ilorin. The link was shared with various groups of postgraduate students of Library and Information Science via WhatsApp and Telegram. The responses were collected for two weeks. The study reported that awareness, attitude, performance expectancy and internet self-efficacy are factors influencing the use of open access resources The study also revealed a shortage of power supply, a bad network, poor awareness and poor searching skills as the challenges influencing the use of open access resources The study recommends that awareness of the use of open access should be increased to the postgraduate studentsItem Factors Influencing the Use of Open Access Resources by Library and Information Science Postgraduate Students, University of Ilorin(Ilorin Varsity International Journal of Library & Information Science, 2023) Abdullahi Mohammad Ibrahim; Ibrahim Olarewaju Yahaya; Abubakar Lawal; Najeebat Opeyemi AbdulraheemThe study investigated factors influencing the use of open access resources by library and information science postgraduate students at the university of Ilorin. The study adopted a total enumeration method to involve all 94 LIS postgraduate students at the University of Ilorin. A web-based questionnaire was designed using Google form and the generated link was shared among postgraduate students of Library and Information Science, University of Ilorin. The link was shared with various groups of postgraduate students of Library and Information Science via WhatsApp and Telegram. The responses were collected for two weeks. The study reported that awareness, attitude, performance expectancy and internet self-efficacy are factors influencing the use of open access resources The study also revealed a shortage of power supply, a bad network, poor awareness and poor searching skills as the challenges influencing the use of open access resources The study recommends that awareness of the use of open access should be increased to the postgraduate studentsItem Motivation as A Determinants of Job Performance of Library Staff in Selected Academic Libraries in Kwara State(Inkunabula: Journal of Library Science and Islamic Information, 2024-03) Najeebat Opeyemi Abdulraheem; Mutalib Olanrewaju Abdulrazaq; Silifat Ranti Nuhu; Abdulkadir Olalekan Yusuf; Ibrahim Olarewaju YahayaThe study investigated staff motivation as a determinant of job performance of library staff in selected academic libraries, Kwara state. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised of professional, para-professional and non-professional staff of the three selected academic libraries of 126. A total enumeration sampling technique was applied. A sample size of 126 respondents was used for the study. Questionnaire was used as data collection instrument. Data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages the response rate was 96.8%. The findings of the study revealed that a higher percentage of the respondents agreed that job security and mentoring motivate them to perform their job. Additionally, the findings of the study revealed that library staff members are best motivated when they are given the opportunity to use their ability. Also, on the level of motivation of library staff based on extrinsic motivators, job security is very high. Furthermore, the findings of the study revealed that majority of the respondents agreed that improved quality of service to the user, punctuality at work, work efficiency and commitment to job are the major factors that increase level of job among library staff in academic libraries. In, addition, the study also found out that majority of the respondents agreed that library working conditions; poor staff welfare and poor communication structure are the major impediments to the motivation of library staff, but job insecurity does not impede the motivation of library staff. The study recommended that university management should endeavor to eliminate various impediments to library staff motivation.Item Motivation as A Determinants of Job Performanmce of Library Staff in Selected Academicis Libraries in Kwara State(INKUNABULA Journal of Library Science and Islamic Information, 2024-05-01) Najeebat Opeyemi Abdulraheem; Mutalib Olanrewaju Abdulrazaq,; Silifat Ranti Nuhu; Abdul Kadir Olalekan Yusuf; Ibrahim Olarewaju YahayaThe study investigated staff motivation as a determinant of job performance of library staff in selected academic libraries, Kwara state. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised of professional, para-professional and non-professional staff of the three selected academic libraries of 126. A total enumeration sampling technique was applied. A sample size of 126 respondents was used for the study. Questionnaire was used as data collection instrument. Data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages the response rate was 96.8%. The findings of the study revealed that a higher percentage of the respondents agreed that job security and mentoring motivate them to perform their job. Additionally, the findings of the study revealed that library staff members are best motivated when they are given the opportunity to use their ability. Also, on the level of motivation of library staff based on extrinsic motivators, job security is very high. Furthermore, the findings of the study revealed that majority of the respondents agreed that improved quality of service to the user, punctuality at work, work efficiency and commitment to job are the major factors that increase level of job among library staff in academic libraries. In, addition, the study also found out that majority of the respondents agreed that library working conditions; poor staff welfare and poor communication structure are the major impediments to the motivation of library staff, but job insecurity does not impede the motivation of library staff. The study recommended that university management should endeavor to eliminate various impediments to library staff motivation.Item PROFESSIONAL SELF-ESTEEM AND JOB SATISFACTION AS COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FOR PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIANS IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN KWARA STA(Sokoto Education Review, 2023-12) Najeebat Opeyemi Abdulraheem; Abdulrazaq Olanrewaju Mutalib; Adewara Janet Oluseyi; Aliyu MahmudJob satisfaction stands as a hallmark among labour professionals, af ected by diverse factors, including an individual's self-esteem. This study delves into the correlation between professional self- esteem and job contentment, considering them as competitive edges for professional librarians in private universities. Employing qualitative research methods, the study aimed to gain deeper insights into pivotal themes, reinforcing the theoretical framework within scholarly communication. Through purposive sampling, nine professional librarians from private university libraries in Kwara state—Al- Hikman University, Thomas Adewumi University, Summit University Of a, Crown Hill University, and Landmark University, Omu Aran—participated in semi-structured interviews, with seven agreeing to partake and contribute. Thematic analysis of the interview transcripts revealed that a majority of participants highlighted a high level of job satisfaction within this cohort. Additionally, many emphasised the significant impact of self-esteem on the job satisfaction of librarians in these settings. To support librarians' well-being, the study recommends providing ongoing encouragement and training to sustain and enhance their self-esteemItem Utilization of library websites by Undergraduates in university of Ilorin and AL-Hikmah Univesity in Kwara State, Nigeria(Journal of library and Information Science UMYU-JOLIS, 2022-03) Abdulrazaq Olnrewaju Mutalib; Adeyinka Tella; Najeebat Opeyemi AbdulraheemThis study examines Utilization of library websites by undergraduates at university of Ilorin and Al-Hikmah University.