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OKHAKHU, DAVID O. PHD, BAKARE OLUBUNMI, EGUNYEMI COMFORT OLUWAPELUMI, BELLO SAMUEL AKANDE, ASKIRA BABA AISHA, AFOLABI TOYOSI
This study examines the application of traditional library classification systems within Linked Data environments in academic libraries, emphasing on conceptual importance, thematic standardisation, application difficulties, and integration procedures. The swift shift from print-based and physically ordered collections to digitally interconnected information systems has enhanced the demand for academic libraries to adapt traditional knowledge organisation mechanism to semantic web innovations. Traditional classification schemes such as the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), and Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) continues to be fundamental for subject organisation, bibliographic control, and information retrieval, regardless the increasing complication of digital information environments.
The research uses a qualitative exploratory design based on a methodical analysis of scholarly literature published between 2021 and 2025. Appropriate data were collected from databases including Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Emerald Insight, and ScienceDirect. The study is rooted on Classification Theory, Semantic Web Theory, and the Technology Organisation System (TOE) framework. The results reveal that Linked Data technologies such as RDF, SKOS, OWL, and BIBFRAME enhance interoperability, semantic consistency, and discoverability of library resources. However, problems including insufficient infrastructure, metadata conversion challenges, paucity of professional expertise, meager funding, and weakly institutional support remain an hindrance to implementation, especially in third-world countries. The study recommends gradual implementation, semantic standardisation, staff training, and continuous funding in digital infrastructure.
doi:10.5281/zenodo.21456590Read article Original Research
MOHAMMED ABDULHAMID, BALA SULAIMAN ABDUL (CLN), ABDULLAHI LIMANJO
The study assessed Training and retraining of staff on the use of library software and database for service delivery in federal polytechnic libraries in North-East Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to determine: the types of training/retraining required by library staff on the use of library software and database for service delivery in the federal polytechnic libraries, the services rendered by the library staff using software and database in federal polytechnic libraries, and to Ascertain the effect of training and retraining of library staff on the use of software and database for service delivery in federal polytechnic libraries in North-East Nigeria. The study was guided by three research questions. Survey research design was adopted in writing the research. The target population for the study were one hundred and ninety-two (192) library staff of federal polytechnic libraries in North-East Nigeria. A total number of 192 copies of questionnaire were administered to the library staff of the federal polytechnic libraries out of which 175 (91.1%) were retrieved and found valid for analysis. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts to answer the research questions, while results were presented in tables. Findings of the study revealed among others training and retraining of staff on conferences and workshops on the use of software and database for service delivery is require to high extent in federal polytechnic libraries in North-East. Recommendations were made base on the findings that The federal polytechnic libraries management under study should emphasize in-house training and retraining, such as seminar on software use training, conferences and workshops on the use of software and database for service delivery in federal polytechnic libraries in North-east, Nigeria.
doi:10.5281/zenodo.21456594Read article Original Research
KPUGHUR, TERSOO ALOYSIUS CLN, SESUGH ATSUKU, CLN, ORAHEMBAGA, TERHILE, UPEV, TERKENDE ANDREW
The study is a survey of substance abuse and emotional intelligence of students in the department of Library and Information Science, Benue State University, Makurdi. The specific purposes of the study include: to identify the types of drugs commonly abused by students, ascertain the perceived effects of drug abuse on students and to assess the extent to which substance abuse affects the emotional intelligence of students. In line with the purposes of the study, three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of the study consisted of 1147 undergraduate students of Library and Information Science, Benue State University, Makurdi. 115 which is 10% of the population was used as the sample size of the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. Data collected was analysed descriptively using frequency and simple percentage. Findings revealed the types of commonly abused drugs by students to include cocaine, marijuana, alcohol, heroine, cigarette, coffee/caffeine, morphine and amphetamine. The study revealed the perceived effects of drug abuse among students to include; truancy in school, theft of materials, rudeness to lecturers and parents, dropping out of school, indulgence in examination malpractice, joining bad gangs such as cultism and they engaged in gambling and prostitution. The study also revealed that these drugs are abused to a large extent by students. Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations are made: on the findings of the commonly abused drugs/substance by students, the researchers recommend that, the government should instruct pharmacists and medical practitioners to always request for prescription notes from school children especially teenagers and adolescents before drugs are sold to them and the drugs should be sold to them as prescribed. This will help in curtailing drugs/substances abuse among students; on the effects of drugs/substance abuse on students, the study recommend that the National University Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (Federal and State) should instruct the NDLEA to from time to time carry out sensitization programmes to both tertiary and secondary schools to create awareness about the dangers of substance abuse and its negative effects to academic performance of students and their general health. Finally, on the extent of drug/substance abuse by students, the study recommended that, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), National Agency for Food and Drug Abuse Control (NAFDC) and other control groups should not relent in carrying out their responsibilities on drug abusers in order to make Nigeria a drug abuse free society with a special focus on the Nigerian youths in the universities because they are the future leaders of this great country, Nigeria. Punishments should be levied on offenders to deter others from indulging in drugs.
doi:10.5281/zenodo.21456596Read article Original Research
OLUWOLE EJIWOYE, RASAKI, ADETOMIWA BASIRU, MONDAY AUTA, WYORKSON, AKEEM ADEDAYO, ADEDIMEJI
This research paper investigates the use of social media to manage emergencies by academic librarians working in some of the selected public university libraries in Nigeria. The results show that librarians tend to regard social media as a powerful resource in responding to emergencies, particularly in interaction, sensitizing the community, and training. Nonetheless, the digital divide and lack of access to technology was found to be a significant obstacle to successful utilization. The findings also indicated that there was no statistically significant association between the academic level of the librarians, the number of years in the line of duty and the gender of the librarians and their use of social media to deal with the emergency. On the other hand, the perception of the social media by the librarians played a great role in its use during emergency management. In order to reduce the problems revolving around the use of social media in disaster management, the research paper suggests that the emergency management agencies may undertake awareness and enlightenment initiatives that will reduce misinformation in times of crisis. It also calls for government intervention through the enactment and enforcement of policies to regulate social media use. Additionally, capacity building through targeted training for academic librarians is essential, particularly in data
doi:10.5281/zenodo.21456598Read article Original Research
SAMUEL .O. OWOEYE (CLN), DR EMMANUEL TUNDE MAKINDE (CLN), DR FRANCIS ANAEME (CLN), JOY U. OKORO
This research examines the evolving roles of human librarians amid rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI) tools, with a specific focus on ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity, and their performance in handling reference queries. The study adopts a secondary research methodology, drawing on existing literature, comparative analyses, conceptual models, and user experience reports to assess whether AI systems can replicate or replace the functions of professional librarians. Key areas of study include the capabilities and limitations of AI in information retrieval, user satisfaction, ethical reasoning, context sensitivity, and the implications for librarians' professional identity. Findings reveal that while AI tools perform effectively in routine reference tasks such as rapid information retrieval, citation assistance, and factual responses, they fall short in areas requiring ethical judgment, personalised guidance, and critical evaluation. Human librarians maintain a distinct advantage in complex, interdisciplinary, or sensitive information contexts, where empathy and professional discretion are essential. The paper concludes that complete replacement of librarians by AI is neither feasible nor desirable; instead, a collaborative model holds the most promise. Librarians should embrace AI as a collaborative tool by enhancing their digital literacy, promoting ethical
doi:10.5281/zenodo.21456603Read article Original Research
PRISCILLIA ANWULI ELUEBO, OLUFELIX EDNA IWAPELELERE
This study examined the influence of AI-driven library technologies and green library practices on sustainable information services and digital heritage management, and how their interrelationship promotes sustainable library development in three selected state university libraries in Imo State, Nigeria. The population comprised of 34 librarians across the three selected state university libraries, with data collected using a structured questionnaire designed around four key variables: AI technologies, green practices, sustainable services, and digital heritage management. Responses were analysed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. Findings revealed that AI-driven technologies are effectively utilised to enhance service efficiency and predictive user analysis, while green library practices significantly contribute to operational sustainability and environmental responsibility. Sustainable information services and digital heritage management were found to be mutually reinforcing, ensuring continuity, accessibility, and preservation of digital and cultural resources. The study also established a strong interrelationship among AI-driven library technology and green library practices on sustainable information services and digital heritage management, demonstrating that integrating technology, environmental practices, and sustainable service frameworks is critical for achieving holistic and long-term sustainable library development. The research recommends continuous professional training on AI, the adoption of eco-friendly library operations, strategic planning for sustainable services, and robust digital preservation policies to enhance library sustainability and user satisfaction.
doi:10.5281/zenodo.21456608Read article Original Research
DR MUSA, HUSSAINI (Senior Librarian), DR GARBA SHAMBO MOHAMMED
This study examined the role of bibliomining in enhancing the provision and utilization of digital library services in federal universities in North-Central Nigeria. Guided by five research questions and three hypotheses, the study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population comprised 265 library staff from three selected federal universities, from which a sample of 159 respondents was drawn. A total of 126 valid questionnaires were returned, representing a 79% response rate. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and system log data from digital library platforms. Descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation were used for data analysis. Findings revealed a moderate level of digital library utilization and bibliomining adoption among librarians. Data warehousing was moderately utilized, while data mining and bibliometrics were less applied. Bibliomining moderately improved digital library effectiveness through better identification of high-demand resources and enhanced service delivery. Key challenges included poor ICT infrastructure, limited analytics skills, and low awareness of bibliomining practices. Hypotheses testing showed significant relationships between bibliomining practices and digital library utilization (r = 0.68, p < 0.05), digital library management (r = 0.61, p < 0.05), and service effectiveness (r = 0.72, p < 0.05). The study recommends improved ICT infrastructure, capacity building, and institutionalization of bibliomining practices.
doi:10.5281/zenodo.21456612Read article Original Research
DR GRACE TEMILOLU IKENNA, CLN., DR S. R. RAJKUMAR., FR. REV. RAJANFAUSTO., OKHAKHU DAVID O. PH.D., DR OLUREMI ADEBOWALE ADEBAYO
This systematic review explores the evolving landscape of Intangible Digital Cultural Heritage (IDCH) within Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM). As cultural heritage increasingly shifts toward digital forms, traditional object-centric curation paradigms encounter epistemic friction when managing living, performative expressions such as oral traditions, rituals, and community knowledge. Using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) framework, this paper synthesizes academic literature published between 2023 and 2026 to analyze how GLAM institutions apply knowledge structures and resource conceptualisations to preserve and represent IDCH. The review reveals a significant structural tension between static, institutional metadata standards (e.g., Dublin Core, MODS) and the dynamic, context-dependent nature of living heritage. While semantic web ontologies (e.g., CIDOC CRM) and linked open data provide relational depth, they frequently marginalize community-led epistemologies and collective intellectual rights. This study synthesizes a comprehensive theoretical framework integrating Digital Curation Theory, Knowledge Organization Systems, and participatory heritage paradigms. It maps the operational limitations, ethical anxieties, and technological dependencies of current digitization strategies. Based on these findings, we propose an "Ethical-by-Design," decentralized, and community-driven digital curation infrastructure. This model balances institutional interoperability with local cultural sovereignty, providing an actionable roadmap for future heritage science informatics.
doi:10.5281/zenodo.21456614Read article Original Research
OKHAKHU, DAVID O. (PHD), ASHIRU, BOLANLE BADIRAT, ADEFILA, EMMANUEL KOLAWOLE, ADEKUNLE, FISAYO ADESOLA, ADERIBIGBE, FOLUSO OYEDAPO, ANISE, TOMILOLA ANIKE
This exploratory qualitative study examines how cataloguers in six private universities in Oyo State, Nigeria, perceive the practical performance and limitations of AI-assisted classification tools in academic library cataloguing. Grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Knowledge Organization Theory (KOT), the study investigates four constructs: perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, behavioural intention to adopt, and perceived challenges. Using purposive sampling, one lead cataloguer was identified at each institution; each lead cataloguer then convened a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with colleagues directly involved in cataloguing, yielding six FGDs and a total of 27 participants. Data were analysed thematically using a combination of deductive coding, derived from the study's theoretical constructs, and inductive coding for emergent patterns. Participants generally described AI-assisted classification tools as a valuable complement to professional judgement, reporting perceived gains in metadata accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, alongside persistent challenges related to infrastructure, occasional inaccuracy in handling local and indigenous materials, and concerns about professional identity. Because the study draws on the perceptions of a small, purposively selected sample within one Nigerian state, these findings describe how this group of cataloguers experiences and interprets AI-assisted tools; they are not evidence of the tools' objective performance and are not intended to generalise beyond the study context. The study nonetheless offers context-specific, evidence-informed recommendations for cataloguing practice, staff development, and policy in Nigerian academic libraries, and identifies priorities for larger-scale and comparative research.
doi:10.5281/zenodo.21456621Read article Original Research
IZIEGBE OSORIA (CLN), FUNOM BLESSING CHIKA (CLN)
Despite widespread adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in libraries, its impact on user satisfaction in specialised knowledge environments remains underexplored. This study examines the availability of ICT infrastructure and its influence on library services and user satisfaction in military libraries in Abuja, Nigeria. Using a descriptive survey, 246 registered users across three military libraries were surveyed via a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed with descriptive statistics and simple linear regression. Findings reveal that ICT infrastructure, including computers, library management systems, and digital repositories, is largely available and significantly enhances service efficiency, accessibility, and user confidence. Core library services, such as reference assistance, information retrieval, and circulation, benefited from the deployment of ICT, and regression results indicate that ICT infrastructure significantly predicts both service accessibility and overall user satisfaction. Challenges such as connectivity issues, outdated equipment, and limited user training constrain optimal utilisation. The study underscores the critical role of ICT in enabling effective service delivery in specialised military libraries. It highlights the need for sustained investment, infrastructure maintenance, and capacity development to maximise user satisfaction.
doi:10.5281/zenodo.21456623Read article Original Research
FADEYI, VICTORIA OLUBOLA
This study examined how Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and research competencies impact the scholarly output of lecturers at Nigerian public universities. It adopted a descriptive survey design, using stratified random sampling to select 341 academic staff from a population of 3,412 across five institutions. Data gathered via a structured questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression. Results showed moderate to high access to AI tools, with utilization closely tracking availability. Plagiarism detection led in availability (82.1%) and usage (79.2%), followed by reference management (73.3% available; 70.4% used) and literature search tools (64.5% available; 61.6% used). Text generation and data analysis tools had lower adoption. Regression analysis revealed AI resources significantly impacted productivity, explaining 44% of the variance (R² = 0.44, F(5, 335) = 57.80, p < .001). Academic staff demonstrated moderate to high research competencies, scoring highest in citation (M = 3.82) and information literacy (M = 3.76), but lower in digital literacy (M = 3.29) and data analysis (M = 3.15). Correlation analysis showed a strong positive relationship between research skills and productivity (r = 0.58, p < .001). Combined, AI resources and research skills explained 57% of productivity variance (R² = 0.57, F(3, 337) = 147.83, p < .001), with research skills serving as the primary predictor (beta = 0.34). The study recommends integrating AI technologies and research skills by expanding AI infrastructure, launching focused capacity building programs, and implementing institutional policies for ethical and effective academic research.
doi:10.5281/zenodo.21456629Read article Original Research
ASHIRU, BOLANLE BADIRAT, AWUJOOLA, OLALEKAN ABIOLA PhD, ADEGOROYE, ADEBOLA OLUWAMAYOKUN
Information professionals are central to knowledge management in a digital era, and their effectiveness increasingly depends on digital literacy alongside traditional professional competence. This study examined the digital literacy skills of library personnel at the Fatiu Ademola Akesode Library, Lagos State University (LASU), Nigeria, using a descriptive survey design. The population comprised the 56 library personnel in post, surveyed by total enumeration; 49 valid responses were retrieved (87.5% response rate). Data were analysed using frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation, with item and composite mean scores interpreted against a three-band benchmark (High ≥ 3.50; Moderate 2.50–3.49; Low < 2.50).
Findings showed a High composite mean (3.66) for digital literacy skills, with particular strength in awareness of digital tools, information retrieval and online-meeting facilitation, but weaker competence in website/form design and patron-relationship tools. Respondents were highly familiar with social media and search engines, moderately familiar with library-management software, and highly familiar with Zoom. Institution-sponsored training was the dominant acquisition channel (3.60). The most salient challenges were restricted internet access and an unhelpful ICT-support culture; other constraints were not perceived as severe overall (2.46).
The study recommends sustained digital-literacy training, improved internet access and ICT support, and equitable selection of training beneficiaries. As a single-institution descriptive study, causal claims are outside its scope; future research should apply inferential techniques with larger, multi-institutional samples
doi:10.5281/zenodo.21456633Read article Original Research
OMOTOGO STEPHEN YEMISI, ISUMAFE ZAINAB, ADEDEJI SEGUN MICHAEL
This study investigated the influence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on library services and academic achievement among students of Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from a sampled population of 400 registered students through a structured questionnaire and analyzed with frequency counts, percentages, and Pearson correlation analysis. The findings indicate that key ICT facilities, including computer workstations, campus internet access, and electronic databases, are highly available and widely utilized, substantially enhancing the efficiency of library service delivery, remote information accessibility, and research activities. A statistically significant positive relationship was established between structured library ICT utilization and student academic achievement, strongly mediated by the development of critical digital literacy skills. However, core technical and structural bottlenecks, most notably unstable internet connectivity, widespread deficit in advanced technical skills, administrative distractions, and data security concerns, continue to hinder optimal implementation. The study concludes that while ICT represents a crucial infrastructure for accelerating academic performance, institutional safeguards are essential. It recommends that polytechnic management prioritize sustainable funding for higher-bandwidth infrastructure, integrated digital literacy workshops, and comprehensive user education monitoring programs.
doi:10.5281/zenodo.21456637Read article 