Research Articles in University Library

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    Inclusive Library services
    (Department of Library and Information Science, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, 2025-06-15) Adekoya Olayinka Mary; Adamu Abdulrahman Maryam; Tyoyila Simon Bem; Olaseigbe Yetunde Faith
    Background: This study assesses the accessibility of library resources for disadvantaged students at the School of Special Needs in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria, focusing on inclusive library services to support their educational needs. Method: A descriptive survey research design was employed, guided by three research questions. The study population included 105 disadvantaged students, with a complete enumeration sampling technique applied. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire, offered in alternative formats (large print, braille) with interpreter support for accessibility. Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies and percentages. Findings/Results: Students reported that easier access to information enables them to contribute meaningfully to societal advancement. The primary challenge identified was insufficient support from library staff, while the key strategy to enhance accessibility was the adoption of assistive technologies, such as braille displays and screen readers. Implications: Improving library accessibility for disadvantaged students can enhance their educational experience and societal contributions, requiring targeted interventions like advanced technologies and improved staff support. Conclusion: Enhancing inclusive library services for disadvantaged students necessitates a multifaceted approach, including the integration of assistive technologies and better staff training to address accessibility barriers. Recommendations: The school should invest in assistive technologies, such as braille displays, screen readers, and other adaptive tools, and provide comprehensive staff training to improve the accessibility of library resources for students with disabilities.
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    Librarians’ perception of disaster preparedness as precursor for effective preservation and conservation of library resources in Nigerian university libraries
    (Elsevier, 2020-02-02) Promise I. Ilo; Nkiko Christopher; Roland Izuagbe; Ibrahim M. Furfuri
    The study examined librarians’ perception of disaster preparedness and its effect on effective preservation and conservation of library resources, focusing on university libraries in the Southwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted. The university libraries that provided the data and institutional setting for the study were randomized using the ballot system after which total enumeration technique was employed to take complete census of the population. The population comprised 327 librarians and library officers drawn across federal and state university libraries in the region. The questionnaire and interview methods were used for data collection. Results affirmed, as postulated, that preservation and conservation of information resources would be more effective if disaster preparedness measures are incorporated into the process. As a result, both approaches were found to be complementary. It was also discovered that the core digital preservation strategies are not being practiced in university libraries in the studied region. Consequently, it was recommended that effort aimed at all forms of preservation strategies should be employed to ensure the longevity and sustainability of all information resources.