Articles published under Rivers State University Journal of Librarianship, Information and Contemporary Studies (RSU-JOLICS)

THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL LIBRARIES IN THE 21st CENTURY LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT

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This study examines the impact of digital libraries on 21st-century library development, highlighting their role in reshaping access, administration, preservation, a

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Leveraging robotics technology to improve service delivery to library users in Nigerian academic libraries

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This study investigated the Leveraging robotics technology to improve service delivery to library users in Nigerian academic libraries. The study was guided by 4 res

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ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS IN EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF OPEN AND DISTANCE (ODL) LEARNING IN UNIVERSITIES IN RIVERS STATE

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The study investigated the roles of educational administrators in effective implementation of open and distance learning in universities in Rivers State. Three resea

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Provision and Use of Information Resources and Services in Academic Libraries: A harmonized conceptual framework for Service quality

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This study explore on the effective ways of provision and use of information resources and services in Academic Libraries. The sole objective is to ensure that

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Availability and Utilization of Web Technology Tools for Services Delivery in Public Libraries in Nigeria

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The study examined the availability and utilization of web technology tools for services delivery in public libraries in Nigeria. Four objectives guided the study. T

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COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE FOR KNOWLEDGE SHARING AMONG LEGAL PRACTITIONERS IN KANO STATE

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This study investigated communities of practice (CP) for knowledge sharing among legal practitioners (NBA members) in Kano state. The study sought to address thre

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PUBLIC RELATIONS PRACTICES AVAILABLE IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN PLATEAU AND NASARAWA STATES

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 The study investigated thePublic relations practices available in federal university libraries in Plateau and Nasarawa States.” The study ad

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USER EDUCATION AND EFFECTIVE USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES AMONG STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITIES IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA.

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This study examined the role of user education in enhancing the effective use of library resources and services among undergraduate students in university librari

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Education and Social Equity in Nation-Building: Sociological Pathways to an Inclusive and Skilled Nigerian Society

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Education remains a vital sociological instrument for fostering social equity, national integration and human capital development. This paper explored the inte

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HARNESSING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES TO TRANSFORM LIBRARIANSHIP AND INFORMATION SERVICES DELIVERY IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA

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The integration of innovative technologies has transformed many sectors, and librarianship is no exception. As libraries increasingly move towards digital platforms, the adoption

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF ADOPTION IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA.

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This study investigates the opportunities and challenges of adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic libraries in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The study was g

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Academic Libraries and E-Learning in Post Covid-19 Global Pandemic in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education

The study examined academic libraries and e-learning in post covid-19 global pandemic in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. The study was guided by two objectives and two research questions

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DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPACITY BUILDING ON RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT IN AFRICAN LIBRARY SETTINGS

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This study investigates the impact of digital infrastructure and capacity building on Research Data Management (RDM) services in African libraries, emphasizing th

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AI-Powered Library Innovation: Revolutionizing the Future of Information Science in Nigerian Libraries

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The study explored AI-Powered Library Innovation: Revolutionizing the Future of Information Science in Nigerian Libraries. This research explores AI's transform

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Integrating Digital Tools for Reskilling Librarians in Nigeria's Digital Age

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This research investigated "Integrating Digital Tools for Reskilling Librarians in Nigeria's Digital Age. The study was guided by four research objectives. Employ

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Availability and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbots for Reference Services Delivery in University Libraries in Rivers State, Nigeria

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The study assessed the availability and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for reference services delivery in university libraries in Rivers Sta

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Awareness and Use of Artificial Intelligence by Undergraduate Students of Library and Information Science in Federal University Lokoja Kogi State

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This study investigated the awareness and use of Artificial Intelligence tools among undergraduate students of Library and Information Science at Federal U

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Leveraging Medical Libraries for health information Resources and Services in Nigeria

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The study investigates how Nigerian medical libraries can be more effectively leveraged to support health information provision within academic and teaching hospi

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Human AI Collaboration Tools for boosting productivity of Library Staff in academic institutions

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This theoretical paper examines human-AI collaboration tools as strategic enablers for boosting productivity among library staff in academic institutions, particu

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BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE: THE RELEVANCE OF LIBRARIES AND OTHER INFORMATION AGENTS IN FOSTERING KNOWLEDGE GROWTH AMONG FARMERS IN NIGER DELTA

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Bridging the digital divide and the relevance of librarians and other information agents in Niger Delta is investigated in this study. The study explores the area

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INFLUENCE OF ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES UTILIZATION AMONG THE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS

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This paper examined the influence of access to information on electronic information resources utilization among the undergraduate students in University of Lagos

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Inclusive Library Services in Nigerian Universities: A Study of Visually Impaired users’ access to Information Resources

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This study examines the availability, accessibility, and challenges of library resources for visually impaired users in university libraries across North Central

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DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AS CORRELATES OF EQUITABLE ACCESS TO OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA

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This paper examined digital infrastructure as correlates of equitable access to open educational resources in Federal universities in South East Nigeria. Four resear

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Assessment of ICT Skills of Librarians in University Libraries in Nigeria.

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The rapid digitalization of higher education has intensified the need for robust ICT competencies among librarians, who serve as critical mediators between knowle

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FACTORS INHIBITING LIBRARIANS’ PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH GRANT WRITING IN NIGERIA

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This study examined the factors inhibiting librarians’ participation in research grant writing in Nigeria. Despite increasing institutional emphasis on research prod

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