Libraries at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Document Type
Article
Citation
Adebayo, J. O & Alex-Nmacha, J (2018). Transformation of Nigeria’s Society Through library science education: An empirical study. Compendium of Nigerian Library Association (NLA) Papers, July 23-26 Abeokuta, Nigeria Akwanga, N. E (2017). Approaches to innovation and transformation in library and information science education (Lise) in Nigeria. International Journal of Library Science, 6(3): 58-67 Akwang, N.E.(2013). Quality assurance indices and Library and Information Science teachers’ effectiveness in Federal universities in South-south zone of Nigeria. Unpublished Ph.D. Seminar Paper, Abia State University, Uturu. Anderson, K (2007). Education and training for records professionals. Records Management Journal 17(2): 94–106. Andrew, S. (2005). Education for librarianship: looking ahead 3: Program for librarianship. Library Association Record, 65 (8): 295-299. Augustyn J & Cillié G (2012) Theory and practice need to find each other anew. Mail and Guardian, 7 September, 2–3. Bawden, D. & Robinson, L (2012). Introduction to information science. London: Facet. Bloom BS (1984) Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. Book 1: Cognitive Domain. New York: Amazon Students. Bognar, B & Bungic, M (2014). Evaluation in higher education. Život i škola, 31(60); 139–159. Burnett P (2013). Challenges and problems of library and information science education in Selected African Countries. Available at: https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/b8d3/fe18dd0ae4cbf0a61d6b0a472c2c2b8b0f19.pdf Business Dictionary (2019). Transformation. Welfinance Inc. Available at: http://www.businessdictionary.com/transformationhtml Chanrobles (2019). Philippine librarianship. Chanrobles Internet Bar Review Available at: http://www.chanroble.com Chaudhry A. S., Khoo, C. S. G, Wu, P., et al. (2008). Trends in Library and Information Education: Coverage of Soft Skills in the Curricula. Available at: http://www.lib.nccu.edu.tw/blis/fulltext/66/66_1 Chu H (2010) Library and information science education in the digital age. In: Woodsworth, A (ed.), Exploring the digital frontier: Advances in librarianship. UK: Emerald, 77–112. Cossette, A. (2009). Humanism and libraries: an essay on the philosophy of librarianship. Duluth, MN: Juice Press. Denise, A.D; Bedford, Jennifer, K.D & Nancy, L (2015). The role of libraries in a Knowledge society: Valuing our intellectual capital assets. In Woodsworth, A & Penniman, W. D (eds) Current issues in libraries, information science and related fields. Advances in Librarianship, 39; 81-113 Diso, L. I. & Njoku, I. F. (2013). Library and information science education in Nigeria: curricula contents versus cultural realities. Available At: www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/. Economist Intelligence Unit (2014) Industries in 2014: A Special Report from The Economist Intelligence Unit for the British Council. Available at: http://www.eiu.com/Handlers/ WhitepaperHandler.ashx?fi=Industries+in +2014+V02.pdf&mode=wp&campaignid=Industries2014 Evarista, E. O. (2009). Higher education teaching in Nigeria: problems and the way forward. Journal of Teacher Perspective. 3 (1): 168-173 Freeland R (2016) A Third Way: Integrating Liberal and Professional Education. Available at: http://www.nebhe.org/thejournal/a-third-way-integrating-liberal -and-professional-education/ Gibbs S, Steel, G & Kuiper, A (2011). Expectations of competency: The mismatch between employers’ and graduates’ views of end-user computing skills requirements in the workplace. Journal of Information Technology Education, 10: 371–382. Hornby, A. S. (2011). Oxford advanced learner’s dictionary of current English. New York: Oxford University Press. Humburg, M., Vander Veleden, R & Verhagen, A (2013). The employability of higher education graduates: The employers’ perspective. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union. Jacobs G (2014). Towards a new paradigm in education. Available At:http://cadmusjournal.org/files/pdfreprints/vol2issue2/reprint-cj-v2-i2-towards -a-new-paradigm-ineducation-gjacobs.pdf Johnson, V. (2012). Manpower training and development in the Nigerian civil service. Journal of Personnel Management. 16: 45-62. Kacunguzi, D. T & Samuel, N (2016). Assessment of Nigerian and Ugandan LIS program in meeting the demand of the digital age. Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries (QQML), 5; 711-719. Katuli-Munyoro, P & Mutula, S.M (2017). Redefining library and information science education and training in Zimbabwe to close the workforce skill gaps, Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 51(4); 915–926. Kovatcheva P (2011). New roles and skills for the new normal: The multi skilling academic librarian in action. Available at: http://www.slideshare.net/pavlinka163/new-roles-skillsfor- the-new-normal-themulti- skilling-academic-librarian-in-Action. LRCN, (2019). Our mission and mandate. Available at: https://www.lrcn.gov.ng/ Lowden K, Hall S, Elliot D, et al. (2011). Employers’ Perceptions of the employability skills of new graduates. Available at: http://aces.shu.ac.uk/support/staff/employability/resources/Edge_employability_skills.pdf Lynch BP (2008). Library education: Its past, its present, its future. Library Trends 56(4): 931–953. Mabawonku, I. (2011). Teaching information ethics in Nigerian library schools and some tertiary institutions: overview, challenges, Available at: www.africainfoethics.org/pdf/2010/presentations/Mabawonku Marchionini, G (ed) (2012). Information professionals 2050: educational possibilities and pathways. Available at: https://sils.unc.edu/sites/default/files/publications/ Information-Professionals-2050.pdf Mills, J. E, Campana, K & Goldsmith, A. Y (2017). Libraries as learning labs in a digital Age: A youth services conference in an LIS classroom. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 58(1) Available at: http://utpjournalspress/doi/pdf/10.3138/jelis58.127 Minishi-Majanja MK (2007) Integration of ICTs in library and information science education in sub-Saharan Africa. In: World library and information congress: 73rd IFLA general conference and council, 19–23 August, Durban, South Africa. Available at: http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla73/index.htm. Munyoro P (2014). Library and information science education and training in Zimbabwe and the paradigm shift in the information industry. PhD Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Nalanda International School (2020). The importance of having a good school infrstructure. Available at: www.nalandaschool.org Nalumaga, R (2016). Schools and Africa: Trends and development. Bulletin of the Association for Information Science and Technology, 424; 17-21 Available at: http://onlinelibrary.wilry.com/doi/10.1002/bul220161720420406/full Nworgu, B.C (2015). Educational research: Basic issues and methodology. Nsukka: University Trust Publishers NUC., (2020). The main functions of the Commission. Available at: http://nuc.edu.ng/about-us/ Nugent SG (2015). The liberal arts in action past, present and future. Available at: https://www.cic.edu/p/Liberal-Arts-Symposium/Documents/Symposium-Essay.pdf Otike, J (2017). Library and information education in Anglophone Africa: Past, present and future. Partridge H, Lee J & Munro, C (2010). Becoming Librarian 2.0: The skills, knowledge and attributes required by library and information science professionals in a Web 2.0 world (and beyond). Library Trends 59(1/2); 315–335. Pettigrew A (2013). Knowledge and Skills for capacity development in research and innovation. Available at: http://www.universityworldnews. com/article.php?story=2013081109211333 Pillay P (2011). Higher education and economic development: Literature Review. Available at: http://chet.org.za/files/uploads/reports/Pillay%202010%20 HE%20and%20Economic%20Development%20Literature%20Review.pdf.. Prebor G (2010). Analysis of the interdisciplinary nature of library and information science. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 42(4); 256–267. Raju J (2013). The LIS School in the ICT age: A casualty, or a catalyst for a paradigm shift? The case of South Africa. LIBRI International Journal of Libraries and Information Services 63(3): 250–258. Rao, V. S. P. (2012). Management: text and cases 2nd ed. New Delhi: Excel Books. Rehman S (2012). Accreditation of Library and Information Science programmes in the Gulf Cooperation Council Nations. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 44(1): 65–72. Sharma, S. (2014). Nursing Research and Statistics. Elsevier Health Sciences. Retrieved 29 September 2019. Shera J (1973). Knowing Books and Men: Knowing Computers too. Littleton, CO: Libraries Unlimited. St. Mary University (2019). Library information and information literacy Available At: http://www.lib.stmary.edu/infolit Teixeirajeremie, J & Gresham, A. J (2017). Why education infrastructure matters for learning. Education for global development. Available at: http://wwwblogs.worldbank.org/edu Ugocha, O. C. (2011). The history of Nigerian libraries. Owerri: Whytem Publishers Varshney, V (2017). Why school infrastructure is important in education. Indian Today Web Desk. Available at: http://wwwindiatoday.in.story.school Vickery B (2004). A Long Search for Information. Occasional Papers No. 213. Available at: http://www.ideals.illinois.edu/handle/2142/3808 Virkus S (2012) Challenges of Library and Information Science (LIS) Education. Available at: http://www.unica-network.eu/sites/default/files/Sirje%20Virkus0.pdf WBI Evaluation Group (2007) Document Review. Available at: http://siteresources.worldbank.org/WBI/Resources/213798– 1194538727144/11FinalDocument_Review.pdf Yorke M (2004) Employability in Higher Education: What It Is– What It Is Not? Learning and Employability Series One. New York: Higher Education Academy.
Abstract
This is an empirical study on the transformation of South-East Nigeria’s academic society through library and information science education (LISE). The main objective of this study is to find out current library and information science educational procedure in SE Nigeria as to determining how it holistically prepare potential librarians towards the changes that are taking place in our academic environment and the world as a whole. The research employed a descriptive survey design with a sampled population of 980 LIS students derived through total enumerative sampling technique from four accredited universities- Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU); Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in South-East Nigeria. In analyzing the data, SPSS output format based on simple frequency count and percentage distribution, mean and standard deviation was used. The data collected were presented in figures for demographic and tables for research questions. The result of the study prove that there is low awareness among LIS students on emerging topics in LIS for transformation the SE Nigeria academic society; teaching pattern is mainly theory then both. The result also shows that there are modern facilities but there are no RDA toolkits, functional ICT laboratories and effective internet services. The study also discovered that there is no room for students to evaluate their lecturers neither are the three domains in education generally considered in the final evaluation of students. It was based on the findings that recommendations were made as to ensuring that librarians stand the test of time and be relevant in a daily changing information age.