Libraries at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Abstract
Abstract
This study investigated relationship issues in research visibility of Library and Information Science professionals in Imo State. It examined the indices for measuring research visibility of library and information science professionals; and established the relationships between use of research databases, academic networking sites, institutional repository, social media and research visibility of library and information science professionals. The study adopted correlational research design. The population of the study was 228 Library and Information Science professionals in Imo State which was also used as the sample. However, 152 copies of submitted instrument were used for the study. The instrument for data collection was an online Google form rated using four-point scale which was distributed through NLA Imo State Chapter WhatsApp group and individually. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation for research questions while the hypotheses was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The findings of the study revealed that; there are factors considered in research visibility of library and information science professionals; research databases enhance the research visibility of LIS professionals; LIS professionals use academic social networking sites and social media for research visibility to a low extent while they use institutional repositories to a very low extent. Result of the hypotheses showed that there is a significant relationship between use of research databases, academic networking sites, institutional repository, social media and research visibility of library and information science professionals. The researchers recommend among others that awareness should be created on what constitutes indices for research visibility and library and information science professionals should increase their use of research databases, academic networking sites, institutional repository, social media for research visibility.