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    Post-Covid-19 Adaptation in Nigerian Universities: The Quest for Librarians’ Role in e-Learning Programs
    (NEW REVIEW OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIANSHIP, VOL. 29, NO. 4,, 2023) Ifijeh, Goodluck; Segun-Adeniran, Chidi D.; Adebayo, Oyeronke; Olawoyin, Olajumoke
    This paper examines the role of librarians in e- learning programs, as a consequence of post-covid adaptations in Nigerian universities. Through a review of the relevant literature and of current practice in existing e-learning programs in Nigerian universities, a discussion is developed around the significant roles librarians can play. The embedded librarianship model was identified as the best practice to adopt in order to secure a place for librarians and libraries in Nigeria in the face of the current change in teaching approaches in the post Covid-19 environment. Furthermore, the paper describes the perceived challenges librarians and libraries may be confronted with in executing the embedded librarianship model with regard to online teaching and learning. The paper advocates that the identified challenges be addressed for the library to play a role in the evolving post-covid adaptations in Nigerian universities.
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    Research data management in university libraries: The need for data literacy and technological revamp
    (IFLA Journal Vol. 51(1) (Sage), 2025) Igbinovia, Magnus Osahon; Segun-Adeniran, Chidi D.; Okuonghae, Omorodion
    The implementation and delivery of research data management services (RDMS) in university libraries are at different levels of realization, most of which are far from satisfactory. There is therefore need for discussions around issues that will stimulate the success of RDM programmes in university libraries. Consequently, this paper discusses data literacy and technological infrastructure as prerequisites for the successful implementation of RDMS in university libraries. The paper discusses data literacy in the context of RDM implementation. It also reveals the various competency areas to focus on in developing a data literate librarian. Moreover, the study discusses the relationship between technological infrastructure and RDM in university libraries, hereby justifying the need for technological revamp. Some specific technologies are mentioned in the course of the discussion. The study concludes that data literacy and adequate technological infrastructure for RDM are required for university libraries to realize their full potential in the management of research data.
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    OPTIMIZING DIGITAL LIBRARY RESOURCES ENGAGEMENT: THE ROLE OF ACCESS METHODS AND INTERFACE DESIGN IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA
    (LJISR VOL 3: NO:2, 2025) ALEGBELEYE, Bunmi Gabriel; Segun-Adeniran, Chidi D.; Owolabi, Ruth
    This study investigated the influence of access methods and interface design on the use of digital library resources by undergraduates in private universities in South-West, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to examine the individual effect of access methods, assess the influence of interface design, and determine their joint contribution to students’ utilization of digital library resources. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were collected from 343 penultimate and final-year students across selected institutions. Regression analysis was employed to test three hypotheses guiding the study. The results showed that access methods exerted a significant positive influence on use (R² = 0.024, Adj. R² = 0.022, F = 8.550, p < 0.05), explaining 2.4% of the variance. Interface design demonstrated a stronger positive effect (R² = 0.037, Adj. R² = 0.034, F = 12.993, p < 0.05), accounting for 3.7% of the variance. When combined, access methods were not statistically significant (B = 0.435, p = 0.170), but interface design retained its influence (B = 0.806, p = 0.013). The overall model was significant (R² = 0.042, F = 7.458, p < 0.05), suggesting that together, access methods and interface design explain a small but meaningful proportion of the variance in usage. The study concludes that optimizing both variables, with particular attention to interface design, can enhance students’ engagement with digital library resources
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    Open Access Initiatives in Nigerian Universities: The Role of Libraries
    (2026) Ifijeh, Goodluck; Segun-Adeniran, Chidi; Izuagbe, Roland; logho, Julie
    This chapter deals with open access initiatives in Nigerian Universities and the role of libraries. It identifies open access as an important model of scholarly communication. The chapter also enumerates the various models of open access and outlines numerous open access initiatives undertaken by Nigerian Universities. Furthermore, the chapter discusses the various roles libraries are playing to promote the implementation of open access initiatives in Nigerian universities. The challenges to the implementation of open access initiatives were also discussed. The chapter ends with appropriate recommendations.
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    Open Access Initiatives in Nigerian Universities: The Role of Libraries
    (IGI Global Scientific Publishing, 2026) Ifijeh, Goodluck; Segun-Adeniran, Chidi; Izuagbe, Roland; Ilogho, Julie
    This chapter deals with open access initiatives in Nigerian Universities and the role of libraries. It identifies open access as an important model of scholarly communication. The chapter also enumerates the various models of open access and outlines numerous open access initiatives undertaken by Nigerian Universities. Furthermore, the chapter discusses the various roles libraries are playing to promote the implementation of open access initiatives in Nigerian universities. The challenges to the implementation of open access initiatives were also discussed. The chapter ends with appropriate recommendations.
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    The impact of information quality on undergraduate engagement with digital library resources in private universities in Southwest Nigeria
    (Journal of Information, Communication and Media Research, 2025) Segun-Adeniran, Chidi D.; Alegbeleye, Bunmi Gabriel; Owolabi, Ruth
    This study investigated the influence of information quality on the use of digital library resources by undergraduates in private universities in Southwest, Nigeria. Data were obtained through a structured questionnaire administered to 396 undergraduates, selected using a multistage sampling technique. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze the data. The findings revealed that the overall information quality of digital library resources was rated high (x̅ = 2.54). However, while students affirmed their value, limitations in conciseness indicated a need for improved structuring to enhance readability and comprehension. Findings further showed that information quality (β = 0.593, t = 13.600, p < 0.05) had a strong positive and significant effect on the use of digital library resources. This underscores that improvements in information quality are directly linked to increased utilization and student engagement. The study concludes that sustained use of digital library resources depends not only on their availability but also on the clarity and organization of content. It recommends that universities strengthen conciseness and usability through improved structuring and summarization strategies to maximize their role in supporting students’ learning and academic performance.
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    Computer self-efficacy, perceived enjoyment and use of digital library resources among postgraduate students in private universities in Southwestern Nigeria
    (Journal of Library Services and Technologies 7(2), 2025-06) Segun-Adeniran, Chidi D.; Adetimirin, Airen
    This study examined the roles of computer self-efficacy and perceived enjoyment as driving factors influencing the usage of digital library resources among postgraduate students in private universities in Southwestern Nigeria. The purpose of the study was to investigate how these factors drive the adoption and sustained use of digital library resources to enhance academic success and research productivity. Using a descriptive research design, data were collected with the use of a structured questionnaire from 958 postgraduate students selected through a multistage sampling technique. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses of percentages, frequencies, standard deviation and regression were used to analyze collected data. Results indicated that postgraduate students primarily use digital library resources for academic writing, particularly theses and dissertations. The study also showed that postgraduate students exhibit high levels of computer self-efficacy and that both computer self-efficacy (β = 0.237, p < 0.05) and perceived enjoyment (β = 0.349, p < 0.05) significantly and positively affect digital library resource usage, with perceived enjoyment exerting a stronger influence. The findings highlight the importance of enhancing both technological confidence and the enjoyment factor to increase digital resource utilization. It was recommended that private universities implement targeted training programs to boost students’ computer self-efficacy and redesign digital library interfaces to improve user experience and enjoyment.
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    Retooling the Concept of Information Service Provision: Imperatives for Libraries in Developing Countries in Times of Pandemic
    (Review of Information Science and Technology, 2023-12) Izuagbe Roland; Ifijeh Goodluck; Ilo Promise Ifeoma
    The quest to adapt information services from the traditional library context to one that is digital for efficiency, relevance, and sustainability of the library profession in developing countries prompted the paper. From a comparative viewpoint, the competitiveness of two information provision models (traditional and digital— social media) was discussed, considering the mediating role of technology. The prospect and viability of the latter over and above the former as an efficient and responsive model of information service provision during and after pandemic were highlighted with the aid of statistics. The paper proposed that the identification of core library patrons, acceptance of the broken monopoly of the library as an information provider, the development of a variety of information services, implementing social media and making services audience and device-specific, the building of social media community, etc. as key strategies for transforming the surviving libraries into thriving ones. The paper concluded with some benefits accruing to libraries in less developed countries that are operating the traditional model if the proposed strategies are proactively implemented.
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    Exploring librarians’ social media use intentions: Insight into university libraries online service readiness
    (Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2025) Izuagbe Roland; Babalola Oluwaseun Odunayo; Ajelabi Adebimpe Adenike; Lawal Folashade Munirat
    The successful adoption of technology in organizations requires an adequate understanding of the end-user’s perception and intentions regarding the use of such a system, as ignoring these factors leads to avoidable resource wastage. This phenomenon underscores the overall objective of the current study, which is to examine librarians’ social media use intentions in university libraries, employing performance expectancy (PE), effort expectancy (EE), and facilitating conditions (FC) from the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) framework. The survey research design and multistage sampling procedure guided the study. Data were collected from 286 (88.8%) out of the 322 librarians surveyed in the selected university libraries in Southwest Nigeria. Findings revealed that PE had the strongest effect on librarians’ intentions to use social media tools in university libraries, while EE had the weakest effect. In between these two extremes is FC. While each construct moderately predicted librarians’ social media use intentions independently, the composite effect of the three constructs yielded a low prediction of the dependent variable. The study concludes that widespread adoption and use of technology by library stakeholders are more likely when individuals perceive the technology to have high-performance potential, find it easy to use, and benefit from adequate and sustainable institutional support.
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    Enhancing Organizational Commitment Among Academic Librarians: Career Development Indicators as Facilitating Conditions
    (International Information & Library Review, 2024-06-30) Ezeudu Benedicta; Ifijeh Goodluck; Iroaganachi Mercy; Izuagbe Roland
    Librarians’ commitment is crucial for the success of any library. However, this subject has become a concern to library management as it dominates recent library literature. Hence, this study examined the effects of career development indicators on the organizational commitment of librarians in university libraries in Southern Nigeria. Survey research design was used for the study. The population comprised 556 professional librarians from university libraries in Southern Nigeria. The total enumeration sampling technique was used and the questionnaire method was employed for data collection. A returned rate of 94.2% (n¼524) was obtained. Data analysis was done using multiple regression analyses. Findings revealed that career development indicators had both significance and insignificance influence on the dimensions of organizational commitment of librarians in Southern Nigeria. Consequently, the study concluded that investing in career development indicators like mentoring and training will help to boost the organizational commitment of librarians, ultimately leading to increased productivity.