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Institutional Repositories in Universities in Nigeria: Desirability and Progress
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Oye, Peter Olorunlake; Oyeniyi, David Ajibola; Mahan, David Ezekiel – International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education, 2017
The desire of academic institutions to link up to the virtual repository is a global phenomenon. Traditional scholarly publication through established journals characterized by peer review is being challenged by less formal net-based communication that links scholars essentially instantaneously. The contention is that universities need to preserve…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Universities, Electronic Libraries, Information Storage
Construction Waste Reduction Awareness: Action Research
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Omeje, Hyginus Osita; Okereke, Godwin Keres; Chukwu, Daniel Uchenna – Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability, 2020
The study focused on construction waste reduction awareness as a step within Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The method of collaborative action research was used with a questionnaire as an instrument. Data collected from 61 participants were analyzed using descriptive statistics (percentage, mean,…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Consciousness Raising, Sustainable Development, Construction Materials
Bibliographic Control in Nigeria.
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Shoyinka, Patricia H. – International Library Review, 1979
The Nigerian national bibliography, its development, coverage, scope, format, frequency and currency of publication, cataloging, and standards are discussed as are access to national collections through union lists and library automation in relation to bibliographic control. (MBR)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Depository Libraries, Developing Nations, Development
Designing Audio-Visual (AV) Media Unit for University Libraries in Nigeria.
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Omoniyi, Joseph O. – Journal of Educational Media & Library Sciences, 1997
Discusses the problems of spatial requirements and design as they affect utilization of audio-visual (AV) resources in Nigerian university libraries and presents a new design for an AV media center as an alternative to the current practices. Discusses decision making, consultation and analysis, and storage, access, and display considerations. (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Centers, Equipment Storage
Design of a Microcomputer-Based Circulation System for Nigerian Academic Libraries.
Alabi, G. A. – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1985
This overview of an experimental automated circulation system at Ibadan University (Nigeria) includes a discussion of system hardware, software, program structure, file structure, and system functions (charges, discharges, renews, overdues, fines, reservations, recalls, and assisted query). Statistics on manual and automated systems related to…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Design, Developing Nations, Information Retrieval
A National Information Documentation Centre for Nigeria: Some Practical Considerations.
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Nweke, Ken M. C. – Information Development, 1992
Discusses the need for a National Information Documentation Centre (NIDOC) in Nigeria. Topics addressed include functions of NIDOC, the location of NIDOC, including the role of the National Library; results of user studies; information storage and retrieval; library staff requirements and training; and access to national information sources. (17…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Centers