Exploring Services Rendered by Librarians with Open Source Library Management Software in North-central University Libraries Nigeria
Abubakar, A. A. (2024).
Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology & Education , 1(1), 74-80.
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the services rendered by librarians using Open Source Library Management Software OSLMS in university libraries in the North-Central zone of Nigeria.rnA descriptive research design was adopted gathering data from 301 librarians across federal and state universities in the zone using a total enumeration sampling approach. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire and its reliability assessed using Cronbachs alpha yielded a satisfactory coefficient of 0.81. Data collected from the survey underwent analysis using descriptive statistics including frequency counts percentages and mean values. The findings revealed that the prominent OSLMS used in university libraries in North-Central Nigeria include KOHA Evergreen and NewGenLib with KOHA being the most widely known and used. The majority of respondents agreed that the services provided by librarians using OSLMS in university libraries include web-based OPAC advanced acquisition a full catalogue system for library stock management export and import records ISO 2709 administration control MARC 21 and UNIMARC for professional cataloguing and classification Z39.50 protocol for cataloguing circulation management of the database of library users web-based interface Management Information System MIS and serials control. The study suggested increasing publicity and promotion of various OSLMS to provide a wider choice of library automation systems in the region. Additionally research on integrated library software in Nigerias federal state and private universities should explore the adoption functionality and user satisfaction of OSLMS to enhance library service efficiency.
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Abubakar, A. A. (2024). Exploring Services Rendered by Librarians with Open Source Library Management Software in North-central University Libraries Nigeria. Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology & Education , 1(1), 74-80. https://www.jolimate.com/article_details_retrieval.php?article_id=1390662

Abubakar Aliyu Ango 2024. "Exploring Services Rendered by Librarians with Open Source Library Management Software in North-central University Libraries Nigeria". Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology & Education , Accessed November 21, 2024. 1(1),74-80. https://www.jolimate.com/article_details_retrieval.php?article_id=1390662

Abubakar, A. A. (2024). Exploring Services Rendered by Librarians with Open Source Library Management Software in North-central University Libraries Nigeria. Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology & Education , 1(1),74-80. https://www.jolimate.com/article_details_retrieval.php?article_id=1390662

Abubakar Aliyu Ango. "Exploring Services Rendered by Librarians with Open Source Library Management Software in North-central University Libraries Nigeria". Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology & Education , Vol. 1 No. 1,2024. pp. 74-80. https://www.jolimate.com/article_details_retrieval.php?article_id=1390662


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