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Training needs of staff and students in the use of software packages in selected Nigerian university libraries
Published 2010-06Subjects: “…Database Management Software Packages…”
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- The increasing pace of technological change necessitates the need for library staff and patrons to be properly trained in computer application. The study examined the extent of training programmes on the use of software packages in academic libraries. A total of 80 information professionals and 300 undergraduate students purposively selected from four academic libraries in South-West Nigeria constituted the population for the study. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire, interview and observations and analyzed using simple percentage calculation Findings of the study revealed that the core modules needed to operate on full automation were not available in some libraries. Also, most of the students were not exposed to training on the use of library software packages. Among the challenges associated with the training programmes were inadequate training facilities, poor attitude of staff to training and inadequate financial support. Training in the use of software is important for maximum use of the software for effective service provision. Library management should provide regular and consistent instruction to users, make available facilities for skills training to the staff and ensure adequate financial support for staff training and development. 1 results 1
- The use of two library software in managing information in four Nigerian university libraries was investigated. The study population comprised 56 library staff and 234 undergraduates who were library users and data was collected using questionnaire and interview. Library staff in all the libraries revealed that ease of use, user friendliness, availability of system manual were the major software selection factors used. Cataloguing module was used the highest on a daily basis by the staff in all the libraries while the undergraduates used the OPAC mostly on a daily basis in University of Lagos and Covenant University (57.4% and 54.7%) respectively. Problems such as occasional system failure, erratic power supply, inadequate training facilities and network problem hindered the maximum use of the software by library staff, while inadequate orientation on their use which resulted in difficulty in its use were the problems encountered by the undergraduates. The library software have been useful to both library staff and undergraduates but training and re-training of library personnel, adequate orientation of users and provision of sufficient computer systems at OPAC section of the libraries would enhance their use. 1 results 1
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