National Workshop on Library Software and Electronic Resources Management

The Polytechnic and Monotechnic Library Foundation (POMLIF) in collaboration with Ifegrace Ventures Ltd and with support from Cambridge University Press, Havilah Merchants Nigeria Ltd, Bookworm Nigeria Ltd and Linkgibbor Ltd is organizing a national workshop with the theme: "Library Software and Electronic Resources Management: the Demand for New Skills and Best Practices". 

Workshop Details:

Sub-themes:

• The Development of New Technologies in Library Practice: An Overview;
• Selection, Acquisition, Licensing, Evaluation and Monitoring Techniques for the Effective Implementation of New Technologies in Libraries: A Practical Approach;
• Effective Use and Management of E-Resources and Institutional Repositories: A Case Study of the Centre for Learning Resources, Covenant University Ota, Ogun State;
• An Overview of Sample E-resources: Science Direct, ProQuest, ebrary, EBSCOhost, E-Granary, JSTOR, LEXUS NEXIS, HINARI etc;
• An Overview of Sample Library Software: Millennium, Alexandra, Liberty, Dove Image, RFID Library Security Sysytem;
• Discovery Solutions/Integration: A Panacea to the Effective Use and Management of E-resources; and 
• Library's Changing Role in the Information Economy: Strategies for Marketing Library Services and Positioning Same as a Hub for Learning, Teaching and Research. 

Date: 13th - 15th August 2013

Venue: Centre for Learning Resources, Covenant University, KM 10, Idiroko Road, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State. 

Course Fee: =N=38,000 (Thirty Eight Thousand Naira Only) per participant. This covers tea break, lunch and course materials (course papers in CD formats, workshop bags and other complimentary items from sponsors). 

Discounts: 10% discount for 5 participants and above from one institution/organisation and 5% discount for 3 to 4 participants from same institution. 

For inquiries/confirmation of participation, please contact Ifegrace Ventures Ltd on 08023076763, 08032269627; Mr. Alukun N. A. - 08060727280; Mr. Ugwuogu O. - 08038780875; and Alhaji Toyyo N. - 08032378318. 

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Download Invitation Letter to The NLA 2013 National Conference/AGM

Invitation to the NLA 2013 National Conference/AGM can be downloaded from here. Hard copies have also been sent to individuals, institutions and all state chapter chairmen by post.

Members should make effort to pay their conference registration fees as stated in the invitation before the conference as follows: 

• Conference Registration Fees: N 30, 000 (covers all conference materials, NLA Newsletter, certificate, bag, refreshment, lunch, dinner, etc.)
• Paid-up members:  N25, 000.00 (covers all conference materials, NLA Newsletter, certificate, bag, refreshment, lunch, dinner, etc.)
• Registered Retirees: N 10,000 (covers all conference materials, NLA Newsletter, certificate, bag, refreshment, lunch, dinner, etc.)
• Students: N 5, 000 (covers part of the conference materials, certificate, folder, refreshment, lunch)

All payments should be made to:

1. First Bank of Nigeria PLC, Abuja Main Branch
    Acct. Name: Nigerian Library Association
    Acct. N0: 2010273038
    Sort Code: 011084060

2.  Zenith Bank PLC, Maitama Branch, Abuja
     Acct. Name: Nigerian Library Association
     Acct. N0: 6011354804
     Sort Code: 057080015

Note: Delegates who register through e-payment should come with evidence of such transaction.
                                              
For more information, please call: 08055555787, 08037000811, 08037024569

Omoh Atsenokhai
National Secretary

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National Workshop on Current Trends and Emerging Technologies in Library and Information Services

The Nigerian Library Association (NLA), Information Technology (IT) Section in collaboration with DGM Consulting Services, a subsidiary of DGM International Ltd.is organising a national workshop with theme: “Current Trends and Emerging Technologies in Library and Information Services”. 

The workshop amongst others, seeks to expose participants to best practices in library and information services industry, help participants gain in-depth understanding of new trends and technologies in the library and information services industry and also help participants build competences at work by exposing them to current trends in the industry.

Rationale

Recent developments in the field of library and information science and the rapid advancements in information technologies and services have no doubt brought about new and different ways of accessing, storing, and disseminating information throughout the world. As new technologies and services are emerging, new challenges are evolving. These challenges as a matter of fact, have made it imperative for library and information professionals to retool and be well equipped to face these challenges.

Sub-Themes

-           Use of QR (Quick Response) Codes for effective library services

-           Catalogue 2.0/Resource Description & Access (RDA)

-           Use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology in Libraries

-           Current trends in library and information service industry

-           Emerging technologies in library and information service industry: Issues and challenges

-           Mobile technologies and libraries: New Developments

-           Screencasting for effective library services

-           Plus 50 Fresh Tips and Tools for Progressive Library Professionals.

Date: 8th to 10th May, 2013. 

Venue: The Centre for Learning Resources, Covenant University, KM 10, Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State. 

Mode of Instructions

         Lecture / Power point presentation

         Hands-on exercises/Group discussions

         Feedback

Who Should Attend

Librarians/information professionals in corporate/special/university/polytechnic/college/school libraries, Systems librarians, Reader’s services librarians, Web masters, Educators, Information technologists, Cataloguers and Reference librarians.

Registration Fee: Forty Thousand Naira (N40,000.00)

(Registration covers workshop materials, certificate, bag, CD, refreshment and lunch only).

Early Bird

Registration on or before 24th April, 2013 - N35,000.00

Registration after 24th April, 2013 - N40,000.00

Please visit this URL to register online: http://goo.gl/nIA3S            

Account details:

Account Name: DGM International Ltd

Bank Name: Zenith Bank Plc

Account No: 1010575818

Sort – Code: 057150314

Note: Participants are encouraged to come with their Wi-fi enabled laptops

For registration enquiries:

Please contact: Chuma: 08036331665▐ Davies: 08089047920 ▐ Felix: 08033370820▐ Mrs. Asubiojo: 08034088424

Please click here to download invitation letter

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World Book Day 2013 – Reading Culture Promotion at Abadina Media Resource Centre

World Book Day 2013 

– Reading Culture Promotion at Abadina Media Resource Centre

World Book Day comes every first Thursday of March every year: A day to celebrate the joys of books and Reading. 

The central goal of World Book Day is to encourage children to explore the pleasures of books and reading by providing them with the opportunity to have a book of their own. It is a celebration of READING, celebration of   authors, librarians, publishers and all who are involve Books and reading. In fact, it’s the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and marked in over 100 countries all over the world including Nigeria.

This is the 16th year of celebrating World Book Day,

Abadina Media Resource Centre, University of Ibadan, in celebrating World Book Day 2013, organizes reading programme for children in Ibadan metropolis. Soliciting donation of books for the Children’s Library and also encourages everyone to give a book gift to a child on that day.

Lets’ promote Reading Culture!!! Donate a Book today

 Contact:

http://educ.ui.edu.ng/welcomemedia

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NLA-Lagos Training Workshop 2013 Begins...

Nigerian Library Association (NLA) Lagos Chapter Workshop began with an event-filled opening ceremony yesterday, Monday 4^th March, 2013. The event was well attended with about 100 participants including  Information specialists, Archivists, Documentalists,  Researchers, LIS lecturers, diplomats and members of press.

The event was chaired by a prominent legal practitioner and the president of Rotary Club, Yaba district, Barrister Peters Akeredolu ,while  Rhonda J. Watson, Public Diplomacy Officer of US Consulate General, Lagos, also a qualified Librarian,  delivered Keynote Address on the topic “Access to Information: Access to Knowledge: a New Perspective on Familiar Issues”  .

Over 45 participants from virtually all parts of Nigeria registered on the 1^st day of the workshop. More participants are expected.

PAPER I

Mr Samuel Eyitayo, (FNLA), IRC Director , Whitney M. Young Jr. Information Resource Center (IRC), Public Affairs Section, U.S. Consulate General, Lagos delivered the First paper on “Current Trends in the Library Field: How to take advantage of the opportunities” while Ayo Alonge handled the practical session. 

Other facilitators expected at this workshop include:  Dr. Mrs Idowu, the University Librarian, Lagos State University, Mr Ukoha Igwe, the University Librarian, National open University,  Ms. Omowunmi Segun, a library consultant, , and Mr. Felix Azubike, Chairman, Information Technology Section of the NLA

PAPER II:  DAY 2 Tuesday 5^th March by 9am-10:30am

·         SUBJECT ACCESS: SOCIAL TAGGING SUCCESS STORY

By OMOWUNMI  SEGUN, Consultant Librarian 

·         Practical Session

PAPER III DAY 2 Tuesday 5^th March by 12-2:30pm

·         DRIVING ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE: ACTION FOR LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA        By UKOHA IGWE, University Librarian, National Open University, Lagos

·         Practical Session

PAPER IV DAY 3 -WEDNESDAY 6^th March  by  9.00 -10:30am

·         MARKETING LIBRARY SERVICES IN AN ELECTRONIC ERA

By Dr (Mrs) Idowu University Librarian, LASU, Lagos 

PAPER V DAY 3 -WEDNESDAY 6^th March by 12.00-2:00pm

·         Performing Effective Web Searches in a Networked Information Environment

By Felix Azubuikwe, Chairperson, Information Technology Section, NLA

·         Practical Session

DAY 4 –THURSDAY 7^th March 9.00am -12noon

·         Google Products and Services: Google Team/ Mr Ayo Alonge

·         Practical Session: Mr Ayo Alonge12:00pm – 2.00pm

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SPONSORS

*Havilah Merchants,|| *NetLibrary Nigeria, ||*DocuData,

*Lagos State University College of Medicine ||*INPIREL LIMITED ||*University of Lagos Library

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New Publications on Conflict Resolution and Virtual Library

[PDF] Libraries as Channels for Disseminating Information and Educating Communities for the Resolution of Conflicts and Promotion of Peace in Africa

O Mrs, O Ireti - 2012

... 2.The Nigerian Library Association should encourage the administration of the academic libraries to develop policies on conflict management Government should support libraries by providing funds and state-of-the art ICT Infrastructures to academic libraries....

[HTML] National Virtual Library of Nigeria in the Open Access Era

KN Igwe

... libraries. Paper presented at the 44th National Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Library Association at the National Centre for Women Development, Abuja, June 18 – 23, 2006. § Christian, GE (2008). ...

Use of Electronic Information Resources by University Lecturers in Edo State, Nigeria

Dr. Stephen Osahon Uwaifo and Mr. Kennedy Arebamen Eiriemiokhale

The objectives of this study are to:

i. identify the benefits the university lecturers in Edo State derive from using electronic information resources;

ii. find out the available facilities for using electronic information resources by the university lecturers in Edo State.

Arising from the objectives, the following research questions were raised to guide this study:

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New Publications on Internet Usage ...

The use of internet services and resources by scientists at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria

OM Bankole - Program: electronic library and informationsystems, 2013

Purpose–This study aims to investigate the extent and level of internet access and use among scientists at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, Nigeria, its impact on their academic activities and the constraints faced in internet use. Design/methodology/ ...

Use of cybercafé for internet access by the students of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria

FR Aladeniyi, JK Fasae - Program: electronic library andinformation systems, 2013 Purpose–The study aims to investigate the use of cybercafé for internet access by students of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach–Using descriptive design, 382 copies of a structured questionnaire were administered to students of the ...

[PDF] Level of Internet Compliance and Usage in the Newsrooms of Broadcast Media in Nigeria.

J Olorede, A Oyewole - New Media and Mass Communication, 2013

... in Nigeria however, rarely organizes Internet usage lectures for their broadcast media practitioners. References Agili,VS, & Moghaddam, IA (2008). Bridging the digital divide: The role of librarians and information professionals in the third millennium. The Electronic Library 26(2) ...

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New Publications on U.I. Africana and SMEs

[PDF] A STUDY ON THE USAGE OF THE AFRICANA COLLECTION AT THE KENNETH DIKE LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA

BM Adeyemi

... Okore, AM, Ekere, JN, & Eke, HN (2009). Promoting access to indigenous knowledge in digital age: Libraries as facilitators. 47 th Annual Conference and AGM of theNigerian Library Association held at Ibadan between 26 th -31 st July. Paulos, A., & Holley, RP (2006). ...

[PDF] POST-BANK CONSOLIDATION: A debacle in the survival of SMEs in Nigeria “An Empirical Study”

O Ishmael, EA Folarin - Australian Journal of Business and Management …, 2012

... The source of major risk according to banks in Nigeria are lack of information on the SMEs true financial conditions and performance, the judicial system is reportedly inefficient, banks can not easily enforce contracts, the business environment is generally, risk prone and ...

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Call for Papers" for the 2013 Conference :Future Nigerian Libraries: Infinite Possibilities

2013 CONFERENCE OF NIGERIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (NLA)

-THEME: Future Nigerian Libraries: Infinite Possibilities-

Sub-themes

1.      Emerging Initiatives in Nigerian Libraries

2.      Libraries as platform for Innovation & Creativity in Library & Information Services

3.      Lobbying & Advocacy for LIS in Nigeria

4.      Training & Education of Innovative & Creative Librarians in Nigeria

5.      NLA & Future Possibilities in Library &Information Services development

Deadlines for Submissions

Full Paper- on or before 15^th April 2013. Authors will be notified once their papers have been accepted.

Format of Presentation

1. All papers should be in 25-30 Power Point slides

2. The full-paper should not be more than 15 pages in A4 Double line space in a Word-

processed format.

Hard copies should be forwarded to:

The National Secretary

Nigerian Library Association

C/o National Library of Nigeria

Sanusi Dantata House

(1^st flr room5)

Central Business District

P.M.B. 1 Garki, 90001

Abuja

File attachments should be sent to: rilwanua@yahoo.com, omohatsenokhai@yahoo.com

signed 

Omoh Atsenokhai

National Secretary 

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Recent Publications by Library Professionals in Nigeria

We have found the following publications for you:

[PDF] Consequences of Non-Formulation of National Information Policy (NIP) on Library Development in NigeriaT Abba, IS Song - The Official Journal of the Pacific NorthwestLibrary …, 2013Information is recognised as a valuable and powerful commodity for the survival of individuals and the overall development of any nation. Informed nation's progress faster and achieve political, health, education and socio-economic advancement leading to an ...

[PDF] Use of Health Information Sources by Undergraduates at the University of Abuja, NigeriaAO Omotoso, TO Bello, AA Akadiri - … Official Journal of the Pacific Northwest Library …, 2013Information is essential for human existence. According to Mabanwonku (2006), information is an important resource used by all individuals at one time or another to carry out their functions It equips a person with the power to choose from all possible options. Nwalo 

Sources of Information and Awareness of Government Programmes on Climate Change among Rural Households in the Niger Delta Region of NigeriaCL Egbule, AE Agwu - Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2013Abstract Climate change is a clear threat to all sectors of the Nigerian socio-economic development including the natural ecosystems. This study ascertained the available sources of information and awareness of government programmes on climate change among rural ...

Information Seeking Behavior of the Ulama in Relation to Preaching and Counseling Roles in NigeriaAG Saleh, ABA Bakar - … : An Online Journal of the American Theological Library …, 2012Abstract The study of information seeking behavior has over the years attracted the attention of information professionals, resulting in numerous studies conducted with a view to understanding why people seek information, how they seek it, and the problems they ...

[PDF] The Use of Library Electronic Information Resources By Academic Staff at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, NigeriaMO Salaam, BA Ajiboye, OM Bankole - … Journal of the Pacific Northwest Library …, 2013The rapid advancement in Information and communication technology (ICT) is having tremendous impact on every aspect of our daily lives in a dramatic and inexplicable ways. It has availed developing nation's unprecedented opportunity towards attaining vital ...

[PDF] Composition and Abundance of Phytoplankton of Adiabo River in Calabar River system, Southeast, NigeriaEE George, IU Samuel, AB Andem - European Journal of Zoological Research, 2012... Scholars Research Library ... health or biological integrity of a particular water body [4] had earlier reported that this estuary is Nigeria's richest source of ... However, although this estuary has been noted for rich aquatic biodiversity [4, 5], little documented information exists by way of ...

[PDF] Use of Electronic Information Resources by University Lecturers in Edo State, NigeriaSO Uwaifo, MKA Eiriemiokhale - The Official Journal of the Pacific Northwest Library …, 2013The limited access to up-to-date materials in university libraries in Nigeria is a main problem that impedes research and teaching. In the last couple of years, lecturers in Nigerian tertiary institutions have increasingly demanded and preferred access to electronic sources ...

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New Guidelines Accorded Faculty Status to Librarians

According to a Statement published on the American Association of University Professors website, the Association has updated her guidelines for librarians to reflect their current changing roles as teachers and researchers.

The joint Statement on Faculty Status of College and University Librarians states clearly the following:

As the primary means through which students and faculty gain access to the storehouse of organized knowledge, the college and university library performs a unique and indispensable function in the educational process. This function will grow in importance as students assume greater responsibility for their own intellectual and social development. Indeed, all members of the academic community are likely to become increasingly dependent on skilled professional guidance in the acquisition and use of library resources as the forms and numbers of these resources multiply, scholarly materials appear in more languages, bibliographical systems become more complicated, and library technology grows increasingly sophisticated. The librarian who provides such guidance plays a major role in the learning process...

"Librarians perform a multifaceted role within the academy. It includes not only teaching credit courses but also providing access to information, whether by individual and group instruction, selecting and purchasing resources, digitizing collections, or organizing information. In all of these areas, librarians impart knowledge and skills to students and faculty members both formally and informally and advise and assist faculty members in their scholarly pursuits. They are involved in the research function and conduct research in their own professional interests and in the discharge of their duties. Their scholarly research contributes to the advancement of knowledge valuable to their discipline and institution..."

Download a copy of the Statement from AAUP site.

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15 Free Live Webinars for Librarians This Month

These fifteen (15) Webinars were compiled for you by Ellyssa Kroski in her article titled "15 Free Live Webinars for Librarians in February". According to her "There are a lot of free educational opportunities for librarians coming up this month. Here’s a list of just the live events happening in February." Subjects covered include: Digitization, Management, ICT, Colelction Development ...

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12,000 Wiley Online Books Free to Developing Countries via Research4Life

According to Research4Life website, over 12,00 online are provided FREE to nations like Nigeria.

Research4Life provides 6,000 institutions in developing countries with free or low cost access to peer-reviewed online content from the world’s leading scientific, technical and medical publishers. The addition of Wiley’s Online Books brings the total number of peer reviewed scientific journals, books and databases now available through the public-private Research4life partnership to almost 30,000.

“Our goal with Research4Life is to provide and support quality research in developing countries in order to advance higher education, inform public policy decisions and ultimately improve quality of life,” said Emily Gillingham, Director of Library Relations at Wiley who also serves as the new Chair of the Executive Council for Research4Life. “We hope the addition of this vast collection of Online Books will make a real difference to researchers in countries which can least afford it and as such is a central part of Wiley’s social responsibility program”.

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Call for PhD Fellowships 2013-2014

CARTA just released the Call for her PhD Fellowships 2013-2014 season  Interest applicants should please download this leaflet that explains the process.  Applications are to be done by filling the Preliminary Application Form.

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