About the journal

Communicate: Journal of Library and Information Science is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the dissemination of current results from current studies in information science, communication studies, and Information technology research. With a team of highly published editors, the journal follows globally set principles to review and publish quality papers for different professional audiences. The journal is published by the Department of Library and Information Science, and publishes articles twice in a year (June and December).

Current Issue

Vol. 26 No. 2 (2024)

Published: 2024-12-31

Articles

Influence of Employee Engagement on Job Satisfaction of Library Staff in Public Tertiary Institutions in Ogun and Oyo States

Oluwaseun O. Ajibare, Motunrayo S. Okegade

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Emerging technologies in academic libraries: prospects and challenges in Nigeria

Abimbola Labake Agboke, Bolaji David Oladokun

10-20

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Demographic factors as correlate of perceived job performance of university libraries’ personnel in southwest, Nigeria

Fisayo Adesola Adekunle, Daniel Olusegun Ikegune

21-35

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Incivility among library staff in private universities in southwest Nigeria: a five-year evaluation

Bosede Olutoyin Akintola, Christy Olabisi Adeeko, Ayokari Adenike Adebamiro, Samuel K. Adio

36-46

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Bridging theory and practice: evaluating LIS students' attitudes and commitment to SIWES at Federal University Oye-Ekiti

Olubanke M. Bankole, Ayomide O. Olusola, Ismail A. Momoh

47-63

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An analysis of library access and utilization by students with special needs at the University of Calabar, Cross River State

Oluwaseun Omowumi Akin-Fakorede, Henry Luter Songu, Mimi-Patricia Eugene Ifere

64-75

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Awareness of institutional repository contents for academic productivity by faculty members in Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State – Nigeria

Sherifat Abdul, Babangida Dangani Umar, Hamza Abba

76-87

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Inclusion of library staff in the budgeting and collection development processes in Private Universities in Osun and Oyo States, Nigeria

Sirajudeen Femi Bakrin, Jelili Adeyinka Liasu

88-97

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Disaster control practices among library staff in Federal University Libraries in North East, Nigeria

Suleiman Abdullahi, Abdullahi A. Dewa, Abdulaziz Musa, Haruna Garba Kobi

98-112

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Fundraising in University Libraries in Delta State

Monday O. Ogbomo, Dorothy A. Adomi-Erorote

113-126

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Assessing the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on library services and users’ experience in the university library

Samuel Olabode Fabunmi, Omolabake Eunice Akinyemi

127-140

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Barriers to information resource utilization and information-seeking behaviours among law students at the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

Ngozi Blessing Ossai-Ugbah

141-149

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The role of the libraries in bridging the digital divide: a case of Rivers State University Central Library, Port Harcourt

Victor Wagwu, Caroline A. Okoro 

150-159

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Self-sustaining library services through strategic fee-based initiatives: a roadmap for academic library administrators in Nigeria

Yetunde Faith Olaseigbe, Opene Sunday Ozonuwe, Abosede Tola Ogunojemite, Racheal Ajibola Rotimi, Ayokunle Oluwadamilola Giwa, Ayomide Ayoola Ogundana

160-170

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Potentials of artificial intelligence (AI) in collection development in university libraries

Saturday U. Omeluzor, Njideka Nwawih Charlotte Ojukwu

171-181

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Adoption of artificial intelligence by librarians for effective service delivery in academic libraries in Edo State

Akhimien Omono Vera Akpukpu, Rachael Ekeikhomen  Osawele

182-190

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Bridging the gaps: uncovering the information needs of female students in two nigerian specialised universities

Ogochukwu T. Emiri, Osaze Patrick Ijiekhuamhen

191-206

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Effect of bibliotherapy on the cognitive reasoning of children with mild intellectual disorder in public special-need schools in Ogun State

Monisola. A. Osoba, K. A. Aramide, S. F. Komolafe

207-219

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Administrative strategies for quality assurance in public universities in Rivers State, Nigeria

Judith O. Patrick

220-230

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Work design, ICT use and service delivery of librarians in private universities in Oyo State, Nigeria

Aderonke Ayobami Ogungbade, Oluwayemisi Eunice Oloyede, Opene Ozonuwe

231-249

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TETFund intervention in library development: the case of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

Solomon Olusegun Oyetola, Bolaji David Oladokun, Modupe Aduke Aboyade

250-270

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Impact of librarians’ perception towards disaster management in university libraries in South-South, Nigeria

Rachael Ekeikhomen Osawele, Omono-vera Akpukpu

271-282

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Assessment of records management in National Examinations Council (NECO) branch office, Rivers State

Godwin A. Otu, Sandra Ejiro Ukubeyinje

283-291

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Computer self-efficacy as correlates of electronic information resources utilization among law undergraduates in South-West, Nigeria

Raliat Alabi

292-301

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Impact of telecommunication network shutdown on academic performance of students, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria

Hajara Yakubu, Sirajo Abubakar Danzangi, Felix Usman Manjack

302-310

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Attitude and ICT skills as determinants of utilisation of open educational resources by undergraduates in faculty of education, University Of Ilorin, Nigeria

Musediq Tunji Bashorun, Lukman Oladimeji Baruwa, Shola Temitope Famuyiwa, Modupeola .O. Falabi

311-324

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Postgraduate students’ access and use of digital information resources and services for research in university libraries in Kaduna State

Adamu Jibrin, Zakari Mohammed, Lawal Umar, Nurudeen Mu’azu Maifata

325-340

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