Main Library http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/306 2026-04-25T15:38:33Z 2026-04-25T15:38:33Z Blessing Nnenna Otubelu, Blessing Nnenna Otubelu Anike, Angela Njideka Nnatu, Uju Agatha http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1219 2026-04-14T12:54:50Z 2026-03-04T00:00:00Z

Title: Digital Technologies as Tools for Bridging the Digital Divide and Enhancing Academic Library Use in Nigeria Authors: Blessing Nnenna Otubelu, Blessing Nnenna Otubelu; Anike, Angela Njideka; Nnatu, Uju Agatha Abstract: The paper discusses the role of libraries in promoting inclusive access to information resources in the information age. Despite libraries’ commitment to equitable service delivery, some users experience challenges in accessing library services due to physical, language, and technological barriers. The study employed a systematic literature review approach, utilizing relevant articles published in reputable peer-reviewed journals. Findings reveal that digital and assistive technologies, such as text-to-speech technology, Braille conversion technology and speech recognition tools, enhance access to library resources for users with disabilities and language barriers. However, challenges such as inadequate electricity supply and poor internet connectivity, particularly in developing countries, hinder the effective adoption of these technologies in libraries. Description: Scholarly work

2026-03-04T00:00:00Z Otubelu, Blessing Nnenna Anike, Angela Njideka Offor, Chimezie Cecilia http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1211 2026-03-29T14:10:01Z 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z

Title: ENTREPRENEURIAL LIBRARIANSHIP AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING EMPLOYMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY AMONG YOUTHS IN NIGERIA Authors: Otubelu, Blessing Nnenna; Anike, Angela Njideka; Offor, Chimezie Cecilia Abstract: Entrepreneurial skills in librarianship are required by youths and students to enable them to become employable and self-employed after graduation. On this premise, the paper centered on entrepreneurial librarianship as a tool for enhancing employment and employability among youths in Nigeria. The paper attempts to discuss the concepts of entrepreneurial librarianship and youth employment and employability. The main thrust of the paper which is entrepreneurial librarianship as a tool for enhancing employment and employability among youths in Nigeria was explained. Entrepreneurial librarianship is a tool for enhancing employment and employability among youths in Nigeria by enabling them to start up business ventures, become employers of labour, and engage in productive economic activities that prevent them from engaging in criminal activities. Thereafter, challenges and measures to improve entrepreneurial librarianship for enhancing employment and employability among youths in Nigeria were presented. Description: Scholarly work

2024-09-01T00:00:00Z Otubelu, Blessing Nnenna Nwankwo, Kingsley http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1210 2026-03-29T14:08:59Z 2017-03-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Repositioning Rural Farmers Through Dissemination of Agricultural Information and Combating Poverty in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State Authors: Otubelu, Blessing Nnenna; Nwankwo, Kingsley Description: Scholarly work

2017-03-01T00:00:00Z Otubelu, Blessing Nnenna Anike, Angela Njideka http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1209 2026-03-29T14:08:12Z 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z

Title: EXTENT OF SUFFICIENCY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR MANAGING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ EMPLOYABILITY IN A COMPETITIVE SOCIETY IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE Authors: Otubelu, Blessing Nnenna; Anike, Angela Njideka Abstract: This study examined the extent of sufficiency and accessibility of library resources for managing undergraduate students’ employability in a competitive society in public universities in Anambra State. The study was guided by two research questions and a descriptive survey research design employed in order to carry out the study. Population for the study consisted of 153 library staff from two public universities in Anambra State (115 library staff of one Federal university & 38 library staff of one State university). Sample size for the study 107 library staff from the two public universities selected using the simple random sampling technique. A researcher-developed 21-item questionnaire titled: ―Extent of Sufficiency and Accessibility of Library Resources for Managing Undergraduate Students Employability in a Competitive Society Questionnaire (ESALRMUSECSQ)‖ was structured on a 4-point scale used to conduct the study. The questionnaire was validated by two experts from the library and one Measurement and Evaluation expert from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. Reliability of the instrument was established through a pilot-test on a sample of 18 library staff from two universities in Delta State. Using Cronbach Alpha statistics, the coefficient reliability value of 0.87 and 0.83, summed up to arrive at an overall internal consistency reliability value of are 0.85, Mean and standard deviation were used to analyze data. Findings of the study revealed, among others, that the extent of sufficiency and accessibility of the library resources for managing undergraduate students ‘employability in a competitive society in the two public universities in Anambra State were to a less extent in various disciplines. From the findings, recommendations made and include that both the Federal and State Government should leverage through collaborative efforts from external donors and partners. Description: Scholarly work

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