Department of Library and Information Science http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/39 2026-04-24T04:16:14Z 2026-04-24T04:16:14Z UMEJI, Celestina Ebelechukwu http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1218 2026-04-14T12:32:23Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: EFFECTIVE PUBLIC LIBRARIES SERVICES AND RESOURCES BASED ON LRCN STANDARD AND GUIDELINES Authors: UMEJI, Celestina Ebelechukwu Abstract: The study assessed the effective public libraries services and resources based on LRCN standard and guidelines. The researcher formulated two research questions and objectives each for the study. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The population comprises five public libraries in South-East Nigeria. The whole populations were used for the study. Thus, enumerative sampling technique was adopted for the study. The instruments structured interview were used for data collection. The data collected were analyzed using percentage. The findings of the study showed that most of the public libraries have services, and different formats of information resources were in line with the LRCN standards and guidelines. The study also revealed that collection management practices, did not meet the LRCN standards and guidelines. Based on the findings, recommendations were made that when there are clearly written collection management policy; it will help to render services effectively and efficiently in this 21st century digital era. Description: Scholarly work

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Egwuonwu, Ugochi Iruoma Umeji, Celestina Ebelechukwu Ubaka, Loveth Chidera http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1217 2026-04-14T12:31:48Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: METHODS OF PRESERVING AND PROMOTING CULTURAL HERITAGE RESOURCES BY LIBRARIANS IN KENNETH DIKE E-LIBRARY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE Authors: Egwuonwu, Ugochi Iruoma; Umeji, Celestina Ebelechukwu; Ubaka, Loveth Chidera Abstract: This study investigated the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage resources in Kenneth Dike state central e-library, Awka. A survey research design was adopted for the study and the population consists of 51 respondents which consisted of 15 librarians and 36 non-librarians. Observation checklist and questionnaire were the instrument used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, frequencies, percentages and mean scores were used in analyzing the data collected. From the data analysis, it was gathered that there are various cultural heritage resources available in the Kenneth-Dike state central e-library, and there are few available methods of preserving cultural heritage resources in the library. The study showed that, inadequate funding, absence of preservation policies, ignorance of the importance of cultural heritage resources and low level of awareness of the existing cultural heritage resources are the major problems militating against effective preservation and documentation of cultural heritage resources. It was recommended that the library should create awareness of cultural heritage resources through organizing heritage walk and heritage awards events. There is a need for inclusion of diverse cultural heritage resources of other tribes in the library. The challenges militating against effective preservation and promotion of cultural heritage resources in public libraries should be given utmost attention by the government and other stakeholders of these public libraries. Description: Scholarly work

2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Umeji, Celestina Ebelechukwu http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1216 2026-04-14T12:31:07Z 2025-09-01T00:00:00Z

Title: LIBRARIANS’ ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS FOR INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE LIBRARY IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA Authors: Umeji, Celestina Ebelechukwu Abstract: The purpose of the study was to ascertain librarians’ Artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and attitude towards the use of AI tools for information resource management in the library in Anambra State. Survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study consisted of 56 librarians of public universities in Anambra State. No sampling was done given the manageable population. Librarians’ Literacy in the Use of AI Tools for Information Resource Management Questionnaire (LLUAITIRMQ)’’ and ‘Librarians’ Attitude towards the Use of AI Tools for Information Resource Management Questionnaire (LAUAITIRMQ) were used for data collection. LLUAITIRMQ and LAUAITIRMQ were face-validated by three experts in the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The reliabilities of LLUAITIRMQ and LAUAITIRMQ were respectively ascertained using Cronbach Alpha method respectively to yield coefficient values of 0.75 and 0.71. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study revealed that librarians possessed low level of AI literacy for the use of AI tools for information resource management. Furthermore, librarians had positive attitudes towards the use of AI tools for information resource management. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that University authorities should organize seminars and workshops for librarians on the need to acquire AI literacy for efficient use of AI tools for information resource management Description: Scholarly work

2025-09-01T00:00:00Z Umeji, Celestina Ebelechukwu Nnatu, Agatha Ujunwa Okechukwu, Ngozi Njideka http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1215 2026-04-14T12:30:39Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Self-efficacy, computer anxiety and attitudes as correlates of librarians’ use of digital tools for collection development in university libraries in Anambra State, Nigeria Authors: Umeji, Celestina Ebelechukwu; Nnatu, Agatha Ujunwa; Okechukwu, Ngozi Njideka Abstract: The purpose of the study was to find out the relationship between the personal factors and librarians use of digital tools for collection development in Anambra State. Correlational research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study comprised 24 collection development librarians in the two public university (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam) libraries in Anambra State. The sample size for the study was made up of 24 librarians in public university libraries in Anambra State. Data were collected using questionnaire from the 24 librarians through the help of three postgraduate students as research assistants. Data were analyzed using Pearson‟s Product Moment Correlation. The findings of the study revealed that while a very positive relationship existed between librarians‟ self-efficacy and their use of digital tools for collection development, a negative attitude existed between librarians‟ computer anxiety and their use of digital tools for collection development. The findings of the study further showed that a moderate positive relationship existed between librarians‟ attitudes and their use of digital tools for collection development in university libraries. It was concluded that librarians‟ self-efficacy and attitude positively correlated with their use of digital tools for collection development. It was recommended among others that library management should see to the regular organization of seminars and workshops for librarians on the need to sustain their self-efficacy in the use of digital tools for collection development in university libraries in Anambra State. Description: Scholarly work

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