http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/39 Department of Library and Information Science 2026-04-27T07:38:27Z http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1223 Title: Perception and attitude of lecturers towards self-promotion of research papers on social media in Nigerian universities Authors: Udem, Obiora Kingsley Abstract: This study investigated the perception and attitudes of lecturers towards the self-promotion of research papers on social media in Nigerian universities. Descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population comprised 1,024 academic staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, who were members of the Solidarity (Social TV) Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) NAU WhatsApp group. A non-probability sampling technique, specifically voluntary response sampling, was employed. Data were collected using a structured online questionnaire administered via Google Forms and distributed through the ASUU NAU WhatsApp platform. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency counts and percentages. The findings reveal that the majority of lecturers promote their research outputs on platforms such as ResearchGate, Kudos, LinkedIn, the Social Science Research Network, and Facebook. Most respondents perceived research dissemination as primarily the responsibility of the author, while a smaller proportion attributed this responsibility to publishers. Very few respondents viewed research dissemination as a shared responsibility between the publisher and the university. Additionally, lecturers identified reaching a wider audience, increasing citation impact, gaining recognition, and enhancing visibility as very important factors influencing their decision to self-promote research papers on social media. The study recommends that universities implement coordinated social media campaigns to support the promotion of scholarly outputs. Such initiatives would enhance research visibility, increase downloads and citations, and ultimately improve institutional visibility and ranking at both national and global levels. Description: Scholarly work 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1222 Title: Information Literacy Skills and Computer Self-Efficacy as Correlates of Electronic Information Resources Usage by Library and Information Science Postgraduate Students in South-East Universities Authors: Obiora, Udem; Molokwu, El-Freda Chiamaka Abstract: This study investigated information literacy skills and computer self-efficacy as correlates of electronic information resources usage by Library and Information Science (LIS) postgraduate students in federal universities in South-East, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Correlation research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised 61 postgraduate students which included 2024/2025 PhD and Master’s Degree students from the Departments of LIS in universities in the South-East that offer postgraduate programme in LIS. The entire population was studied. Three validated instruments titled Information Literacy Skills Test/cognitive ability test (ILKT); Computer Self-Efficacy Scale (CSS) and Use of Electronic Information Resources Questionnaire (UEIRQ) were used for data collection. The instruments were tested for reliability using Kudder-Richardson (K-R20) formula and Cronbach's alpha (α) test. Using Kudder-Richardson, a reliability coefficient of 0.85 was obtained for ILST. Also, reliability coefficient of 0.86 and 0.81 were obtained for CSS and UEIRQ respectively using Cronbach's alpha which was considered high enough for the instruments to be reliable. Pearson’s Product Moment correlation coefficient was used to analyse both the research questions and the research hypotheses. Findings from the study revealed that a very high positive and significant relationship existed between LIS postgraduate students’ information literacy skills and their use of electronic information resources in South-East federal universities. Furthermore, findings from the study revealed that a high positive and significant relationship exist between LIS postgraduate students’ computer self-efficacy and their use of electronic information resources in South-East federal universities. It was also found that there is a high positive and significant relationship between the independent variables (information literacy skills and computer self-efficacy) and dependent variable (use of e-resources) of LIS postgraduate students in federal university libraries. From the study, it implies that information literacy skills enhance LIS postgraduate students’ use of electronic information resources. The study recommended among others, that LIS postgraduate students should endeavour to sustain their computer self-efficacy. This is to enhance their use of electronic information resources. Description: Scholarly work 2025-08-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1221 Title: Relationship between staff development and job performance of library staff in federal university libraries in South-East, Nigeria Authors: Udem, Obiora Kingsley; Bassey, Mary George; Uzochukwu, Oluchi Victory Abstract: The study examined the relationship between staff development and job performance of library staff in federal university libraries in South-East, Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study, and three hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 level of significance. A correlational research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised 299 library staff, which included academic librarians and library officers from the five federal university libraries in the South-East, Nigeria. Two validated instruments titled “Library Staff Development Questionnaire (LSDQ) and Library Staff Job Performance Questionnaire (LSJPQ)” were used for data collection. The instruments were tested for reliability using Cronbach's alpha. Using Cronbach's alpha, a reliability coefficient of 0.91 was obtained for LSDQ, and a reliability coefficient of 0.86 was obtained for LSJPQ, respectively. Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r) was used to answer research questions and test hypotheses. The findings of the study showed that there was a moderate positive relationship between staff development and the job performance of library staff. There was a moderate positive relationship between staff development and the job performance of male library staff, while a weak positive relationship exists between staff development and the job performance of female library staff. We also observed a moderate positive relationship between staff development and the job performance of academic librarians and library officers. Based on the findings, the implications of the study were pointed out, and it was recommended, among others, that the university library management should ensure that there is consistent and active development of library staff to be up to date with the change in the information environment and efficient in rendering effective services. The library management should develop a policy that will increase and sustain the development of the personnel by adopting and exposing the personnel to developmental strategies that will enhance their job performance. Description: Scholarly work 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1220 Title: Attribution style and self-esteem as correlates of work engagement of librarians in university libraries in South-East, Nigeria Authors: Udem, Obiora Kingsley; Aguigwo, Lynda Ezinwanne; Obuezie, Adaora Chigozie Abstract: The study examined attribution style and self-esteem as correlates of work engagement among librarians in federal university libraries in South-East, Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study and three hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. A correlational research design was adopted for the study. The population consisted all 154 librarians in federal university libraries in South-East, Nigeria. Due to the manageable size of the population, census sampling technique was adopted, which involved studying the entire population. Data were collected using three instruments: the “Librarians’ Attribution Style Scale (LASS)”, “Librarians’ Self-Esteem Scale (LSES)’, and “Librarians’ Work Engagement Scale (LWES)”. The instruments were validated by three experts from the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Their reliability was determined using the Cronbach’s alpha method, yielding coefficients of 0.73 for LASS, 0.80 for LSES, and 0.78 for LWES. Data collected were analyzed using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and regression analysis. The findings revealed a low positive but insignificant relationship between attribution style and the work engagement of librarians. However, a high positive and significant relationship was found between self-esteem and the work engagement of librarians. Based on the findings, it was recommended, among others, that Library administrators should endeavour to provide orientation and competency-building programmes to boost librarians’ engagement independent of their attributions. Description: Scholarly work 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z