Dissemination of information in the COVID-19 era in university libraries in Nigeria

IF 1 Q3 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Saturday U. Omeluzor, A. Nwaomah, Ugochi Esther Molokwu, A. Sambo
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Abstract

In Nigeria, the first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported on 27 February 2020 and as at date, there are about 13,000 confirmed cases across Nigeria. The spread of COVID-19 forced the lockdown of libraries. This study investigated the dissemination of information in meeting the information needs of library patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown of university libraries in Nigeria. Using a descriptive survey design, a sample population of 178 librarians from federal, state and private universities in Nigeria was questioned. The findings show that libraries disseminated information on personal hygiene to their patrons (hand-washing, cleanliness and the use of hand sanitizers) and sensitized the general public to COVID-19 by using posters and flyers. The findings also reveal that libraries disseminated information and links to e-resources to support patrons’ ongoing research. Moreover, It was revealed in the findings that lack of coordination, strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and none subscription for data for librarians to work from home were challenges.
新冠肺炎时代尼日利亚大学图书馆的信息传播
尼日利亚于2020年2月27日报告了首例冠状病毒(COVID-19)病例,截至目前,尼日利亚全国确诊病例约为1.3万例。新冠肺炎的蔓延迫使图书馆关闭。本研究调查了尼日利亚在2019冠状病毒病大流行和大学图书馆封锁期间满足图书馆用户信息需求的信息传播情况。采用描述性调查设计,对尼日利亚联邦、州立和私立大学的178名图书馆员进行了抽样调查。调查结果表明,图书馆向读者传播个人卫生信息(洗手、清洁和使用洗手液),并通过海报和传单提高公众对COVID-19的认识。调查结果还显示,图书馆传播信息和电子资源链接,以支持用户正在进行的研究。此外,调查结果显示,缺乏协调,大学学术人员工会(ASUU)的罢工行动以及图书馆员在家工作的数据订阅都是挑战。
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IFLA JOURNAL-INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS
IFLA JOURNAL-INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-
CiteScore
2.70
自引率
15.40%
发文量
41
期刊介绍: IFLA Journal is an international journal which publishes original peer reviewed articles, a selection of peer reviewed IFLA conference papers, and news of current IFLA activities. Content is selected to reflect the variety of the international information profession, ranging from freedom of access to information, knowledge management, services to the visually impaired and intellectual property. The IFLA Journal aims to promote and support the aims and core values of IFLA as the global voice of the library and information profession by providing authoritative coverage and analysis of the activities of IFLA and its various constituent bodies and members, and those of other bodies with similar aims and interests.
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