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Integrating Internet of Things (IoT) into Library and Information Science (LIS) School's Curriculum in Selected Universities in Nigeria 尼日利亚部分大学将物联网（IoT）纳入图书馆与信息科学（LIS）学院课程的情况

Folia Toruniensia Pub Date : 2023-11-20 DOI: 10.12775/ft.2023.005

Anuoluwa Awodoyin, O. Okiki

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Libraries as Facilitators of Digital Inclusion for Sustainable Development: The Nigerian Experience 图书馆作为数字包容促进可持续发展的推动者：尼日利亚的经验

Folia Toruniensia Pub Date : 2023-11-20 DOI: 10.12775/ft.2023.003

Magnus Osahon Igbinovia, Afebuameh James Aiyebelehin

{"title":"Libraries as Facilitators of Digital Inclusion for Sustainable Development: The Nigerian Experience","authors":"Magnus Osahon Igbinovia, Afebuameh James Aiyebelehin","doi":"10.12775/ft.2023.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12775/ft.2023.003","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Inclusive access and use of technology are germane to sustainable development as contained in the United Nations’ transformation agenda. As such, the need to bridge the digital gap through digital inclusion has become a critical goal for developmental institutions like libraries. Purpose: This article seeks to theoretically explore how libraries can facilitate digital inclusion for sustainable development, from the Nigerian perspective. Method: The study’s theoretical assumption hinges on the resources and appropriation theory of the diffusion, acceptance and adoption of new technologies by van Dijk (2013). The conceptualisation was based on the critical dimensions of digital inclusion (acceptance, literacy and accessibility); upon which the specific objectives of the study were structured. The opinions of the authors were situated in the context of relevant literature. Result: The study established libraries as facilitators of digital inclusion across the lines of digital acceptance, literacy and accessibility. This invariably impacts on the digital equality for sustainable development of all and sundry. Conclusion: Libraries in Nigeria, especially those attached to academic institutions are at the forefront of championing the course for digital inclusion which is a vehicle to achieving sustainable development.","PeriodicalId":55696,"journal":{"name":"Folia Toruniensia","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139259648","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Copyright laws and information technology usage as factors influencing information services delivery in university libraries in Edo State, Nigeria 版权法和信息技术的使用是影响尼日利亚埃多州大学图书馆提供信息服务的因素

Folia Toruniensia Pub Date : 2023-11-20 DOI: 10.12775/ft.2023.006

Nosakhare Okuonghae, T. Adenekan

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Tackling the Challenges of Plagiarism in the Age of Information Overload by LIS Professionals in Nigerian Academic Institutions 尼日利亚学术机构的 LIS 专业人员在信息超载时代应对剽窃的挑战

Folia Toruniensia Pub Date : 2023-11-20 DOI: 10.12775/ft.2023.004

A. Onifade, J. Alex-Nmecha

{"title":"Tackling the Challenges of Plagiarism in the Age of Information Overload by LIS Professionals in Nigerian Academic Institutions","authors":"A. Onifade, J. Alex-Nmecha","doi":"10.12775/ft.2023.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12775/ft.2023.004","url":null,"abstract":"The advancement in information and communication technologies (ICTs) has increased the generation and dissemination of information. This has created a remarkable shift from the previous promulgation of information explosion to the concept of information overload in this age, which seems to be characterised by the ease of intellectual theft in various forms. The sophistication of ICTs and the overwhelming availability of information have subjected many research outputs to the affliction of ‘copy-and-paste’ syndrome and copyright abuse; and there appears to be a dearth of literature on efforts being made by LIS professionals to tackle the challenges in Nigerian academic institutions. This study, therefore, sought to draw attention to how the challenges of plagiarism are tackled by LIS professionals in the age of information overload in Nigerian academic institutions. The study adopted the phenomenological research design of qualitative methodology, using semi-structured written interview that was developed by the researchers and sent electronically to the respondents. The data were presented textually with the insertion of verbatim quotations where necessary while the research findings were analysed using thematic analysis. Findings from the 45 respondents across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria revealed a high level of plagiarism and a moderate level of engagement in curbing the menace by LIS professionals. The study recommends a multifaceted approach to curb plagiarism; comprising information literacy instructions in academic institutions, institutionalised adoption and access to plagiarism detection software and advocacy programmes that promote ethical writing and ICT skills for LIS professionals.","PeriodicalId":55696,"journal":{"name":"Folia Toruniensia","volume":"20 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139257616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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African Librarians and the Future of Learning: Reflections from the 5thAfLIA Conference and 7th African Library Summit in Accra, Ghana 非洲图书馆员与学习的未来：加纳阿克拉第 5 届非洲图书馆员协会大会暨第 7 届非洲图书馆峰会的思考

Folia Toruniensia Pub Date : 2023-11-20 DOI: 10.12775/ft.2023.009

Magnus Osahon Igbinovia, Omorodion Okuonghae

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Use of Mobile Technology-Based Library Services and Information Needs Satisfaction of Undergraduates in Universities in South-West Nigeria 基于移动技术的图书馆服务的使用与尼日利亚西南部大学本科生的信息需求满意度

Folia Toruniensia Pub Date : 2023-11-20 DOI: 10.12775/ft.2023.001

Obiora Kingsley Udem, J. Ogungbeni

{"title":"Use of Mobile Technology-Based Library Services and Information Needs Satisfaction of Undergraduates in Universities in South-West Nigeria","authors":"Obiora Kingsley Udem, J. Ogungbeni","doi":"10.12775/ft.2023.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12775/ft.2023.001","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: Users’ satisfaction has been a subject of research since the establishment of the first university library in 1984, which signalled the commencement of the provision of information services to academic library users in Nigeria. However, empirical studies on the use of mobile technology-based library services in relation to students’ information needs satisfaction are rare. Thus, there is a knowledge gap, and this study, therefore, sets out to fill this gap by investigating the use of mobile technology-based library services and information needs satisfaction among undergraduates in universities in South-West Nigeria. Methods: The research design for the study was a survey, involving a multistage sampling technique. Two questionnaires (on the level of use of mobile technology-based library services and information needs satisfaction of undergraduates) were used to sample 1,086 undergraduates across three faculties at six universities in South-West Nigeria. 1,045 responses were analysed using descriptive statistics. Results: The study found that some mobile technology-based library services were frequently used by undergraduates, while others were not. Most of the students expressed satisfaction with the services provided by their university libraries. The results of this study also showed that there is a highly positive relationship (Pearson r = 0.53) between the use of mobile technology-based library services and the information needs satisfaction of undergraduates in South-West Nigeria. Conclusion: This study concluded that with a good deployment of infrastructure, the provision of mobile technology-based library services will encourage their effective use by undergraduates and, consequently, a higher level of information needs satisfaction. The study recommended, among other things, that university library management should subscribe regularly to mobile technology-based library services to overcome some of the challenges posed by COVID-19.","PeriodicalId":55696,"journal":{"name":"Folia Toruniensia","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139257508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Máté Tóth, A könyvtárak társadalmi szerepei empirikus kutatási adatok tükrében, Szentendre, Hamvas Béla Pest Megyei Könyvtár 2022, ss. 193 ISBN 978-963-7521-91-1 Máté Tóth，《从实证研究数据看图书馆的社会作用》，Szentendre，Hamvas Béla Pest 郡图书馆，2022 年，第 193 页 ISBN 978-963-7521-91-1

Folia Toruniensia Pub Date : 2023-11-20 DOI: 10.12775/ft.2023.007

Dóra Szabó

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Report on the international scientific conference Relevance and listening: communicating the Christian message in the plurality of contemporary voices, organised by the Department of Institutional Social Communication of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome, May 2-4, 2023 国际科学会议 "相关性与倾听：在当代多元声音中传播基督教信息 "报告，圣十字架宗座大学机构社会传播系组织，罗马，2023 年 5 月 2-4 日

Folia Toruniensia Pub Date : 2023-11-20 DOI: 10.12775/ft.2023.008

Rafał Leśniczak

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Sprawozdanie z międzynarodowej konferencji naukowej Communication Research in the Era of Neo-Globalisation: Reorientations, Challenges and Changing Context, organizowanej przez International Association for Media and Communication Research, Pekin (Chiny), 国际媒体与传播研究协会组织的国际科学会议《新全球化时代的传播研究：重新定位、挑战和不断变化的背景》的报告，北京（中国），

Folia Toruniensia Pub Date : 2022-11-09 DOI: 10.12775/ft.2022.008

Rafał Leśniczak