To investigate internet usage in a Nigerian suburban setting – Abraka Delta State.
Abstract
Purpose
To investigate internet usage in a Nigerian suburban setting – Abraka Delta State.
Design/methodology/approach
The study employed a questionnaire to collect data from 150 respondents.
Findings
Revealed the personal characteristics of the respondents, different aspects of their internet use such as duration of internet usage access time, motivation for using the Net, search engines employed, internet skills acquisition, frequency of internet use, evaluation of internet information content, problems encountered while using the internet as well as way forward.
Originality/value
The findings will assist the LIS world to know the patterns of internet use in developing world and provide the needed data that will assist policy makers and stakeholders to seek ways of making the dwellers better users of the Net.
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To examine the budgetary procedures of Government ministry libraries in Delta State, Nigeria.
Abstract
Purpose
To examine the budgetary procedures of Government ministry libraries in Delta State, Nigeria.
Design/methodology/approach
A questionnaire and interview approach was used to identify the various components of ministry libraries and determine the budgetary process they used.
Findings
Even though the Government funds both types of libraries, budgetary procedures differ between ministry libraries and academic libraries. Perhaps the most noteworthy finding is that, unlike academic libraries, ministry libraries are often fully funded, yet they are rarely managed by a librarian. Furthermore, ministry library staff are often not involved in the budgetary process.
Originality/value
Provides insights into how the governmental funding process operates in Nigeria and how these processes could be improved.