Abstract
This study focus on the perceived impact of advocacy on use of library services by postgraduate students in two federal universities in Nigeria. The research design adopted for the study was descriptive research design of the correlational type. Data was collected from three hundred and nine (309) masters’ degree students and eighty eight (88) library personnel at the University of Ibadan and University of Ilorin, Nigeria. The findings of this study revealed that library service advocacy was practiced to a great extent as the methods adopted by the library personnel include: library website, university/library bulletin, lecturers, notice board, newspaper, text message (SMS), among others. Finding also revealed there is a significant relationship between library advocacy and use of library services by the postgraduate students and finally, that there is significant relationship between methods of library advocacy and postgraduates’ students’ use of library services. Recommendations that was made include: adopting new methods to advocate for the library and coopting beneficiaries which may include undergraduates, postgraduates and lecturers of the universities to be part of the library advocacy group
Key Words: Library advocacy, library services, postgraduate students, library personnel.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREIGN AIDS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA.
Okonta, Ewere Clinton & Oyegun Gbenga Ph.D -1
TEXTUAL ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL MEDIA NETIZENS RESPONSE TO THE 2023 “OBIDIENT” CAMPAIGNS IN NIGERIA
Chamberlain Chinsom Egbulefu (Ph.D), Augustine Alabaayeni & Emeke Precious Nwaoboli -14
FINANCIAL LIBERALISATION AND SAVINGS IN THE ANGLOPHONE WEST AFRICAN COUNTRIES
Echebiri, Raymond Chidorom, Tochukwu Obiakor & Sheriffdeen Tella -27
DIVERSIFICATION AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF QUOTED COMPANIES IN NIGERIA.
Neoma Obiageli Nwoha & Sunday Nosa Ugbogbo -38
ONBOARDING AND JOB SATISFACTION IN SELECTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS’ IN BENIN CITY, EDO STATE NIGERIA
Oguh Festus A., Igbokwe Chidiebere U & Ibobo Ezekiel O. -48
THE IMPLICATIONS OF TREASURY SINGLE ACCOUNT ON THE BANKING SECTOR IN NIGERIA
Otu, Christopher Awa, Nyiam Godwin Nkenu & Ewa, Lawrence Obun -69
NIGERIA’S FOREIGN POLICY: PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI’S ADMINISTRATION
(2015 TO DATE) IN FOCUS
Dr. Neba, Ambesi Polycarp & Ekhaese Jude Ighiwiyisi -81
LEVERAGING SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK TO ADDRESS COVID-19 VACCINE HESITANCY IN NIGERIA
Oghwie, Oboakore Bettina, Dr. Jitokun E. Emily & Ugbome, Maureen -94
THE PERCEPTION OF AUCHI POLYTECHNIC STAFF ON NEWSPAPER COVERAGE OF COMMUNITY NEWS: A STUDY OF PDP CHAIRMANSHIP PRIMARIES IN OWAN-WEST LGA, EDO STATE
Okhegwae, Fredrick, Iti, Omolola Akintibu, Irheren, Kevins Akhigbe &Okhegwae, Constance Enoguese -107
FIRM CHARATERISTICS AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH OF LISTED INDUSTRIAL GOODS FIRMS IN NIGERIA
Olufemi, Gina Oghogho & Clement Edojor Ozele -120
FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN BAKASSI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
Otu, Christopher Awa, Nyiam Godwin Nkenu & Ewa, Lawrence Obun -132
MULTICULTURALISM, INSECURITY AND THE MEDIA: ASSESSMENT OF NEWS PLANNING BY RADIO BENUE CORPORATION, 95.0FM
Nwokoro, Catherine Isioma, Ph.D, Akpan Udo, Ph.D & Peter, Margaret Akwaowo -150
