Browsing by Author "Odong, Patrick"

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    Barriers to Compliance with Library Standards in Ugandan Universities
    (Eastern African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2025) Odong, Patrick; Magara, Elisam; Nabutto, Clement Lutaaya
    University libraries are essential in supporting teaching, learning, and research; however, several universities failed to achieve the minimum requirements as envisaged by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and international bodies like IFLA because they face many systemic and institutional problems. Therefore, the study investigated the barriers affecting compliance with library standards by Ugandan universities, as discussed in this study, with a view to enlightenment on institutional, technological, and regulatory hindrances to effective library service delivery. Data collection was carried out through a mixed-methods research design under a pragmatic paradigm in 12 universities through questionnaires (n = 433), interviews, participant observations, and document reviews. Findings revealed that limited funding, outdated and inadequate information resources, poor ICT infrastructure, unstable power supply, inadequate reading space, understaffing, and low staff capacity greatly impacted the compliance levels. High enrolment of students vis-a-vis the gradual expansion of library services, poor enforcement of policy, and negative attitudes towards the library from stakeholders further aggravate the non-compliance issue. The study, therefore, concludes that most of the universities did not attain the minimum levels of NCHE standards owing to systemic and operational problems. Hence, it is recommended that regulatory oversight be strengthened, institutional investment increased, staff trained continuosly, content developed within the country, and engagement of users promoted toward filling in these gaps. These findings therefore provide a basis for further advocacy on policy formulation and institutional reforms toward improving library services in Uganda's higher education institutions.
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    Factors Promoting the Use of ICT Hardware in University Libraries in Two Nigerian Regions
    (Regional Institute of Information and Knowledge Management, 2022-12) Achugbue, Edwin Iroroeavwo; Ahimbisibwe, Kasiisi Benjamin; Odong, Patrick ; Azih, Adaeze Chioma
    Rationale of Study – This paper examined the factors promoting the usage of ICT hardware in university libraries in two Nigerian regions. Methodology – The study adopted a survey type of descriptive research design. The population of the study is 512 librarians from 41 university libraries in two Nigeria regions were used for the study. A questionnaire was used to collect data, and the data were analysed using linear regression. Findings – The study revealed that knowledge, anxiety and librarian attitude are factors promoting the usage of ICT hardware in university libraries in two Nigerian regions. Implications – From the study findings, it was recommended that librarians should be trained on the job to have a robust knowledge of ICT equipment usage to enable them to remain relevant in university libraries. University management and librarians should ensure that working environments are ICT friendly. This will reduce anxiety among librarians expected to render library services through ICT hardware. Finally, librarians should be encouraged to approach ICT facilities in university libraries positively. Originality – The study has provided information on the factors that will influence or promote the use of ICT hardware in university libraries in two Nigerian regions