Utilization of digital institutional repositories by faculty members at Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano (KHAIRUN) Department: Library and Information Science By: rainnjazz Project ID: 8606 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study, titled"Utilization of Digital Institutional Repositories by Faculty Members at Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano (KHAIRUN)", investigates faculty engagement with KHAIRUN’s digital institutional repository. The study had four objectives: to assess awareness, determine usage, identify challenges, and examine factors influencing engagement. A qualitative research design was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire titled"Interview Guide" for data collection. The population consisted of seven faculty members, with a census sampling technique ensuring all were included, resulting in a sample size of seven and a 100% response rate. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. Findings revealed moderate awareness (71.5%) but limited understanding of the repository’s purpose, with ineffective university communication (57.2% disagreement). Usage was low, with only 57.2% accessing the repository and 28.6% uploading publications, reflecting underutilization. Technical (71.5%) and administrative (71.5%) challenges significantly hindered engagement, though 85.8% believed addressing these would improve the system. Professional motivations and personal challenges equally influenced participation (71.5%), with institutional policies showing mixed impact (57.2%). Recommendations include implementing awareness campaigns, simplifying the repository interface, upgrading technical infrastructure, and introducing incentives linked to professional advancement. The study underscores the repository’s potential to enhance research visibility and collaboration, provided barriers are addressed through targeted institutional support....Preview Download Preview +Other Library and Information Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Staff Motivation in Academic Libraries»The effect of social media on reading culture among students»Effects of poor implementation of collection development policy in academic libraries»Annotated bibliography on information and communication technology»Library catalogue utilization among students in academic libraries - a case study of Federal Polytechnic Idah library»Product marketing: a strategic step for libraries in the information age (a case study of Imo state library board, Owerri)»Information needs and seeking behaviour of senior non-academic staff of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri»Awareness and utilization of electronic information resources by library and information science students (a case study of Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka) »Information needs and information seeking behaviour of children in public libraries - a case study of Kwara State library board, Ilorin»Challenges of ICT applications in law libraries»The availability and utilization of modern information resources in teaching and learning in selected private secondary schools in Owerri metropolis»A study of the information needs of rural health workers in Ebikoro, Owerri north LGA of Imo state»Challenges of the management of staff appraisal programme in the library of Imo state (a case study of Imo state university)»Effects of library on the academic performances of students in tertiary institutions»Annotated bibliography on English language