http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/172 University Library Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:01:56 GMT 2026-09-14T21:01:56Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31982 Title: HARNESSING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIIGENCE FOR 21ST CENTURY KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION SERVICES IN LIBRARIES Authors: MUSA, Adamu Baba; ADAMU, MOHAMMED SABA; DOGARA, Ladan; MUSTAPHA, Abdulkadir Gana Abstract: The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed knowledge organisation and information services across various sectors, including libraries. This paper examines harnessing artificial intelligence for 21st Century knowledge organisation services in libraries, highlighting their effect on information retrieval, user experience, and operational efficiency. It explores key AI applications such as machine learning, natural language processing, and chatbots in library environments. The study also discusses challenges including ethical concerns, data privacy, and skill gaps among librarians. The study methodology involved conducting a comprehensive systematic review of the literature to identify published academic literature relevant to the research topic The literature was organised according to the four objectives of the study and described in sufficient detail to provide a comprehensive account of what is known about the use of AI for knowledge organisation in libraries. The paper concludes that while AI enhances knowledge organization, service delivery and positions libraries as intelligent knowledge hubs. Its successful adoption and use require strategic planning, policy frameworks, and continuous professional development of the library staff. Recommendations for both practice and responsible adoption and use of artificial intelligence were suggested. Description: CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31982 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31980 Title: UTILISATION OF LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES FOR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES AMONG OFFICER CADETS IN UNIVERSITIES IN NORTH-WEST, NIGERIA Authors: Adamu, Mohammed Sagir; Obaje, Alfred Michael; ADAMU, MOHAMMED SABA Abstract: This study investigated utilization of library information resources for academic activities among officer cadets in universities North-west, Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study in line with the research objectives. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The study population comprised four thousand and twenty-seven (4,027) officer cadets in universities in North-west, Nigeria with sample size of 351. A structured questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. Data were analyzed using frequency counts, percentage, mean and standard deviation with criterion mean of 2.50 benchmark. Findings revealed that the extent to which officer cadets engaged in academic activities was high, the types of library information resources used was by officer cadets was positive. Based on the findings, the study concluded that officer cadets in universities in North-west, Nigeria need. The study recommended that the management of universities in North-west, Nigeria should enhance in providing other information resources like abstract, indexing, yearbooks, atlas by making these information resources available it will enhance the officer cadet’s performance in the universities. Also the officer cadets should also be sensitize by the universities library management on the role utilisation of library information resources could play in their military career too, rather than academic activities alone. Description: JOURNAL ARTICLE Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31980 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31979 Title: Investigating the Role of Library and Information Science (LIS) Professionals in Promoting Information Equity: A Review Authors: ADAMU, MOHAMMED SABA; UMERA, Ozioma Roseline Abstract: This study investigated the role of Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals in promoting information equity: A Systematic Descriptive Review. The research was guided by five research questions aligned with its objectives, focusing on the conceptual foundations of information equity and its relationship to the professional values and mandate of LIS professionals, populations most affected by information inequity and the specific barriers they face in accessing and using information, the strategies and programmes through which LIS professionals promote information equity in academic, public, and special library contexts, the challenges and barriers that constrain LIS professionals in their efforts to advance information equity and the emerging approaches and policy frameworks through which LIS professionals and institutions are addressing information equity in the context of the digital transformation of information provision. A descriptive research design was adopted relying on systematic documentary review and thematic description of the existing literature. Drawing on a comprehensive review of peer-reviewed literature published between 2020 and 2025.The literature reviewed for this study was sourced from open-access databases including Google Scholar, JSTOR, Emerald Insight, ScienceDirect, PubMed Central, and others. The findings revealed that LIS professionals play multifaceted roles as community connectors, digital equity advocates, cultural brokers, collection diversifiers, outreach workers, and information literacy educators in the pursuit of information equity. The results suggest that LIS Professionals significantly promote information equity to connect communities, advocates for digital equity, cultural brokers, diversifiers of collection, outreach workers and information literacy educators. The paper concludes that with evidence-informed recommendations for strengthening the capacity of LIS professionals to advance information equity in increasingly diverse and digitally stratified societies. The paper recommends that LIS schools revise their curricula to centre information equity, social justice, and culturally responsive practice as core professional competencies. Description: JOURNAL ARTICLE Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31979 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31978 Title: INFLUENCE OF STAFF TRAINING ON PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NORTH-EAST, NIGERIA Authors: BALA, Mahmuda; Saka, Katamba Abubakar; ADAMU, MOHAMMED SABA Abstract: This study investigated the influence of staff training on personnel performance in federal university libraries in North-east, Nigeria. Four research questions guided the study in line with the research objectives. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The study population comprised four hundred and ninety-seven (497) library personnel with sample size of 398 library personnel. The study employed proportionate stratified random sampling to determine the sample size. A structured questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. Data were analysed using frequency counts, percentage, mean and standard deviation with criterion mean of 2.50 benchmark. Findings revealed that the level of personnel performance was high, extent of staff training was high, influence of staff training on personnel performance was positive and erratic power supply, lack of good and flexible existing training policy and self-sponsor to attend conferences, workshops and seminars before reimbursement were the factors that hinders personnel performance most in federal university libraries in North-east, Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study concluded that most of the factors listed hinder personnel performance. The study recommended that the Management of Federal University Libraries in North-east, Nigeria should organize in-house training and sponsor the library personnel to attend both National and International conferences, workshops and seminars and provide alternative to electricity power supply, adequate training motivation and flexible existing training policy. Description: JOURNAL ARTICLE Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31978 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z