Helen Uzoezi Emasealu

Helen Uzoezi Emasealu
  • B.A, MLS, and Ph.D
  • University Librarian, University of Port Harcourt at University of Port Harcourt

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Current institution
University of Port Harcourt
Current position
  • University Librarian, University of Port Harcourt
Additional affiliations
April 2014 - April 2014
University of Ibadan
Position
  • Researcher
March 2006 - May 2018
University of Port Harcourt
Position
  • Lecturer

Publications

Publications (32)
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This study adopted the descriptive survey research method. The population of this study comprised of the hearing impaired students in selected government secondary schools in Rivers state. The population of hearing impaired students in Rivers State is 257. A simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 159. A self-developed...
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Library user behaviour has diminished over the years chiefly due to the advent of technology that orchestrated mutated user behaviour such that the user has tended to be self-sufficient in information search, retrieval and usage. Also, COVID-19 pandemic shut the doors to libraries against those that still patronize libraries. Consequently, the effe...
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This paper surveyed the impact of Web developmental stages on academic libraries in Nigeria. Literature regarding technological advancements in Web developmental stages with the associated innovations in library services were collected and utilized for the paper. The literature was provided a baseline data for the paper. Library services which coul...
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In the 21 st century, information has become as significant as such natural resources as oxygen, water and land. It is against this background that the objectives of this study are identifying strategies for teaching students the importance of information literacy and the role of LIS educators in establishing a higher institution literacy programme...
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the state of operations of academic library services in the Nigerian Federal Universities by assessing the existence of functional library websites and remote availability and remote access to library services during the COVID-19 lockdown. All the academic libraries in the 43 Federal Universities form the p...
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Information is a vital commodity upon which humans depend for daily functioning. The 21st century is marked with tremendous production and use of information leading to information explosion. However, there are arguably those who are not opportune to benefit from the snippet of over-flowing information, and based their decision-making on hearsay an...
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The study adopted a correlational research design to assess the impact of information communication technology on undergraduate students’ reading proficiency. The population of the study includes all 31,675 undergraduate students in University of Port Harcourt for both newly admitted and returning undergraduate students in the 2020/2021 academic se...
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The paper adopted descriptive survey research method to assess collection development policy and utilization of information resources in academic libraries in rivers state, Nigeria. The population of the study includes 42 professional librarians in three university libraries – University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State University, and Ignatius Ajuru...
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This study was conducted to assess the levels of motivation of 14 motivating factors on academic librarians in four Nigerian Federal Universities based on gender and years of service. The population comprised of 66 librarians from the universities of Abeokuta, Calabar, Ibadan, and Uyo. An 18-item structured questionnaire, with section A soliciting...
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Information has been a veritable mechanism in the constant search for knowledge so as to attain developmental objectives. In the same vein, information is vital in the life of all individuals towards the realization of socio-political, economic, and developmental goals, it also serves just the same importance for the survival of incarcerated person...
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The intricacies of web development have orchestrated a paradigm shift in academic libraries. The study explored literature on the status of automation of academic libraries and web development in Nigeria. It was established that the functions of library management software are abysmally under-utilized in academic libraries in Nigeria, thus, progres...
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This study was conducted to assess the frequencies of 11 problems hampering the optimal utilisation of e-resources in two Nigerian Federal University of Ibadan and Obafemi Awolowo University. A structured questionnaire was adopted for data collection. A total of 480 lecturers were involved in the study with 240 per institution, 80 from each of the...
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Prisons are mostly filled with social deviants and like other correctional institutions, deserve organized information (provision) centers such as library. A study on library resource needs and accessibility by prison inmates was conducted at Kuje prison, Abuja and Kaduna prison, Kaduna, Nigeria, both of which have functional libraries. A sample of...
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This study was conducted to assess library use pattern by undergraduates in the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The study examined the reasons for library use by undergraduates and their opinion on library use. Seven-hundred and fifty structured questionnaires were distributed to students in four selected faculties of Sciences,...
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This paper explored the features of popular social media in the promotion of research activities and enhanced provision of information services in libraries. The paper assessed the potential features of social media and ways academic librarians could adapt to utilize the popular social media such as Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, Badoo, Skype, Imo,...
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The impact of e-resources and the accompanying infrastructural development has not been fully realized in most developing countries necessitating some interventionist programmes. This study was undertaken to assess the impact of donor agencies in interventionist programmes with regards to the availability and accessibility of e-resources in Nigeria...
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The prison system as a social institution is concerned with reformation and rehabilitation of societal offenders. The experience of incarceration has significant psychological effects for all ex-inmates. Thus, the prison has been said to have a 'revolving door', signifying the number of ex-inmate returnees to the prison environment having been foun...
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Nigerian prisons harbour offenders who have committed offences. These are mainly youths of great strength and high intelligence within the age bracket of 18-45 years. A study on availability and utilization of library information resources and psychological well-being was carried out among prison inmates with functional libraries in Ikoyi prison, L...
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This paper investigated information needs, accessibility and utilization of library information resources as determinants of psychological well-being of prison inmates in Nigeria. Survey research design of the correlation type was adopted. The stratified random sampling was used to select 2875 inmates from the population of 4,823 in 12 prisons with...
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Forty nine librarians from the University of Ibadan (UI), University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) were surveyed by employing a structured questionnaire seeking respondents’ opinion on quality assurance. The respondents indicated that they fully participated in accreditation exercises of the National Universities Commission...
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In every society, deviant behaviour is inevitable and, as a result of its adverse consequences, ought to be taken seriously. Nations have formulated rules and regulations which constitute the penal policies towards the administration and dispensation of criminal justice in the effort to punish as well as reform criminal-minded individuals. The prov...
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The paper reviewed the emerging roles of the 21 st century librarians who are managers of repository services across libraries in present day information technology environments. Librarians need to be trained in requisite skills and be empowered for successful management of the ICT driven repository initiatives of the 21 st century. Literature was...
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This study was conducted to assess the legal resources and services at the law libraries in the faculties of law in four Universities in Edo State, Nigeria. The study examined the type of services rendered in these libraries, the problems confronting these libraries in the provision of such services and the adequacy of facilities, equipment and res...
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This paper investigated information needs, accessibility and utilization of library information resources as determinants of psychological well-being of prison inmates in Nigeria. Survey research design of the correlation type was adopted. The stratified random sampling was used to select 2875 inmates from the population of 4,823 in 12 prisons with...
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[The final form of this paper was published in the journal Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology.] The paper reviewed the emerging roles of the 21st century librarians, charged with the responsibility to manage repository services across libraries in present-day information technology environment. Librarians need to be trained and...
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The paper reviewed the emerging roles of the 21st century librarians, charged with the responsibility to manage repository services across libraries in present-day information technology environment. Librarians need to be trained and empowered with requisite skills and knowledge needed for successful management of the ICT driven repository initiati...
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The purpose of this paper was to review related literature on Community Service Programme and the involvement of librarians in such initiatives, with a focus on the University of Port Harcourt. This review was also undertaken to establish a link between the Community Service Programme and purposeful librarianship. Related literature was reviewed on...
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As the world turns into a global village, the nature of academic libraries in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) has changed. The focus is now on digital libraries and information management. This study examined some of the changes that should take place in five HEIs libraries in Rivers State, Nigeria. Using an inventory/questionnaire designed by...
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Purpose- The purpose of this paper was to review related literature on community service initiatives, benefits and the involvement of librarians in Community service programme with a focus on the University of Port Harcourt Community Service programme. This review was also undertaken to establish a link between the Community Service programme and p...
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This survey was undertaken to portray the level of library involvement in library skill instruction courses taught in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Survey instrument used involved construction and distribution of questionnaires. These were distributed to professional librarians. The result of the data analysis indicate that library skill instruct...
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This survey was undertaken to portray the level of library involvement in library skill instruction courses taught in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Survey instrument used involved construction and distribution of questionnaires. These were distributed to professional librarians. The result of the data analysis indicate that library skill instruct...

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