Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Libraries for The Visually Impaired in Nigeria: Alternative Format Use and Perception of Information Services
Nigeria's non-government organization (NGO) libraries for the visually impaired has over the years been at the forefront of information services provision to persons with visual impairment. This study adopted a survey research design to investigate use of alternative formats and perceptions of...
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| description | Nigeria's non-government organization (NGO) libraries for the visually impaired has over the years been at the forefront of information services provision to persons with visual impairment. This study adopted a survey research design to investigate use of alternative formats and perceptions of information services to the visually impaired, focusing on two purposively chosen NGO libraries for the visually impaired in Nigeria. Using a complete enumeration approach, data were gathered from 180 users of the libraries through the use of a structured questionnaire with a reliability score (<TEX>${\alpha}=0.74$</TEX>). Data from 112 (62.2%) of the 180 administered copies of a questionnaire that were retrieved were analysed. The study found that Braille materials had a high level of utilization (<TEX>$\bar{x}=4.46$</TEX>) and were the most frequently utilized (90.9%). Perception of information services by the visually impaired was positive while use of alternative formats was significantly and positively related to users' perception of information services (r = .041; p < 0.05). The study recommends improved transcription and investment in alternative formats and in e-resources. It also recommends collaborations to widen access as well as constant evaluation of services. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-66241944ea434c8390f3fa8b8e8ca2f32022-12-21T23:17:03ZengKorea Institute of Science and Technology InformationJournal of Information Science Theory and Practice2287-90992287-45772015-03-0131404910.1633/JISTaP.2015.3.1.322879099Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Libraries for The Visually Impaired in Nigeria: Alternative Format Use and Perception of Information ServicesAdetoro, 'Niran0Department of Library and Information Science Tai Solarin University of EducationNigeria's non-government organization (NGO) libraries for the visually impaired has over the years been at the forefront of information services provision to persons with visual impairment. This study adopted a survey research design to investigate use of alternative formats and perceptions of information services to the visually impaired, focusing on two purposively chosen NGO libraries for the visually impaired in Nigeria. Using a complete enumeration approach, data were gathered from 180 users of the libraries through the use of a structured questionnaire with a reliability score (<TEX>${\alpha}=0.74$</TEX>). Data from 112 (62.2%) of the 180 administered copies of a questionnaire that were retrieved were analysed. The study found that Braille materials had a high level of utilization (<TEX>$\bar{x}=4.46$</TEX>) and were the most frequently utilized (90.9%). Perception of information services by the visually impaired was positive while use of alternative formats was significantly and positively related to users' perception of information services (r = .041; p < 0.05). The study recommends improved transcription and investment in alternative formats and in e-resources. It also recommends collaborations to widen access as well as constant evaluation of services.http://society.kisti.re.kr/sv/SV_svpsbs03V.do?method=download&cn1=JAKO201509364589578Non-governmental organizationsLibrariesVisually ImpairedAlternative formatsInformation ServicesNigeria |
| spellingShingle | Adetoro, 'Niran Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Libraries for The Visually Impaired in Nigeria: Alternative Format Use and Perception of Information Services Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice Non-governmental organizations Libraries Visually Impaired Alternative formats Information Services Nigeria |
| title | Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Libraries for The Visually Impaired in Nigeria: Alternative Format Use and Perception of Information Services |
| title_full | Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Libraries for The Visually Impaired in Nigeria: Alternative Format Use and Perception of Information Services |
| title_fullStr | Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Libraries for The Visually Impaired in Nigeria: Alternative Format Use and Perception of Information Services |
| title_full_unstemmed | Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Libraries for The Visually Impaired in Nigeria: Alternative Format Use and Perception of Information Services |
| title_short | Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Libraries for The Visually Impaired in Nigeria: Alternative Format Use and Perception of Information Services |
| title_sort | non governmental organization ngo libraries for the visually impaired in nigeria alternative format use and perception of information services |
| topic | Non-governmental organizations Libraries Visually Impaired Alternative formats Information Services Nigeria |
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