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The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Learning and Academic Libraries in Nigeria

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  • Reagan, Y. Peters

    (Librarian, Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas Bonny, Rivers State, Nigeria.)

  • Agbaje , Folakemi Olabisi

    (Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Science, Esa-Oke, Osun State College of Technology, Osun, Nigeria)

  • Babatunde, O. Shade

    (Librarian, Dr. J.S. Opakunle Library, Osun State Polytechnic, Ire, Nigeria)

Abstract

The study was to investigate the impact of Covid -19 pandemic on learning and academic libraries in Nigeria. Objective of this research is to examine the impact of covid-19 pandemic on student academic performance, use of libraries and academic innovations in Nigeria tertiary institutions. The study used a well structured e-questionnaire to obtain data from 246 respondents from fifteen (15) tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 was used for data analysis. Findings from the study disclosed that Covid-19 pandemic have not only affected the functionality of Nigerian school system but also had a great impact on students mental wellbeing .It showed that there is a significant relationship between the pandemic and leaning and use of libraries. Furthermore, finding disclosed the low and negligence in technological academic aids innovations in Nigerian schools which have long impede learning. It was recommended among others that the use of online learning should be introduced to schools .This will enable both schools and student in remote environment to have access to educational materials at their convenient and also to appreciate technological advancement and be globally competitive.

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  • Reagan, Y. Peters & Agbaje , Folakemi Olabisi & Babatunde, O. Shade, 2020. "The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Learning and Academic Libraries in Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 4(10), pages 538-541, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:4:y:2020:i:10:p:538-541
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    1. Samer Al-Samarrai & Maulshree Gangwar & Priyal Gala, 2020. "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Education Financing," World Bank Publications - Reports 33739, The World Bank Group.
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