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Impact of Networking on Resources Sharing in Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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  • Ibiso Isoboye Damieibi

    (Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria)

  • Isoboye Jacob Damieibi

    (Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria)

Abstract

The study examined the impact of networking on library resources sharing in Rivers State University. The purpose was to identify the types/impact of networking apps used, the extent of use, perceived impacts, and problems associated with the impact of networking apps on resources sharing. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population consisted of 50 librarians (both practicing & teaching staff) in Rivers State University. Structured questionnaire was used as the instrument for primary data collection. Data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics of arithmetic mean and standard deviation. The paper was anchored on network theory. The study identified Email App, WhatsApp, Facebook App, Instagram App, Zoom App, and Tweeter App as the types of networking apps that impact on resources sharing in Rivers State University Library. However, LinkedIn App and Skype App are of less impact on resources sharing in Rivers State University Library. The study also revealed that email apps, WhatsApp, Facebook app, Instagram app and Tweeter app were used frequently due to their sustained impact on resources sharing, indicating that networking impacts positively on resources sharing in libraries. Conclusively, it is obvious from the study that: Networking is an indispensable tool for resources sharing in libraries; networking and resources sharing are major library cultural orientations that lead to knowledge expansion among students and professionals; technology is here to make networking and resources sharing exercises easier and convenient in libraries. The study therefore recommends that: Rivers State University library must shift gears to “digital networking and resources sharing in library prospects and programmes in the university,†to justify her existence in the changing information sharing environment. Also, the university librarians should develop the culture, the enthusiasm and the willingness to collaborate and share their knowledge with their colleagues through networking applications for efficient services delivery to end users.

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  • Ibiso Isoboye Damieibi & Isoboye Jacob Damieibi, 2023. "Impact of Networking on Resources Sharing in Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(5), pages 1229-1248, May.
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