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This study investigates the role of academic libraries in fostering friendships among students. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data in a cross-sectional research design, which was then analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show that although the library may not be the primary location where students make their closest or long-lasting friends, it is still a place where they can develop acquaintances and close friendships because it provides a conducive environment for making friends and easy communication. Library personnel are perceived as friendly individuals, and students often visit the library to use school computers to meet new people and learn more about friendship through library books. However, the quietness of libraries is a significant obstacle to making friends, along with the preference of library users for reading over socializing. The study concludes that students who often make new friends in the library and make long-lasting friends in the library are likely to arrange and participate in informal gatherings with friends in the library. The study recommends that libraries find ways to create social spaces while also maintaining a quiet study environment; organize social events, book clubs and other activities that promote interaction among students; and offer resources on the topic of friendship to help students learn more about this critical aspect of their lives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study examined the influence of social media use on research output and visibility of librarians in university libraries in southwestern, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research approach was utilised in the study. The population consisted of 363 librarians from all of southwestern Nigeria's university libraries. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that librarians produce a high level of research output but their research visibility is low. The use of social media significantly positively influenced the research output and visibility of librarians. The study concluded that the use of social media can improve librarians' research output and visibility, and thus recommends that more effort be made to expand the use of social media such as Yahoo, ResearchGate, Zotero, ORCID and LinkedIn, as well as greater awareness of social bookmarking tools such as Bibsonomy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The research aimed to explore the perspectives of students toward the utilization of ChatGPT, its potential benefits and disadvantages over traditional reference librarians. The study employed a descriptive survey research methodology and analyzed the data collected through descriptive and inferential statistics. Out of the 54 students at Adeleke University surveyed, they acknowledged the advantages of ChatGPT such as its convenience, user-friendliness, extensive knowledge base, and accessibility. However, they also pointed out its limitations including the inability to comprehend emotions, limitations in answering complex questions, potential for providing incorrect answers, and risk of outdated information. Despite these drawbacks, the students still expressed their intention to seek reference assistance from ChatGPT, as well as from librarians. The research suggests that library administration should embrace technology to ensure that students have convenient access to reference services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examined the influence of physical work environment on the research productivity of librarians in universities in southwestern Nigeria. The author surveyed a population of 312 librarians from university libraries in the region. The results indicated that the librarians' research productivity was significantly influenced by their surroundings at work. The author therefore recommends continued efforts to maintain and improve that the fitness of librarians' workplaces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between news sources and climate change attitudes among students at Adeleke University and its implications on libraries. The study utilized a descriptive survey design with a questionnaire to collect data from 688 respondents. The majority of the participants showed an unconcerned attitude towards climate change. The sources from which students obtained climate change news were NTA, AIT, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Cable News Network (CNN), TVC News, and Punch. It was found that sourcing climate change news from specific local and international news outlets such as Fox News, Al Jazeera, Euro News, Sky News, CNBC Africa, Channels, AIT, Vanguard, Nigeria Tribune, Guardian Nigeria, Silverbird Television, TVC News, Arise News, and NTA was strongly associated with an unconcerned attitude towards climate change. The study concludes that libraries should provide more news sources that can raise awareness about climate change in Nigeria to address the prevalent unconcerned attitude towards climate change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study sought to examine the relationship between virtual learning and library usage among students in Adeleke University. A total enumeration technique was adopted for sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Of the 903 participants surveyed, 75.3% always attended the virtual lecture. 30.7% use the library two or three times a week, while 25.4% use the library once a week. Virtual learning has a positive, statistically significant relationship with library usage (r = 0.224, P < 0.05), library services usage (r = 0.201, P < 0.05) and level of satisfaction (r = 0.255, P < 0.05). The study concluded that virtual learning is essential for Adeleke University students' use of the library and its services, since technology serve as a tool that bridges geographical boundaries, thereby providing easy accessibility to resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]