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Volume 19 (2026) · Issue 3 · 2026

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JAIST · Volume 19 · Issue 3 · 2026

HARNESSING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR ENHANCED CATALOGUING EFFICIENCY: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY AND EVANGEL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, NIGERIA

Eneogwe, Uchenna, Nnamani Blessing, Onoh, Emmanuel Ifechukwu (CLN) & Amanze Jacinta

Purpose: This study harnesses Artificial intelligence for enhanced cataloguing efficiency. It compared the extent of AI adoption in cataloguing practices at Godfrey Okoye University Library and Evangel University Library, both pri…

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JAIST · Volume 19 · Issue 3 · 2026

APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN LIBRARIES FOR PROMOTING LIFELONG LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN KANO STATE NIGERIA

Dr. Mujahid Sunusi Abdullahi, CLN; Dr. Karimatu Isa Maisango, CLN; Samira Abubakar ,CLN

Purpose. The paper examines the application of Artificial Intelligence in providing Library' Services for promoting lifelong learning in higher education. Methodology Mixed research methodology is used while a survey research desi…

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JAIST · Volume 19 · Issue 3 · 2026

LIBRARIES AND LIBRARIANS BRIDGING THE GAP IN ENHANCING DIGITAL LITERACY AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS: A MIXED METHOD STUDY

Oluchi Okwudili Okere, PhD & Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude PhD

Purpose: This study examined the role of libraries and librarians in enhancing digital literacy and inclusive education for pre-service teachers across 18 Nigerian institutions. Design/Methodology/Approach: The descriptive survey…

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JAIST · Volume 19 · Issue 3 · 2026

INFLUENCE OF MEDIA LITERACY SKILLS ON INDIVIDUAL WORK PERFORMANCE OF ACADEMIC STAFF OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.

Dr. Godwin Nwachukwu Arua, Prof. Shamila Mohammed Shuhidan and Dr. Haslinda Husaini

Purpose: The study was out to investigate the influence of media literacy skills on individual work performance of academic staff of colleges of education in southeast Nigeria. Design/Methodology/Approach: The descriptive survey r…

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JAIST · Volume 19 · Issue 3 · 2026

REPOSITIONING THE ROLE OF LIBRARIANS IN PROMOTING DIGITAL INFORMATION LITERACY IN THE ERA OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Dr. Nwafor Michael Chigozie, Anthonia Ngozi Odo (PhD in View) & Dr Adizetu Adeniru Ali

Introduction: The rapid pace of technological advancement in the 21st century has fundamentally changed how we create, access, and share information. As technology continues to advance, libraries are transitioning from conventiona…

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JAIST · Volume 19 · Issue 3 · 2026

DIGITAL LIBRARY AS SMART KNOWLEDGE HUBS: A SURVEY AMONG DOCTORAL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA

Azeez Adebamgbola ADEOYE, Ph.D & Dr. Pius Olatunji OLAOJO, Ph.D; Google Scholar: KIFTwUkAAAAJ; ORCID: https://orcid.org/---

Purpose: The use of digital library resources (DLRs) has become indispensable for doctoral education because these resources provide timely access to scholarly information required for research, publication, and academic advanceme…

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JAIST · Volume 19 · Issue 3 · 2026

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS AND INDIVIDUAL WORK PERFORMANCE OF ACADEMIC STAFF OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN A DEVELOPING NATION.

Dr. Godwin Nwachukwu Arua, Prof. Shamila Mohammed Shuhidan, Dr. Haslinda Husaini

Purpose: The study was carried out to investigate the influence of information literacy skills on individual work performance of academic staff of colleges of education in southeast Nigeria. Design/Methodology/Approach: The descri…

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JAIST · Volume 19 · Issue 3 · 2026

LIBRARIES AND LIBRARIANS AS DIGITAL NAVIGATORS: CHANGING THE PERCEPTIONS IN NIGERIA’S INFORMATION AGE.

Ubochi Elvis Uchenna, FaitMary Uzoegbu, Nse Judith, Eweama Uju Rosemary, Onyemelusi R. Chinenye and Favour Akachi Zarachiahu

The rapid evolution of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has transformed the global information landscape, redefining the traditional roles of libraries and librarians. In Nigeria, libraries are increasingly shifti…

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