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Oyemike Victor Benson

Bio: Oyemike Victor Benson is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Social media & Sustainable development. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 14 publications receiving 24 citations.

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01 Jan 2017
TL;DR: In this article, the authors identify the various challenges associated with meeting information needs of rural farmers through internet-based services with references to experiences in developing countries using literature review to collect relevant data.
Abstract: The purpose of this paper was to identify the various challenges associated with meeting information needs of rural farmers through internet-based services with references to experiences in developing countries The study used literature review to collect relevant data Deductions were drawn from content analysis of literature reviewed The findings indicates that challenges to meeting information needs of rural farmers through internet-based services include lack of ICT infrastructures through which internet-based services can be provided and accessed, low level interest in utilizing agricultural information among rural farmers, inadequate knowledge among rural farmers, inadequate knowledge of rural farmers agricultural information needs, level of ICT literacy, non-existence of information providing agency in rural areas The findings also revealed that creating of online farmers discussion forum, organizing ICT and agricultural information literacy, carrying out research to ascertain rural farmers agricultural information needs, repackaging of information using social media platform were recommended as solutions to the identified problems

11 citations

19 Aug 2017
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors advocate the need to redefine the role of women librarians in agricultural development in line with sustainable development goals (SDGs), and describe various roles that women in developing countries can play in ensuring that the agricultural-related sustainable development goal are realized.
Abstract: The focus of the paper is to advocate the need to redefine the role of women librarians in agricultural development in line with sustainable development goals (SDGs). The paper described the various roles that women in developing countries can play in ensuring that the agricultural-related sustainable development goals are realized. The highlights of the paper are: the place of women in the society, the position of women in agricultural development, understanding the gender dimension of agricultural activities in developing countries, challenges to women contribution to agricultural development in developing countries analysis of agricultural-related SDGs, redefining the roles of women librarians in agricultural development in line with SDGs and strategies for successful inclusion of women in the agricultural re-engineering for enhanced food security. The position of the paper is that women occupy a central position in agricultural development in developing countries.

3 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors focused on the expectations of library schools in the training and preparation of future librarians in the digital environment and identified the challenges to preparation / training of future Librarians were identified.
Abstract: The paper focused on the expectations of library schools in the training and preparation of future librarians. The desk research and brainstorming with professional colleagues were combined as approach for eliciting the data for the study. The highlights of the paper include review of library and information science education, libraries and librarianship in developing countries; justification for preparing future librarians in developing countries for the digital environment, review of the status of library and information science education in selected countries. The various expectations of library schools in the digital environment identified includes inclusion of digital library courses in LIS education, restructuring and reviewing of courses offered in library schools, provision of functional and well-equipped practical laboratories and learning resources, intensive exchange programmes, recruitment of skilled and qualified staff in library schools and inclusion of stakeholders to harmonize curriculum used in training librarians in Africa. The challenges to preparation / training of future librarians were identified. The position of the paper is that library schools in developing countries should be repositioned to be able to produce graduates that are adequately equipped to function effectively in the digital environment. Keywords: Developing Countries, Digital Environment Librarians, Library Schools, Training

3 citations


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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examine Communication and Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) adoption in irrigated rice production in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya and find that ICTs are used to source for information on available paddy seed varieties, prices of the paddy seeds and packaged rice.

15 citations

30 Jun 2015
TL;DR: This is the second edition of school library guidelines published by the IFLA Section of School Libraries to assist school library professionals and educational decision-makers in their efforts to ensure that all students and teachers have access to effective school library programs and services.
Abstract: This is the second edition of school library guidelines published by the IFLA Section of School Libraries. These guidelines have been developed to assist school library professionals and educational decision-makers in their efforts to ensure that all students and teachers have access to effective school library programs and services, delivered by qualified school library personnel. These guidelines constitute the second edition of the IFLA ‘School Library Guidelines’. The first edition of the school library guidelines was developed in 2002 by the School Libraries Section, then called the School Libraries and Resource Centers Section. These guidelines have been developed to assist school library professionals and educational decision-makers in their efforts to ensure that all students and teachers have access to effective school library programs and services, delivered by qualified school library personnel.

12 citations

01 Jan 2006
TL;DR: In this paper, the role of the media in the development or otherwise of Nigerian languages is examined, and the authors trace such contributions to the developmental stage the country, at present, finds herself.
Abstract: The idea of a global village, the aspiration of man at this jet age, is aided not only by the Internet, but also more seriously by other types of media. Thus, man, through the media, can get what language form, fashion, music etc are in vogue. In little or no time through our listening to the radio set or watching the television set, we could get to do what others are doing. The media, therefore, become a fast means through which we could get anything promoted. The objective of this paper is to examine the role of the media in the development or otherwise of Nigerian languages. We trace such contributions to the developmental stage the country, at present, finds herself. Development in this study covers a number of concepts, which range from education, social, cultural, to indigenous linguistic maturity. For the study therefore, we examine the radio and television programmes of two media houses each from inception to date. We see how these organisations have consciously or otherwise promoted or chocked the language and consequently culture, through their programmes. We link such positions to the people’s mental and social developments. The study is anchored on Gerhard Leitner’s The Sociolinguistics of Communication Media. Geshard Leitner based his work on address media in the context of the communication dominion. He reveals what performance is, what parameters are that determine its norms. He equally looks at the functions the media aims to fulfill in the society.

9 citations