Impact of Cloud Computing on Information Storage and Retrieval in Selected Judicial Libraries in Bauchi State (Published)
This study surveyed the Impact of Cloud Computing on Information Storage and Retrieval in the selected judicial libraries in Bauchi state. Four objectives were set to guide the study which include: Determining the current state of adopting cloud computing in the selected judicial libraries in Bauchi state; Determining the effect of cloud computing on information storage in selected judicial libraries in Bauchi state; Determining the effect of cloud computing on information sharing in selected judicial libraries in Bauchi state, and Determine the challenges associated with cloud computing in selected judicial libraries in Bauchi state. In line with the objectives, four research questions were answered. The study adopted the survey research design. Forty sets of questionnaires were administered to forty selected judicial library staff in Bauchi state using a random sampling technique. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation. Decisions were taken when the mean is less than 2.50 as not significant and anything above 2.50 as significant. The study found that: The study found that: the current state of adopting cloud computing in the selected judicial libraries in Bauchi state for information management as indicated by the cluster mean of 3.20 ±.72 was to a high extent; There was a high impact of cloud computing on information resource management in the library since the cluster mean is 3.44 ±.61.The impact of cloud computing on information sharing was to high extent since it cluster mean is 3.35 ±.94; and The identified challenges above are affecting the adoption cloud computing in the library studied thereby hindering effective cloud computing 3.29 ±.62. Amongst other recommendations suggested was that, there is the need for the library management to strategize effort on ensuring effective use of cloud computing for information management in the library.
Keywords: Cloud Computing, Impact, Information, judicial libraries, resource sharing, storage
Information Overload: A Conceptual Model (Published)
This age of massive production and usage of information ranging from online resources to print has constantly created the need to educate individuals on Information overload, which happens when one is saddled with the task of processing and accessing excessive information at work and in life generally. Information overload is the abundance of information with limited cognitive processing capacity to the receiver. Despite its widespread discussion, a universally accepted definition or explanation remains elusive due to the diverse terminology employed. This variation in terminology implies differing levels of information overload. There is a dire need to develop a variety of models that assist information designers in understanding, measuring, and determining when an individual becomes overloaded with information. Drawing on Dubin’s theory, which provides a systematic framework for conceptual model development, this study utilizes the initial stages of theory building to create a Conceptual Model of information overload and its Primary Components together with their Sub-components. This model serves as a foundation for generating testable hypotheses and operationalizing the concept of information overload for further empirical investigations.
Keywords: Information, Model, cognitive overload, information processing, overload