Literature Review Based Analysis of the Essence of Acquiring Digital Communication and Media skills in Contemporary Ecosystem (Published)
The advent of information and communication technology revolutionized the way things are done all over the globe that offices, institutions, industries, and government now have their operations automated thereby forcing all human activities digitalized. This paper is an analysis of the essence of acquiring digital communication and media skills in contemporary ecosystem. it adopted interpretive content and document analysis method which precipitated the application of scientific procedures and rationale for systematic literature review (SPAR-4-SLR) model. The paper conceptualized, digital literacy, digital communication literacy and skills as well as media literacy and skills. It also discussed the essence of acquiring both digital communication and media skills which among others include that digital communication skills are essential today because they drive global collaboration, remote work efficiency, and career advancement and that the acquisition of digital skills in general and media skills in particular can open up a world of opportunities for the person as in the area of networking which allows one to connect and engage like-minded individuals, industries, experts thus, providing a vast network of opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, personal branding that show case, one’s skills, expertise and achievements. The paper also identified some ways to acquire these skills with one, being by leveraging on the opportunities of online learning platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, and LinkedIn learning that offer affordable and flexible courses on a wide range of digital topics. Based on the findings, conclusion was drawn and recommendations made.
Keywords: Communication Technology, Digital Literacy, Information, communication literacy and skills, media literacy and skills, university
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