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The Place of Makerspace of Stem Education in Nigeria
(Ajosed, 2023) Moses Adenuga Adenuga; Massey Olujumoke Olutoyosi
Abstract This research focuses on the role of maker space in promoting Stem education in Nigeria; the target audience for the job is learners at the learning stage whose works involve invention-creation. Makerspace is an avenue for inventors to use their inbuilt talents for innovation. The word STEM means Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, a broad term comprised of disciplines under an umbrella of the word. STEM is a ubiquitous word that cuts across every facet of human existence, beginning with conception, the birthing process, activities surrounding growth and development for realizing goals, and human development in invention exercise. STEM education is germane to the survival of different nations developing, developed, and growing; hence, the consideration of STEM education in the United States of America, for instance, has helped its citizens build a formidable education system, health care program, economy, social amenities and military strategy that drawn her strength from STEM education while in India, Italy and Singapore, we have homogenous international set of comprehensive STEM standards and education for schools based on the demography, availability of resources, qualifications of facilitators and experiences of STEM educators. In Canada, the youths disengage from Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) studies before graduation from secondary school. This is detrimental to the growth of the nation. Therefore, the country retraced its steps, determined to prepare the youth for a future where disruptive technologies and changes in the labor market will reward highly skilled workers. While in Africa, the continent is lagging behind other continents in scientific productivity and knowledge systems. To achieve the expected stakeholders, the decision-makers focusing on education in Africa must be willing to embrace STEM education in its totality and be ready to make needed resources available for the development and growth of education in the African continent. Keywords Makerspace, STEM Education, Africa, Training, Skills worker
PROMOTING RESEARCH COLLABORATION BETWEEN LIBRARIANS AND FACULTIES IN UNIVERSITIES IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
(International Journal of Information Resource Management (IJIRM), 2025) MUJIDAT ADEOLA BELLO; SIDDIQAH OLATOPE OYEDOKUN
This study investigated the level of research collaboration between librarians and faculty members in universities in Osun State, Nigeria. Specifically, the empirical study investigates the role libraries play in facilitating such collaboration, including the types of research support services available, as well as the frequency of collaborative efforts between librarians and faculty members. The study adopts a descriptive survey design to gather and analyse data on current practices and perceptions regarding research collaboration. The population for the study comprises librarians and academic faculty members from ten (10) universities in Osun State. A total of seventy-nine (79) respondents participated in the survey. Data were collected using a structured Google Form questionnaire distributed via WhatsApp groups and direct emails with the assistance of librarians in each institution. Descriptive statistical methods were employed to analyse the responses. The findings reveal that institutional support for research collaboration, particularly through training and professional development opportunities, is both widely accessible and actively utilised by the majority of participants. This suggests a growing recognition of the value of cross-functional partnerships in enhancing academic research output within the region. However, the fact that a significant portion of respondents have not taken advantage of these opportunities highlights the potential for improvement in these programs. In conclusion, the findings align with existing literature, affirming that robust collaboration
between librarians and faculty can enhance research outcomes and contribute to the institution's
mission.
Sister library cooperation: Inspiring cross-cultural capability for librarians
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, 2018) Fehintola Nike Onifade; Laurie Bridges
The study examined the perceptions of team members of a sister library initiative between Nimbe Adedipe Library, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria and the Valley Library, Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA. An online survey and focus group discussion were used as data collecting instruments. All of the 26 members of the team were sent an email to respond to an online questionnaire; only 16 members responded representing a 61.5% response rate, while 20 members participated in the focus group discussions. The finding revealed that members had positive perceptions towards the relationship. They were enthusiastic in learning about each other’s culture; thereby inspiring cross-cultural capabilities in knowledge and information handling. Although members on both sides of the relationship had great concerns about the technology gap between the libraries, the study revealed that they were willing and looking forward to assisting one another.