Repositioning the institutional Repository for the Advancement of Digital Scholarship at the University of Lagos, Nigeria

Ilonze, Theresa

Repositioning the institutional Repository for the Advancement of Digital Scholarship at the University of Lagos, Nigeria

Thesis / Dissertation

2026

Publisher

University of Cape Town

Department

Library and Information Studies Centre (LISC)

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Abstract

This study investigated the role of the repositioning of institutional repositories for the advancement of digital scholarship at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. This study aimed to critically examine the contribution of IRs to the visibility of digital content and assess their potential influence on researchers' and institutions' visibility at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The theoretical and conceptual framework was used to explain and connect the terms. The study used a multiple-methods approach, including interviews and a questionnaire. A purposive sample was used to select library staff, and a random sample was drawn from 2048 postgraduate and academic students. From a population size of 2048, 608 was the minimum sample size recommended by the Raosoft sample size calculator for a 5% margin of error and 95% confidence level. For quantitative analysis, an online questionnaire was administered using Google Forms. Two questionnaires were formulated to obtain answers to the study objectives. Google Form (online) was used together with the face-to face questionnaire distribution were used and presented in tables while interviews from the library staff were recorded and data from interviews was transcribed into Microsoft Word. The findings from the questionnaires (PhDs, post-doctorates, and academics) revealed few significant insights into the extent of IR use, its perceived benefits, and its limitations within the academic community. The library staff who responded to the interview showed significantly positive insights. Overall, the findings suggest that UNILAG's IR has the potential to advance digital scholarship, improve research output, foster collaboration, and enhance institutional reputation; however, the realisation of these benefits requires targeted strategies to increase researcher engagement, awareness, and appreciation The study recommendations are based on the analysed data. One of the recommendations was to improve research visibility and global outreach, promote the IR as a strategic research tool, and enhance awareness and training among users

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Library and Information Studies

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