Application Of Information And Communication Technologies In Academic Library Services Delivery In Nigeria: A Study Of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Library, Umudike: Alex Chikezie
ABSTRACT
This study was
on application of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in academic
library services delivery in Nigeria. The study focused on the Michael Okpara
University ofAgriculture, Umudike MOUAU) Library. It critically considered
opinions of researchers over the time on the application of ICTs in library
services delivery in libraries. The study adopted the descriptive survey design
with a sample of fifty-five (55) respondents which represents the total
population of library staff in the library. A structured questionnaire was the
instrument for data collection. Copies of questionnaires were distributed to
the respondents and all were retrieved immediately for data analysis. Data
generated was analyzed using mean scores and standard deviation. A criterion
mean of 2.50 was adopted to ascertain the acceptance and rejection of item
statements. The study found out the application of some ICTs like computers,
USB or Wifi access, and CCTV, while ICTs like robot, visualizers, and tablet
device, were not applied. The extent application of ICTs to the services
delivery of the library was found to be low. However, ICTs were applied in
numerous areas of services of the library such as reference services,
collection development, etc. Challenges of high cost of ICTs, unstable power
supply and inadequate funding were among the challenges facing the application
of ICTs in MOUAU Library. The study concludes by observing the need for proper
application of ICTs in the services of academic libraries and provision and
application of quality ICTs to academic libraries in Nigeria as a means of
ensuring quality and qualitative academic library services delivery.
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MICHAEL, U (2024). Application Of Information And Communication Technologies In Academic Library Services Delivery In Nigeria: A Study Of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Library, Umudike: Alex Chikezie. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Dec 21, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/application-of-information-and-communication-technologies-in-academic-library-services-delivery-in-nigeria-a-study-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-library-umudike-alex-chikezie-7-2
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Application Of Information And Communication Technologies In Academic Library Services Delivery In Nigeria: A Study Of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Library, Umudike: Alex Chikezie" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 14 Oct. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/application-of-information-and-communication-technologies-in-academic-library-services-delivery-in-nigeria-a-study-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-library-umudike-alex-chikezie-7-2. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Application Of Information And Communication Technologies In Academic Library Services Delivery In Nigeria: A Study Of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Library, Umudike: Alex Chikezie" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2024). Accessed 21 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/application-of-information-and-communication-technologies-in-academic-library-services-delivery-in-nigeria-a-study-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-library-umudike-alex-chikezie-7-2