Information And Communication Technology Skills Of Academic Librarians: A Case Study Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike Library.
ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study was to ascertain the ICT skills of
Academic Librarians in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUA
U) Library, identify its challenges, and find out strategies for overcoming the
challenges. The research design for the study is descriptive survey. The
population of the study is 14 and the sample technique is complete census.
Instrument for data collection is selfdesigned questionnaire. 14 copies of the
questionnaires were distributed to MOUA U Librarian out of which 14 copies were
returned representing 100%. To analyze data, Statistical Package for Social
Science (SPSS 20.00), standard deviation and criterion mean were used Frequency
table was used for data presentation. The findings revealed that the ICT skills
of Academic Librarians in MOUA U Library are totally high. Challenges such as
insufficient computer system, insufficient fund, lack of maintenance etc. were
identfIedBased on the research findings, intensive awareness campaign, seeking
for alternative sources of fund, freewill donations etc. were strategies to
tackle the challenges. The research concludes that unless these challenges are
tackled, meaningful progress in the development and deployment of ICT skills
among MOUA U Librarians will not be achieved.
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OLEKA, F (2021). Information And Communication Technology Skills Of Academic Librarians: A Case Study Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike Library.. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Apr 25, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/information-and-communication-technology-skills-of-academic-librarians-a-case-study-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-library-7-2
FELIX, OLEKA. "Information And Communication Technology Skills Of Academic Librarians: A Case Study Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike Library." Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 01 Nov. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/information-and-communication-technology-skills-of-academic-librarians-a-case-study-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-library-7-2. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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FELIX, OLEKA. "Information And Communication Technology Skills Of Academic Librarians: A Case Study Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike Library." Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 25 Apr. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/information-and-communication-technology-skills-of-academic-librarians-a-case-study-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-library-7-2