Use of Information and Communication Technology Resources for Information Dissemination at National Roots Crops Research Institute Umudike, Abia State:- Onyekweodiri Nnamdi E
Abstract
The study was on survey of Information and
Communication Technology Resources for Information DisseminationatNational Root
Crops Research Institute, Umudike Abia State. The descriptive survey research
designwas adoptedforthe study. Datawas collectedthrough the use
ofquestionnaire; asample of102 adult users were usedfor the study; descriptive
statistical tools mean and standard deviation were usedfor data analysis.
Findings revealed that Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), audio and video
and Electronic databases resources were not available andso not used in
dissemination ofinformation in the library ofNRCRI Umudike Abia State.
Challenges include epileptic power supply, none availability of online
databases, no Internet connectivity, lack of appropriate technical skills, no
skilled ICT staff lack. Based on the findings it was recommended that the
librarymanagementshouldprovide: Networkedcomputers withfastInternet
connectivity and wide bandwidth; Online database in the libraryforpatrons;
Steady electricity; Recruitment ofcompetent ICTstaffBe organizingformal
trainingandretrainingin ICTandInternet useforlibrarystaff.
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MICHAEL, U (2026). Use of Information and Communication Technology Resources for Information Dissemination at National Roots Crops Research Institute Umudike, Abia State:- Onyekweodiri Nnamdi E . Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Apr 30, 2026, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/use-of-information-and-communication-technology-resources-for-information-dissemination-at-national-roots-crops-research-institute-umudike-abia-state-onyekweodiri-nnamdi-e-7-2
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Use of Information and Communication Technology Resources for Information Dissemination at National Roots Crops Research Institute Umudike, Abia State:- Onyekweodiri Nnamdi E " Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 30 Apr. 2026, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/use-of-information-and-communication-technology-resources-for-information-dissemination-at-national-roots-crops-research-institute-umudike-abia-state-onyekweodiri-nnamdi-e-7-2. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Use of Information and Communication Technology Resources for Information Dissemination at National Roots Crops Research Institute Umudike, Abia State:- Onyekweodiri Nnamdi E ". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 30 Apr. 2026. Web. 30 Apr. 2026. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/use-of-information-and-communication-technology-resources-for-information-dissemination-at-national-roots-crops-research-institute-umudike-abia-state-onyekweodiri-nnamdi-e-7-2 >.
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Use of Information and Communication Technology Resources for Information Dissemination at National Roots Crops Research Institute Umudike, Abia State:- Onyekweodiri Nnamdi E " Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2026). Accessed 30 Apr. 2026. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/use-of-information-and-communication-technology-resources-for-information-dissemination-at-national-roots-crops-research-institute-umudike-abia-state-onyekweodiri-nnamdi-e-7-2