Abstract
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to take a look at some issues in information and communication technology (ICT) planning and implementation in academic libraries in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThe paper highlights ICT planning and implementation, ICT policy guide for academic libraries and the training of personnel for ICT planning and implementation.FindingsThe paper concludes that planning can help the libraries to outline steps that must be taken to implement ICT, which will be binding on all stakeholders and accepted by all, in line with the mission, objective and goals of the library and the university towards provision of information for its community.Research limitations/implicationsThe study was restricted to academic libraries in Delta Central District in Delta State, Nigeria.Practical implicationsThe paper shows how to improve the delivery of library services through planning and implementation of ICT.Social implicationsThe paper increases awareness of the importance of ICT planning and implementation in academic libraries in developing countries.Originality/valueThe paper shows that planning may help the libraries to outline steps that must be taken to implement ICT, which will be binding on all stakeholders and accepted by all in line with the mission, objective and goals of the library and the university towards providing valued information for its populace.
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