Abstract
The purpose of the study was to find out gender inequality in the use of ICT facilities in the library among male and female students in the Presbyterian University College of Ghana-Asante Akyem Campus-Ghana. It was a case study which adopted the survey approach with questionnaires as the data collection instrument to solicit the opinions of both genders. The findings disclosed that ICT facilities are available in the library and a significant number of both genders have access to the facilities. However, there were slight variations in the use of the facilities in some domain.Poor internet services, as well as inadequate power supply, were identified as significant challenges that impeded the use of ICT facilities in the library; therefore, it is recommended that measures should be put in place to avoid persistent power failure in the library. Lastly, management of the university should acquire bigger broadband to improve the internet service in the library.
Highlights
Education has always been trumpeted as an instrument that prepares both male and female students to face the challenges ahead of them in all spheres of life including their environment
The emergence and introduction of the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) facilities in educational institutions globally did not escape from this perception in various academic institutions which Presbyterian University College; Ghana (PUCG) is no exception
The findings of the study established that both genders admitted that there are ICT facilities available in the university library, and overwhelming numbers of students have access to the facilities in the library
Summary
Education has always been trumpeted as an instrument that prepares both male and female students to face the challenges ahead of them in all spheres of life including their environment. The story is not restricted to only labour market but has spread throughout all the educational institutions where male and female students consider themselves that some programmes are meant for only males and these courses are the no-go area for female students. The emergence and introduction of the use of ICT facilities in educational institutions globally did not escape from this perception in various academic institutions which Presbyterian University College; Ghana (PUCG) is no exception. The academic institutions have consistently been dedicated to making teaching, learning, and research easier for lecturers and students through the use of ICT facilities. No academic institution can survive without the application of ICT facilities in their learning and teaching activities. The adoption of ICT facilities in educational institutions has brought dynamic changes in all sectors of education since ICT has become a potential tool for teaching and learning. Ono and Zavodny (2007) defined information and communication technologies (ICTs) as a digital technology used for communication or information gathering, for instance, mobile phones and computers. Wilson, Ayebi-Arthur, and Tenkorang (2011) were of the view that information and communication technology (ICT) comprises computer hardware and digital/analogue devices and software applications
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