Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify the impacts of Information and Communication Technology on research productivity of librarians in BOWEN University Library, Iwo, Osun State from 2017 - 2019. The study adopted a survey method. The population of the study consisted of 10 librarians. Questionnaire was adopted as research instrument to collect data from the 10 librarians in the Library through a total enumeration method. The data were analysed using descriptive statistical method. Findings revealed that the research productivity of the librarians was low. However, they made use of ICT’s for their research activities with attendant impacts. Major impacts were noticed in the area of data gathering procedures, and also collaborative research and improvement of quality and quantity of literature search and data analysis. The study recommends among others that librarians should endeavour to publish more research papers encouraged to receive trainings and necessary skills on the use of new technologies for research purpose.
 Keywords: Research, Librarians, Bowen University, Research productivity, ICT
Highlights
Conducting research is one of the key cardinal points to the development of the educational sector because it is one of the most significant undertakings of academics
It is worthy of note that some 10% of the respondents strongly disagreed that Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) helped in facilitating collaborative research
It is evident from the study that Librarians from BOWEN University Library have low research productivity level in the last three years (2017-2019) and they rarely collaborate with other researchers from other institutions
Summary
Conducting research is one of the key cardinal points to the development of the educational sector because it is one of the most significant undertakings of academics. Information is power and this is measured by the amount of information at one’s disposal and ability to obtain and use that information effectively. This translates that one major benefit of research is to gain new information or knowledge, which will be useful to make informed decision. ICT is a machinery or equipment designed to fasten an operation, make work easier and comfortable by solving problems and overpowering challenges in relatively short time. It has so far impact various organization positively. ICT provides great development opportunities by contributing to information dissemination and increase access to knowledge
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