The Use of Information and Communication Technology on Library Services in Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the use of information communication technology on library services in Nigeria. The Specific objectives were to; examine the influence of the usage of ICT on provision of library operations, and to determine the impact of ICT on provision of library users. Descriptive survey design was used in conducting the study. The area of the study is University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The statistics obtained from the libraries showed that there are 12,234 users and 244 librarians. A total of 168 respondents were sampled and 120 used for the study. The study adopted one way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Based on the analysis, the findings revealed that there was a significant influence of the utilization of ICT on library operations. The study revealed that there was a significance influence of ICT on library users. The study recommended that ICT skills should be made an important requirement in the recruitment of librarians in the University library. Also recommended that education should also form part of the university curriculum. Libraries should be funded with sufficient funds so that they will be able to attain modern Information Communication facilities. Finally, management should regularly organize useful training courses, seminars and conferences on Library-based ICT applications and competencies.