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Use Of Information And Communication Technology In Academic Libraries In Nigeria
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1.4 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1) To find out the level of existence of ICT in Nnamdi Azikiwe university library.
2) To ascertain the extent of use of ICT in Nnamdi Azikiwe university library.
3) To find out the level of utilization of ICT in Nnamdi Azikiwe university library
4) To show the advantages and benefits of the use of iCT in Nnamdi Azikiwe university library
5) To identify the problems encountered in the use of ICT in Nnamdi Azikiwe university library
1.5 RESEARCH QUESTION
The following research questions will be used to guide the study.
1) What are the ICT facilities available in the university library?
2) What are the reasons for using the ICT resources by the students?
3) What are the inhibiting factors against the usage of ICT resources?
4) Which of the ICT facilities are used mostly by the students?
5) Do the university staffs make use of ICT facilities?
6) Does a student feel better in making use of the ICT facilities?
1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This
research topic is wide both in scope and study; therefore it cannot be
adequately covered. Fro this reason the researcher will limit herself to
the Nnamdi Azikiwe University digital library and the librarians,
staffs, and students within the institution to gather their views on the
use of ICT in academic library in Nigeria.
The scope of study with
advantage and befits on the use of ICT in their academic library. The
researcher is also going to find out how staff ad students make use of
the digital facility as well as the challenges facing the use of ICT in
the university library.
1.7 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The result
of this survey will help academic libraries which do not apply ICT
facilities in their library to know their importance in the use of ICT
in the academic library. And the areas of the library in which ICT can
be used, and the ICT they can use, with that they can strategize on
their use.
For libraries using ICT facilities for various operations,
they will be acquainted with other areas ICT can be employed in the
Library operation and the institutions applying such. Donor agencies
will also be aware of the state of ICT facilities application in
Nigerian university library operation and decide on the areas to assist
such institutions.
1.8 OPERATIONAL DEFINITION OF TERMS
INFORMATION:
The oxford advance learner’s dictionary 7th edition defines information
as facts or details about somebody or something.
COMMUNICATION: The
oxford advance learners dictionary 7th edition defines communication as
the activity or process of expressing ideas and feelings or of giving
people information.
TECHOLOGY: oxford advance learners dictionary 7th
edition defines technology as scientific knowledge used in practical
ways in industry for example in designing new machines.
ACADEMIC
LIBRARIES: Academic libraries are libraries attached to tertiary
institutions such as universities, polytechnic institutions, colleges of
education, colleges of agricultures, colleges of technology and also
research institutes (Apkorhonour, 2005).
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Academic libraries play a prominent role in providing information services in various forms to researchers, scientist, policy makers, planners etc. a well organized academic library should have ICT to assist both patrons and information professionals in the libraries. This research work highlights the use and problems of I.C.T in Nigeria academic libraries particular interest on the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. ICT facilitates access to electronic information which has become invaluable and c ... Continue reading---
