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Evaluation Of Ict-based Information Resources And Services Utilization In Private University Libraries In Enugu State, Nigeria
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The broad objective of this study is to examine ICT-Based Information Resources and services utilization in private university libraries using Enugu State, Nigeria as case study.Survey research design was adopted for the study and with the aid of convenient sampling method, the researcher selected One hundred and fifty (150) participant from three (3) privates university in Enugu State as the respondent of the study. Well structured questionnaire was issued to the respondent of which total of 141 responses were retrieved and validated for the study. Data was analyzed in frequencies and tables using simple percentage, mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that a number of ICT facilities are at different levels of availability in the federal university libraries under study. It also shows that ICT tools such as e-mails, subject gateways, e-journals, e-books are extensively used to provide reference services, in terms of bibliographic tools; the CD-ROMs and online databases are widely used. It further shows that users’ perception is that ICT utilization is beneficial, as it aids in enhancing research. Various problems ranging from inadequate budget for ICT facilities, inadequate infrastructure, lack of up-graded ICT skill level of users, inadequate qualified staff in libraries, software and hardware problems are shown to hinder ICT utilization. The study made the following recommendations: adequate infrastructure, funding, training of library staff on ICT use for research, provision of adequate electricity with back-up power plant, institutional subscription, as solutions in addressing the problems of ICT utilization in federal university libraries in South East Nigeria.
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]Statement of the problemInformation and communication technology
(ICT) utilization has become an indispensable part of many university
libraries around the world. It is being used to search for journal
articles, to access reference materials, to conduct research and to send
e-mail (Aina, 2010). When effectively utilized, it translate into
efficient user service delivery, which in turn lead to improved access
to information; enhanced educational development; improvement in the
statu ... Continue reading---
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]Statement of the problemInformation and communication technology
(ICT) utilization has become an indispensable part of many university
libraries around the world. It is being used to search for journal
articles, to access reference materials, to conduct research and to send
e-mail (Aina, 2010). When effectively utilized, it translate into
efficient user service delivery, which in turn lead to improved access
to information; enhanced educational development; improvement in the
statu ... Continue reading---
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