The Role of ICT in Provision of Library Services A Panacea for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

The Role of ICT in Provision of Library Services; A Panacea for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

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DEDICATION

This research material titled “The Role of ICT in Provision of Library Services; A Panacea for Sustainable Development in Nigeria” is dedicated to God for his enabling grace, and to all computer enthusiasts who contributed to make life a pleasant experience during my research documentation.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I extend my sincere gratitude to all those who contributed to the completion of this project. Special thanks to my Supervisor (Name of your Supervisor), the Head of Department (Name of your HOD), the Lecturers in the department of Library and Information Science (LIS), Book Authors and Profound Scholars of existing or related project material on “The Role of ICT in Provision of Library Services; A Panacea for Sustainable Development in Nigeria” for their invaluable guidance, support, and expertise throughout the journey.

I am also grateful to your study area (mention any funding organizations, if applicable) for their financial assistance. This research would not have been possible without the encouragement and assistance of some stakeholders (mention any mentors, teachers, or colleagues). Additionally, I would like to acknowledge the understanding and patience of my family and friends during this endeavor. Your unwavering support has been a constant source of motivation. Thank you all for being part of this meaningful endeavor.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

    CHAPTER TWO

    LITERATURE REVIEW

    • 2.1 Introduction
    • 2.2 Conceptual Review
    • 2.3 Theoretical Framework
    • ⋮
    • 2.4 Empirical Studies

    CHAPTER THREE

    RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    • 3.1 Introduction
    • 3.2 Research Design
    • 3.3 Population of Study
    • 3.4 Sampling and Sampling Technique
    • 3.5 Validation of Research Instrument
    • 3.6 Method of Data Collection
    • 3.7 Method of Data Analysis
    • 3.8 Questionnaire Administration
    • 3.9 Ethical Consideration
    • 3.10 Statistical Analysis

    CHAPTER FOUR

    DATA ANALYSIS, RESULT AND DISCUSSION

    • 4.1 Introduction
    • 4.2 Presentation and Analysis of Data
    • 4.3 Re-statement of Research Questions
    • 4.4 Test of Hypotheses
    • 4.5 Discussion of Findings

    CHAPTER FIVE

    SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

    • 5.1 Introduction
    • 5.2 Summary of Findings
    • 5.3 Conclusion
    • 5.4 Recommendation
    • 5.5 Suggestion for Further Study

    REFERENCES

    APPENDIX A - “QUESTIONNAIRE”

    ABSTRACT

    Information Communication Technology (ICT) refers to the technologies that are used to collect, store, edit and communicate information in various format. The study scrutinizes the Role of ICT in Provision of Library Services - A Panacea for Sustainable Development in Nigeria. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to find out the: viability of ICT library for sustainable development, ICT infrastructures put in place in public libraries, level of training given to public library staff on ICTs and factors militating against the role of ICT in the provision of Library Services in Nigeria. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing questionnaire method to obtain information from the respondents for this project. A total of 133 (one hundred and thirty three) respondents were selected for this study to represent the entire population of the study. Primary data were collected from the primary source which questionnaire was used as an instrument of data collection while secondary data were sources from textbooks, journals, newspapers and the internet were employed. This study will be of immense benefit to other researchers who intend to know more on this study and can also be used by non-researchers to build more on their research work. This study contributes to knowledge and could serve as a guide for other study.

    The Role of ICT in Provision of Library Services; A Panacea for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

    CHAPTER ONE

    1.1 Introduction

    Information Communication Technology (ICT) refers to the technologies that are used to collect, store, edit and communicate information in various format (Raji, 2018). The use of ICT improves access to digital information, narrows down the digital divide and also improves standard of living. Adoption of ICT in libraries is a way of improving on information services provided in libraries. Information revolution started a number of years ago and the role all the world has been good. This revolution has brought about convergence of information communication technologies (ICT), which have remained at the centre of global, social and economic transformation.

    Similarly, Information and communication technology (ITC) is defined as computer-based tools used by people to work with the information and communication processing needs of an organization, it encompasses the hardware and software, the network and several other devices (video audio, everalphy camera) that convert information (text) images, sounds motion and others into common digital form. Libraries are playing a very important role facilitating access to global information and knowledge resources, using ICT. Apparently, ICTs are indispensable tools needed for provision of value added information that support the sustainable development. Nevertheless, information provision is paramount to development and growth of any nation. It is therefore important that, effort is made to enable usability of ICTs in all sectors, of the nation ICT and library services.

    As a prelude to other parts of this study, this chapter will discuss the background upon which this study was initiated, the statement of problems that led to this study, the Aim and Objectives of the study. Others are Significance of the study, Scope of work, Limitations of the Study and Definition of technical terms.

    1.2 Objective of Study

    The aim of the study is to scrutinize the Role of ICT in Provision of Library Services as a Panacea for Sustainable Development in Nigeria. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out as follows:

    1. To examine the viability of ICT library for sustainable development in Nigeria.
    2. To find out the ICT infrastructures put in place in public libraries in Nigeria.
    3. To find out the level of training given to public library staff on ICTs
    4. To find out the factors militating against the role of ICT in the provision of Library Services in Nigeria.

    1.3 Research Questions

    The study came up with research questions so as to be able to ascertain the above stated objectives. The specific research questions for the study are stated below as follows:

    • Does the viability of ICT library enhance sustainable development in Nigeria?
    • What are the ICT infrastructures put in place in public libraries in Nigeria?
    • Is the public library staff on ICTs given a high level training?
    • What are the factors militating against the role of ICT in the provision of Library Services in Nigeria?
    …

    CHAPTER TWO

    2.0 Literature Review

    2.1 Introduction

    This chapter focuses on the review of related literature. A literature review includes the current knowledge as well as theoretical and methodological contributions to a particular topic. It documents the state of the art with respect to the topic you are writing. It surveys the literature in the topic selected. In this research work the literature review includes the …

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