International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science
IJALIS
ISSN: 2360-7858
Vol. 9(9), pp. 432-438. September, 2021.
ISSN: 2360-7858
https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2021370
Full Length Research
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Tools for Sustainable Development in Nigerian University Libraries
Dr. Sahabi, Muhammad Kabir1 and Unobe, Elameyi Susan2
1Library System and Information Services, Kaduna State University, Kaduna. Corresponding author’s E-mail: sahabikabir@gmail.com
2Kashim Ibrahim Library, ABU, Zaria. E-mail: seunobe@gmail.com
Accepted 31 August 2021
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Abstract |
This paper highlights the important role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) tools plays in University libraries. In particular, the paper has argued that ICT tools have impacted on University libraries practice in Nigeria to date in a numbers of ways but that the impact will grow considerably in years to come and that use of ICT tools will become a strong agent for change among many University libraries. It is evident from the study that use of ICT tools in University libraries is increasing very rapidly in various university libraries. In developing countries where University libraries is fraught with serious challenges at multiple levels, there is increasing pressure to ensure that technological possibilities are viewed in the context of library needs. The use of ICT tools in University libraries lends itself to more student-centered learning settings. But with the world moving rapidly into digital media and information, the use of ICT tools in University libraries is becoming more and more important and this importance will continue to grow and develop in the University libraries.In conclusion this paper gives an overview of current trends in university library through the use of ICT tools, advantage, disadvantages and importance. It suggested that there is an urgent need to adequately fund university libraries in Nigeria. Librarians have to advocate for adequate financial investment in the ICT-based libraries by the stakeholders and government. Adequate funding is vital for the sustainability of ICT-based library services. This paper also highlights on the Challenges and Way forward of using ICT tools on the University library.
Keywords: University Libraries, ICT, Application of ICTs in University Library, Importance of ICT, Challenges and Way forward
| Cite This Article As: Sahabi, M.K., Unobe, E.S ((2021). Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Tools for Sustainable Development in Nigerian University Libraries. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 9(9): 432-438 | |