Vol. 10(2), pp. 56--68. February, 2022. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2022030

 

Full Length Research

 

Abstract

Digital technology has created changes in the geographical of learning. In developed societies, a paradigm shift from purely conventional knowledge creation approaches systems is already evident. Technological change is major contributor to the growth and development of the information society. Unequal access to information and communication technologies leads to digital divide and effects the growth and development of the society by powering some people who have availability of information and depriving others who do not have access to information. The discrepancy in access to internet and digital technology will continue to limit the transformative potential of the fourth industrial revolution and its impact on information services delivery. At the moment, a significant number of the world’s population is still not connected to the internet due to various reasons. These gaps are mostly present in libraries in the developing nations. The paper portrays the challenges of digital divide and describes its impacts on information environment in the developing world. Also the conceptual clarification of digital divide is discussed in the traditional socio-economic sense as it relates to information service delivery. Hence it is imperative to understand the full extent and complexities of these technological gaps if we are to effectively chart a new course in information service delivery. The why and how digital divide may be bridged is discussed. The paper concludes that all hands must be on deck if the developing nations must benefit from this new innovation that changes the face of the entire universe.

 

Keywords: Digital Divide, Developing Nation, Libraries, Challenges, Prospects.

 

	Cite This Article As: Ezeh, R.U. (2022). Digital Divide in Educational Environment (Libraries) in Developing Nation: Challenges and Prospects. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 10(2): 61-68