International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review

Vol. 12(2), pp. 79-85, May 2024

ISSN: 2360-7866

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijarer2024150

 

Full Length Research

 

 

Influence of Library Policy and Staff ICT Skills on Adoption and Use of Web 2.0 Technology in University Library Service Delivery in South-South, Nigeria

 

1Chima EMMANUEL, 2Obinna OBIALOR, 3Nkechi Igbokwe, 4Gracious OPARANOZIE and 5Anastesia ODO

 

1,2,3,4&5Library Department, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State.

 

Accepted 25 May 2024

Abstract

Abstract: This study investigated influence of library policy and staff ICT skills on adoption and use of web 2.0 technology in university library service delivery that is not adequately documented especially in South-south, Nigeria. It adopted the survey research design and census method of sampling techniques to ensuring that every library staff studied was captured. Self-constructed and validated questionnaire were used to collect data for the study. The findings showed that library policy(X= 2.69) and staff ICT skills (X= 3.05) have significant influence on adoption and use of web 2.0 technology in university library service delivery in South-south, Nigeria. This study recommended that for smooth operation of web 2.0 technologies in the university libraries in the South-South, Nigeria, solar energy system as alternative sources of power should be embraced as we have the sun in abundance all-round the year. Again, librarians should encourage themselves with Fred Davis 1986 theory of Technology Acceptance model by canvassing the usefulness of computers in enhancing their job performance with ease rather than fear of losing their jobs. Added to the above is that librarians should strive to acquire ICT skills through personal training to be relevant and be able to defend their profession.

 

Key Words: Library, Library Policy, ICT Skills, Web 2.0, Library Services and University Libraries.

Paper type: research