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Library information and communication technology in Nigerian universities

Sylvester O. Anie (PhD Student in Delta State University. He has served as the Head of Delta State College of Agriculture Library, Ozoro, and Delta State Polytechnic Library, Ozoro, where he is currently serving as the Dean of students affairs (Sylveyoz@yahoo.com))
Edwin I. Achugbue (Lecturer in the Department of Library in the Department of Library and Information Science, Delta State University Abraka. He is currently a PhD student in the Department of Library and Information Science Delta State University, Abraka Nigeria (edwndelsu@yahoo.com))

Library Hi Tech News

ISSN: 0741-9058

Article publication date: 7 August 2009

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Abstract

Purpose

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This study aims to examine the current state of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policies in the provision and utilization of library services and resources.

Design

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The population of the study consisted of all the Federal Universities of Nigeria. Out of the 80 questionnaires administered 36 (45 per cent) were answered and returned to the researcher.

Findings

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The results revealed that most Nigerian Universities have not adopted library ICT policies, and where the policies have been adopted and implemented, the libraries are faced with various constraints.

Originality/value

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The paper illustrates the current situation regarding ICT policies in Nigeria.

Keywords

Citation

Anie, S.O. and Achugbue, E.I. (2009), "Library information and communication technology in Nigerian universities", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 26 No. 7, pp. 8-10. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050911000490

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2009, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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