Madu, Augustine Uzoma and Usman, Hajara and Abba, Fati (2020) CHALLENGES OF VIRTUAL REFERENCE SERVICES IMPLEMENTATION BY NIGERIAN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN THE 21 ST CENTURY IN NIGERIA. Journal of Economic Development. pp. 144-155.
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Abstract
Growth in technology, research and innovation as well as increased user information needs have affected library services in in recent time. The traditional library reference services are being transformed through the application of internet and electronic devices. This study is a review on the implementation of virtual reference services by Nigerian academic libraries and the challenges. The concept of reference and virtual reference services, types and need in the 21st century was clearly defined. Also, the possible hindrances to implementation of virtual reference services in Nigerian academic libraries such as poor internet connectivity, poor implementation of information technology policy, inadequate power and energy, digital illiteracy and incompetence among some librarians as well as inadequate funding were noted. Conclusion and recommendations were made at the end of the study.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z004 Books. Writing. Paleography Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z719 Libraries (General) Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Mr Taiwo Egbeyemi |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Apr 2023 12:16 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Apr 2023 12:16 |
| URI: | http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/2215 |
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