AN INVESTIGATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION AND USE FOR COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT IN FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC LIBRARY ILARO, NIGERIA

ADEGBITE-BADMUS, TAWAKALIT. A. and EGBEYEMI, TAIWO A (2020) AN INVESTIGATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION AND USE FOR COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT IN FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC LIBRARY ILARO, NIGERIA. Journal of Management and Technology (JORMATECH), 6 (1). pp. 168-175. ISSN 117-1847

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Abstract

This study investigated the application and use of ICT for collection development activities in Federal Polytechnic Library, Ilaro. Ogun State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey method. Using a total enumeration method, data were collected through questionnaire from the 42 staff of the library. 38 sets of questionnaire (representing 90.48%) were duly completed and used for analysis. The instrument’s reliability was tested using Cronbach’s Alpha Reliability Coefficient with a reliability coefficient of α = 0.945. The study discovered that ICT’s such as computers, photocopiers and internet connectivity were mostly available in the Library. Also, ICT is mostly used in areas as: correspondence with suppliers and vendors, record keeping and checking online for publishers’ catalogues. The use of ICT improves productivity; services delivery by the Library and acquisition of current and relevant materials. Major challenge facing the Library in using ICT for collection development is poor internet connections. More and necessary ICT should be procured; high speed internet service should be provided within the Library, and also there is need for continuous training of personnel on the use of ICT as it relate to collection development. With the increase in the adoption and use of ICT for library activities, librarians need to develop their skills to match the growing demands and new challenges posed by such use. This study recommends different approaches through which collection development activities in the polytechnic libraries could be enhanced to engender staff productivity and users satisfaction. Also, this study is an addition to body of knowledge in the area of collection development as it affects polytechnic libraries as other known literature in the area focused more on university libraries.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Mr Taiwo Egbeyemi
Date Deposited:	03 Jun 2021 11:05
Last Modified:	03 Jun 2021 11:05
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1563

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