Authors : A.J. Aina, J.O. Adigun, Taiwo and T.C. Ogundipe
Abstract: The emergence of information and communication technology has served to integrate higher education programs into a global village. Such that anyone or any organisation, the library in particular who ignores ICT in this century is likely to be sidetracked, irreparably outdated and grossly limited in the acquisition of skills needed for sourcing information. This study involved a survey to examine the ICT resource support availability, utilisation and proficiency among university libraries in Nigeria, with special reference to Lagos State University (LASU). The population for the study consisted of 240 sample respondents. Data were collected through a 20 items questionnaire constructed and validated with a reliability coefficient of 0.68. The data collected were analysed using the frequency count and χ2-test. The findings revealed that the ICT resource support availability in the university was adequate; the actual use of ICT was to search for journal articles, to access reference materials, to conduct research and to send e-mails. However, patrons proficiency was inadequate. The constraints on the use of ICT resource support were also significant. It is therefore recommended that libraries in Nigeria take advantage of these technologies, invest more on latest ICT resources, organise training programs and catch up with the technological world.
A.J. Aina, J.O. Adigun, Taiwo and T.C. Ogundipe, 2010. Information and Communication Technology Resource Support Availability, Utilisation and Proficiency Skills among University Libraries: The Lagos State Universiy Experience. Asian Journal of Information Technology, 9: 248-253.