Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Information Dissemination in Special Libraries in Nigeria
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2019
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Abstract
Background of the study: This study examined the Application of ICT in
Dissemination of Information in Selected Special Libraries in Ilorin
Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria. Three Special libraries from the
metropolis of the state comprised the sample population of the study;
Central Bank of Nigeria Library, Michael Imoudu Institute of Labor Studies
Library and Ghalib Chamber Library.
Purpose: The study employed a survey research design using the
Enumeration sampling technique. A questionnaire was used to obtain data
from the respondents. The population of the study consisted of twenty-one
(21) respondents which comprised of library professionals and library
assistants. The usage of Email to render CAS is not a norm in these special
libraries.
Method: Data collected from the field were analyzed using descriptive
method of analysis.
Findings: Apart from CAS, it was found that selective dissemination of
information (SDI) is not done with the aid of technological tools in these
Libraries and these libraries rarely make use of OPAC to provide easy
access to their resources, efficiency and effectiveness of ICT in the
dissemination of information were not realized because of the low usage of
ICT to drive operations in the library. The study recommended that there
should be a standard alternative source of power for proper Usage of ICT
facilities and management of special libraries should help their users in
subscribed for a database that would assist them in having access to robust
information.
Conclusion: The study concluded that ICT facilities are put in place in the
selected special libraries are not adequate and are as well not fully utilized.
It was gathered that the usage of ICT facilities to render services like current
awareness services (CAS) is not up to expectation.