Library Management Systems in Use for Digital Resource Management in Nigeria: A Survey of University Libraries in South-West
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2026-08-12
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Faculty of Education Journal, Federal University Wukari (FEJFUW)
Abstract
The management of digital resources has become a critical function of university libraries in the
digital age. However, Library Management Systems (LMS) plays a vital role in facilitating the
organization, access, and preservation of these resources. The main objective of the study is to
identify the types of library management systems adopted for digital resource management in
university libraries in South-west, Nigeria. Resource-Based View (RBV) Theory was the theory
adopted. Convergent parallel Mixed Method design was employed. The population of the study
consisted of 354 librarians and 7 system analysts in selected university libraries using total
enumeration techniques which gives a total of 361 respondents out of which 7 e-librarians were
interviewed. Questionnaire and interview form are the research instruments for data collection and
was validated using face and content validity with the help of two research experts. Reliability test
was done by using Cronbach's Alpha method with an average reliability coefficient of 0.74.
Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data
were transcribed using TurboScribe software and analyzed thematically. Findings revealed that
KOHA and Dspace are the major LMS adopted. Librarians used LMS to a great extent (x ̅=3.27).
Results showed that technical know-how, user friendliness and ease of use jointly have a significant
influence on digital resource management practices (F= 18.234, p< 0.05). The study concludes that
library management systems applications influence digital resource management. The study
recommends continuous capacity building for librarians and e-librarians, particularly in system
configuration, integration, and troubleshooting.