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Role Of Ict In The Of Reference Services To Library Users In Nigeria
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1.3 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
This research is set out to answer the following questions.
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What are the ICT infrastructures put in place to enhance its role in
the provision of reference services in public library users in Nigeria?
2. To what extent are public libraries funded in order to allow the role of ICT in reference services?
3. To what extent are public library staff trained in order to meet these role soft ICT in reference services?
4. What are the problems militating against the role of ICTs in reference services in public library users in Nigeria.
5. What strategies can be adopted to over come these militating problems?
1.4 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The
study aims at pointing out the importance and types of ICTs used in the
provision of reference services in public libraries in Nigeria and the
need to integrate them into public library functions.
The objectives are to find out:
1. the ICT infrastructures put in place in public libraries in Nigeria.
2.
If there is proper fund of ICT so as o meet it role of providing
adequate reference service in public library users in Nigeria.
3. The level of training given to public library staff on ICTs
4.
The problems/Factors militating against the role of ICT in the
provision of reference services in public library users in Nigeria.
5. Strategies that can be adopted to over come the problems.
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This
study is significant because it finding will contribute to an
understanding of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and
its role to the provision of adequate reference services in public
libraries of Nigeria.
It will also help reference librarians to be
aware of the problems hindering the role of ICT in their references
services and work towards averting the problems. And finally help future
researches who will carry out research related to this area of study.
1.6 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
The
study focuses on the role of information and communication technology
(ICT) in the provision of reference services to public library users to
Nigeria. The Imo state library has been chosen to represent the numerous
public libraries in Nigeria. This work is limited to
computerized/automated library services.
1.7 OPERATIONAL DEFINITION OF TERMS
Public
library: Is a library primary funded by tax revenues, where any person,
without regard to race religion, or economic condition should be able
to obtain free access to the recorded history, learning and knowledge of
mankind.
Information: It is a processed data or an organized data presented in context.
Communication: It’s a process of transmitting or expressing ideas, symbols or information to people.
Technology:
Means the use of scientific knowledge to invent tools that assist human
in their efforts to overcome environmental hazards and impediments.
Reference Services: Means provision of information in response to requests.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This research work is on the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the provision of reference service in public library user in Nigeria. A case study of Imo state Library. The literature review is on the concept of ICTs types of ICT infrastructure applicable in public library, funding of ICTs in public libraries in Nigeria the importance of reference services in public libraries and factors affecting the role of ICT in public libraries in Nigeria. The questionnaire was used a ... Continue reading---
