Libraries at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Date of this Version
Winter 1-23-2024
Abstract
The study was designed to assess the implementation of information and communication technology (ICT) tools among library educators in tertiary institutions in Anambra state. A descriptive survey research design was used. The sample population comprised of 50 library educators selected randomly from 5 tertiary institutions in Anambra state which are Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Pauls University Awka, Federal College of Education (T) Umunze, and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam. A structured questionnaire was used for collection of data for this study. Data collected from the study were analyzed using mean scores. The study found that tertiary institutions in Anambra state have ICT tools such as PowerPoint, Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Google Docs, Microsoft Teams, and Quizizz. The level of implementation of ICT tools by library educators in tertiary institutions in Anambra state is low on majority of the ICT tools. The impact of implementation of ICT tools among library educators in tertiary institutions in Anambra state were that it will lead to improved engagement with ICT tools, flexibility of ICT tools, enables personalization of media contents, among others. The challenges to implementation of ICT tools among library educators in tertiary institutions in Anambra state are that some library educators and students are not proficient in using ICT tools, insufficiency of ICT tools and infrastructure, erratic power supply, lack of technical support to use ICT tools, among others. The study concluded that the implementation of ICT tools by library educators in tertiary institution has emerged as a pivotal endeavor with far-reaching implications. The poor and low implementation of various ICT tools will significantly affect the learning experiences of students in tertiary institution. The study recommended that Library educators and students in tertiary institution should have access to continuous professional development opportunities on how to use ICT tools so as to enhance their knowledge and skills. Funding should be provided to procure the needed ICT tools to improve learning