Libraries at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Document Type
Article
Abstract
The study examined application of information and communication technology (ICT) in the management of library in University of Mkar, Mkar, Benue State. Three research questions guided and directed the study. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 29 library staff in the University of Mkar. The study adopted census sampling procedure thus, all the 29 library staff participated in the study. One instrument tagged “application of information and communication technology in the management of library questionnaire (AICTMULQ)” was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by experts. The reliability of the instrument ranged between .73 to .89 alpha levels. Descriptive statistics of simple percentages and mean were used for data analysis. The study revealed that the extent of application of ICT in the selection/acquisition of library resources, in the organization of library resources were at a low extent and the application of ICT in the management of human resources in the library was at a high extent. Based on these results, it was concluded that ICT tools are not effectively and adequately deployed in the management of the academic library in the University of Mkar, Mkar, Benue State. It recommended that the management of the university should ensure effective training of staff on ICT application as this will enhance their competency in deploying the tools for effective management of the library in the university.