Academic Research Journal on Health Information Management

Vol. 5(2), pp. 62-70, June 2024

ISSN: 2734-2190

https://doi.org/10.14662/arjhim2024600

 

Full Length Research

 

 

Information Technology usage and problems in Academic Libraries in Anambra State

 

1Uche V. Enweani, Ph.D(CLN) and 2Okafor Ngozi Goodness

 

1University Library, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambara State 2University Library, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambara State  

*Corresponding author’s Email: gn.okafor.coou.edu.ng  

Accepted 11 June 2024

Abstract

Abstract: Information technology has undergone tremendous advancement in recent decades. The power brought forward by the developments in information technology (IT) has seen its adoption across all sectors of the economy, with its implementation resulting in unprecedented efficiency. In Nigeria, implementing IT, especially in the education sector, remains one of the ministry's objectives to enhance human capacity through access to digitized information. Academic libraries, being at the forefront of providing information, implementing IT are inevitable and enhance service delivery. However, the implementation of information technology in Nigerian academic libraries has been characterized by numerous challenges affecting their capacity to deliver services to their users efficiently. The established handles for implementing information technology in these institutions include inadequate funds to purchase and maintain IT equipment, power interruptions, low computer literacy among librarians, and poor internet connectivity. Fortunately, adequate staff training and exploring alternative energy sources include some appropriate solutions to the identified challenges.

 

Keywords: information, technology, academic library problems, communication, services

Paper type: research