Vol. 14(1), pp. 18- --23 January, 2026. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2026015

 

Full Length Research

 

Abstract

This study examines the information literacy and visibility of library professionals in NRCRI library Umudike. The study has the following three objectives: (1) to identify challenges faced by librariy professions in NRCRI library Umudike in the digital era, (2) to explore innovative strategies to enhance library visibility, (3) to identify the role of technology in increasing library usage and engagement. The complete census method was used as the sampling technique Questionnaire was used for collecting data from the library staff. The population comprised 15 library staff all from NRCRI library Umudike. Method of data analysis is Mean Findings of the study indicate that Identified limited information literacy skills among researchers, insufficient access to relevant information resources, difficulty in keeping up with emerging trends and technologies in agricultural research, inability to support diverse research needs and preferences, and inability of the library to demonstrate value and impact of the library as challenges faced by library professionals in agricultural research libraries in terms of information literacy and research support for agricultural researchers, the study identified Utilization of social media and digital channels, developing mobile friendly library services and resources, hosting events workshops and training sessions, collaborating with agricultural research institutes and organizations, and offering data-driven services and resources as innovative marketing strategies agricultural research libraries employ to increase visibility and attract new users among agricultural researchers., and the study also identified Increased global visibility, advanced discoverability, improved usage and citation, improved collaboration and knowledge sharing and better preservation and conservation as extent at which digital repository and open access platforms increase the visibility and usage of agricultural research library collections The study therefore recommends that: NRCRI library should ensure that researchers are allowed sufficient access to relevant information resources \to enhance their research activities. NRCRI library should increase their collaboration with agricultural research institutions and organizations so as to be in tune with innovative marketing strategies in agricultural research libraries to increase visibility and attract new users among agricultural researchers More emphasis should be placed on digital repository and open access platforms so as to increase the visibility and usage of NRCRI agricultural research library collections resources.

 

Keywords: Information Literacy, visibility of Library, Library Professionals and 5th, Industrial Revolution.

 

	Cite This Article As: Okeuhie, N.S., Olusola, O., McAlbert, F.U. (2026). Information Literacy and visibility of Library Professionals in the 5th Industrial Revolution in NRCRI Library. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 14(1): 18-23