Analytical study on availability of information and communication technology facilities in selected Nigerian university libraries

Abstract

This study was set to determine the types of ICT facilities available in Nigerian University Libraries. It was also set to find out if there are many significant differences among Nigerian University libraries in availability of ICT facilities with respect to their generations and dates of establishment. Questionnaire was the main instrument used to collect data from 590 respondents from 13 Federal Universities that constitute the study. The study revealed that there is significant difference among Universities libraries in Nigeria in ICT facilities availability with reference to computers, microfiche and audio-tapes irrespective of their generations and dates of establishment. And also, there is no significant difference among Nigerian University libraries in ICT facilities availability with reference to microfilms, photo-copies, CD-ROM databases and video-tapes irrespective of their generations and dates of establishment. Recommendations are also proffered.

Keywords: ICT facilities utilization, university libraries, generation of establishment, information service