The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on LIS Education and Library and Information Services in Nigeria

Abstract

The study investigated the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on learning and academic libraries in Nigeria. Objective of the study was to  examine the impact of Covid19 pandemic on student academic performance, use of libraries and academic innovation in Nigeria tertiary institutions. The study used a well-structured equestionnaire to obtain data from 246 respondents from fifteen (15) tertiary institutions in  Nigeria. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23.0 was used for data analysis. Findings from the study disclosed that Covid-19 pandemic have not only affected the functionality of Nigerian school system, but also had a great impact on students mental  wellbeing. It showed that there is a significant relationship between the pandemic and learning and use of libraries. Furthermore, finding disclosed the low and negligence in technological academic aids, innovations in Nigerian schools which have long impact on learning. It  was recommended among others that the use of online learning should be introduced to schools. This will enable both schools and  students in remote environment to have access to educational materials at their convenient and also to appreciate technological  advancement and be globally competitive.