Library application software packages utilization among university libraries in North Central Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated the use of library application software packages among academic libraries in North Central Nigeria. It was designed to ascertain the purpose of library application software packages use among university libraries in North Central Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 57 consisting of librarians and system analyst and all the population was used as a result there was no sample. A total of Data was 57 copies of questionnaire were administered by the researcher while a response rate of 44 (77.2%) was recorded. Data was analyzed using influential statistics such as frequencies, percentages and mean. Findings revealed that LASPs such as Micro CDS/ISIS, Tinlib, Alice for windows, Greenstone and Koha are available and were used for different purposes among the libraries. Change in library administration was identified as major factors that inhibit the use of the packages in the libraries. Based on this the study suggested that newly appointed university librarians who take over the mantle of administration should not abandoned useful policies of the previous administration such as software implementation and usage. The study therefore, recommends that university librarians should encourage the current use of LASPs among the libraries so as to enable them serve their clientele better.