Application venues of Information Technology in Library and Information Services: A review of concepts, Nigerian status and technical standards

Abstract

In this paper, authors review Information Technology (IT) as it relates to Library & Information Services. Impact of ICT on Library & Information Services is discussed. ICT enabled services in the Library and Information profession are identified. Application venues of IT in library services are also discussed in various categories: Acquisition, Technical, Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), Circulation, Reference Service, Online Search/Literature Search, CD-ROM Search, Developing Local Databases, Internet Search, Document Delivery Service, and Patent Information Service. Also ICT application in Nigerian Libraries is reviewed. Information Technology Standards in libraries such as ANSI/NISO standard Z39.50 are reviewed. The paper concludes by stating the impact of ICT on libraries and the need to improve infrastructure.