Strategies of minimising technostress among library professionals in Ahmadu Bello University Library Zaria

Abstract

This study sought to determine the strategies for minimizing technostress among library professionals. To achieve these two objectives were raised. Data were collected by means of questionnaire. One hundred and eighty-one (181) copies of questionnaire were administered, out of which one hundred and twenty nine (129) were duly completed and returned. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. The study discovered that the major cause of technostress in libraries include; inexperience with computers, performance anxiety, information overload, fast pace of change, policies, increasing demand, and overwork/insufficient training. To minimize the causes of technostress in libraries, the study recommended training, workshops, continuing education, and knowledge sharing with colleagues.

Keywords: library, professionals and technostress