Information and Communication Technology Application in Collection Development in Covenant University Library Ota Nigeria

Abstract

The library is the heart and life-line of any citadel of learning. The quality of teaching, learning and research is predicated on the robustness of the availability, accessibility and utilization of library and information resources. These information resources only get to the library through collection development. Therefore, the quality of the library depends on the quality of the collections. This study surveys the use of ICT in collection development in academic libraries. The Covenant University library, Ota, was used for the study. The study adopted the descriptive
survey method. The questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. The data collected was analyzed with the use of tables and simple percentages. From the analysis of the data collected, it was found that the use of ICTs help to save time in collection development, promotes quick delivery of information materials, enhances communication with publishers and book vendors. It was also found from the study that, poor power supply and inadequate infrastructure hinders the effective use of ICTs in collection development. It was recommended that academic libraries should provide adequate funding for ICTs and the supporting infrastructure, training for librarians was also suggested as well the use of online shops as sources of acquisition.