Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Perspective of Public Libraries In Nigera

      Аннотация: Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT): Experiences from public libraries in Nigeria is about the application of ICTs in public library services in Nigeria. It is a product of an intensive and extensive research which covered the application of ICTs in various aspects of public library services. These include: ICTs facilities that are available in public libraries in Nigeria; the perception of librarians on the benefits of utilizing ICTs in public libraries; the extent to which ICTs are utilized in the various library operations; the extent to which library users utilize ICT facilities in public libraries; the barriers to effective utilization of ICTs in public libraries; and the strategies for enhancing ICTs utilization in public libraries. This work is beneficial to librarians, information scientist, information managers, library managers, state governments in Nigeria, and all those interested in the progress and development of public libraries in Nigeria.<p>Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT): Experiences from public libraries in Nigeria is about the application of ICTs in public library services in Nigeria. It is a product of an intensive and extensive research which covered the application of ICTs in various aspects of public library services. These include: ICTs facilities that are available in public libraries in Nigeria; the perception of librarians on the benefits of utilizing ICTs in public libraries; the extent to which ICTs are utilized in the various library operations; the extent to which library users utilize ICT facilities in public libraries; the barriers to effective utilization of ICTs in public libraries; and the strategies for enhancing ICTs utilization in public libraries. This work is beneficial to librarians, information scientist, information managers, library managers, state governments in Nigeria, and all those interested in the progress and development of public libraries in Nigeria.</p>

Ключевые слова: ICTs, Information and Communication Technologies, Public Libraries, Nigeria, library services