Factors Promoting the Use of ICT Hardware in University Libraries in Two Nigerian Regions
Rationale of Study – This paper examined the factors promoting the usage of ICT hardware in university libraries in two Nigerian regions. Methodology – The study adopted a survey type of descriptive research design. The population of the study is 512 librarians from 41 university libraries in two...
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| author | Achugbue, Edwin Iroroeavwo Ahimbisibwe, Kasiisi Benjamin Odong, Patrick Azih, Adaeze Chioma |
| author_facet | Achugbue, Edwin Iroroeavwo Ahimbisibwe, Kasiisi Benjamin Odong, Patrick Azih, Adaeze Chioma |
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| description | Rationale of Study – This paper examined the factors promoting the usage of ICT
hardware in university libraries in two Nigerian regions.
Methodology – The study adopted a survey type of descriptive research design. The
population of the study is 512 librarians from 41 university libraries in two Nigeria
regions were used for the study. A questionnaire was used to collect data, and the
data were analysed using linear regression.
Findings – The study revealed that knowledge, anxiety and librarian attitude are
factors promoting the usage of ICT hardware in university libraries in two
Nigerian regions.
Implications – From the study findings, it was recommended that librarians should
be trained on the job to have a robust knowledge of ICT equipment usage to
enable them to remain relevant in university libraries. University management and
librarians should ensure that working environments are ICT friendly. This will
reduce anxiety among librarians expected to render library services through ICT
hardware. Finally, librarians should be encouraged to approach ICT facilities in
university libraries positively.
Originality – The study has provided information on the factors that will influence
or promote the use of ICT hardware in university libraries in two Nigerian
regions |
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| spelling | oai:idr.kab.ac.ug:20.500.12493-8902024-01-17T04:49:56Z Factors Promoting the Use of ICT Hardware in University Libraries in Two Nigerian Regions Achugbue, Edwin Iroroeavwo Ahimbisibwe, Kasiisi Benjamin Odong, Patrick Azih, Adaeze Chioma Anxiety attitude communication information knowledge technology Rationale of Study – This paper examined the factors promoting the usage of ICT hardware in university libraries in two Nigerian regions. Methodology – The study adopted a survey type of descriptive research design. The population of the study is 512 librarians from 41 university libraries in two Nigeria regions were used for the study. A questionnaire was used to collect data, and the data were analysed using linear regression. Findings – The study revealed that knowledge, anxiety and librarian attitude are factors promoting the usage of ICT hardware in university libraries in two Nigerian regions. Implications – From the study findings, it was recommended that librarians should be trained on the job to have a robust knowledge of ICT equipment usage to enable them to remain relevant in university libraries. University management and librarians should ensure that working environments are ICT friendly. This will reduce anxiety among librarians expected to render library services through ICT hardware. Finally, librarians should be encouraged to approach ICT facilities in university libraries positively. Originality – The study has provided information on the factors that will influence or promote the use of ICT hardware in university libraries in two Nigerian regions Department of Library and Information Science Delta State University, Abraka Department of Library and Information Science, Kabale University, Uganda 2023-01-12T05:40:59Z 2023-01-12T05:40:59Z 2022-12 Article Achugbue, E. I., Ahimbisibwe, K. B., Odong, P. & Azih, A.C. (2022). Factors Promoting the Use of ICT Hardware in University Libraries in Two Nigerian Regions. Regional Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 7 (2),70-85 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/890 en Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/ application/pdf Regional Institute of Information and Knowledge Management |
| spellingShingle | Anxiety attitude communication information knowledge technology Achugbue, Edwin Iroroeavwo Ahimbisibwe, Kasiisi Benjamin Odong, Patrick Azih, Adaeze Chioma Factors Promoting the Use of ICT Hardware in University Libraries in Two Nigerian Regions |
| title | Factors Promoting the Use of ICT Hardware in University Libraries in Two Nigerian Regions |
| title_full | Factors Promoting the Use of ICT Hardware in University Libraries in Two Nigerian Regions |
| title_fullStr | Factors Promoting the Use of ICT Hardware in University Libraries in Two Nigerian Regions |
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| title_short | Factors Promoting the Use of ICT Hardware in University Libraries in Two Nigerian Regions |
| title_sort | factors promoting the use of ict hardware in university libraries in two nigerian regions |
| topic | Anxiety attitude communication information knowledge technology |
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