Global Review of Library and Information Science, 2017
Information is the major key to every individual or group of individual’s success, and libraries ... more Information is the major key to every individual or group of individual’s success, and libraries are the main providers of information to ensure effective decision making. In this paper, special libraries are seen as those maintained by an association, government services, parliament, research institution excluding university institutes, learned society, professional association, etc. Special libraries are established to meet the highly specialized needs of professional or business groups. As ICTs are now being increasingly used in the library and information services for the acquisition, processing and dissemination of information, special libraries are now switching over to ICT based resources and services at an accelerated pace. E-journals, CD-ROMS, databases (Online and Offline), e-books, web based resources and variety of electronic resources are fast replacing the traditional resources of special libraries. This paper discusses the integration of ICT in special library services, types of ICT based services in special libraries, issues on ICT based services in special libraries in Nigeria and strategies for enhancing the use of ICT based services in special libraries in Nigeria. The paper also provided some recommendations that will further enhance the utilization of ICT based services in special libraries in Nigeria.
Global Review of Library and Information Science, 2016
The advent ofInformation and Communication Technologies (lCTs) particularly the social media tech... more The advent ofInformation and Communication Technologies (lCTs) particularly the social media technology has made great impact in all spheres of library activities which has brought about effectiveness and efficiency in delivery oflibrary services, particularly the reference services. This paper attempts to look at the concept of references services, social media and their categories and types, and discuss their usefulness and benefits in reference services delivery in academic libraries. Recommendations were proffered to encourage and sustain the adoption and implementation of social networks for effective reference services in academic libraries in Nigeria.
Islamic University Multidiscilpinary Journal, 2019
Information Communication Technology (ICT) is a tool for enhancing teaching, learning and researc... more Information Communication Technology (ICT) is a tool for enhancing teaching, learning and research. This study examined the utilization of ICT tools for lecture preparation and delivery in Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. Quantitative research, particularly the descriptive survey method was adopted. The population for the study consists of 165 lecturers in the institution, of which a sample of 88 lecturers was drawn from the two existing faculties (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and Faculty of Sciences) which represents 53.3% of the total population. Questionnaire was designed to collect data for the study and descriptive statistical method was used to analyze and interpret the data collected. The findings revealed that the ICTs that are readily available to lecturers for lecture preparation and delivery are internet, online databases, internet ready computers, handheld devices, scanner/printers, social media platform and photocopying machine. Furthermore, the lecturers are knowledgeable on the use of ICT, but only a half of them utilize ICTs for lecture preparation and delivery. The challenges limiting the utilization of ICT tools for lecture delivery includes: inadequate ICT facilities, epileptic power supply, poor internet services and lack of funds. The study concludes that the use of ICTs is essential to stimulate a new atmosphere where lecturers could utilize these technologies for effective instructional delivery and to enhance academic excellence. Therefore, the acquisition of adequate ICT facilities and effectively placing them in all departments and lecture rooms, including active student's engagement in the use of ICTs for academic work were recommended.
Global Review of Library and Information Science, 2017
Information is the major key to every individual or group of individual’s success, and libraries ... more Information is the major key to every individual or group of individual’s success, and libraries are the main providers of information to ensure effective decision making. In this paper, special libraries are seen as those maintained by an association, government services, parliament, research institution excluding university institutes, learned society, professional association, etc. Special libraries are established to meet the highly specialized needs of professional or business groups. As ICTs are now being increasingly used in the library and information services for the acquisition, processing and dissemination of information, special libraries are now switching over to ICT based resources and services at an accelerated pace. E-journals, CD-ROMS, databases (Online and Offline), e-books, web based resources and variety of electronic resources are fast replacing the traditional resources of special libraries. This paper discusses the integration of ICT in special library services, types of ICT based services in special libraries, issues on ICT based services in special libraries in Nigeria and strategies for enhancing the use of ICT based services in special libraries in Nigeria. The paper also provided some recommendations that will further enhance the utilization of ICT based services in special libraries in Nigeria.
Global Review of Library and Information Science, 2016
The advent ofInformation and Communication Technologies (lCTs) particularly the social media tech... more The advent ofInformation and Communication Technologies (lCTs) particularly the social media technology has made great impact in all spheres of library activities which has brought about effectiveness and efficiency in delivery oflibrary services, particularly the reference services. This paper attempts to look at the concept of references services, social media and their categories and types, and discuss their usefulness and benefits in reference services delivery in academic libraries. Recommendations were proffered to encourage and sustain the adoption and implementation of social networks for effective reference services in academic libraries in Nigeria.
Islamic University Multidiscilpinary Journal, 2019
Information Communication Technology (ICT) is a tool for enhancing teaching, learning and researc... more Information Communication Technology (ICT) is a tool for enhancing teaching, learning and research. This study examined the utilization of ICT tools for lecture preparation and delivery in Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. Quantitative research, particularly the descriptive survey method was adopted. The population for the study consists of 165 lecturers in the institution, of which a sample of 88 lecturers was drawn from the two existing faculties (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and Faculty of Sciences) which represents 53.3% of the total population. Questionnaire was designed to collect data for the study and descriptive statistical method was used to analyze and interpret the data collected. The findings revealed that the ICTs that are readily available to lecturers for lecture preparation and delivery are internet, online databases, internet ready computers, handheld devices, scanner/printers, social media platform and photocopying machine. Furthermore, the lecturers are knowledgeable on the use of ICT, but only a half of them utilize ICTs for lecture preparation and delivery. The challenges limiting the utilization of ICT tools for lecture delivery includes: inadequate ICT facilities, epileptic power supply, poor internet services and lack of funds. The study concludes that the use of ICTs is essential to stimulate a new atmosphere where lecturers could utilize these technologies for effective instructional delivery and to enhance academic excellence. Therefore, the acquisition of adequate ICT facilities and effectively placing them in all departments and lecture rooms, including active student's engagement in the use of ICTs for academic work were recommended.
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