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Publication date: 7 August 2009

Sylvester O. Anie and Edwin I. Achugbue

This study aims to examine the current state of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policies in the provision and utilization of library services and resources.

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Purpose

This study aims to examine the current state of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policies in the provision and utilization of library services and resources.

Design

The population of the study consisted of all the Federal Universities of Nigeria. Out of the 80 questionnaires administered 36 (45 per cent) were answered and returned to the researcher.

Findings

The results revealed that most Nigerian Universities have not adopted library ICT policies, and where the policies have been adopted and implemented, the libraries are faced with various constraints.

Originality/value

The paper illustrates the current situation regarding ICT policies in Nigeria.

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Library Hi Tech News, vol. 26 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0741-9058

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Publication date: 1 July 2006

Sylvester Ozioma Anie and O.N. Alakpodia

To report on the Delta State Chapter of the Nigeria Library Association Conference/Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Wednesday, 9‐10 November 2005 at Federal College of…

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Purpose

To report on the Delta State Chapter of the Nigeria Library Association Conference/Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Wednesday, 9‐10 November 2005 at Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, with the theme, “Library literacy and sustainable education” aimed at creating an awareness among librarians and the literate members of the state on the philosophy of the profession and the centrality of its place in facilitating a sustained and steady tempo in the educational development of the state.

Design/methodology/approach

A heoretical/journalistic is taken.

Findings

Focus on activities of the event; the conference had, as one of the main activities on its agenda, the launching of a school library in one of the remote villages of the state; a step that was targeted at exposing the students and pupils of this area to recorded knowledge. Considering that knowledge is self‐generating, functioning and expanding on the basis of existing information resources, to promote library literacy and sustainable education in Delta State. Libraries in the State should be equipped and up‐dated with library materials, information and computer facilities.

Originality/value

Reveals how Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) can revolutionize libraries in developing countries.

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Library Hi Tech News, vol. 23 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0741-9058

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