Factors Promoting the Use of ICT Hardware in University Libraries in Two Nigerian Regions
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Date
2022-12
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Regional Institute of Information and Knowledge Management
Abstract
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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Keywords
Anxiety, attitude, communication, information, knowledge, technology
Citation
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