IJIE
Vol. 5 No. 5 (2022): IJIE

Web-Based Information Services in Selected Academic Libraries, Nigeria

Ezeabasili, Chioma Augusta (Unknown)
Nwachukwu, Prisca Iheoma (Unknown)
Idhalama, Ogagaoghene Uzezi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 May 2022

Abstract

This work investigated the web-based information services in selected academic libraries, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was used for the study, as well as the total enumeration sampling technique. The study's data was gathered through the use of a questionnaire. Academic librarians from Ambrose Alli University Library in Ekpoma and John Harris Library at the University of Benin in Benin City, both in Edo State, comprise the study's population. The study's respondents are one hundred (100) selected academic librarians from Ambrose Alli University Library and John Harris Library. This research study's data analysis method was simple percentages presented in tables, mean and standard deviation. Findings revealed, among other things, that there are reasons for adopting web-based services in academic libraries. Furthermore, the findings revealed some of the challenges that academic libraries face when implementing web-based library services. It was suggested, among other things, that government and academic library parent institutions adequately fund the library so that it can subscribe to online databases and acquire appropriate software that promotes the adoption and use of web-based services. It was also suggested that the government adequately fund the library in order to enable the acquisition of necessary technological equipment and infrastructure. It was also suggested that library staff be open to new trends and embrace the use of new technologies for information service delivery in the library. Academic librarians must be open to new technological trends and embrace technological advancements.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJIE

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

International Journal on Integrated Education (IJIE) 2620-3502 is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal, publishing high-quality manuscripts in multidisciplinary research areas. IJIE accepts papers in the forms of original research articles, review articles, book reviews, case reports, and ...