Digital Skills And Information Service Delivery In University Libraries
Abstract
This study was carried out to examine digital skills and information service delivery in university libraries in Akwa Ibom State. Specifically, the study ascertain the digital skills required for information service delivery in university libraries in Akwa Ibom State, determine the library services delivered through the aid of ICT in university libraries in Akwa Ibom State, determine whether the use of digital skills contributes to effective information service delivery in university libraries in Akwa Ibom State and find out the extent librarians in university libraries possesses digital skills required for information service delivery. The study employed the survey descriptive research design. A total of 30 responses were validated from the survey. From the responses obtained and analyzed, the findings revealed that the digital skills required for information service delivery in university libraries in Akwa Ibom State. the Internet in search of information, use computer systems for information dissemination, web application skills, Library networking skills, cloud technology skills. The study also revealed that the library services delivered through the aid of ICT in university libraries in Akwa Ibom State. Reference services, Referral services, index library documents, bibliographic search services, literature review services, books and articles publication services. The study further revealed that the use of digital skills contributes to effective information service delivery in university libraries in Akwa Ibom State. Lastly, the study revealed that librarians in university libraries possesses digital skills required for information service delivery. The study thereby recommend that librarians should be trained and retrained on the basic computer competencies like the use of various Microsoft office suit such as the word processing, navigating through various tool bars, desktop publishing, etc. Also, librarians should also be trained on the various information retrieval channels such as Google, Alta-Vista, etc., and also on how to identify reliable and relevant information and database as well as retrieve information from invincible web. The study further recommend that librarians should imbibe the habit of using web2.0 in library and information services. They should be trained on the use of various social media platforms such as Facebook, twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
Aims and Objectives
The broad objective of the study is to examine digital skills and information service delivery in university libraries in Akwa Ibom State. The specific objectives is as follows:
- Ascertain the digital skills required for information service delivery in university libraries in Akwa Ibom State.
- Determine the library services delivered through the aid of ICT in university libraries in Akwa Ibom State.
- Determine whether the use of digital skills contributes to effective information service delivery in university libraries in Akwa Ibom State.
- Find out the extent librarians in university libraries possesses digital skills required for information service delivery.
Research Questions
The following questions have been prepared for the study:
- What are the digital skills required for information service delivery in university libraries in Akwa Ibom State?
- What are the library services delivered through the aid of ICT in university libraries in Akwa Ibom State?
- Does the use of digital skills contributes to effective information service delivery in university libraries in Akwa Ibom State?
- What is the extent librarians in university libraries possesses digital skills required for information service delivery?
Hypothesis of the study
Ho: Digital skills have not significant impact on information service delivery in university libraries in Akwa Ibom State.
Ha: Digital skills have significant impact on information service delivery in university libraries in Akwa Ibom State.
Chapter One
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
This chapter introduces the Digital Skills And Information Service Delivery In University Libraries and its relevance, states the research problems, research questions, and objectives, provides a background of the study, and should also include the research hypothesis [INTRO81191]…
Chapter Two: Literature Review
2.0 INTRODUCTION:
This chapter provides the background and context of the research problems, reviews the existing literature on the Digital Skills And Information Service Delivery In University Libraries, and acknowledges the contributions of scholars who have previously conducted similar research [REV81191] …
Table of Content
Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objective of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypotheses
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitation of the Study
1.9 Definition of Terms
1.10 Organizations of the Study
Chapter Two: Review of Literature
2.1 Conceptual Framework
2.2 Theoretical Framework
2.3 Empirical Review
Chapter Three:Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample Size Determination
3.4 Sample Size Selection Technique and Procedure
3.5 Research Instrument and Administration
3.6 Method of Data Collection
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
3.8 Validity of the Study
3.9 Reliability of the Study
3.10 Ethical Consideration
Chapter Four:Data Presentation and Analysis
4.0 Data Presentation
4.1 Analysis of Data
4.2 Answering Research Questions
4.3 Test Of Hypotheses
Chapter Five:Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Recommendation
References
APPENDIX
QUESTIONNAIRE