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Year: 2024
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INNOVATIVE IDEAS FOR INNOVATION CHANGES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA.
Abstract & Summary
The quest for ICT usage or on-line connectivity for the benefit of library users is climaxed with
unprecedented innovation changes in academic libraries even in Ogun State. Survey research design and
112 librarians in Ogun State were used. 88 respondents were determined using Krejcie and Morgan table.
Multi-stage sampling technique used to select participants. Questionnaire (self-constructed) was used as
data analyzed with descriptive statistics. Findings revealed big-data, virtual/e-library-services, digital
interface, IT inclined staff among the innovative ideas; while IT-based-services, access to electronic
catalogues, virtual references, open access repositories, mobile library services, inter-library services, and
social media packages were the innovation changes in academic libraries. Lack of financial resources, poor
electricity/infrastructure, poor network/lack of R&D and innovation policies were among challenges of the
libraries. The study concluded that academic libraries are to cater for all innovation challenges in Ogun
State. It was recommended to imbibe collaboration and adequate funding for innovation changes.
unprecedented innovation changes in academic libraries even in Ogun State. Survey research design and
112 librarians in Ogun State were used. 88 respondents were determined using Krejcie and Morgan table.
Multi-stage sampling technique used to select participants. Questionnaire (self-constructed) was used as
data analyzed with descriptive statistics. Findings revealed big-data, virtual/e-library-services, digital
interface, IT inclined staff among the innovative ideas; while IT-based-services, access to electronic
catalogues, virtual references, open access repositories, mobile library services, inter-library services, and
social media packages were the innovation changes in academic libraries. Lack of financial resources, poor
electricity/infrastructure, poor network/lack of R&D and innovation policies were among challenges of the
libraries. The study concluded that academic libraries are to cater for all innovation challenges in Ogun
State. It was recommended to imbibe collaboration and adequate funding for innovation changes.
Publication Details
| Principal Author | Dr. Oluwayemisi Oloyede, Oluwayemisi Eunice Oloyede (Librarian I) |
|---|---|
| Journal / Venue | International Journal of Library and Information Technology (IJLIT) |
| Publication Year | 2024 |
| Article Clicks / Reads | 0 readers clicked (View Article) |
| DOI (Digital Object Identifier) | Not assigned / Not provided |
| Article / Publisher Link | Direct URL not provided by author |
| Department | Library |
| College / Faculty | Units and Directorates |
| Institution | Mountain Top University, Nigeria |
📋 APA 7th Edition Citation
Oloyede, O. O. (2024). INNOVATIVE IDEAS FOR INNOVATION CHANGES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA. International Journal of Library and Information Technology (IJLIT).