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Title: | Prospects of digital information services in Nigerisn public libraries |
Authors: | Okafor, kelechi |
Keywords: | Digital Libraries Public Libraries information Service Delivery Digital Information Services |
Issue Date: | May-2023 |
Publisher: | Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) |
Citation: | Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) |
Abstract: | This paper explores prospects of digital information services in Nigerian public libraries. The paper identified potential advantages of digital library system as a tool for modern information services. It observes that public library services will not be successful without the adoption and use of digital technologies such as hardware and software components that improve library services. The paper analyzes the concept of digital library, role of public library in digital environment and training need for public librarians in digital service delivery as well as constraints to digital information services in Nigerian public libraries. It provides workable recommendations on how Nigerian public libraries will move forward in the digital environment by formulating digital library policy and standards, user education, provision of adequate training and re-training of staff through seminars, conferences and workshops as well as adequate budget for the purchase of digital technologies and resources for effective service delivery. |
Description: | Scholarly work |
URI: | https//digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/7692 http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/882 |
Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works |
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