Library Digitization: The Niia Experience, Lessons Learn’t And Way Forward

Momah, Pamela Ogwuazor

doi:10.9790/0837-191256164

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“…In Nigeria, there were several socio-technical issues such as inadequate staff access to computers and the internet, poor power supply, and a lack of ICT skills. For university libraries to stay relevant and overcome the challenges of operations in a digital environment, they must embrace and be more conscious of technology [22].…”

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“…Amongst many were poor internet access, poor funding, inadequate ICT skills, unreliable power supply, lack of trained personnel and inadequate training facilities [12,13,25]. The inability of library management and staff to explore and use the right technology to provide virtual services efficiently was caused by poor technology infrastructure, lack of retooling opportunity, and poor expertise in handling technology during the lockdown [22].…”

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“…Circulation and reference services are the main service points. They provide lending services, facilitate return of loaned items, renew materials, and collect fines [22].…”

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Automation of University Library Operations: An Analysis of the COVID-19 Pandemic Experience in the United Kingdom and Nigeria

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Pennington

Chowdhury

2023

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This study examined how automation systems enhanced the operations of university libraries in Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK) during the COVID-19 pandemic. It reviewed literature on the extent of automation, effectiveness of the use of automation technology and ascertained the challenges of automation in the operations of university libraries during COVID-19 lockdown in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Findings revealed that most university libraries in the UK are fully automated while university libraries in Nigeria are either partially automated or not automated. During the COVID-19 lockdown, university libraries in the UK were able to provide services, while Nigerian libraries were unable to render services. UK and Nigeria were both faced with challenges during the lockdown. Some UK libraries could not optimally provide services due to insufficient licenses for digital content. In Nigeria, there were several socio-technical issues such as inadequate staff access to computers and the internet, poor power supply, and a lack of ICT skills. The study concluded that university libraries in Nigeria should embrace more technology if they want to be effective in their operations and be able to compete favourably in the global space.

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