Innovative Library Services (ILS) in Nigeria: Challenges and Way forward

Etebu, Abraham Tabor (Ph.D, CLN, Mnla) and Zacchaeus, Choice Meniwoze(CLN)
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Etebu, Abraham Tabor (Ph.D, CLN, Mnla): Department of Library and Information Science, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Zacchaeus, Choice Meniwoze(CLN): Library Department, Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2020, vol. 4, issue 7, 87-94

Abstract: This study looked at innovative library services (ILS) in the Nigerian context through different ways such as online business support service for starts-up; web design services; blogging service; podcasting service; electronic publishing services; online information search service; short message alerts services; online training and workshops; digital references services; database production/distribution services; online entertainment services; mobile application services and digital marketing service. Data analysis was done using frequency count, percentages, Likert Scale presented in tabular format, mean and standard deviation. Using the four-point Likert type scale, a midpoint mean (criterion Mean) of 2.5 was established and accepted as a positive response point. Inadequate funding, inadequate deployment of ICT infrastructure and resistance to change were some of the challenges identified as hindrances to ILS, while risk taking, collaboration, adequate funding, were some of the way forward found out. The study concluded and recommended that government should strive to adequately fund libraries and provide required ICT infrastructures to boost ILS in Nigeria effectively.

Date: 2020
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