Application Of Ict For Library Services Among Patrons Of Higher Institutions In Lagos State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study sought to determine the ICT, resource support for library services among patrons of higher institutions with particular reference to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Lagos State University (LASU).Specifically, the study
investigated the internet services most frequently use by patrons, purpose for which it is used and constraints encountered. The population for this study consisted of 400 respondents sampled in two universities in Lagos State during
the 2008/2009 academic session. The respondent reacted to the ICT tagged Patrons used of Internet Questionnaire (PUIQ) constructed and validated by the researcher with a reliability coefficient of 0.68. Data collected were analyzed using frequency count and simple percentages. Result showed among others that the worldwide web (www) and e-mail services were the most preferred Internet Services enjoyed by library patrons. And that the most recurring purposes for which patrons use the library Internet Services are to search for journal and articles, to access reference materials, to conduct research activities and for email among others. Constraints, possible solution(s) and recommendations were also discussed.