Deployment of Smart Library Services in University Libraries in the Delta State of Nigeria During the Post Covid – 19 Era

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Published Dec 27, 2023

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Achugbue Edwin Iroroeavwo
Delta State University
Igere A Mercy
Delta State University
Azih Adaeze Chioma
Delta State University

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The study examines the deployment of smart library services in university libraries in the Delta State, Nigeria in the Post Covid –19 era. The population for this study is ninety – five (95). This number consisted of the total population of librarians and paraprofessional librarians in five (5) University Libraries. The data collected from the respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings from the research showed that there is existence of smart library services. However, the deployment is low. Consequently, the study recommends that university libraries should expand the utility of smarter library services and that   university libraries should step up the deployment of smart library services for improved services in the Post Covid -19 pandemic era since deployment is low.


 

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IROROEAVWO, Achugbue Edwin; MERCY, Igere A; CHIOMA, Azih Adaeze. Deployment of Smart Library Services in University Libraries in the Delta State of Nigeria During the Post Covid – 19 Era. Zambia Journal of Library & Information Science (ZAJLIS ), ISSN: 2708-2695, [S.l.], v. 7, n. 2, p. 13-18, dec. 2023. ISSN 2708-2695. Available at: <https://zajlis.unza.zm/index.php/journal/article/view/124>. Date accessed: 26 dec. 2024.
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Vol 7 No 2 (2023): Zambia Journal of Library & Information Science
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Information and Communication Technologies(ICTs)

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