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A Survey of Digital Preservation Challenges in Nigerian Libraries: Librarians' Perspectives
(University of Edinburgh, 2017) Urhefe, Enite Anita; Sambo, Atanda Saliu; Ejitagha, Stella
This paper investigates digital preservation challenges in Nigerian libraries. In carrying out this study four research questions were posed. The study sample population comprised of 172 participants at the 2nd Conference of Certified Librarians from various libraries and institutions across Nigeria, organised by the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) in Abuja on the 11th – 16th October, 2015. The outcome of the study revealed that digital preservation challenges persist despite the awareness of digital preservation strategies by librarians in Nigerian libraries. The findings revealed major challenges facing digital preservation, such as hardware and software obsolesces, lack of training, lack of backup and standards, lack of strategy policy, lack of funds, lukewarm attitude among the librarians and lack of legal right to preservation of content. Recommendations were made to protect and safeguard digital preservation challenges in the libraries, including the recommendation that the Nigerian Library Association (NLA), Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN), University management and Library stakeholders should create a standard policy, provide needed skills for the librarians, lobby government for more funds and ensure that funds allocated to the libraries are properly utilised for effective digitization of library resources for future use.
A Survey of Digital Preservation Challenges in Nigerian Libraries: Librarians' Perspectives
(University of Edinburgh, 2017) Urhefe, Enite Anita; Sambo, Atanda Saliu; Ejitagha, Stella
This paper investigates digital preservation challenges in Nigerian libraries. In carrying out this study four research questions were posed. The study sample population comprised of 172 participants at the 2nd Conference of Certified Librarians from various libraries and institutions across Nigeria, organised by the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) in Abuja on the 11th – 16th October, 2015. The outcome of the study revealed that digital preservation challenges persist despite the awareness of digital preservation strategies by librarians in Nigerian libraries. The findings revealed major challenges facing digital preservation, such as hardware and software obsolesces, lack of training, lack of backup and standards, lack of strategy policy, lack of funds, lukewarm attitude among the librarians and lack of legal right to preservation of content. Recommendations were made to protect and safeguard digital preservation challenges in the libraries, including the recommendation that the Nigerian Library Association (NLA), Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN), University management and Library stakeholders should create a standard policy, provide needed skills for the librarians, lobby government for more funds and ensure that funds allocated to the libraries are properly utilised for effective digitization of library resources for future use.
Accessibility and Utilization of Internet Service in Nigeria Libraries: An Empirical Study
(Progressive Academic Publishing, UK, 2015) Urhefe- Okotie, Enite A.; Habib Shehu; Aworo Promise
This paper investigated the certified librarians' perception of accessibility and utilization of internet service in Nigerian libraries. The design of the study is cross sectional survey, and the population consists of 364 who attended the 1st Conference of Certified Librarians by the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) held in 2014. The instrument used to generate data is the questionnaire, and the data generated were analyzed using frequency, bar charts, tables, percentages, and mean. The outcome of the study reveals that the majority of the participants from academic libraries asserted that the internet was very accessible to them. Whereas some libraries indicated that the internet was not accessible to them at all. It also found that the participants strongly agreed that the reasons for which staff used the internet in Nigerian libraries are for research purposes, for current awareness services/ update of knowledge, and to develop personal competencies, among others. It also revealed that lack of search skills, information overload, power outage, irrelevant information, difficulties in navigation of websites, inaccessibility of some sites, and unavailability/ inaccessibility of the internet services were some of the challenges faced by the staff in Nigerian libraries.
Assessing the University Virtual Library Spaces for Digital Information Services in Nigeria
(The Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre (DESIDOC), 2025) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Edewor, Nelson
The university Virtual Library Space (VLS) is increasingly becoming a strategic source for information access. The digital libraries are opening up avenue to information for the virtual library users whose number is increasing exponentially. This current study assessed the use of VLS at the university library in Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was used with a population of 233 academic librarians at the federal, state and private universities in South-South zone of Nigeria. With a sample size of 213 (91.4 %) of the population who responded to the online questionnaire that were analysed, the findings shows that university libraries are at the threshold of increasing access to digital information with advancement in VLS. The finding showed that most university libraries in Nigeria have developed one form of virtual/digital space such as ILS, ERM, social media sites, library website, web catalog, institutional repository and library Blog. The findings revealed that more than 50 % of the respondents attested that they have used VLS frequently on daily, weekly, monthly and bi-monthly to disseminate digital information such as e-books, e-journals, dataset, lecture notes, students projects, e-thesis and dissertations, inaugural lectures, laboratory results and conference proceedings. The findings further showed that the major challenges facing the use of VLS at the university library were inadequate funding, lack of training, poor technical support, irregular power supply, poor internet connectivity, lower bandwidth and inadequate ICT infrastructure. The study concluded with specific recommendations to enhance the use of VLS at the university library for the benefit of library patrons.
Assessing the Use of Innovative Tools for Library Instruction and Services in Federal University Libraries in South-South, Nigeria
(World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., 2020-12) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Molokwu Ugochi; Izuakolam, Victoria Kelechi
The study investigated the adoption of innovative tools for library instruction and services in Federal University libraries in South-South zone of Nigeria. The study cut across six federal university libraries in the zone with a total population of 93 academic librarians. The findings revealed that fewer numbers of the respondents have adopted and used innovative tools for library instruction and services which majority of the respondents are yet to use innovative tools for instruction and service delivery. It also showed that the frequency of use of the tools were staggered with social media and text messaging being the ones that are used daily, email was used on a weekly basis while Library Blog, website and OPAC were mostly used on quarterly basis and a general none use of radio broadcasting. The findings further indicated that inadequate use of innovative tools would affect patronage and adequate delivery of library instruction and services to the library patrons who are in different geo-political locations. The researchers recommended the need for library management in federal universities in the South-South zone of Nigeria to explore viable innovative tools for ilibrary instruction and services,
Awareness and usage of Electronic Information Resources among Postgraduate Students of Library and Information Science in Southern Nigeria
(Libraries at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2016) Akpojotor, Lucky Oji
The study aims at investigating the awareness and usage of electronic information resources among postgraduate students of library and information science in Southern Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The census sampling technique was adopted for this study. Thus, the entire population of three hundred and seventy-five (375) postgraduate students of library and information science in Southern Nigeria were used as the sample for this study. The questionnaire tagged: Awareness and Usage of Electronic Information Resources by Postgraduate Students of Library and Information Science Questionnaire (AUEIRPSLISQ) was used as instrument for data collection. Four research questions were answered and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The simple percent statistical tool was used to answer the research questions and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC) for testing the hypotheses. The results obtained revealed that postgraduate students of library and information science are quite aware and highly use electronic information resources. The study also reported that postgraduate LIS students are skilled in the use of electronic information resources. Based on the findings the study concluded that electronic information resources are essential tools for empowering postgraduate students of library and information science in Southern Nigeria
Conference attendance and job satisfactions of librarians in some selected university libraries in South - South, Nigeria
(Libraries, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023) Eruvwe, Ufuoma; Uche, Emeka–Ukwu; Iheme, P.C
The study investigated conference attendance and job satisfaction of librarians in some selected university libraries in South –South, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive study. Two research questions were formulated to guide the study. The population of the study consists of 113 recruited librarians in all the federal universities libraries in South- South Nigeria. A total of 113 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and 95 copies of the questionnaire were retrieved using descriptive statistics mean and percentage mean score of 2.5 and above and percentage score of 50% were considered as acceptable. The study revealed that the effects of conference attendance among librarians in the university libraries under study are as follow: professional experience, learns about current events, learn about current technology, learn about current trend and improves job satisfaction. Also, the study further affirmed that the extent of conference attendance among librarians are: It improves relations among librarians, it opens new horizon in the profession, it helps to recognize the interdependence of knowledge and information and to improve on their basic education. The study recommends that parent institutions should try as much as possible to sponsor librarians to conferences to broaden their horizon. Tertiary Education Trust Fund, (TETFUND) should make funds available and disbursed accordingly for the sponsorship of conferences in librarianship. ‌
Contemporary Media for Library Instruction and Services in Federal University Libraries in South-South, Nigeria
(Department of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of Ibadan, Nigeria., 2019-12) Unegbu, Vincent; Omeluzor, Saturday; Alarape, Akibu
The study investigated the use of contemporary media for library instruction and services in Federal University libraries in SouthSouth geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The study cut across six federal university libraries with a total population of 93 librarians. The findings revealed an adoption and use of contemporary media such as social media, text message and WhatsApp for library instruction and services. Some of the identified setbacks on the use of contemporary media for instruction and services in Federal University libraries in South-South zone of Nigeria are inadequate Internet access, training, and ICT skill, technophobia and data subscription. None adoption of contemporary media would affect patronage and adequate delivery of library instruction and services to the library patrons who are dispersed in different geopolitical locations. The moderate use of email and scantily use of library Blog, library website, Ask a Librarian, FAQ, with a general none use of radio broadcasting and video conferencing revealed some backwardness. Therefore, the need for the Library Management of Federal Universities in South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria to encourage librarians in the use of contemporary media for library instruction and services in university libraries as consistent usage would attract more users to use library resources.
Contributions of libraries and information systems to special needs education
(PREORC Open, 2023) Okonoko, Vera Ngozi; Eruvwe, Ufuoma
Librarians are innovative information specialists who are capable of serving all students, regardless of abilities or special needs. Consideration should be made for the physically challenged students in providing information resources that would suit their information needs and also the application of an information system that would spur them to actualize their potentials. Physically challenged students should not be neglected in the provision of library services. Information resources for them should be physically present and within their reach in the libraries. Aside from the funds from the governments, alternative sources of funding should be sourced by the libraries. Lastly, a significant portion of the library budget should be earmarked to acquire the facilities that can be used by the physically challenged students. Furthermore, discrimination of this set of people should be avoided. Librarians and special needs educators should embrace them and show them love.
Creativity of librarians as determinant of job performance in some selected polytechnic
(University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023-12-15) Chukwuma, Iheme Patrick; Chinonso, Ejiakor Chika; Moneke, O Peter; Nwagu, Oluchi Juliet; Eruvwe, Ufuoma
The study investigated the creativity of librarians as determinant of job performance in some selected polytechnic libraries in Delta State. The study adopted a descriptive survey using questionnaire to collect data. The population of the study consists of 45 librarians. A total of 45 questionnaires were distributed only 33 were retrieved using descriptive statistics, the mean and percentage of the data were calculated. A mean score of 2.5 or above and a percentage score of 50% were taken into consideration. The study revealed five (5) creativity factors possess by librarians in some selected polytechnic libraries in Delta state as experience, intelligence, new ideas, motivation and imagination. The study further affirmed the effects of creativity on the job performance of librarians in some selected polytechnic libraries in Delta state as it help to boost self-esteem, it foster organizational growth, it provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment, it reduces stress and improve mental health and it increases feelings of happiness and contentment. The study recommends that librarians should develop new ideas in librarianship since the profession is now a dynamic one and librarians should also be sponsored to seminars and workshops to boost their creativity on the job.
Effect of Brain Drain (Human Capital Flight) of Librarians on Service Delivery in Some Selected Nigerian Universities
(SAGE Publications., 2014-09) Okoro, Clara Chinyere; Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Bamidele, Itunu A.
This study seeks to describe and analyze the challenges occasioned by brain drain or human capital flight of librarians on service delivery in Nigerian Universities. The research adopted a descriptive survey design. A purposive sampling technique was used to select two geopolitical zones (South-South and South-West) from the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. Total enumeration was used because the population under study was considered appropriate for the research. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. Sixty copies of the instrument were distributed to 60 librarians in the two selected geopolitical zones. Copies of all the questionnaires were completed, retrieved, and found usable, thus giving a response rate of 100%. Survey results indicated that 315 librarians emigrated to foreign lands for various reasons, including unstable academic calendar and prospects for further training among others. This loss of personnel in the university libraries has a negative impact on service delivery as qualified information professionals and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) experts are limited to mentor the younger professionals. Shift duties in academic libraries are also scaled down for lack of manpower. Based on the findings, the researchers recommend that the Federal Government of Nigeria should, as a matter of urgency, robustly fund tertiary education to enhance productivity. As they do this, the National Universities Commission (NUC) is to empower academic libraries by ensuring that the staff development policy is strictly adhered to. This will translate into self-enhancement for staff, positive job attitude, and retention of professionals in the system.
Effect of literature in the school library on the development of communication and conflict resolution skills of children
(Academic Journals, 2020) Akanwa, Pearl C.; Okorie, Ogechi N.; Ojeabulu, Ngozi; Ken-Agbiriogu, Eucharia
This study was done with private primary schools children in Orerokpe Educational Zone of Delta State, Nigeria in 2018. A quasi experimental design was adopted. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study was 28,172. The sample comprised 63 primary four pupils. Purposive and cluster sampling techniques were used to sample 32 pupils in the experimental group one and thirty-one in the experimental group two (control group). Cluster sampling technique was further employed to draw out the two intact classes for the experiment. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation, while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings show that exposing children to literature is effective and significant in both the improvement of their ability to resolve conflicts and their communication skill. The implication of the study is that schools should emphasize on conflict resolution and development of communication skill of the students when recommending literature texts for them because such skills will help them to resolve challenging issues, ward-off inferiority complex and stage fright.
Effect of literature in the school library on the development of communication and conflict resolution skills of children
(Academic Journals, 2020-06) Akanwa, Pearl C.; Okorie, Ogechi N.; Ojeabulu, Ngozi; Ken-Agbiriogu, Eucharia
This study was done with private primary schools children in Orerokpe Educational Zone of Delta State, Nigeria in 2018. A quasi experimental design was adopted. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study was 28,172. The sample comprised 63 primary four pupils. Purposive and cluster sampling techniques were used to sample 32 pupils in the experimental group one and thirty-one in the experimental group two (control group). Cluster sampling technique was further employed to draw out the two intact classes for the experiment. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation, while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings show that exposing children to literature is effective and significant in both the improvement of their ability to resolve conflicts and their communication skill. The implication of the study is that schools should emphasize on conflict resolution and development of communication skill of the students when recommending literature texts for them because such skills will help them to resolve challenging issues, ward-off inferiority complex and stage fright.
Effective leadership Styles Strategies and Job Performance of Librarians in Federal university libraries in South-South, Nigeria
(University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2021-12) Urhefe- Okotie, Enite A.; Mole, A. J.C.
The study investigated effective leadership styles strategies and job performance of librarians in Federal University libraries in South-South, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive research design. A total of four (4) research questions were raised to guide the study, and a hypothesis was also tested at 0.5 level of significant. The population of the study comprised (98) librarians in the six Federal universities spread across the six states of SouthSouth, Nigeria. No sample was done due to the manageable size of the population. The instrument used for data collection was a researcher constructed questionnaire titled “Effective Leadership Styles Strategies and Job Performance Questionnaire (ELSSJLSQ)”. Various types of leadership styles were identified, challenges associated with leadership styles and job performance were also identified to include lack of proper education on human resource management, lack of knowledge on the type of leadership style to be adopted, and inability to engage staff in task performance etc. The study outlined strategies for effective leadership style for increased job performance, to include participatory management approach, disciplinary measures for bad performance, regular staff training programmes among others. Based on the findings, recommendations were made
Effective leadership Styles Strategies and Job Performance of Librarians in Federal university libraries in South-South, Nigeria
(University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2021-12-29) Urhefe-Okotie, Enite Anita; Mole, A. J. C.
The study investigated effective leadership styles strategies and job performance of librarians in Federal University libraries in South-South, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive research design. A total of four (4) research questions were raised to guide the study, and a hypothesis was also tested at 0.5 level of significant. The population of the study comprised (98) librarians in the six Federal universities spread across the six states of SouthSouth, Nigeria. No sample was done due to the manageable size of the population. The instrument used for data collection was a researcher constructed questionnaire titled “Effective Leadership Styles Strategies and Job Performance Questionnaire (ELSSJLSQ)”. Various types of leadership styles were identified, challenges associated with leadership styles and job performance were also identified to include lack of proper education on human resource management, lack of knowledge on the type of leadership style to be adopted, and inability to engage staff in task performance etc. The study outlined strategies for effective leadership style for increased job performance, to include participatory management approach, disciplinary measures for bad performance, regular staff training programmes among others. Based on the findings, recommendations were made
Effects of Library Infrastructure on Turnover Intentions of Librarians: A Study of University Libraries in South-South and South-East of Nigeria
(Libraries at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2018-08-08) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Nwosu, Chidi C.; Molokwu, Ugochi Esther
Research into the phenomenon of turnover intentions of employees and its effects on organizational development is crucial; hence this study investigated the effects of library infrastructure on turnover intentions of librarians in university libraries in South-South and South-East of Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey using total enumeration method with 400 academic librarians from the two zones in participation. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire which was subjected to a reliability test using Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient with a result of 0.72, which means that the instrument was good and reliable since the test result is above the acceptance point of 0.50. All the questionnaires administered on the respondents were retrieved with 334 of the questionnaires found usable for the analysis. Findings revealed that inadequate infrastructure have the tendency of increasing the turnover intentions of librarians in the university libraries in South-South and South East of Nigeria (X = 3.03); while advancement in library infrastructure enhances professional development and increase the chance of retaining librarians in the library (X = 3.05). Evidence from the study indicated that a higher deficiency in library infrastructure will increase the level of turnover intentions of librarians in the university libraries in South-South and South-East of Nigeria. The study recommended that the university librarians and university managements in South-south and South-east of Nigeria should holistically assess their library infrastructure with a view of ascertaining their state and make available budgetary allocation that will take care of dilapidated library infrastructure to mitigate the effects of turnover intentions of librarians in university libraries in South-South and South-East of Nigeria.
Essential Skill and Competency needs for Employment and Marketability by Library and Information Science Professionals in the 21st Century
(Department of Library and Information Science at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2023) Urhefe- Okotie, Enite A.; Odiachi Rosemary A.
The article highlights the skills and competencies needed by LIS professionals in effective marketing for job placement. Developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have its positive effect on the library landscape. It has transformed the LIS profession bringing in new tools, for accessing, processing and disseminating information and the adoption of new technologies in the discharge of their duties. The need for the development and acquisition of requisite skills and competency abilities, that enables an individual to act effectively in a job is discussed. The concepts of competence and skill were also explained. The paper outlines and discusses the professional skills and technological competencies necessary for LIS professionals and considers how these are acquired and developed to survive in an ever changing technological environment and to meet the future challenges in the 21st century. The need for stakeholders to revisit the curriculum for uniformity and conformity to current needs for job marketability was also discussed, and based on the literature reviewed, recommendations was made.
Identifying Contextual Challenges and Modifying Traditional Methods of Library Instruction in Private University in Nigeria
(Libraries at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2019-02-04) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Sambo, Atanda Saliu; Dika, Sunday Ikhimeakhu
The pilot study investigated the integration of information communication and technology (ICT) with library instruction in Clifford University Owerrinta, Abia State, Nigeria. The emergence of ICT as a tool for teaching and learning and its acceptance in all human endeavours has increased the need for the modification of the methods that are currently been used in the delivery of library instruction in most universities in Nigeria. The study was a pre and post type using a total enumeration method with a population of 124 first year students of 2016/2017 academic session. Two instruments were developed and validated by two professors in the field of Library and Information Science from the Imo State University, Owerri with a reliability result of 0.82 and 0.84 respectively using Cronbach alpha procedure. The instruments were administered faceto-face on the same respondents who registered for Library Instruction course in the first and second semesters with 100% participation. The finding revealed that a modification on the current traditional methods of library instruction adopted in some Nigeria universities for an inclusive method adjoining ICTs would have a positive effect on the students’ academic career. It showed a significant improvement in the use of ICT tools and facilities in research among the respondents. Findings showed a major improvement by integrating ICT with library instruction among the respondents in searching for information on the Internet, e-databases and OPAC; retrieving and downloading of information from the Internet, and preparation of presentations using MS Power-point. Findings further revealed inadequate ICT facilities in the library and lack of personal ICT tools for students such as laptops as major setbacks for integrating ICT with library instruction. The study recommended a full integration of ICT-based courses with library instruction and provision of ICT tools such as projector, interactive board, computers, laptops and good Internet connection as a means of achieving result-oriented approach of library instruction programme in Nigerian universities.
Impact of Information Media on Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour of Tricycle Riders in Osubi Axis, Delta State, Nigeria
(2024) Emuejevoke Paul Ogo; Anthonia Eghieso Omehia
This study assessed the impact of information media on information needs and seeking behavior of tricycle riders in Osubi Axis, Delta State, Nigeria. It employed the use of descriptive survey design. The total population for this study is 87 comprising the commercial tricycle riders in Osubi Axis. The entire 87 commercial tricycle riders were selected using the total enumeration sampling technique due to the small size of the population A questionnaire was used to elicit data from the respondents, and simple percentage and frequency counts used to analyze data generated. The findings reveal that the major information sought by tricycle riders in Osubi Axis include information about more lucrative and safe routes; spare parts and repairs and, traffic regulations using majorly phones, radio, and social media. They also sought information to avoid harassment from policemen, keep abreast with lucrative routes/opportunities, be conversant with traffic situations and road safety practices. Through the use of information media, tricycle riders get authentic and cheaper mechanical parts, keeping abreast with current information among others. The study identifies inadequate knowledge of computers/internet, inability to access newspapers/magazines as major challenges encountered by tricycle riders in the course of using different information media in meeting their information needs. It is imperative that tricycle riders make use of the different information media available to keep them abreast with the necessary information needed to function effectively in their business, and keep them out of trouble with the authorities. This study, therefore, recommends that government should collaborate with tricycle riders' associations to provide them with timely and accurate information on government policies, traffic regulations, and road safety practices.Keywords: Information media, information needs, information seeking behaviour, tricycle ridersINTRODUCTIONInformation is essential in all aspects of life and is very important for achieving individual and collective objectives . The desire to acquire knowledge has become as essential to humans as the need to satisfy their physical needs or necessities of life like food, air, and water. This is because knowledge is the key to success in many areas, such as education, employment, and personal
Implementation of Koha Integrated Library Management Software (ILMS): The Babcock University Experience
(CSCanada (Canadian Academy of Oriental and Occidental Culture), 2012) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Adara, Olugbenga; Ezinwayi, Madukoma; Bamidele, Itunu; Umahi, Felicia Oby
This paper appraised the implementation process of �oha Integrated Library Management Software (ILMS) at the Babcock University (B.U.) Library, Nigeria. The software installation, data entry and data migration were successfully done and usage of the software began instantly. This study adopted a survey design using questionnaire as the instrument for gathering of data. It enumerates the experiences of B.U. Library in the implementation of �oha ILS using a total of 17 librarians and 24 technical staff that were part of the implementation program to illicit information. It explains strategies towards eficient migration of data from X-Lib to Koha, and elements responsible for adequate utilization of ILS. Analysis of data was only on challenges to the implementation program and strategies for successful implementation of koha. This research was a result of the experiences of B.U. Library documented to support libraries. The software continues to receive improvement and upgrade by the user community worldwide. However, this research only describes the progress made and challenges faced on the implementation from June 2010. This research established no major problem since the implementation of the software at Babcock University Library. Library staff and majority of the library users have commended the decision of the University Library for installing dynamic software like koha. Finding on Table 1 revealed that erratic power supply and insufficient manpower were bane for the smooth running of the software. It was also established on table 2 that ILS be incorporated as a course to be taught in the department of Information Resources Management (IRM) of Babcock University in order to train people who will manage the software. Moreover, 100% of the respondents agreed that seminars and workshops be organized. In addition, an effective collaboration between the ICT unit and the University Library was also seen as an advantage. This work was based on facts and experiences gathered before and during the implementation period. It elaborates the basics and suggests steps toward successful implementation of ILS. It is intended to serve as stepping stone for libraries especially in Nigeria that are in dare need to implement automation software.

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