ERIC Number: EJ1355057
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Jul
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1531-2542
EISSN: EISSN-1530-7131
The Future of Libraries in Nigeria during the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Tella, Adeyinka; Okojie, Victoria; Abdullahi, Firdausi; Ajani, Yusuf Ayodeji
portal: Libraries and the Academy, v22 n3 p547-558 Jul 2022
This study examines the future of libraries in Nigeria during the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), when advanced technologies will change the way people live and work. It explores the outlook from the perspective of six academic librarians drawn from the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. The survey findings reveal that the Fourth Industrial Revolution is generally perceived as an era for the adoption and application of new technologies. These innovations will expedite library operations, increase client satisfaction, and improve technical performance of difficult library tasks. The study recommends adequate funding of libraries and recruitment of librarians with requisite skills to work in the 4IR era. Librarians who lack the necessary skills are encouraged to consider professional development to prepare themselves for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Descriptors: Library Role, Futures (of Society), Academic Libraries, Librarians, Foreign Countries, Economic Development, Technological Advancement, Influence of Technology, Financial Support, Recruitment, Job Skills, Professional Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Nigeria
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