Browsing by Author "Mohammed Lawal Akanbi"

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    Adoption of Innovative Technologies as Correlate of Information Service Delivery in University Libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Ilorin Varsity International Journal of Library & Information Science, 2024) Mohammed Lawal Akanbi; Qudus Ajibola Bankole; Ibrahim Olamilekan Jimoh
    This study aims to explore the use of innovative technologies as a correlate of information service delivery in university libraries in Kwara State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Seven (7) university libraries in Kwara State were selected. The population for the study was fifty-two (52) librarians in the seven (7) selected universities in Kwara State. The total enumeration technique was used. The questionnaire was used for the data collection. Four (4) research questions were answered. The collected data was analysed and the results showed that, innovative technologies are adopted to increase awareness of existing technologies, keep pace with the changing information landscape, and meet the expectations of users; supporting knowledge management fostering innovation, and contributing to the development of library staf . Cloud computing and RFID were two innovative technologies that have been deployed in libraries. Challenges af ecting the adoption of innovative technologies for information service delivery in university libraries were: a lack of adequate support, technical expertise and integration issues with existing library systems