Adoption of Innovative Technologies as Correlate of Information Service Delivery in University Libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria
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2024
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Ilorin Varsity International Journal of Library & Information Science
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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
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Adoption, Innovative Technologies, Information Service Delivery, University Libraries.