DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MANAGEMENT

This study investigate on the impact of Library Automation on the readers service section of the University of Benin Library (John Harris Library). In respect of this, four research questions formulated. The descriptive survey research design was adopted, while the population study and sample consist of 50 Library staff randomly selected from the John Harris Library, University of Benin. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics comprising of mean. The findings from the study reveals that although there are factors militating against library automation at the readers service section of the University of Benin Library. But and if the necessary factors as regards automation in the library such as provision of adequate funding, proper planning, availability of power, availability of trained personnel and training of users on the use of automation facilities can be meet and subsequently fulfilled, the impact of library automation at them readers service section would be felt even much more better than the way it is presently seen at the University of Benin
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Every nation of the world is concerned so much with how the society could finda betterway of living that will bring about progress in the society. One remarkable instrument that isanticipated to bring about this desired change is education. Hence, the education systemacountry adopt is very important to the achievement of such progress. No wonder it is oftensaid“no nation can develop above the quality of her education”. Globally, nations of the worldhavecome together to pursue a similar course in adopting education system that will satisfy the needsand aspirations of the people, and also address the peculiarities of their societies. Nigeria is not left out in her quest to use education as a tool for national development. Since the advent ofwestern education in Nigeria, a lot of revolutionary measures, actions, and policies havebeenintroduced by different government, to ensure that quality education is provided. Overtime, Nigeria has consistently maintained different systems of educational programmes, exampleofsuch programme is the Universal Primary Education (UPE). However, the failure of most of theeducational programmes in Nigeria to achieve the desired result and the need to give equal educational opportunities to all citizens could have led to the introduction of Universal BasicEducation (UBE).

This study was to investigate the awareness and usage of electronic resources among library and information science students. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire, which was developed and administered to 100 students from the department of Educational Management in the University of Benin in Ovia North East local government area of Edo state. The data from their responses were analyzed with the use of simple percentage. The result revealed that LIS undergraduates utilize a wide range of electronic information resources which includes online databases, E-books and E-journals, Institutional repository, digital libraries, etc. The frequency of use of electronic information resources varies among students based on their academic needs, familiarity with these tools and it also varies depending on the resources. LIS students have a moderate to low level of usage of electronic information resources. Furthermore, these electronic resources often have access limitations, which can hinder students from obtaining necessary materials, occasional technical difficulties, such as slow internet connections or website downtimes can disrupt access to electronic resources, some LIS students may not have access to the necessary resources, while some students may not be aware of the resources available. It is therefore recommended that regular training sessions and workshops should be implemented to improve students’ proficiency in using various electronic resources, universities should invest in expanding access to a broader range of electronic resources, including subscribing to more academic databases, e-journal platforms, the use of electronic resources should be integrated more deeply into the curriculum by designing assignments and projects that requires the use of these tools. Channels for students to provide feedback on the electronic resources and services offered should be created.