ICT SKILLS

This study investigates the influence of reading culture and ICT skills on library patronage among undergraduates in academic libraries. The purpose of the study is to determine how students’interest in reading, their level of information and communication technology (ICT) competence, and the availability of digital library resources contribute to their frequency and pattern of library use. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to undergraduate students in [Name of Institution or Faculty]. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that students with a positive reading culture tend to visit the library more frequently and make greater use of both print and electronic resources. The study also showed that ICT skills significantly enhance students’ ability to navigate online catalogues, access digital materials, and utilize electronic databases, thereby increasing overall library patronage. Furthermore, the availability of ICT facilities and user-friendly technologies within the library was found to positively influence students’ willingness to engage with library services. The study concludes that reading culture and ICT competency are critical determinants of effective library use among undergraduates. It recommends that academic libraries should strengthen reading promotion programs, provide continuous ICT training for students, and improve access to digital resources and technologies to enhance patronage and maximize library relevance in the digital age

The study examined the acquisition of Information and Communication technology (ICT)/as determinants of ICT Skills of library staff in Edo State libraries. The specific objectives of the study were aimed at examining the frequency of acquisition of ICT in libraries, frequency of use of ICT in libraries, various ICT tools acquired in libraries, perception of library staff towards the
acquisition of ICT, level of ICT skills of library staff as well as challenges encounter by the library staff in the use of ICT. Six research questions were raised for this study. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 135 respondents drawn from both national and public libraries in Edo state. The sample size for this study was 135 respondents and the total enumerative sampling technique was used. The instrument used for data collection was the
questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics.