A. C. ENEH

The study investigated the impact of user education on use of library among undergraduate students in the Department of Educational Management, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of the study, four research questions were raised and examined. The sample size for the study was made up of 89 students which were randomly selected from Library and information science. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. An analysis of data was done using descriptive statistics. The findings from the study include that there are major barriers that plaque as a challenge to the use of the library by undergraduate students in the Department of Educational Management, such barriers include deficient knowledge of proper usage of online resources, access to the use of computer gadgets and the internet, unfriendly manner of online resources, inexperience in searching of relevant information online and student inability to access the library at a convenient time. The study recommended among others that There should be a regular assessment and review of the content and delivery methods of user education programs to ensure they remain relevant and effective in meeting the evolving needs of undergraduate students. Feedback from students and faculty should be incorporated to identify areas for improvement and to make necessary adjustments to enhance program quality.

The main purpose of this study was to assess the influence of ICT literally skill on librarians willingness to use ICT. The methodology adopted for this study is the survey research approach, a technique characterized by collecting data through administering questionnaires to respondents. This method aimed to answer the research questions of this study. Accordingly, this approach was employed to explore the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) literacy on librarians' willingness to utilize ICT resources. This study conducted at John Harris Library, University of Benin, which meticulously examined the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) literacy on librarians' willingness to utilize ICT resources, yielded profound insights. The unanimous response from 118 participating librarians underscored that ICT literacy is a pivotal factor
influencing their readiness to embrace ICT in their professional milieu. It was delineated that specific competencies, such as the adeptness in digital information retrieval, proficiency in library management software, digital archiving skills, and familiarity with digital databases and e-journals, are quintessential in bolstering this willingness. Furthermore, the study highlighted the critical role of accessible ICT training and development opportunities in encouraging librarians towards ICT adoption.

This study's focus will be on the effect of local publishing on Nigeria's educational advancement. In particular, this study will look at how indigenous publishing supports the growth of Nigeria's educational system and how it can make education more accessible to the country's disadvantaged communities. The study will also look into indigenous publishers' struggles in Nigeria and how they affect the growth of education. The study will make use of qualitative research techniques like interviews with indigenous publishers, educators, and policymakers, as well as case studies and literature reviews. The Mindex publishing press in Ugbowo, Benin City, will be the sole subject of the study. The collection of data would be primarily concentrated on Nigeria's educational sector. Six research questions were raised for this study. The descriptive survey design approach was utilized in this research. A quality research design helped the researcher organize a study that will produce relevant data to the research issue. The purpose of this study's research design was to explore the indigenous publisher’s contribution to the development of the educational system. According to Tonwe (2007), Survey research has grown in popularity in recent years as a scientific method for assessing the influence and interdependence of social and psychological factors in specific groups. The population comprises of 100 workers at Mindex printing press Benin and 50 students at the University of Benin, for a total of 150 respondents to the survey.