The Future of Libraries in Nigeria during the Fourth Industrial Revolution

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Main Authors: Tella, Adeyinka, Okojie, Victoria, Abdullahi, Firdausi, Ajani, Yusuf Ayodeji
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Published: 2022
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author Tella, Adeyinka
Okojie, Victoria
Abdullahi, Firdausi
Ajani, Yusuf Ayodeji
author_facet Tella, Adeyinka
Okojie, Victoria
Abdullahi, Firdausi
Ajani, Yusuf Ayodeji
Tella, Adeyinka
Okojie, Victoria
Abdullahi, Firdausi
Ajani, Yusuf Ayodeji
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contents The Future of Libraries in Nigeria during the Fourth Industrial Revolution Tella, Adeyinka Okojie, Victoria Abdullahi, Firdausi Ajani, Yusuf Ayodeji Library Role Futures (of Society) Academic Libraries Librarians Foreign Countries Economic Development Technological Advancement Influence of Technology Financial Support Recruitment Job Skills Professional Development This study examines the future of libraries in Nigeria during the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), when advanced technologies will change the way people live and work. It explores the outlook from the perspective of six academic librarians drawn from the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. The survey findings reveal that the Fourth Industrial Revolution is generally perceived as an era for the adoption and application of new technologies. These innovations will expedite library operations, increase client satisfaction, and improve technical performance of difficult library tasks. The study recommends adequate funding of libraries and recruitment of librarians with requisite skills to work in the 4IR era. Librarians who lack the necessary skills are encouraged to consider professional development to prepare themselves for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
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spellingShingle The Future of Libraries in Nigeria during the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Tella, Adeyinka
Okojie, Victoria
Abdullahi, Firdausi
Ajani, Yusuf Ayodeji
Library Role
Futures (of Society)
Academic Libraries
Librarians
Foreign Countries
Economic Development
Technological Advancement
Influence of Technology
Financial Support
Recruitment
Job Skills
Professional Development
The Future of Libraries in Nigeria during the Fourth Industrial Revolution Tella, Adeyinka Okojie, Victoria Abdullahi, Firdausi Ajani, Yusuf Ayodeji Library Role Futures (of Society) Academic Libraries Librarians Foreign Countries Economic Development Technological Advancement Influence of Technology Financial Support Recruitment Job Skills Professional Development This study examines the future of libraries in Nigeria during the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), when advanced technologies will change the way people live and work. It explores the outlook from the perspective of six academic librarians drawn from the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. The survey findings reveal that the Fourth Industrial Revolution is generally perceived as an era for the adoption and application of new technologies. These innovations will expedite library operations, increase client satisfaction, and improve technical performance of difficult library tasks. The study recommends adequate funding of libraries and recruitment of librarians with requisite skills to work in the 4IR era. Librarians who lack the necessary skills are encouraged to consider professional development to prepare themselves for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
title The Future of Libraries in Nigeria during the Fourth Industrial Revolution
topic Library Role
Futures (of Society)
Academic Libraries
Librarians
Foreign Countries
Economic Development
Technological Advancement
Influence of Technology
Financial Support
Recruitment
Job Skills
Professional Development
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1355057