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    CLOUD COMPUTING PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES FOR NIGERIAN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
    (2013-06) Gbaje, Ezra Shiloba; DAUDU, H.M
    There is a rapid growth in the development and use of Information Technology in Nigeria resulting to digital savvy library patrons, who expect that library resources and services to be automated so that they can enjoy the library services remotely. With poor Information Technology infrastructure, servers, storage application, inadequate IT skilled librarians and cost, library automation has been a challenge for many academic libraries. Cloud computing offers the opportunities to provide library patrons with library and information services hereto would have been impossible This paper examine the prospect of cloud computing particularly Software as a Service (SaaS) a nomenclature of cloud computing and challenges in its adoption for the management of Library resources. The paper concludes that adoption of cloud computing for library • automation is will no doubt make library automation cheaper and more affordable to many academic libraries, hence the recommendation for its adoption.
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    ROLES OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES TOWARDS STRENTHENING AND ENHANCING EFFECTIVE KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA
    (2021-04-08) SULEIMAN, Hussaini,; SAMBO, Suleiman
    The article discusses with the role of academic libraries in higher institutions in the effective management of knowledge. Four main types of knowledge are highlighted and sequenced, The paper showed that knowledge management can be achieved through a set of basic managerial functions and skills, such as interpersonal skills, information skills, and decision-making skills. It also highlighted roles required or planned to improve effective knowledge management. For example, Academic libraries need to upgrade their skills needed for technological advancement, Scribd delivery, Web 2.0, social media, and electronic library automation. Some challenges were identified such as: Power outages, network problems, lack of qualified staff and funding, etc. It concluded that academic libraries should ensure the optimal use of technology to improve the effective management of knowledge. Therefore, it was recommended, among other things, that academic libraries should provide support to supplement electricity in the event of a power outage. Provision of high-powered solar systems and generators that provide stable power. Specialized ICT personnel should be recruited to assist academic libraries in the effective management of information.