INFLUENCE OF THE AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF ICT TOOLS ON DIGITAL LIERACY SKILL OF ACADEMIC LIBRARY STAFF IN GBOKO, NIGERIA
INFLUENCE OF THE AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF ICT TOOLS ON DIGITAL LIERACY SKILL OF ACADEMIC LIBRARY STAFF IN GBOKO, NIGERIA
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Date
2026
Authors
IORSHE, Terkimbi Simeon IORSHE
IORFA, Terungwa
GABASA, Paraya
AJAI, Joshua Eyiolorunshe
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Library and Information Management Forum Vol. 28. No. 1 2026
Abstract
In the present education environment, academic libraries are increasingly relying on information
and communication technology to enhance information access and service delivery. This has made
digital literacy skills an essential requirement for library staff who must effectively utilize ICT
tools in the provision of library services to users. This study therefore investigated the influence
of availability and utilization of ICT tools on the digital literacy skill of academic library staff in
Gboko, Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research method using a descriptive research design.
The population comprised 19 academic library staff drawn from three institutions: Akperan Orshi
Polytechnic Yandev, University of Mkar, Mkar and Gboko Polytechnic Gboko. Data were
collected through structured questionnaires; consent of librarians were sought. Nineteen copies
of the questionnaire were administered to respondents and of the number, 18 were fully completed.
Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics while chi-square was used to test hypothesis. The
study discovered that several ICT tools were available in the libraries studied. The result indicated
that library staff highly utilize available ICT tools for professional duties such as bibliographic
searches and assisting users to access and use electronic information resources. The result of
inferential statistic on the test of hypotheses revealed that there is no statistically significant
relationship between availability, utilization and digital literacy skills development of academic
library staff. Therefore, it recommends improved ICT infrastructure and continuous professional
training to strengthen digital literacy skills of librarians.
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