Assessment of Levels Computer Literacy Skills of library Personnel in University Libraries of North-Central Zone, Nigeria

摘要

The focus of this study was Assessment of levels Computer Literacy Skills of library Personnel in University Libraries of North-Central Zone, Nigeria. This is of interest as the present information environment in University libraries requires that, librarians and library officers are skilled in Computer literacy to delivery effective information services that meet users’ needs and satisfaction. In order to meet its objectives, descriptive survey method was used. The target population for the study consisted of 319 library personnel (166 librarians and 153 library officers) from selected seventeen (17) University libraries under study. The entire population of 319 was purposively adopted and used. A self- designed questionnaire was personally administered, out of which 255 (79.9%) were properly filled, returned and used for the study. Data gathered were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Weighted Mean was used to determine the levels of ICT skills acquired by library personnel. Analysis revealed that the levels of computer literacy skills acquired by library personnel for Information service delivery in University libraries of North-Central Zone, Nigeria, were generally Low. Researcher recommended among others, that University library management should organize training and re-training for library personnel to improve the levels of computer literacy skills. Library schools should include more ICT components in their curricula and include hand on desk practical in major services expected by library users, this will provide the necessary skills for effective information service delivery by graduates, all things being equal.