Creativity and Innovation in Library and Information Services Delivery in an ICT Age: The Covenant University Library Perspectives

摘要

This article discussed creativity and innovation in Library andudInformation Services: the Covenant University Library Experience. ltudhighlighted the essence of creativity and innovation, {he creative andudinnovative ideas at Covenant University Library was also discussed,udsuch as the establishment of escapist reading section, spiritual andudleadership section, capacity building initiative , use of ICTs skills forudeffective services delivery. The paper recommends that Libraries shouldudbe creative, they should think of better ways of doing same thing, theyudshould think outside the box, Library management should occasionallyudcall for library staff meeting I discussion where staff should think onudhow to improve library services, Library schools should also inculcateudin students philosophical thinking and analytical skills that will in turnuddevelop creativity and innovation in the mind of the students. It isudtherefore concluded that 21't century libraries are faced with series ofudchallenges, therefore, the present day librarians must have creative andudinnovative mind so as to render effective and efficient services to usersudand also remain relevant in this present age and ages to come.