5 most preferred web site used by student who use the virtual hall

5 most preferred web site used by student who use the virtual hall

WRITTEN BY:

OJIBAH OBIAGELI. C. 2009206011p
CHARLES. A. OKEKE 2009206015p
MERCY. A. ONUORAH 2009206016p

Web site Ranking in order of use Reasons for use
www.google.com
1 1. Fast & easy to access.
2. Fast in loading.
3. Contain much educational materials.
4. Help us to move to the chat page.
5. It allows user to freely create and edit web page
content.
6. It contain articles about business, reference books,
data bases, web sites where we can contribute.
7. It helps in sharing of information & experiences.
8. It contains cooperative activity to build unique
product.

Wikipedia 2
1. It contain much educational material.
2. It helps to interact with friends.
3. It reduces ones curiosity.

www.yahoo.com 3
1. It is more reliable in terms of giving broader
information and answer.
2. Has more detailed information.

Face book 4
1. It helps in meeting with friends.
2. it enhances easy accessibility of educational
materials.

Devil Finder 5
1. It is easy to access but not like Google

Conclusion: From the interview carried out one will see that most student of
the institution made use of Google, followed by Wikipedia, Yahoo. Etc.

5 Preferred websites used by students at the virtual hall

5 PREFERRED WEBSITES USED BY STUDENTS AT THE VIRTUAL HALL

By

ONWUMBIKO JOY:                                  2009206014P

IMUERO PATIENCE:                                2009206013F

IHRIEROMA CORDELIA:                         2009206007F

IGBONWELUNDU THEOPHILUS:           2009206006P

          Following growing trends in the internet world a great number of students make use of the virtual hall instead of the main library. They make use of different types of websites like www.facebook.com, www.google.com, www.wikipedia.com, www.yahoo.com and www.unizikeduportal.com etc.

        A five day visit to the virtual hall revealed to us that some websites are preferred more than others. We gathered the record using interviews, observation and check-list. A sample of 70 students out of the students who use the hall each day for 5 days are ranked by us as follows:

1.                www.google.com

2.                www.wikipedia.com

3.                www.unizikeduportal.com

4.                www.yahoo.com

5.                www.facebook.com

REASONS GIVEN BY STUDENTS FOR THE PREFERENCE

1.                www.google.com

Those students who prefer the use of this website said it is the most popular of all websites, faster, simpler to use and more accurate in its information materials. Also it is most convenient and gives related items to topics being searched.

2.                www.wikipedia.com

Those of the students that prefer this website said it gives more detailed results on topics. Irrespective of its ‘weaknesses’, the results are in simple language, elaborate and easy to comprehend.

3.                www.unizikeduportal.com

Students said they use this website mainly for university related matters. They use it to check their result online. They also use it to get to journals published by the school. According to them, they also use it for online registration of courses.

4.                www.yahoo.com

The virtual hall users said that they prefer using this website especially for accessing their electronic mails. They use it to send and receive mails.

5.                www.facebook.com

Most of the students are on facebook. So they said they use the website for social interaction and sharing of ideas with their friends, and relatives. They also use it for uploading and sharing of pictures with others in the internet. Most importantly they use the site for finding new friends and reaching the old ones.

5 MOST PREFERED WEBSITES USED BY STUDENTS THAT USE VISTUAL HALL.

The 5 most preferred websites by student that visual hall.






ONE DAY REPORT BY:

CHUKWUMA, NKIRUKA ADAEZE

REG NO: 2009206008P

IDOKO FLORENCE

REG NO: 2009206010

IBE, PETER

REG NO: 2009206002



INTRODUCTION



Today, there is an exponential growth in knowledge and information. It has been the traditional responsibilities of libraries to collect organize, preserve and retrieve records of human achievements.

With the advances of information and communication technologies, electronic information in the form of electronic books, electronic journals and internet has launches the world into an information age. No institution or organization can skill rely on only traditional printed information resources to perform effective and efficiently. To librarians, ICT is a significant development that provides tools for managing the avalanche of information generated by modern society.

University Library of Nnamdi Azikiwe University is not left out, It is now connected to internet to support the learning, teaching and research in order to achieve the objective of its parent institutions in this information age.



The 5 most preferred websites by students that uses visual hall of University library and the reasons why they use them.

www.Google .com ranked 1st

www.Wikipedia.com ranked 2nd

www.Unzikcampuspostal .com ranked 3rd

www.Yahoo.com ranked 4th

www.Facebook.com ranked 5th

The reasons they gave are as follows:

1. www.google.com: This is the most used websites by student using visual hall.



a. It offers more opportunities than other websites because they uses it

access other websites.

b. It is fast to provide answers to their information need.

c. It is easy to use.

d. It is what comes into their mind at that time of their search.

e. They saw other students using it so they decided to use it to search for their information needs.

f. Some of them said that they don’t have any reason whatsoever.

2. www.wikipedia.com:

a. It access information very fast.

b. It is easy to use.

c. It gives answer to their information needs.



3. www.unizikcampusporal.com:

a. It is used to check for their semesters result online.

b. It is used to process the payment of their school fees on line.

c. It is used to register for a new academic session.



4. www.yahoo.com:

a. It is used to send and access their electronic mails.

b. It is also used to access for their information needs.

5. www.facebook.com:

a. It is used to communicate with families and friends.

b. They used it linked to their friends whom they have lost contact with.

General observation:

We observed breakdown of network most of time, it either cannot find server or

Page cannot display.



Methods used in the investigation:

1. Oral interview

2. Observation

Preferred websites used by the students at the NUA library's virtual hall

GROUP FOUR (4), DAY 4

THE FIVE (5) MOSTLY USED WEBSITES BY THE STUDENTS WHO USE THE NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY'S LIBRARY VIRTUAL HALL.

WRITTEN BY;

INAYA EVELYN                        2009206012P
MBAKWE FLOSSIE                   ---------------
OFFOR CHIMEZIE C.                2009206001P
UDEM, OBIORA KINGSLEY    2009206005P

Our recent visit to Nnamdi Azikiwe University  Digital  Library's  Virtual hall  to  find out the five (5) mostly use websites by the student who use the virtual hall and their reasons why they prefer the website  revealed the following.

(NB. The websites are ranked from 1- 5. Rank 1 is the most use site while rank 5 is the least use site)

1. www.google.com
    Out of 55 students that were browsing in the virtual hall at that moment, 51 students said, they use
    this site. Their reasons are as follows:
    a. It is user friendly. They said it is user friendly because they use it to gain access to other websites
        especially when they do not know the full website address.
    b. Familiarity. Most of the students said that they are more familiar with the site and as a result they do not
        have knowledge about any other search engine site.
    c. It gives more information than any other search engine site and as a result they preferred it for writing 
        their assignment.
    d. It is the best search engine site that has answer to every question.
    e. It gives more detailed information than any other search engine site.


2. www.wikipedia.org
    38 out of 55 students in the virtual hall at that moment said they use this website. their reasons are
    as follows:
    a. It contains information on all subjects and for that reason, they preferred using it to write their
        assignment.
    b. It links together with google. That is, they said that whenever they type question in google, it must give
        them an answer that will link them to wikipedia.
    c. It gives detailed information.

3. www.yahoo.com
   Out of the 55 students present at that moment, 20 students said they use this site. Their reasons are as
    follows.
   a. They used it to check their electronic mail especially to find out when they receive feeds/ junk mail from
       other websites they visited and registered with. for example, facebook, twitter, hi5, sports sites, etc.
   b. A few number of students said, they use it as search engine.

4. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Library's Digital library's Home page (http://196.207.141.2)
    About 17 students out of 55 present at that moment said, they use this site. their reasons are as
    follows:
    a. They access it in order  to read articles in the e-journal especially their departmental e-journal.
    b. They preferred using it especially when the digitals library server is down.

5. http://www.facebook.com/
   12 out of 55 students present at that moment said they use this website.Their reasons are as follows:
    a. They use it to connect with their friends and loved ones.
    b. They use it to share their feelings, invite friends for occasions/ celebrations especially birthday, exchange
        ideas, etc.

NOTE
Our research does not base only on what students said, we witnessed/ observed them accessing the websites.
 
 

Preferred websites used by students at the Library's virtual hall

DAY ONE REPORT BY




ANADUAKA AMARACHUKWU 2009206009F

ARINZE FRANCISCA 2009206004P

ADUBA DORIS 2009206003P



INTRODUCTION



As the society today is digitally charged, library clienteles no longer relied only on traditional based information resources. They tend to access both traditional based resources and electronic base resources. With the help of ICT, accessibility of electronic information is made easy through the internet.



The internet is used to support Academic Programmes. Fortunately, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Library is internet enabled. Today’s investigation shows the most accessed websites by clienteles and reasons why clienteles access them. The websites are ranked from 1-5. Rank 1 is the most accessed site while Rank 5 is the least accessed. Today’s investigation revealed the use of the following websites:



1. www.google.com

2. www.unizikcampusportal.com

3. www.yahoo.com

4. www.mtnonline.com

5. www.facebook.com





The Report in summary

Below are the reasons clienteles gave for accessing the websites.

Rank Website Reason why the website is accessed

1 www.google.com

This is the most accessed website, students use the site to gain access to other websites especially when they are not sure of the name. The clienteles also said that they use this site as a major search engine.

2 www.unizikcampusportal.com

The clienteles that access this site mostly are the students. They do their online school fees payment through the website, they also register for a new academic session on this website. Also they check semester results on the website.

3 www.yahoo.com

The library users said they use this website to access their electronic mail, they also use the site to receive feeds from other websites they have signed-in as members. For instance, feeds from facebook are sent to one’s e-mail address. Again, library users said they also use this site as a search engine.

4 www.mtnonline.com

Library users that access this site said they access the site to source for academic scholarship, source for employment (especially those going for internship and the post-graduate students), Do on-line simcard registration, and also get information on current MTN trends.





5 www.facebook.com

Users access this site to connect with people (family, friends, colleagues etc), They use this site to share resources, emotions, feelings etc. This site is supposed to be one of the most accessed website in Nnamdi Azikiwe University digital library because almost the whole school community is on facebook. But further investigation revealed that majority of the students have internet access on their mobile phones, so they prefer to facebook through their phones for easy uploading of pictures, videos etc.





REFERENCES

Oral Interview

Observation

(This report is written based on data collected from the oral interview between us and the library users and observation).

Preferred websites used by students at the Library's virtual hall

Find out for 5 days running the 5 mostly used websites  by students who use the Virtual hall. Find out the reasons why they prefer the sites. The out come of your findings should be in rank order 1-5. 5 is the least rank

what can we make out of ICT in library and information science course

SCHOOL: NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA


DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

NAME: EVELYN INAYA

REGIISTRATION NO.: 2009636012F

LEVEL: M.SC

COURSE CODE: LIS 611

ASSIGNMENT: WHAT CAN WE MAKE OUT OF ICT IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION COURSE?



Introduction

In the blink of an eye, we have changed our most basic ways of proceeding in the world.

Checking our Facebook page before making the morning coffee. Googling our symptoms to decide whether or not to call a doctor. Handing over our day's work to be completed by a colleague halfway around the globe. Using a computing device the size of a wallet to set up a meeting, guide us to a new restaurant, organise a political rally, locate a new church, or introduce us to the love of our lives. And then Tweeting a real-time account of it all to our followers (1).

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as it where, has become a part and parcel of our modern life. There’s no sphere of our modern day life that ICT does not come into play. Be it with individuals, companies, governments, private organizations etc. UNESCO for example, gives a high priority to the use of ICT for more equitable and pluralistic access to information and knowledge in various spheres of human endeavour. In particular, UNESCO focuses its attention on the impact of ICT on education, gender, indigenous communities, people with disabilities and youth (2).

Use and Impact of ICT:

Before we go deeply into what we can make out of ICT as the question states, it will be pertinent for us to try and understand the term ICT. ICT literally stands for “Information and Communication Technology.” However, it has been explained or defined to mean, “the combination of computer technology, telecommunication technology and media.” The combination of these three components definitely creates a very powerful force (3).

Ever since people have recognized the importance of ICT in all spheres of our life, several conferences and meetings have been organized to see how this new development can be put into a more beneficial use to mankind. On 16-18 November 2005, participants in the Tunis meeting of the World Summit on the Information Society recognized the benefits that ICT can bring to humanity and the manner in which they can transform people’s lives and increase their confidence in the future. It was also recognized that the ICT revolution could have a tremendous positive impact as an instrument of sustainable development (4).

We are living in a world of accelerated technology that as each day unfolds so a new information and communication technology development is unraveled. With ICT people from different parts of the world can now easily share information thereby increasing the horizon of human knowledge and intelligence unlike before.

The impact of ICT on library and information is easily noticeable in the improvements it has created in our society. In the past, it takes a long time, money, journeys, and more to get information and disseminate same from one source to the other. But with the aid of ICT, people can sit in the comfort of their homes or a library and get and disseminate whatever information they need from the internet or other resource material without necessarily having to go to the physical source for such activity.

Thousands upon thousands of information are found in different data bases. Information usually stored in books are now being stored in different devices which capacity or life span out lives that of the human being. Information stored in tons of books could now be easily reduced into a website and stored in a compact disc or pen drive or other forms of storage devices. Retrieval of such information when needed is easily done. This has been summed up in the definition of information technology in the article “The Social Nature of Information Technology”, where it was defined as: the various technologies, which are used in the creation, acquisition, storage, dissemination, retrieval, manipulation and transmission of information (Moll 1983) (5). In its various manifestations, process data, gathers information, stores collected materials, accumulates knowledge and expedites communication (Chan 2002) (6). As having a primary focus of collecting, organizing, storing, retrieving, interpreting and using information (He 2003) (7).

In the past, documentation and records in the libraries are usually cumbersome. Our traditional library operating system leaves the attendants in a state of agony in trying to meet up with people’s request for information and resource materials. But with the aid of development in information and communication technology, with a little click on the computer information and resource materials are traced in a record time thereby saving time, money and energy which could be applied eventually in other areas.

ICTs are making it possible for a vastly larger population than at any time in the past to participate in sharing and expanding the base of human knowledge and to contribute to its further growth in various spheres of human endeavour. With the aid of ICT, there has been a great improvement in personal development. Many programmes are now being run online through e-learning, creating room for people who ordinarily by the nature of their work would not have had the opportunity to participate in these kind of training programmes.

Sustainability is another area where ICT has been effective. It has grown from strength to strength with the rate of its improvement. By virtue of the nature of the storage facilities, the information stored retains its originality for a very long time. The acquired knowledge is easily shared and imparted in others to keep it going. It creates room for the right information to be perfected and stored, disseminated to a target audience within a given time in the most appropriate form.

Conclusion:

There’s no gain saying the fact that ICT has boosted the human livelihood from sourcing, storage, disseminating and retrieving of information. The general activity of mankind has been totally affected and become more organized.

References:

1. http://www.hastac.org/blogs/cathy-davidson/how-does-internet-change-our-idea-human-nature

2. http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=20790&URL_DO=DO_PRINTPAGE&URL_SECTION=201.html

3. As above

4. As above

5. Ilse Giesing: The Social Nature of Information Technology (2003)

6. As above

7. As above

THE BENEFIT OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY TO LIBRARIANS BY MBAKWE FLOSSIE ADAORAH

THE BENEFIT OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY TO LIBRARIANS


                                                                          BY

                                                  MBAKWE, FLOSSIE ADAORAH



Information Communication Technology (ICT) can be defined as the type of technology that links the computer to the global telecommunications network to make it possible for users to acquire process, compare, store and disseminate oral, printed and pictorial information. In effect, ICT embraces all the technologies that enable the handling of information and facilitate different forms of communication between man and electronic systems, and among diverse electronic systems such as radio, TV. Cellular phones, computer networks and satellite systems (Ormes and Depsey: 1977).

In all literature reveals that ICT can be categorized into five namely:

• Capturing technologies – (eg. Keyboards, touch screens, voice recognition systems, image scanner etc.)
• Storage technologies (eg. Floppy disks, smart cards, magnetic tapes, disc etc.)
• Processing technologies (eg the system and application software for data processing
• Personal computer (PC) eg compact disk, reader contains software which provides programming and operating system instruction). It is capable of providing special automatic or graphic processing applications.
• Communication technology (eg. Digital broadcasting, electronic bulleting board, cellular phones etc).
• Display technologies (eg. Digital video disc, CDROM drives, audio CD, printers computer display screen etc.

The Benefit of Information Communication Technology to Librarians

Information communication technologies has widened the scope of librarianship and conferred new roles on librarians, thus improviding their skill, efficiency and status as information workers and enabling them to fulfill their roles as purveyors of knowledge. Suffice to say that librarian have begun to adopt new designations to reflect their new roles ie information scientists, system librarian, digital librarian etc. Librarian now have the opportunity to work in libraries alongside computer scientists, technocrats and information scientists as equals. This is a plus for the profession. There is no doubt that this will induce more respect and support for policy makers and government functionaries for the profession.

Computers are being used in libraries by librarians to automate the various library functions formerly being done manually viz:

Acquisition and budget control

Cataloguing

Circulation (including short loan)

Serials control

Provision of access of online catalogues (Online Public Access Catalogue – OPAC

Reference service

Mis, Management Information System ICT components are also used for electronic mails, electronic boards and electronic conferencing and of course for word processing etc.

Computer are also being used by librarians to network the various operation of the library such as acquisition cataloguing, authority control, inter library, bibliographic projects and international bibliographic projects.

Libraries generate a lot of data and information from their day to day operation eg.:

•  Interaction with users
• Interaction with parent organizations
• Collection development activities
• Library use and maintenance activities.
• Administrative activities.

Data and information so collected are used for measuring effectiveness, trend analysis, resource allocation, personnel decision, strategic planning etc (Burford, 2003

Using ICTs libraries are now able to set up computer based information management systems. According to Lakos (1999) the major function of management information system (MIS) is to provide library managers and staff with data, information, analysis and tools that enhances the effectiveness of and efficiency of library services and assist in decision making process.

Conservation of space: Information communication technology offer opportunity for space conservation. Creation of virtual library offers Nigerian libraries a better means of storage. By digitizing significant portions of their information resources, a lot of space can be conserved. Again ICT make room for joint collection development of libraries. This will minimise the need for every library in Nigeria to acquire information resources separately.

Improved Collection Development: Information communication Technology is bound to impact greatly on the collections of the Nigerian libraries. This will enable them to meet the information needs of their parent organizations and institutions. A lot of electronic resources now abound to which the libraries can ascribe to in addition to digitizing some of the existing bibliographic resources, thereby affording libraries the opportunity to develop a hybrid of collections towards meeting the information needs of their clientele. Again through inter-library loan and resources sharing libraries with small budgets can ration-use and develop focused collections. Furthermore, it is an opportunity for libraries with specialized collections to focus on the development of such collects.

References

Nigerian Library Association. 46th Annual National Conference and AGM, Kaduna 2008.

Driving Access to knowledge: The Cataloguers Perspective in an ICT Era. NLA 2009.

Aina, I.O. (2003) Strengthening Information in Nigeria University Libraries. The Digital Option.

Burke, L. (2001). The future role of librarians in virtual library environment.

@http://www.sla.org/contents/sca/professional/businesscase/octeng/cedjo.ctm.

THE BENEFIT OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY TO LIBRARIANS

WHAT CAN WE MAKE OUT OF ICT IN LIBRARY

This age is characterized by the phenomenon described as "information explosion" or "information glut". Libraries as centres for learning and research can nolonger cope with information management through the use of traditional methods. The advent of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) has given librarians a face lift in the organization and management of information in the library.

The importance of ICT in the library has been explored by many writers in Library and Information ScienceProfession. This is tosay that there is enough literature in this topic.

hence,  Hinderson (1992) as cited by Anaehobi (2007) listed the advantages orthe importance of ICT in the library follows:

(a). Provision of speedy and easy access to information
(b). Provision of remote access to the users.
(c). Provision of round the clock access to the users.
(d). Access tounlimited information from different sources.
(e). Provision of flexibility to be used by any individual according tohis /her requirements.
(f). The flexibility forthe reformarting and combination of data from different sources.

Ebijuwa (2005) giving the importance ICT in the library observed that ICT can be used in the Library and Information services toprovide lecturers,students, administrators,researchers and the generalpublic with information effectively and efficiently.

The information categories,she stated include bibliographical information,catalogue information, access to originalpublications whereever they are located, information other than publications,that is facts and access to information media other than books (audio,video, and CD-ROM softwares.

In agreement with the above ideas, Anaehobi (2007) states that with the advances in ICTs, electronic information in the forms of e-books, e-journals and the Internet has launched the world into an information age. To librarians, he continued, ICT is a significant development thatprovides tools for managing the avalanche of information generated by the modern society.

In consonance with these, Omekwu  (2005) observed that ICT is very inevitable forall kinds of librariesforbetter services. Faboyinde (2006) is of the opinion that computer hasmade such a termendous impact on the organization, management and dissemination of information thatit readily commends itself toevery library to accept it or become limited in satisfying its clentele.

According to Obinyan and Adebimpe (2000), Information and Communications Tchnologies are utilized foreffectiveness and efficiency in discharging library services and to cope with contemporary issues such as incereased schoolpopulation,information explosion and theneed to bring the whole world into a global village.

ICT according to Obiyan and Adebimpe (2000) helps toachieve the following in the library:
(a). Processing of documents for acquisition,ordering and control of serials ans monographs as well as the account forthe materials.
(b). Controlof circulation records including loan
(c). Generation and maintenance of lists and records of many types including library catalogue,acquisition

Let me know what it has or can do for you. Dr Chinwe. 
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WHATIS THE RELEVANCE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY TO THE LIBRARIANS?

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BENEFITS OF ICT

AN ASSIGNMENT ON WHAT I CAN MAKE OUT FROM ICT AS A STUDENT

  BY
 

IDOKO FLORENCE AWELE
 

REGISTRATION NO: 2009636010P
 

SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
 

COURSE CODE LIS: 611
 

NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AKWA
                                   

                                     LECTURER DR. C.ANUNOBI                                           

                                              
                                                             INTRODUCTION
       Information and communication technology is concerned with the technology used in information handling processing, storing and disseminating information. The use of computers and communication technologies in information handling and processing has arisen because of the increased workload involved in copying with information explosion in order to keep pace with handling the increasing number of information carriers, computers are utilize to handle information processing with greater speed and accuracy than manual processing.
                                 The benefits of ICT are as follows:

• Enables greater learner autonomy:The use of ICT enables greater learner autonomy that is gives leaner freedom to learn without be controlled.
• Unlocks hidden potential for those with communication difficulties: The use of ICT unlocks hidden potential for those with communication  difficulties.
• Enables students to demonstrate achievement in ways which might not be possible with traditional methods: the use of ICT brings about a lot of achievement which might be difficult to achieve through the use of traditional methods when books are catalogued traditionally it is often difficult to access and retrieve but when they are done through the use  of computers they can be easily retrieved.
• Enables tasks to be tailored to suit individual skills and ability
• Computers can improve independent access for students to education.
• Student with special educational needs are able to accomplish tasks working at their own pace :ICT gives opportunity to people with special educational need to carry out specific task without difficult and at their own pace.
• Visually impaired students using the internet can access information alongside their sighted peers.
• Student with profound and multiple learning difficulties can communicate more easily.
• Student using voice communication aids gain confidence and social credibility at school and in their communities.
• Reduces isolation for Students in other university by enabling them to communicate electronically with other students in other university.
• Supports reflection on professional practice via online communication.
• Improved skills for staff and a greater understanding of access technology used by students :ICT improves staff skill this makes it possible for them to pass knowledge easily to students and increases  the understanding of students.
• Enhances professional development and the effectiveness of the use of ICTs with students through collaboration with peers.
• Materials already in electronic form (for example, from the Internet) are more easily adapted into accessible resources such as large print or Braille.
• ICT brings about access enormous amounts of information quickly.
• Special needs, both remedial and extension, can be offered during the same lesson.
• Course material can be offered simultaneously in different languages.
• Academic courses can be offered asynchronously.
• ICT can offer simulations where the student can experiment by changing the variables.
• ICT offers a host of different tools to demonstrate learning suitable for divergent and different intelligences.
• Young students have readily accepted the technology.
• ICT can, via multimedia, improve the richness of the learning experience;
• ICT can track a students progress and proficiency at certain skills.
• They allow the teacher to focus on process rather than product.
• Diagnostic tools allow the teacher to identify learning trends and problems.
• Student work, created electronically, lends itself to Internet publishing and the creation of student portfolio work.                                                                                               

                       REFERENCES

Aina, L.O. (2004) Library and Information Science Text for Africa: Ibadan,301p.
Aina, L.O (2002) Research in Information Science: An perspective: Ibadan: Stirling-Horden.
Hutchinson, E. and Sawyer, S.C. (2000) Computers, Communications Information: A user’s Introduction core version.7th edition .Boston:Irwin MC Graw-Hill

What I can make out of course 611- Information and communication Technology

NAME:                ONWUMBIKO  JOY
COURSE CODE: LIS 611
COURSE TITLE: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
                             TECHNOLOGY
LECTURER: DR. ANUNOBI

                                                      
Gill(2000) as cited by Okorie defined Information and communication Technology as the modern science of gathering,storing,manipulating,processing and communicating desired types of information in a specific environment. Information and Communication Technology in all its forms-Intrnet, E-mail, World Wide Web(WWW), CD-ROM, and so on has created opportunities for storing, organising,accessing, and diseminating knowledge(Oriito,2005).
Therefore,  Information and Communication Technology Course is very beneficial to me in two ways-as a student and as a librarian.

• As a Student

ICT replaced Ignorance with Knowledge
Before now passing assignment on Net would not have been possible if not for Information and Communication Technology. The traditional way is to write and pass in the class but with the introduction of ICT Course I am able to learn how to use the blog. 

• Personal Confidence is gained

At this age of Information and Technology, it is so disgusting when things like the hardware,software,websites etc are discussed and one do not understand what is been discussed not to talk of making an input,the course has brought a change. Today I can confidently participate effectively when issues of that nature comes up and can even initiate the topic.

• Search for Information is made easier

This course had given me the opportunity to source information outside the four walls of the Libraries. Search is now extended to the Internet which has a lot of information from which information need can be met.search can be done at night when the library has closed for the day.The problem of not allowing users to take materias home is reduced because one can source information from home without hindrance..Bibliographic access has made searching less stressful as it helps one obtain information at a considerable time.

• Shyness is overcome

Students that feel shy to ask question in class can easily do so through the Net.

• As a librarian

According to Anunobi C and Nwabueze A (2010) Librarians need more than traditional skill to operate in this communication age,basic computer knowledge and the ability to use any library software for pfofessional proficency is needed because these operations and services are designed by the software engineers,librarians therefore needs this professional skills and basic computer literacy to be abli to render services through locally network stations.
Cooperative and Centralization of services are made possible by the Information and C ommunication Technology thereby given the librarian the opportunity of sharing recoeds and building if conceptum through shared responsibilities.Dahl, B and  Spatti(2006) as cited by Anunobi categorically stated that for a librarian to fit into the digital environment which is the inthing now and for him to avoid being left out by the bandwagon it is important that librarians should be flexible and be willing to take risks. Kreitz(1996) seem to support the above assertion when he opined that librarians should learn and use their knowledge and experience to create better opportunities of linking researchers with a variety of information sources,develop database to meet the needs of their academic community and others around them.
Eke,H Orji,D and Okorie,A (2010)listed the role of librarians as the ability to embrace change which is the only thing that is constant,comfort in the on-line medium is another role that cannot be ignored,these days there are lots of online resources waiting to be accessed and librarians need to help patrons locate these materials and also be able to sort out problems encoutered by users in their bid to find information and not be afraid to learn new technologies rather embrace it.
All these points to the fact that learning of Information and Communication Technology is very crucial to librarians



References

Anunobi, C ana Nwabueze, A(2010) Migrating from the Traditional to the Digital Library Envir$onment:whither Nigerian Information Professionals. a paper presented at a sumit at the University of Nigeria Nsukka.

Eke, H, Orji,D and Okorie, A (2010) Quickies for 21st century librarian. a paper presented at the University of Nigeria  Nsukka Sumit-May 2010.

Okore, A (2010) Demographic and Socio economic factors as determinants of Information and Communication Technology use for scholarly communications in Nigerian Universities  



  

WHAT IS THE RELEVANCE OF ICT TO LIBRARIAN?

WHAT IS THE RELEVANCE OF ICT TO LIBRARIAN?




BY



ARINZE, FRANCISCA N.



INTRODUCTION



With the present day advances and developments in information technology, creating computer-based information networks offers the most effective opportunities for realizing resource-sharing goals. Information technology has become a powerful catalyst for greatly enhanced resource sharing among libraries. Computers, telecommunication facilities and related technologies are applied for speedy transmission of vast amount of information over long distances. This involves connecting two or more computer data based through telecommunication channels.

This development has transformed resource sharing activities particularly in the developed economies. Instead of isolated library units, the opportunity is offered for the existence of networks of libraries. When two or more libraries engage formally in a common pattern of computer-based information exchange through the telecommunication links for some functionally inter-dependent purpose, we have a computer-based library network. This means that access to appropriate databases is more important than the elusive pursuit of comprehensiveness of the physical ownership of documents.

BENEFITS OF ICT TO LIBRARY

One of the benefits of information communication technology to the library is housekeeping functions such as Acquisition, cataloguing, circulation, and serials.

Acquisitions

The Acquisition section is concerned with the selection and acquisition of books and other materials by purchase, gifts, exchange and other means. Records can be kept using the computer and for other things like performance analysis of the various book dealers being patronized by the library Computer can help in fund control as well as in generation and dissemination of reports. Lists of items required can be printed as well as accession list.

Cataloguing

This involves the preparation of cataloguing entries and other processes connected with the maintenance of the catalogue. The cataloguing section can facilitate the following establishment and maintenance of catalogue database, names, authority files, subject files and local authority lists, online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC).

Inventory control, establishment of shelf list control, removes record, added copy control and inventory statistics.

Circulation

The computer can manage the process of lending and locating the library’s books, documents and other collections, user’s records and give instant status information about loan items.

Computer offer output generation, customizable reports and notices for overdue items, reservations, usage statistics and preparation of printed circulation lists. This is a very valuable service for library management.

Serials

This section handles publication issued in successive part at regular and irregular intervals. Some of the functions of selection, ordering, receipt, accession and renewal of subscription are performed here by the computer. Computer facilitates subscription control, procurement procedures, order preparation, fund analysis and accounting.

Computer also creates output generation and dissemination, preparation of small holdings, accession list as well as union lists. Information storage and retrieval, which entails SDI Services. It also generate data on delayed items and file reason for such delays, the computer can generate reminders or notices to publishers at specified intervals for items subscribed to or ordered which fail to arrive at expected periods. The system not only records serial subscription but also make it possible for individual issues received to be recorded as they are received.

Creating of New Services

With computers, libraries can offer a series of new services where there is need for such services. These services can include recent accession list, listing of the library holding in a special way, current awareness services e.g. selective dissemination of information, current contents.

Speed

Computer helps to process information very fast. The speed with which computers perform their work approximates the speed of light. In libraries, such routine duties as circulation control, listing of serials holding, acquisition and cataloguing are performed faster than by traditional manual methods. Importantly, if the processing rules are standardized, computerization increases accuracy and detects error in stored information. The library user benefits by getting what he wants to read without having to wait too long.

Improved Performance

When the clerical routines in the library are performed by computers, librarians will have more time to formulated policies and take management decisions. This in turn will lead to improved planning and also to equitable distribution of work load.

Permanent Storage of Information

Computers have the advantage of storing information permanently. This reduces the amount of time spent in keeping records and also helps to combat space problems. With computer storage facilities, records can be kept for a long time and protected from unforeseen circumstances. If for instance there is an outbreak of fire and the physical records are destroyed, such records can be reproduced from the computer.

In conclusion, Information communication network is a major mechanism for information transfer in the contemporary world. It is also one of the useful tools in the libraries for data collection, storage, processing and output.

























REFERENCES



Anyakoha, M. W.(2005).”Information Communication Technology(ICT) in Libraries”. Coal City Libraries, vol.2 (1 & 2) 2 -12.



American Library Association (1983) The ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science. Chicago: ALA P.183.



Edoka, B. E. (2000) Introduction to Library science.



Imeremba, D. U. (2007). “Foundation of Information System Automation and Record Management.

WHAT IS THE RELEVANCE OF ICT TO THE LIBRARIANS

WHAT IS THE RELEVANCE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY TO THE LIBRARIANS?




BY



ONUORAH, MERCY



Information Communication Technology is increasingly becoming the trend in the information world, whether it is alone at interpersonal level, that is, among groups of persons sharing more or less the same circumstance or at the institutional level that is among organizations sharing more or less the same activities. Information Communication Technology is exerting tremendous impact in information acquisition and utilization. This has become even more imperative because many libraries and corporate organizations that acquire and utilize information do not operate within the same social, economic, functional, residential and infrastructural conditions.

They therefore need to cooperate to share whatever information they acquire in such a way as to drive maximum benefit at lesser cost without compromising autonomy, efficiency and accuracy.

The internet which is today the most sophisticated and modern way of interactive communication technology, has offered global access to all kinds of information generation and sharing across the word, thus reducing the world to a global village. Through the internet, librarians can record, access, search and retrieve information anywhere in thy world in minutes (Awake, July 22, 1997). However communication technology exists in all kinds of human environment no matter how rudimentary and unsophisticated.

Definition of ICT

At present there is no clearly defined and well understood filed of information communication technology (ICT). This is because the universality of information process, the number of sciences, technologies and disciplines from which it draws and variety of backgrounds of those concerned with them (Ebijuwa, 2005). Ebijiuwa (2005) defined ICT as tools used for collection, processing, storage, transmission and dissemination of information. To Anyakoha (2005) ICT is the electronic means of capturing, processing, storing and disseminating information. American Library Association (ALA, 1983), defined Information Technology (IT) as the application of computers and other technology to the acquisition, organization, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information. Computers are used to process and store data, while telecommunication technology provides information communication gadgets, which make it possible for users to access database and link with other computers at different workstations.

ICT RELEVANCE TO LIBRARIANS

Today, there is exponential growth in knowledge and information. It has been the traditional responsibility of Librarians to collect, organizes, preserve, and retrieve records of human achievements. With advances in information and communication technologies electronic information in form of electronic books, electronic journals and internet has launched the world into an information era. No institution or organization can still rely on traditional printed information to perform effectively and efficiently. To librarians, information communication technology is a big development that provides tools for managing avalanche of information generated by modern society.

Information Communication Technology provides libraries with capabilities for location of information storage and retrieval of information and dissemination of information. Internet access enables librarians to locate information stored in other computers around the world. With online search facilities, information stored at different locations of the library can be retrieved. With web pages, e-mail and CD-ROM, librarians disseminate information. The digitization of library information resources, which converts print resources to electronic form, information can be accessed from anywhere at homes, offices or workstations connected to the internet easily. Information communication opens up the door of information to all libraries according to their need, sophistication and available facilities. Information technology offer librarians even government greater opportunities to information processing, acquisition, transfer and utilization. It encourages improvement in the existing service, speedier transfer of information, improved management effectiveness and increased staff productivity (Martin and Cullen, 1991).

Information Communication has been very helpful especially among librarians, researchers and academics who have to depend to a large extent on electronic communication instead of the traditional model. Electronic networks offers librarians, researchers and lecturers a wide range of opportunities in the creation, processing, transmission and dissemination of research information, collaboration in research projects, co-authorship of research papers at shortest possible time.

On the professional aspect of the librarian, computers are used to automate manual functions. Acquisition, cataloguing, circulation, serials control are now automated with many library softwares available in the markets. Online Public Access (OPAC) is replacing the card catalogue. All these make information services faster, more efficient and effect.

Conclusion

Information Communication Technology reduces the cost of information dissemination and acquisition in terms of labour and time. The efficacy of its efficiency and effectiveness, and the accuracy of its operation is reassuring. Reducing the world to a global village, ICT reinforces the global flow of research and development of information unhindered. The relevance of ICT to the librarian are many. Among them are ease of availability, accuracy of facts, reliability and less expensive in information acquisition.

























REFERENCES



American Librarian Association (1983). The ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science, Chicago: ALA P.183



Anaehobi, E. S.(2006). “Availability of Information Communication Technology (ICT) Facilities in Academic Libraries in Anambra State”. A Compendium of papers presented at the Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Library Association, Anambra State Chapter held at St. Paul’s University College, Awka.



Anyakoha, M. W. (2005). “Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Library Services”. Coal City Libraries Vol.2 (1 and 2) 2-12.



Ebijuwa, A.S. (2005). “Communication Technology in the University Libraries: The Nigerian Experience”. Communiqué. Journal of Library and Information Science. Vol. 7 (1 & 2) 23-30.



National Commission for Colleges of Education (2006).”Formation of a Consortium for Colleges of Education Libraries in Nigeria”. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of Committee of College Librarians in Nigeria at College of Education, Akwanga, 13th- 17th February.

WHAT I CAN MAKE OUT OF ICT AS A LIBRARIAN.

Written by
IMUERO,Patience Erero

Department of Library and Information Science.
Nnmadi Azikiwe University,
Akwa,
Anambra State.

MEANING OF ICT?

Information and communications technologies (ICTs) is an umbrella term this is currently used to refer to a wide range of services (telephony? fax, internet), applications (such as distance education and management
information systems), and technologies (anything from ‘old technologies’
such as television to ‘new technologies’ such as cellular phones), using
various types of equipment and software, often running over telecoms networks.

The ICT (or information, or communications, or microprocessor) revolution is radically averting the way we share information about development issues; and governments, NGOs, businesses, institutions, and individuals have jumped on the bandwagon to make ICT part of them.

Information Communications Technologies (ICT) are technologies that enable society to create, collect, consolidate, communicate, manage and process information in multimedia and various digital formats for different purposes i.e. computing and telecommunications technologies like the personal computer, CD-ROM, cable TV, cellular phones and the
Internet.



Importance of ICT to the Librarian.

The duties of the Librarian are enormous and the use of ICT reduces duplication of work and helps to handle this era of information explosion,
This makes it less monotonous and burdensome.

2. ICT often modifies librarians’ roles in various ways, also librarians as administrators of libraries need ICT to enable them carry out their duties efficiently and effectively and have good information service delivery.






3.ICT makes information creation in digital format possible in the library and the shift from print to digital information has a high impact on libraries, information center and other institutions directly involved in processing information. This shift is generally attributed to the merging of computing,
telecommunications technologies and other industries. Computers have permeated society because of their ability to perform high volume error-free repetitive tasks at speeds much faster than human beings, while recent and
emerging developments in the area of computing; telecommunications, networking and resource sharing made access to information anytime, anywhere possible.

ICT makes online access and file transfer possible for the librarians and other information agencies.

ICT makes networking and sharing of information resources possible for the librarian. The library willbe networked,be stocked with a core collection that is multimediahave access to global information become digital,become virtual. Libraries now and in the future will be quite different from the traditional libraries that we know today. We may still see books and other printed materials within the vicinity but many materials will be available and accessible in electronic format. These resources can be easily accessed and shared through LANs (local area networks) and WANs (wide area networks), of which the best example is the Internet.
Most of the collections will be in multimedia and various digital formats.

6. ICT helps the librarian develop collections that will not be only limited to what is inside the libraries since access to information globally is readily available. Eventually, digital libraries will become common and most of the resources will be digitized and available to anyone, anytime, anywhere. There is even a prediction of virtual libraries wherein all information resources and the library itself will no longer exist physically but will exist digitally in the virtual world.







ICT help librarians to establish easy rapport with user’s therebyincreasing the level of technology literacy of library clientele. Users are exposed to different applications of technology in their life, users nowadays are more adept at its use and are expecting to have access to it in their times of need. In libraries, users that are knowledgeable in using computers and the Internet for their research demand nothing less than a computer with Internet access.


8. ICT calls for theneed for continuous learning in the context of rapidly changing information technology. The emergence of powerful technologies, vast amounts of information in multimedia and other digital formats, more technologically proficient users, and the widening "digital gap" means that libraries and librarians in particular are faced with the great challenge of dealing with this information revolution.

Furthermore, the recent developments in the capability of computers to store, locate, retrieve and transfer huge amounts of digital data at high speed have contributed to the evolution of an information-based society. Libraries must respond to this development in order to remain relevant and important to the society they aim to serve.
However, libraries and librarians must first educate and equip themselves with the necessary knowledge and skills before they can deal with these enormous challenges.

Conclusion
Libraries and librarians must cope with the demands of an information society. Librarians must have the knowledge, skills and tools in handling digital information to be efficient creators, collectors, consolidators and communicators of information. Librarians with the knowledge, skills and tools required of information professionals in an information society will constitute the key success factor in enabling the library to perform its role as an information support system for society.







Technology alone is not the solution to efficient and effective information delivery, although it is the major contributor to the development of multimedia information and networks. The basic library education acquired in school is more important than the tools but the tools will make information creation, acquisition, consolidation and communication more efficient. ICT are powerful tools that can only be used effectively if the users, administrators, librarians, and patrons in this case - have acquired adequate knowledge and skills and a certain level of competency according to their needs.

REFERENCE

OECD, “Measuring the ICT Sector”, Information Society, Paris, forthcoming.

OECD, “Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard, Towards a Knowledge-Based Economy”, Science and Innovation, Paris, 2001.

Jorgenson, D.W., “Information Technology and the U.S. Economy”, American Economic Review, vol. 91, No 1, March 2001, pp.1-32.


Please let me know from your own experience what it has done for you. Dr Chinwe

what can we make out of ICT in Library and Information Science courses?

Written by


IHRIEROMA, CORDELIA OMONIGHO

REG NO.2009636007f

Department of library and information science

Faculty of Education

Nnamdi Azikiwe University,

Awka, Anambra State.



According to Ania (2004), information technology (IT) is an omnibus term that combines computer and telecommunication technology; hence it is sometimes called information and communication technology (ICT). Information and communication technology is concerned with the technology used in handling, acquiring, processing, storing and disseminating information.

Knowledge of ICT will enable Library and Information Scientist to;

Manage and administer the library

Librarians through the knowledge of ICT are in better positions to manage and administer libraries. This is made possible through the use of communication technology. The librarian can communicate to the various sections of the library or information center from his/her office and also monitor work progress.

Process library materials

Library materials can be processed using computers. Software development has made it possible to have software packages suitable for various library functions in an integrated system. There is now a wide market in computer software and systems for library applications. These cover library management and traditional library routines such as acquisitions, cataloguing, control, database management etc.
Develop On-Line Resources

Computers are used for developing on-line resources. Libraries can develope databases on-line such as bibliographic and full- text databases, On-line Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) etc accessible through the host computer or across computer networks i.e. users can search the database from remote computers or terminals interactively through a system called On-line Information Retrieval System. Users within and outside the library or organization can have access to the library’s resources.

Access On-line Resources

With the knowledge of ICT Librarians/Library and Information Scientist can access on-line resources using remote computers or terminals. Through ICT Librarians can access information both bibliographic and full –text in several million documents over a long distance.


Develop Off-Line Resources

Off-line resources used for information exchange can be developed. This method of information exchange maximizes the efficiency of poor quality of phone lines in most deve

Access Off-Line Resources

The software programs for off-line access are usually configured for specific networks and does not allow for interactive access. It only allows for file transfer from computer to computer without searching the databases or viewing information. Connection time is not prolonged as in on-line access, hence a cheaper access method.
Provide Regular Library Services to User

With ICT regular services can be provided to users. Services such as reference services, current awareness services etc can be provided on regular bases. Library users can also be exposed to the internet and other opportunities offered by ICT.

Engage in ICT Based Inter-library cooperation and Leading

ICT has enhanced capability to share resources with other libraries. The availability of bibliographic records and files on computer media makes for ease of sharing because data can be easily be downloaded or copied.

Engage in Computer Conferencing

Computer conferencing which is also referred to as Bulletin Board or Forum is a communication system that allows a group of people to share information have a conversation and send information to a host computer which act as a clearing house. It offers facilities for both audio and video conferencing. It may work either on-line or off-line. Computer conferencing which may be private or public facilitates face-to-face discussion among a group on issues of common concerns and sharing of information among members of a team.

Store Large Volume of Information

With ICT large volume of information can be stored. CD-ROM is perhaps the most impressive storage technology in the information industry today. It is an optical disc technology which can store large amount of data on metallic disc similar to audio compact discs. One CD-ROM disc can store the equivalent of 250,000 typewritten pages of A4 size paper which is equivalent to about 500 floppy discs. CD-ROMs are used to store bibliographic data, full- text numerical and visual images.

REFERNCES


Ania, L.O. (2004). Library and Information Science Text for Africa.
           Ibadan.   


Creating High Performance Organizations. Center for Leveraging
        Information for Productivity.(2000) Ibadan. 


Faboyinde E.O. (2006) The State of Information and Communication
       Technology (ICT) in selected Libraries in Lagos and Ibadan
         Metropolis. NLA 44th Annual Conference & AGM. June 18-23,
         Abuja.

WHAT CAN WE MAKE OUT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE COURSES?

WHAT CAN WE MAKE OUT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE COURSES?


WRITTEN BY:

NAME: IGBONWELUNDU, THEOPHILUS M.

REG NO: 2009636006P



What is ICT/Concept of ICT
With the advent of Information and Communication Technology, there has been a radical change in the library systems and its operation and services. The emerging technologies in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) challenge the traditional library operation which is based on its techniques and services and management. The New Encyclopedia Britannica (2006) defined technology as a growing range of means, processes and ideas in addition to tools and machines. Obodoeze (2004) states that technology is the application of practical, mechanical sciences to industry and commerce. It could also be regarded as technical methods, skills or knowledge. Information refers to processed data, facts and messages which may be gained as a result of a study, research or transaction, and when transmitted to a received becomes knowledge. It is used to describe mankind’s accumulated knowledge derived from all subjects, in all forms, and from all sources that would help its users to reduce the level of uncertainty. Communication on its part is the process of transmitting and receiving ideas, information and message.
Information and communication technology can be derived from the above as the set of activities which facilitate by means of electronic means, the processing, transmission and display of information- world experts. It is therefore the technologies people use to share, distribute, gather information and communicate through computers and computer networks. Information and Communication Technology represent a cluster of associated technologies defined by their functional usage in information access and communication of which the key embodiment is the internet. Information is increasingly being passed from machine to machine (computer) without human intervention. The advances of information and communication technology have incessantly invaded virtually every aspect of human endeavour. Information is the life blood of any modern knowledge.
Onwudinjo and Ifeka (2008) opined that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the mechanism to process, store and transmit information which can be in numeric, text and graphic form and that computer application is central to this mechanism. Users are linked not just to an artifact of knowledge like books but also to knowledge itself in the form of human expertise experience.

BENEFITS OF INFORMATIOM AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
These are therefore several things that we can make out (gain from) ICT in library science courses. Professor Sam Ifidon (2002) asserts that information rules the world. This means that underlying every field of human endeavour is the need for information: no discipline can do without it. Libraries are ICT dependent. In a world where any interaction at every stratum of society has become imperative, information plays a dominant role in all facets of the interaction. Professional librarians haven been acquainted with full knowledge of ICT are better placed as custodians of information through librarian and information. Librarians know what they want. They also know how to get what they want and more importanstly privileged to know the techniques of dissemination and preservation of these information.
The study of ICT in library and information science courses presents librarians as great administrators, educators, researchers, entrepreneurs etc. Modern information and communication technology (ICT) has miniature the world into a global village. Librarians avail themselves of this golden opportunity offered by ICT by browsing the internet, visiting websites instead of wallowi in fear, ignorance and anxiety. Information thereby becomes accessible and available.
Information and information dissemination communication are highly needed in all aspects of administration and management. Librarians as administrators are availed with right information through ICT in order to make right decisions. Quality information when effectively used to support good decisions lead to good decision making and effective performance of managerial activities.
In research, Information and Communication Technology plays a vital role. ICT in library and information science courses help in reduction of duplication of efforts. It enables the professional librarian to take advantage of existing knowledge and ‘know how’ achieved elsewhere in solving his own problems without duplicating existing works.
Furthermore, the role of ICT in education and manpower development cannot be over-emphasized. Library and information services exercise profound influence on education. Online tutorials are now available even at our homes due to modern information and communication technologies. Therefore, it creates more information technology professionals through participatory trainings. One could easily find needed materials on the internet just by surfing through a particular site.
Again, the society is dependent on rapid and reliable communication.

Information and Communication Technology has allowed us to open ground breaking communication technologies that satisfy the dependence. Electronic mail (e-mail) and instant messaging (IM) have become the most reliable and fast communication devices capable of transmitting and manipulating electronic data. Through these methods ICT is bringing people closer together. ICT is mainly treasured for its cost effectiveness, time saving and space saving approach.
Conclusively, information and communication technology acquired through library and information science courses offers the librarian the opportunity of modern learning and application techniques. Competence and proficiency on ICT by librarians will keep them abreast with recent scientific development. Therefore the aims of ICT through library information courses cannot be too numerous to be underscored.


REFERENCES

Azubike, Ken. A. etal (2001) Fundamentals of Library and Information Science, Awka. Nepa; Publishers.


Edoka B.E. (2000) Introduction to Library Science. Onitsha. Palma Publishers.
Encyclopedia Britannica (2006). London: Encyclopedia Britannica Inc. 18 (21).
Ifidon Sam (1999). A guide to Reference Services. Lagos. St Michaels.
Obodoeze, F.O. (2004), Science and Technology Information: A Guide to Library users. Nimo. Dieu      Benesse.
Onwudinjo, T.U. and Okeke Ifeka (2006). The Ned for Digitalization of Law Libraries in Nigeria  Universities: A case study of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Unizik Journal of Research in Library and Information Science (2) 50-60.
Opara, Umunna (2006). Reference Sources and Services: A Foundation Text. Owerri Springfield Publishers.
Ordi, Theresa. O. (2006). Principles and Management of Library Science Kaduna. Palerd.
Unizik Journal of Research in Library and Information Science 1 (2). 2008.

WHAT CAN WE MAKE OUT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE COURSES?

WHAT CAN WE MAKE OUT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE COURSES?


WRITTEN BY:

NAME: IGBONWELUNDU, THEOPHILUS M.

REG NO: 2009636006P



What is ICT/Concept of ICT



With the advent of Information and Communication Technology, there has been a radical change in the library systems and its operation and services. The emerging technologies in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) challenge the traditional library operation which is based on its techniques and services and management. The New Encyclopedia Britannica (2006) defined technology as a growing range of means, processes and ideas in addition to tools and machines. Obodoeze (2004) states that technology is the application of practical, mechanical sciences to industry and commerce. It could also be regarded as technical methods, skills or knowledge. Information refers to processed data, facts and messages which may be gained as a result of a study, research or transaction, and when transmitted to a received becomes knowledge. It is used to describe mankind’s accumulated knowledge derived from all subjects, in all forms, and from all sources that would help its users to reduce the level of uncertainty. Communication on its part is the process of transmitting and receiving ideas, information and message.



Information and communication technology can be derived from the above as the set of activities which facilitate by means of electronic means, the processing, transmission and display of information- world experts. It is therefore the technologies people use to share, distribute, gather information and communicate through computers and computer networks. Information and Communication Technology represent a cluster of associated technologies defined by their functional usage in information access and communication of which the key embodiment is the internet. Information is increasingly being passed from machine to machine (computer) without human intervention. The advances of information and communication technology have incessantly invaded virtually every aspect of human endeavour. Information is the life blood of any modern knowledge.



Onwudinjo and Ifeka (2008) opined that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the mechanism to process, store and transmit information which can be in numeric, text and graphic form and that computer application is central to this mechanism. Users are linked not just to an artifact of knowledge like books but also to knowledge itself in the form of human expertise experience.





BENEFITS OF INFORMATIOM AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY



These are therefore several things that we can make out (gain from) ICT in library science courses. Professor Sam Ifidon (2002) asserts that information rules the world. This means that underlying every field of human endeavour is the need for information: no discipline can do without it. Libraries are ICT dependent. In a world where any interaction at every stratum of society has become imperative, information plays a dominant role in all facets of the interaction. Professional librarians haven been acquainted with full knowledge of ICT are better placed as custodians of information through librarian and information. Librarians know what they want. They also know how to get what they want and more importanstly privileged to know the techniques of dissemination and preservation of these information.



The study of ICT in library and information science courses presents librarians as great administrators, educators, researchers, entrepreneurs etc. Modern information and communication technology (ICT) has miniature the world into a global village. Librarians avail themselves of this golden opportunity offered by ICT by browsing the internet, visiting websites instead of wallowi in fear, ignorance and anxiety. Information thereby becomes accessible and available.



Information and information dissemination communication are highly needed in all aspects of administration and management. Librarians as administrators are availed with right information through ICT in order to make right decisions. Quality information when effectively used to support good decisions lead to good decision making and effective performance of managerial activities.



In research, Information and Communication Technology plays a vital role. ICT in library and information science courses help in reduction of duplication of efforts. It enables the professional librarian to take advantage of existing knowledge and ‘know how’ achieved elsewhere in solving his own problems without duplicating existing works.



Furthermore, the role of ICT in education and manpower development cannot be over-emphasized. Library and information services exercise profound influence on education. Online tutorials are now available even at our homes due to modern information and communication technologies. Therefore, it creates more information technology professionals through participatory trainings. One could easily find needed materials on the internet just by surfing through a particular site.



Again, the society is dependent on rapid and reliable communication.

Information and Communication Technology has allowed us to open ground breaking communication technologies that satisfy the dependence. Electronic mail (e-mail) and instant messaging (IM) have become the most reliable and fast communication devices capable of transmitting and manipulating electronic data. Through these methods ICT is bringing people closer together. ICT is mainly treasured for its cost effectiveness, time saving and space saving approach.



Conclusively, information and communication technology acquired through library and information science courses offers the librarian the opportunity of modern learning and application techniques. Competence and proficiency on ICT by librarians will keep them abreast with recent scientific development. Therefore the aims of ICT through library information courses cannot be too numerous to be underscored.









REFERENCES

Azubike, Ken. A. etal (2001) Fundamentals of Library and Information Science, Awka. Nepa; Publishers.





Edoka B.E. (2000) Introduction to Library Science. Onitsha. Palma Publishers.



Encyclopedia Britannica (2006). London: Encyclopedia Britannica Inc. 18 (21).



Ifidon Sam (1999). A guide to Reference Services. Lagos. St Michaels.



Obodoeze, F.O. (2004), Science and Technology Information: A Guide to Library users. Nimo. Dieu Benesse.



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ICT

.WHAT CAN WE MAKE OUT OF ICT IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE COURSE?




NAME: Anaduaka Amarachukwu Esther

REG NO: 2009636009F



ICT (Information communication Technology) captures all the latest technologies used for communication, data processing and data storage. ICT have been used to solve different problems in Library and information science courses. ICT brought about Computer based learning and teaching. This was developed to make learning more efficient and more interesting for learners and teachers.



ICT addressed the problem of quality education. If I be excused, I will say especially in library and information science courses because this is a field of study that touches other fields (in the sense that library and information science deals with the collection, processing, storage and dissemination of information in all fields of studies). Thereby making the course broad and this resulted to scarcity of materials in Library and information science field. The good news is that ICT came and conquered this weakness. Students can now have access to various information materials with the help of ICT.





Library and information science as a course, made out other benefits from ICT through the following impact it made on it’s students:





● ICT enables greater learner autonomy for Library and information science students



●ICT Unlocks hidden potential for students with communication difficulties

● ICT enables students to demonstrate achievement in ways that might not be possible with traditional methods.

● ICT Enables tasks to be tailored to suit individual student’s skills and abilities.

● ICT can improve independent access for students and further research.

● Students with special educational needs are able to accomplish tasks working at their own pace.

● Visually impaired students using the internet can access information alongside their sighted peers

● Students with profound and multiple learning difficulties can communicate more easily with the help of ICT.

● Students using voice communication aids gain confidence and social credibility at school and in their communities.

● Increased ICT confidence amongst students motivates them to use the internet at home for schoolwork and leisure interests



ICT benefits for teachers in Library and information science:

● ICT reduces isolation for teachers by enabling them to communicate electronically with colleagues thus creating good ideals for the field.

● ICT Supports reflection on professional practice via online communication.

● ICT Improves skills for teachers and a greater understanding of access technology used by students





● ICT Enhances professional development and the effectiveness of the use of ICT with students through collaboration with peers.

● With the help of ICT, Materials in electronic form (for example, from the Internet) are more easily adapted into accessible resources such as large print like encyclopaedia of Library and information science.

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Oral interview.