CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background Of The Study

The introduction of information communication technology (1CT) has a tremendous influence on every sphere of human endeavour. Many years ago, libraries used card catalogue, typewriters and manually assigned due dates. Library automation and up to date method of help libraries patrons to effectively used library resources is now streamlined because of computers and software.

Library automation and its attendant digital technologies present near opportunities and challenges to libraries to enhance their service. Some of the cultural functions of libraries are changing in the digital age and providing promising opportunities for the acquisition organization and bibliographic control of the available vast knowledge. However, automation is the reality of 21st century and any library that ignores its capability in transforming the information environment is at risk of losing ground libraries the repositories of human knowledge have been striving to improve their productivity through the use of computer (Fauty, 2004). The library is the heart of the educational enterprise and also the reservoir of knowledge communicated through information resources. Information is fast becoming a vital national resources that determines the director of any nation`. Therefore, librarians and document list must be conversant with development in information and its communication technologies for the organization and dissemination of information in order to increase knowledge and improve scholarship.

1. 1. This material content is developed to serve as a GUIDE for students to conduct academic research work
2. 2. As a source for additional understanding of the subject.
3. 3. As a source for ideas for your own research work (if properly referenced).
4. 4. For PROPER paraphrasing (see your university definition of plagiarism and acceptable paraphrase)
5. 5. Direct citing (if referenced properly)
Thank you so much for your respect to the authors copyright.