Challenges of E-Library Services in Tertiary Institutions of Ebonyi State –Nigeria

Abstract

E-libraries is also known and referred by various authors as either Virtual libraries or Digital libraries. Our society is currently witnessing a quick and continues transformation powered by ICT revolution which has find its way in all other field of human endeavors. The use of information and communication technology (ICT) is becoming an integral part of education in all parts of the globe. Nigeria which Ebonyi is one among the 36 states is not left behind as ICT gradually finds its way into her educational systems regardless of persistent restrictions caused by our low economic status, the increasing numbers of E-libraries even in the young state like Ebonyi stands so encouraging. The advancement of E-libraries has ensured the emergence of global networked environment that has dramatically changed the face and operation of the old traditional libraries’ functions, services including their storage and delivery systems.This paper after reviewing related literature works concerning libraries and its advantages,highlighted several challenges of E-library services in Tertiary institutions in Ebonyi state.Finally,it concludes that if E-libraries in tertiary institutions in the state are to survive, drastic and progressive action needs to be taken by Governments and sponsoring bodies to overcome some of the mentioned challenges.

Keywords: E-Library,Challenges,Tertiary  Institutions,Ebonyi State,Nigeria

DOI: 10.7176/CEIS/13-5-01

Publication date:October 31^st 2022