The Roles of Library and Librarian in Information Resource Sharing in the Emerging Information Society

Abstract

This study is an attempt to look at the roles which library and librarian stand to play in the emerging information society where information resource sharing is requires to ensure there is wider access to information resources on the platform of ICT. The study was conducted in three selected academic libraries in Kogi State to ascertain their readiness to engage in effective information resources sharing. The study observed selected three libraries have state of the art ICT facilities required for information resource. The study made some recommendations that can improve upon the success achieved in the deployment of ICT for information resources sharing.

Key words: ICT, ICT Information Resources, Information Resource Sharing