Assessment of ICT Infrastructure Availability for Effective Service Delivery in Nigerian Academic Libraries

Abstract

The level of availability of information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in Nigerian academic libraries is gradually increasing. Some libraries have made significant advancements in terms of providing access to educational resources through the integration of ICT tools. This is improving the learning experience of students and researchers. More libraries are investing in updating and improving their technological resources. This study investigated the level of availability of ICT infrastructure in some selected public university libraries in southwest Nigeria comprising twelve state and federal universities libraries. Questionnaire were administered to 376 library staff comprising of academic librarians and library officers. Descriptive analysis was employed and the result was presented in tables of frequency counts and percentages. Findings showed that ICT infrastructures were available in the selected libraries, the level of availability was considered to be at a moderate level with ongoing efforts to further enhance it. It was recommended that library management should prioritize constant acquisition of ICT infrastructure for improved library services.

Keywords: ICT, Infrastructure, Availability, Academic Library

DOI: 10.7176/IKM/16-3-03

Publication date: October 30^th 2026