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The advent of IT and other communication technologies has changed all means of communications, in... more The advent of IT and other communication technologies has changed all means of communications, information resources and services. ICT Multimedia technology as an innovative teaching and learning strategy in a problem-based learning environment is alternative system in developing practical learning environment by giving the students a well interactive study, project and train them in this skill set. However, This paper highlights the challenges and opportunities of preparing library information science’ students for ICT based practice society in North-West Geo-political Zone of Nigeria, Recommendation for functional practice of Information Communication Technologies by the library information science’ students in North-West Geo-political Zone of Nigeria have also been given.

The electronic resources offer ease of use, wider access, more rapid updating, cost saving over l... more The electronic resources offer ease of use, wider access, more rapid updating, cost saving over local maintenance and storage, the librarians are finding it difficult to define issues related to policy of collection development and archiving of electronic resources. The electronic resources require continuing management to a far greater degree than print resources do. However, the primary aim of the electronic information resources and services will be to support the institution’s learning, teaching, and research, which might change significantly with number of users. This paper has conducted Assessment of Electronic Information Resources and Services in Kaduna State University Library, Kaduna- Nigeria. Recommendations for functional use of Electronic Information Resources and Services in Kaduna State University Library, Kaduna- Nigeria have also been given.

Nigeria with higher number of universities and research institutions compared to any other countr... more Nigeria with higher number of universities and research institutions compared to any other country in sub-Saharan Africa produce large volume of research outputs that are of paramount value to scholarly. Institutional repositories are contemporary services academic research institutions render to its community members in the form of managing and disseminating of their intellectual works through a digital medium, open access IR have been found to play an important role in the preservation and dissemination of institutional research outputs which will in turn become a constituent part of a global research outputs especially in Nigeria with that higher number of universities and research institutions. This paper highlighted the conceptual framework of institutional repository, definitions, benefit, institutional repository software systems, open access institutional repository in Nigeria, resource sharing and some the challenges in Nigerian institutions.

Internet has greater impact on education; particularly, higher education library by creating and ... more Internet has greater impact on education; particularly, higher education library by creating and promoting virtual learning environments, Learners thus formulate their virtual communities and interact freely with each other they can exchange their learning experiences, research findings and academic opportunities. The Internet revolution is not just limited to finding information but also to fostering relationships that bring people together. Internet has many functions in library include storehouse of information, communication without boundaries, online interactive learning, electronic/online research, innovation in the new world, improve interest in learning, global education, and Information catalogues. This paper has conducted survey on internet and its utilization among the Staff and student of Nuhu Bamalli Politechnic Library, Zaria Kaduna-Nigeria. Recommendations for functional use of Internet in Nuhu Bamalli Politechnic Library, Zaria Kaduna-Nigeria have also been given.

MOOCs have grabbed the headlines and rightfully become the focal point of the disruption under wa... more MOOCs have grabbed the headlines and rightfully become the focal point of the disruption under way in higher education; MOOCs are just one spice among many online-education spices, that result of Information and communication technologies (ICTs) which have been touted as potentially powerful enabling tools for educational change and reform. When used appropriately, different ICTs are said to help expand access to education, strengthen the relevance of education to the increasingly digital workplace, and raise educational quality by, among others, helping make teaching and learning into an engaging, active process connected to real life. This paper has provided the application of massive online open courses in Tertiary Institutions in Nigerian: Prospects and Challenges.

Information and Communications Technology strategy is pivotal to competitive survival for today’s... more Information and Communications Technology strategy is pivotal to competitive survival for today’s businesses. It has become a pervasive part of our working and living environments, and will continue to be an integral resource for education, business, government and society at large, ICT combines information, knowledge, processes, and technology to provide a foundation for driving efficiencies and fuelling innovation. This paper formulated research on application of information and communication technology in management of information in local government areas of Nigeria, highlighted general background of ICT in management of information, the state of ICT in local government in Nigeria, benefit of ICT, prospects application of ICT and some the challenges in Nigeria.

The advent of IT and other communication technologies has changed all means of communications, in... more The advent of IT and other communication technologies has changed all means of communications, information resources and services. ICT Multimedia technology as an innovative teaching and learning strategy in a problem-based learning environment is alternative system in developing practical learning environment by giving the students a well interactive study, project and train them in this skill set. However, This paper highlights the challenges and opportunities of preparing library information science’ students for ICT based practice society in North-West Geo-political Zone of Nigeria, Recommendation for functional practice of Information Communication Technologies by the library information science’ students in North-West Geo-political Zone of Nigeria have also been given.

The electronic resources offer ease of use, wider access, more rapid updating, cost saving over l... more The electronic resources offer ease of use, wider access, more rapid updating, cost saving over local maintenance and storage, the librarians are finding it difficult to define issues related to policy of collection development and archiving of electronic resources. The electronic resources require continuing management to a far greater degree than print resources do. However, the primary aim of the electronic information resources and services will be to support the institution’s learning, teaching, and research, which might change significantly with number of users. This paper has conducted Assessment of Electronic Information Resources and Services in Kaduna State University Library, Kaduna- Nigeria. Recommendations for functional use of Electronic Information Resources and Services in Kaduna State University Library, Kaduna- Nigeria have also been given.

Nigeria with higher number of universities and research institutions compared to any other countr... more Nigeria with higher number of universities and research institutions compared to any other country in sub-Saharan Africa produce large volume of research outputs that are of paramount value to scholarly. Institutional repositories are contemporary services academic research institutions render to its community members in the form of managing and disseminating of their intellectual works through a digital medium, open access IR have been found to play an important role in the preservation and dissemination of institutional research outputs which will in turn become a constituent part of a global research outputs especially in Nigeria with that higher number of universities and research institutions. This paper highlighted the conceptual framework of institutional repository, definitions, benefit, institutional repository software systems, open access institutional repository in Nigeria, resource sharing and some the challenges in Nigerian institutions.

Internet has greater impact on education; particularly, higher education library by creating and ... more Internet has greater impact on education; particularly, higher education library by creating and promoting virtual learning environments, Learners thus formulate their virtual communities and interact freely with each other they can exchange their learning experiences, research findings and academic opportunities. The Internet revolution is not just limited to finding information but also to fostering relationships that bring people together. Internet has many functions in library include storehouse of information, communication without boundaries, online interactive learning, electronic/online research, innovation in the new world, improve interest in learning, global education, and Information catalogues. This paper has conducted survey on internet and its utilization among the Staff and student of Nuhu Bamalli Politechnic Library, Zaria Kaduna-Nigeria. Recommendations for functional use of Internet in Nuhu Bamalli Politechnic Library, Zaria Kaduna-Nigeria have also been given.

MOOCs have grabbed the headlines and rightfully become the focal point of the disruption under wa... more MOOCs have grabbed the headlines and rightfully become the focal point of the disruption under way in higher education; MOOCs are just one spice among many online-education spices, that result of Information and communication technologies (ICTs) which have been touted as potentially powerful enabling tools for educational change and reform. When used appropriately, different ICTs are said to help expand access to education, strengthen the relevance of education to the increasingly digital workplace, and raise educational quality by, among others, helping make teaching and learning into an engaging, active process connected to real life. This paper has provided the application of massive online open courses in Tertiary Institutions in Nigerian: Prospects and Challenges.

Information and Communications Technology strategy is pivotal to competitive survival for today’s... more Information and Communications Technology strategy is pivotal to competitive survival for today’s businesses. It has become a pervasive part of our working and living environments, and will continue to be an integral resource for education, business, government and society at large, ICT combines information, knowledge, processes, and technology to provide a foundation for driving efficiencies and fuelling innovation. This paper formulated research on application of information and communication technology in management of information in local government areas of Nigeria, highlighted general background of ICT in management of information, the state of ICT in local government in Nigeria, benefit of ICT, prospects application of ICT and some the challenges in Nigeria.