LIBRARIANS’ TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCE, PERFORMANCE, EXPECTANCY, AND PERCEIVED EASE OF THE USE OF AUTOMATION SOFTWARE IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN OGUN STATE

Abstract

This study examined librarians’ technological competence, performance, expectancy, and 
perceived ease of the use of automation software in academic libraries in Ogun state. A 
descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The total enumeration method was 
employed to select 104 respondents for the study. A self-designed and close-ended questionnaire 
was used as the instrument for gathering data from the respondents. The data gathered was 
analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, percentages, mean, and standard 
deviation.Findings revealed there was a high level of librarians’ technological competence of 
librarians. There was a high level of librarians’ performance expectancy of automated software. 
The perceived ease of the use of automation software was high. The study revealed that the 
major problems affecting the use of automation software by librarians are frequent virus attacks, 
non-compatibility of the software, inadequate technical support of the automation software, and 
limited user community. It was therefore recommended that librarians should enhance ongoing 
professional development programs to keep librarians abreast of the latest advancements in 
automation software, ensuring they stay proficient and adaptable in the rapidly evolving 
technological landscape.