Information Communication Technology and Research Productivity of Librarians in Selected Private Universities in Southwest Nigeria

Abstract

This study is to identify the effects of information and communication technology on librarians' 
research output at selected private universities in Southwest Nigeria. A descriptive survey 
design was adopted in the investigation. The population of the study was made up of 120 
practicing Librarian from Six (6) private Southwest Nigerian universities. Data was collected 
through questionnaire and analyzed with the use of the descriptive statistical method. Findings 
showed that librarians' research output was low. However, they used ICTs in their research 
operations, which had ramifications effect. The significant effects were observed in the areas 
of data collection techniques, collaborative research, and the enhancement of the amount and 
quality of literature searches and data analysis. The report makes several recommendations, 
including that librarians should try to publish more research articles and be encouraged to have 
the training and skills they need to use new technology for research.