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

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.