IMPACT OF AUTOMATION OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES

The research project impact of automation of academic libraries. Library automation is essential for today’s library operations and services.  However, the ability of librarians to perform their job effectively and efficiently is influenced by their capacity to use automated library. Librarians’ performance appears not to meet up with the current level of users’ demand for information and the rate at which the users want to get information. Currently, some libraries in South-West, Nigeria may not have sufficient skills and competence on the use of library automation. Lack of library automation has adverse effect on the quality of service delivery of the library which affects their performance also. Library automation is used to promote quality of service, level of operation, library user satisfaction and increase productivity of library. Library automation in the library would serve as motivating tools for the library in discharging their duties in an effective and efficient way. The findings of this study would help library and the policy makers who are involved in the operation of library services and enhance research work.  The study will enable librarians and university management on accountability of fund given to the library and monitoring how the library fund is spent over a year.  Lastly, the study would contribute to the body of knowledge while serving as a useful source of information for future research regarding this subject matter.