Tony Ikponmwosa Obaseki

Attitude of Librarians: Towards Application of Information and Communication Technologies in Polytechnics Libraries: Northern States of Nigeria Tony Ikponmwosa Obaseki

The main purpose of this study was to identify the attitude of librarians in polytechnic libraries in Northern States of Nigeria towards information and communication technologies as well as factors that predicts such attitudes. Survey research method was used for the study. The questionnaire and observation were used in collecting data relevant to the study. Four research questions and three hypotheses were formulated for the study. Findings showed that: A. The librarians expressed positive attitude towards information technology. B. Only one variable; academic qualification of polytechnic librarian, out of the three variables measured was discovered to be related to the attitude of the polytechnic librarians towards information communication technology. C. It is however surprising to note that despite the strong positive attitude registered by the librarians, only limited information communication technology seemed to be available at the polytechnic libraries even as such used for library services...