Enhancing Library and Information Management through Multimedia and Hypermedia Instructions

Abstract

The study focused on Enhancing Library Service Management through application of multimedia and hypermedia to drive library functions of information dissemination – (diverse recorded knowledge) to users – (learners, teachers, lecturers and researchers). The ongoing digital age – era of Information Communication Technology (ICT) which permeates fast into the quantity and quality, the range, speed of information generation, repackaging, preservation, transfer and dissemination in our lives today and world of works should be taken full advantage. This 21st century library services should adopt multimedia and hypermedia to drive its services/functions to keep abreast o the moving trend with ICT impact. Studying shows that multimedia, hypermedia, their associated equipment and technological expertise if adopted can greatly enhance library information functions by assisting the dissemination of the printed word. Multimedia resources form part of our cultural heritage. Research has confirmed that hypermedia convey huge quantum of information that could be preserved for future use. Realistically study again indicates rich varieties of media expression in our society could be accessed, stored and made available to library patrons. This could greatly enhanced learning and education. Study in addition shows that multimedia and electronic resources have high potential to improve learning and knowledge requisition in all ramifications. The role of multimedia and hypermedia facilitated teaching and learning is one of the most widely current discussed issues in contemporary education. Conclusively, libraries of all types – (the National Public, Academic, Research, Special and School) in this 21st century should embrace multimedia and hypermedia tools to boast their information management services effectively. Multimedia combines text, data, images, animation, photograph, audio, video, which are converted into information digital media to create a platform that allows learners to manipulate, explore and interact at their own pace and time of learning.