Reapraisal of the Concept of "Information Age" and its impact on the development of modern Society and Libraries in Nigeria

Abstract

This article examined communication methods from beginning of mankind to the present. The invention of writing and printing were said to have increased the rate of information transfer among individuals and communities even though the extent was still limited by geographical factors. It was observed that with the development of Information and Communication Technologies (lCTs) the existing geographical barriers have been reduced to the barest minimum. While the role of information in human development was highlighted, what constitutes information age and its impact on modern society was also discussed. The article further explained the role of information age in enhancing library resources and services. The problems associated with effective application and utilization of ICT facilities in Nigeria were equally discussed and solutions to such problems, among which include generation of new ideas by the Federal and State Governments on how to get the citizens of the country adequately informed on issues that affect them were proffered.