Managing Academic Library Services In Nigeria in the 21st Century

Abstract

This paper discussed on the management of library services in the 21st century. Library services like circulation, serial, cataloguing services have all improved with the aid ofInformation and Communication Technology. Libraries are now introducing social media service to cater for the tech savvy clienteles. The paper also focused on the impact of information technology on library routine services like circulation, serial, electronic library, Online Public Access Catalogue and social media services. Furthermore, the paper identified challenges faced with management of Library services in the 21st Century. The study recommended change of LIS curricula to suit the application of ICT in Libraries, need for Librarians to have the requisite ICT skills and improve funding for procurement of ICT infrastructure.