Enhancing Research Productivity of Librarians through Information and Communication Technology at Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the research productivity of librarians through information and communication technology, with particular reference to Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. Survey research which is a case study was employed and total enumeration (census) was used to cover all the twenty-eight librarians in Federal University of Technology, Minna. The study revealed amongst others that funding, time allocated for research and research environment had direct positive influence on the research productivity of librarians in Federal University of Technology, Minna. The study recommended the following amongst others. That the management of Federal University of Technology, Minna should leave no stone unturned in the provision of funds that could boost the research productivity of librarians. There should be proper timing for the planning and execution of laudable researches in the university especially as it affects librarians in the institution.