Research output and innovation in a library school for sustainable development in the Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria.

Abstract

The study investigated the research outputs and innovations in the Department of Library and information Technology, Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used in data collection. Data gathered were analyzed by simple tabulation, frequency counts and percentages. Higher degree research work involves topic selection, research proposal, data collection, post-field seminar and oral examination. The findings had shown innovative area of ICT application in libraries and none in the area of entrepreneurship. The completed research works are packaged in hard/softcopies. The completed research works were subjected to preservation through the use of softcopies and shelving of the research works in university library.