Adoption of Collaborative Technologies in Library and Information Science Teaching: A Study of Tertiary Institutions in Rivers and Imo States, Nigeria

Echem, ME, Udo-Anyanwu, AJ and Ujoumunna, JC (2024) Adoption of Collaborative Technologies in Library and Information Science Teaching: A Study of Tertiary Institutions in Rivers and Imo States, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology, 14 (2). pp. 11-19. ISSN 2231-6108

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Abstract

This study examines lecturers’ adoption of collaborative technologies in teaching Library and Information Science (LIS) in tertiary institutions in Rivers and Imo States, Nigeria. The research employed a descriptive survey design. The study population consisted of forty-two (42) LIS lecturers from four tertiary institutions across the two states, which also served as the sample. Data were collected using an online questionnaire, validated by two senior lecturers from the Department of Library and Information Science at Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The instrument was not pilot-tested based on the assumption that a valid test is inherently reliable. A total of forty-two validated questionnaires were distributed, with thirty-seven (37) completed questionnaires retrieved and deemed usable for data analysis, yielding a response rate of 88.10%. Data were analyzed using weighted mean and standard deviation. Findings revealed that the extent of lecturers’ adoption of collaborative technologies in teaching LIS is low; they primarily utilize these technologies for tutorial sessions and delivering course materials. However, factors such as insufficient ICT facilities and funding, limited awareness of pedagogical collaborative technologies, unstable internet connectivity, and low digital literacy hinder the optimal use of these tools. Among other recommendations, the researchers suggested the provision of adequate ICT resources, stable internet connectivity, and web-based instructional training for lecturers by both the government and institutional management.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	46 Information and Computing Sciences; 4610 Library and Information Studies
Subjects:	Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources
Divisions:	Engineering and Built Environment
Publisher:	Centre for Research and Innovation
Date of acceptance:	1 March 2024
Date of first compliant Open Access:	1 September 2026
Date Deposited:	01 Sep 2026 13:22
Last Modified:	07 Sep 2026 13:31
DOI or ID number:	10.70112/ajist-2024.14.2.4248
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/29240

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