ABSTRACT

This research work is on the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the provision of reference service in public library user in Nigeria. A case study of Imo state Library. The literature review is on the concept of ICTs types of ICT infrastructure applicable in public library, funding of ICTs in public libraries in Nigeria the importance of reference services in public libraries and factors affecting the role of ICT in public libraries in Nigeria. The questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection and it was distributed on a hand-to-hand basis. The method of analysis for this study was the tabulated statistical method. The research was to find out ICT infrastructure put in place in public libraries in Nigeria, if there is a proper funding of ICT libraries in the provision of reference eservice in public libraries in Nigeria, the level of training to public library staff on ICTs, the problem/factors ,militating against the role of ICT un the provision of reference services in public libraries in Nigeria, and strategies that can be adopted to overcome the problems.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Table of contents

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background of the study

1.2 Statement of problem

1.3 Research question

1.4 Purpose of the study

1.5 Significance of the study

1.6 Scope and limitation of the study

1.7 Operational definition of terms

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Literature review

CHAPTER  THREE

3.0 Introduction

3.1 Research design

3.2 Population of the study

3.3 Sampling and sample techniques

3.4 Instrument for data collection

3.5 Method of data collection

3.6 Method of data collection

3.7 Method of data analysis

CHAPTER THREE

4.0 Introduction

4.1 Data analysis and presentation of results

4.2 Discussion of findings.

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 Introduction

5.1 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

5.2 Summary

5.3 Conclusion

5.4 Recommendation

    Bibliography

    Appendix

    Questionnaire