Survey of the Availability of Resources in Computer Laboratories in Selected Nigerian Library Schools

Abstract

Survey research was carried out to determine the availability of resources in computer laboratories of three University-based Library Schools in Nigeria. The selection was based on the geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The selected library schools were those of Ibadan, Kano and Minna. Findings revealed that there were five System Analysts and 64 computers in the computer laboratories understudy. The Library Schools understudy utilized computer laboratory for practical lessons, while Federal University of Technology, Minna, Library School also uses computer to store/preserve data. None of the computer laboratories utilized computers for commercial purposes. Two of the library schools utilize computer laboratory for electronic mailings and internet browsing. The paper recommends among other things, the provision of adequate computers, adequate human resources to man the computer laboratories and adequate fund for the maintenance and preservation of various facilities in the laboratories.