Hindrance of ICT Adoption to Library Services in Higher Institution of Learning in Developing Countries

Abstract

The adoption of ICT has revolutionized service provision in libraries and their general information management systems. This has transformed most services to digital: e-database (e-resources), e-catalogs, e-library and use of archiving technology like DSpace. Today, within the developing world, most libraries are moving towards transforming their existing traditional library services to digital systems - allowing them to tap and benefit from the vast advantages of ICT, for example, operation costs reduction, increased efficiency, an on-the-fly availability of information. Even with such numerous benefits, most Higher Institutions of Learning (HILs) in developing countries still lag behind on adoption of ICT in their library services. This paper seeks to investigate the challenges that hinder the adoption of ICT in libraries with special attention to HILs in developing. Further, solutions and recommendations to address these challenges are presented with case study analysis.