REFINING OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES TOWARDS DIGITAL SOCIETY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Muhammad Kabir Sahabi (PhD), Ogochukwu B. Ezeudu

Abstract


This paper describes refining of academic libraries towards digital society for sustainable development. It highlights the development of hybrid libraries as a magical solution to meet the information needs of library users in the digital society, showing great sensitivity in the use of new technologies. It also explores new trends in providing information that librarians can use to re-establish the academic library to provide effective services. Lack of efficiency, technological inefficiency and inadequate energy supplies were highlighted as some of the challenges of providing information services in digital society for sustainable development. Librarians should strive to acquire ICT skills through personal training to be relevant and defend their profession. The study identified librarians and discussed academic librarians in the digital society, as well as providing services in a digital society.

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digital society, academic librarians in digital society, academic librarians in digital society and effective service delivery for sustainable development, challenges of providing information services in digital society and recommendations.

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