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ICT competence and digital preservation practices of library personnel in selected Nigerian Private Universities

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: International Journal Of Academic Research In Education And Review

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The growing popularity of digital information resources has brought about a new dimension to preservation practices in libraries. However, libraries of many tertiary institutions in Nigeria do not have good digital preservation practices. The study therefore, investigated the influence of ICT Competence on Digital Preservation Practices in Private Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study adopted the survey research design. The population for the study comprised 164 library personnel in all Private Universities in Ogun State. The total enumeration method was employed. A structured validated and reliable online questionnaire was used for data collection. The Cronbach’s Alpha reliability coefficient for the constructs ranged from 0.70 to 0.93. A response rate of 98.8% was achieved. Results revealed
that Information Communication Technology (ICT) Competence (F(1,159) =198.007, R2 =.529, P <0 xss=removed R=0.106, xss=removed xss=removed R=0.340, xss=removed xss=removed R=0.140, xss=removed>0.05) on Digital Preservation Practices of Private University Libraries Personnel in Ogun State, Nigeria. The level of digital preservation practice of librarians in private Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria was found to be high. (x? =4.01, SD=.531). The study concluded that Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Competence contributes to digital preservation practice in private University libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria. It recommended that the management of libraries put policies and programs in place to help sustain digital preservation practices.

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Solomon,D. Soyemi,O. . (2021). ICT competence and digital preservation practices of library personnel in selected Nigerian Private Universities, 9 (), 248-248.

Solomon,D. Soyemi,O. . "ICT competence and digital preservation practices of library personnel in selected Nigerian Private Universities" 9, no (), (2021): 248-248.

Solomon,D. and Soyemi,O. and . (2021). ICT competence and digital preservation practices of library personnel in selected Nigerian Private Universities, 9 (), pp248-248.

SolomonD, SoyemiO, . ICT competence and digital preservation practices of library personnel in selected Nigerian Private Universities. 2021, 9 ():248-248.

Solomon,David , and Soyemi,Opeyemi . "ICT competence and digital preservation practices of library personnel in selected Nigerian Private Universities", 9 . (2021) : 248-248.

S.David & S.Opeyemi , "ICT competence and digital preservation practices of library personnel in selected Nigerian Private Universities" vol.9, no., pp. 248-248, 2021.

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