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University libraries-bridging digital gaps and accelerating the achievement of sustainable development goals through information and communication technologies

Stella Ngozi Anasi (University Library, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria)
Clement Chinemerem Ukangwa (University Library, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria)
Abimbola Fagbe (University Library, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria)

World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development

ISSN: 2042-5945

Publication date: 2 January 2018

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of university libraries in accelerating the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) through information and communication technologies (ICTs).

Design/methodology/approach

The study adopted a descriptive survey design using a researcher developed questionnaire for data collection. In all, 103 professional librarians working in all the university libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria were surveyed. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 19) was used to run the analysis.

Findings

The university libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria are not lagging behind in the provision of ICT facilities for the delivery of twenty-first century library services. The paper highlights the critical role of university libraries in bridging digital gaps by taking advantage of ICTs to accelerate the attainment of SDGs. ICTs have the capacity to accelerate the actualisation of SDG in all communities. However, illiteracy, lack of political accountability and transparency, lack of financial resources and inadequate power supply were the major challenges impeding the achievement of SDGs in Ogun State, Nigeria.

Practical implications

This paper establishes the role of university libraries in bridging digital gaps through ICTs in order to facilitate the attainment of SDGs.

Originality/value

The paper originality lies in its concise articulation of the roles of university libraries and ICTs in the actualisation of SDGs. Library and information professionals who are eager to contribute their quota to the achievement of SDGs will find this article useful.

Keywords

  • University libraries
  • Information and communication technologies
  • Nigeria
  • Sustainable development goals
  • Ogun State

Citation

Anasi, S.N., Ukangwa, C.C. and Fagbe, A. (2018), "University libraries-bridging digital gaps and accelerating the achievement of sustainable development goals through information and communication technologies", World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, Vol. 15 No. 1, pp. 13-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJSTSD-11-2016-0059

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