Blended Librarianship as a Fulcrum for Librarians’ Relevance in a Developing Country

Ifijeh, Goodluck and Izuagbe, Roland and Fawole, Oluwatoyin Omoyeni and Ilogho, Julie E. (2023) Blended Librarianship as a Fulcrum for Librarians’ Relevance in a Developing Country. An International Journal of Library & Information Science, 43 (2). pp. 125-130. ISSN ISSN 0970 1052 Online version ISSN 2320 317X

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Abstract

The paper examined the emergence and important role of blended librarianship as a fulcrum of relevance for librarians in Nigerian universities. It x-rayed the global trends in blended librarianship vis-à-vis the Nigerian situation. Furthermore, the study considered perceived challenges libraries may be confronted with in deploying relevant ICT infrastructure geared towards transitioning from traditional to hybrid services provision for the successful implementation of blended librarianship. The paper recommended the design and implementation of an appropriate framework for the development of ICTs in Nigerian universities, urgency in the acquisition of new skill sets by academic librarians in Nigeria, while also calling on relevant stakeholders to review the current curricula of Nigerian library schools to reflect current realities in the work place.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Blended Librarianship, Blended Learning, Librarians, Nigerian Universities, University libraries.
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education
Depositing User:	nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	20 Mar 2024 09:09
Last Modified:	08 Apr 2024 15:31
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/17854

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