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The main objective of this paper is to investigate the level of adoption of Artificial Intelligence to support library services delivery in university libraries in Africa. Qualitative research method was adopted to collect data using online. A preliminary survey of 102 university libraries in English speaking countries in Africa was conducted to identify the university libraries that have adopted Artificial Intelligence in their libraries. Content analysis was used to analyze the responses. The study found that the only few university libraries in Africa have adopted AI technologies such as Chatbot, ChatGPT, LibKey from ThirdIron, robots, RFID technology and Grammarly. These AI technologies are used to render different library services like answering of directional and ready reference questions posed by library users, serving as a knowledge base for cataloguing information of library materials, self-check-out machine for books, used as a marketing tool for the library, tool for statistics evaluation and recommendations, assisting in the charging and discharging of library materials, and so on. Lack of fund to acquire the AI tools, training of librarians, and lack of full knowledge of AI were the most mentioned challenges associated with the adoption of AI in libraries. The study concludes that formulation of policy to guide the adoption of new technologies such as AI, and training and re-training for librarians through workshops is required to equip librarians with the skills needed to effectively use the AI technologies.

This research is on the application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in securing information resources in Nigerian university libraries. Ibrahim Babangida Library (IBL), Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTech),Yola was surved. The study reviewed literature relating to ICT devices used in securing information resources, the causes of insecurity in libraries and the challenges faced by libraries in providing security to information resources. Convenient sampling method was adopted in selecting respondents. Out of 107 copies of questionnaire that were distributed to respondents, a total of 102 (95.3%) were returned duly completed and found useble for the study. Descriptive statistics of frequency and percentages were used to analysed the data collected. Based on the research findings it was apparently clear that mutilation and book theft, deviant behaviors induced by ICTs among others are the major causes of insecurity of information resources in the library. ICT devices discovered to be in use in IBL include; handheld detectors, burglary proofs, lamination, retrospective conversion, digitization and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV). The study further revealed that some of the challenges faced by the library towards securing its resources include; inadequate funds, high cost of electronic monitoring and surveillance devices, systems failure, lack of technical support, among others. Some of the recommedations of the study are organising orientation on security and preservation of library resources, allocation of more funds to support the library formulation of security policies and trainng personnel to handle ICT facilities.Keywords: Library, ICT, Information, Resources, Security, Information

This study examined Website Use and Evaluation by Senior Library Staff in Ibrahim Babangida Library (IBL), ModibboAdama University of Technology, Yola. The objectives of the study were to determine the types of website used by senior library staff in IBL, to identify the purposes for which website is used, to ascertain whether website evaluation criteria is applied and to find out the challenges encountered while using website. The study adopted descriptive survey research design and employed structured questionnaire as instrument for data collection. The entire population of twenty (20) senior library staff was studied. The data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics. The study revealed that majority of the respondents indicated using educational based website for academic purposes. The study further revealed that accuracy as a criteria for website evaluation was used. Power failure was identified as a major challenge attributed to the use of website. It was recommended that senior library staff should endeavour to use of other types of website apart from the educational & research, information, library and news websites among others. The challenge of Power failure needs to be properly addressed by the university management, through the provision of alternative power sources.Keywords: Evaluation, Library, Staff, Nigeria, Universities, Use, Website

This research work surveyed the impact of accessibility and utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities by Lecturers of Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, Nigeria. The population of this study was 388 Lecturers of the university. Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table was used todetermine a sample size of 191 from the target population, while, simple random sampling technique was employed to administer the questionnaire. The main research instrument used for this study was questionnaire and the data collected was analyzed using a Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17.0 and descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentages to present results in tables, pie charts and bar charts. Findings of the study revealed that accessibility and utilization of ICT facilities had positive impact on the performance of Lecturers which enhanced their teaching, research and learning output. However, respondents mostly used personal subscription to access the ICT facilities in the university due to problems such as poor ICT infrastructure, network fluctuation and low bandwidth size, among others. These problems had negative consequences on Lecturers’ academic activities. Recommendations made include provision of adequate funds to improve on ICT facilities, provision of alternative power sources and training of Lecturers on the use of ICT facilities for teaching, learning and research activities.

The study analysed eighty-one (81) masters of library and information science dissertations accepted by the school of postgraduate studies, University of Maiduguri, between 1996 and 2015 academic sessions. The analysis focused on productivity of dissertation by a academic year, subject areas, type of libraries, geographical areas covered and the gender of the students that presented the dissertations. The analysis revealed that the 2014 academic year recorded the highest productivity of dissertations with thirteen (13) representing 19.8 percent, Library Personnel Management was the most researched subject area, Academic Librarianship was the type of library most researched and Borno State was the most focused geographical area in the dissertations presented during the years covered by the study. Finally, the study suggests among other things, the need for the department to encourage prospective candidates to carryout research in other areas of specialization such as Bibliographical Studies and Bibliometrics, Organization of Knowledge, Foundations of Library and Information Science, Manuscripts and Archival Management, which are yet to receive attention.Keywords: Analytical study, Library and Information Science, Dissertations, Nigeria

This study investigated the type of internet services and resources available to academics in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The survey research method was employed for this study. The population for this study consists of all the lecturers in Adamawa State University (ADSU) Mubi, American University of Nigeria (AUN) Yola and Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTech) Yola. Krejcie and Morgan table for determining sampling was used to arrive at a sample size of 265 lecturers from a population of 847. The research instrument used for collecting data for this study was a self-designed questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was used in analyzing the data collected. Findings revealed e-mail, file/document transfer, newsgroup, discussion groups among other types of internet services and resources available to academics in Adamawa state. It was also revealed that cyber cafe is mostly used by academics to access internet services and resources while, the purposes for accessing Internet services and resources were teaching, research, communication, collaboration and publication. The study recommended that effective wireless connection should be provided both in libraries and the entire campus environment so that academics can have unhindered access to internet services and resources for their academic activities. Keywords: internet services, internet resources, adamawa, academics, use