Information communication technology and collection management in academic libraries – case study of Imo state university library, Imo state

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Information communication technology and collection management in academic libraries – case study of Imo state university library, Imo state. This research work investigated information communication technology and collection management in academic libraries ( A case study of Imo State University Library, Imo State). The data collection instrument used for this work were questionnaires, interview schedules and observation methods. The research population is composed of the students, lecturers, library staff and clients of the institutions under study. The findings revealed the application of information and communication technology services, the types of ICTs in use in the academic library and the examination of their standards. The findings showed the problems in academic libraries. Based on the findings, recommendations were made on ways of solving the outstanding problems by giving an insight into the positive outcome of embarking on ICT for Academic libraries. The suggestions generally highlighted the challenges and opportunities for academic library services in terms of the application of information and communication technology services.