Library and Information Science Education and the Challenges of ICT in a Depressed Society

This paper examines the various concepts that are associated with the topic such as concept of Library and Information Science Education and Concept of Information Communication Technology. It highlights the emergence of Library and Information Science Education in Nigeria, effects of depressed economy on Library and Information Science Education, importance of Information Communication Technology in Library and Information Science Education, impact of Information Communication Technology on Library and Information Science Education, areas of application of Information Communication Technology in Library and Information Science Education. The paper further x-ray the challenges of Information Communication Technology on Library and Information Science Education to include inadequate funding, high cost of hardware’s and software’s, internet connectivity, lack of technical expertise, inadequate facilities, among others. As a way forward, the paper recommended constant training of Library and Information Science Educators, adequate Information Communication Technology should be acquired , government and well meaning individuals should provide financial support.

Keywords: Library and Information Science Education; Depressed society; challenges of Information Communication Technology.