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Affiliations
1 Kumasi Polytechnic, GH
2 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, GH
3 Smt. Hansa Mehta Library the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSUB), Vadodara, Gujarat, IN
Source
International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol 5, No 5 (2016), Pagination: 158-168
Abstract
The current dynamics of information and the recent technological revolution has compelled academic libraries worldwide to embrace web technologies. The focus of this study is to assess the extent of utilisation of social networking tools adopted in the well-resourced public universities in Ghana. The study used quota sampling to select 32 professional librarians from UG, KNUST, UDS and UCC to answer questionnaires. Simple descriptive tools such as charts and percentage tables were used to present the findings of the study. The study exposed that, the most utilised social networking tool used among professional librarians was Facebook then Instant messaging. However, librarians were aware and sometimes use LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogs, Wikis, Flickr, Slideshare, and YouTube, Professional librarians used social networking tools for dissemination of library news, library events, group discussion, general library information, sharing e-resources, and offering library resources. Therefore, it was recommended that professional librarians should be encouraged to use the social networking tools for their intended purposes and observe all ethics regarding it use. Also, the libraries should be stocked with adequate ICT infrastructure and vibrant internet connectivity to ensure proper functioning and effective usage of networking tools.
Keywords
Social Networking Tools, Social Networking Sites, Web 2.0 Tools, Academic Libraries.
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