Global Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

Abstract

A Survey of Computer Literacy Skills of Professionals and Paraprofessionals in College Libraries in Delta and Edo State, Nigeria

Dr.M.U. Ugboma and Ufuoma A. Omosor

The purpose of this study is to survey the computer literacy skills of professionals and paraprofessionals in college libraries in Delta and Edo State, Nigeria. A population of 150 professionals and paraprofessionals participated in the study. Descriptive survey design was adopted in carrying out the study. A questionnaire was used in the collection of data. Frequency counts and percentages were used to answer the research questions. The result of the analysis among others showed that most professionals and paraprofessionals acquire computer knowledge through computer/IT training programmes. Findings also reveals that respondents derived various benefits from computer usage such as getting official work done easily and faster and reduction of work load.