Social Media as Indispensable Tools for Resource Sharing among Academic Libraries in Nigeria

Abstract

This article examines the social media as indispensible tools for resource sharing among academic libraries in Nigeria. Despite the fact that there is high level of awareness of social media as tool for library practices, it has been observed that there is low extent of usage of social media for resource sharing among academic libraries. This is partly due to constraints such as technophobia on the part of some librarians, conservative attitude among others. The paper used both primary and secondary sources of information as the methodology approach. The study revealed the relevance of resources sharing among academic libraries as means of releasing the objectives of the institutions. Hence, social media becomes imperative for efficient and effective resource sharing in this digital age. The paper recommended among others, that academic libraries should adopt and take side in the new media for effective and efficient library services. Librarians must also develop themselves to get along with the new technologies.