Advanced Operational Technique and Management of Hardware and Software for Library Automation in Nigeria

Abstract

Information technology has become a game changer, influencing the way libraries and other information centers collect, preserve, and disseminate information to their diverse clientele. This paper explores and offers progressive insights among developmental knowledge of automation in Nigerian libraries.  It covers how hardware and software management technique work in advanced library automation in Nigerian libraries, typical hardware and software management in library automation and the maintenance. Operational technique in management of library automation, determinant factors of hardware acquisition in library automation, automation development life cycle in libraries and dimensions of software quality within the library automation were discussed. Conclusion and appropriate recommendations were made for libraries embarking on automation in Nigeria.