IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON ACADEMIC LIBRARY SERVICES IN DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY,ABRAKA.

Abstract

This study was carried out to investigae Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Academic Library Services in Delta State University Library,Abraka.The research design used for this study is descriptive survey design. Three research questions were answered. Enumerative sampling technique was used so that the entire population can be retained. The population of the study is 31.Copies of the questionnaire returned were 29. The instrument for data collection was validated by experts. Cronbach Alpha reliability technique was used for ascerning the reliability of the instrument which yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.93. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive tool such as simple percentage and frequencycounts. The result of the study showed that the methods in the dissemination of library resources and services during the Covid-19 Pandemic were sent through library blog, Facebook,Twitter, WhatsApp, Email, Library website and Telephone.The study among others therefore recommends the federal and state governments must raise their investments in digital transformation and make it a priority in their societies.Governments should take steps to increase Internet penetration, especially mobile Internet penetration,and to close the digital gap between villages,towns and cities.