Library Users, ICTs and Libraries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Justin Chisenga · 2015
Modern information and communication technologies (ICTs) are having a tremendous impact on the library and information environment in the world. The availability of mobile technology devices such as laptops, netbook computers, tablet computers (tablets), and smartphones, among others; wireless broadband internet access; and web-based technologies and tools, including digital portals and social media; are slowly changing the way library and information users seek and access information and the way librarians and libraries respond to the needs of their clients. Taking these into account, the paper highlights the ICT situation in the library and information environment in Sub-Saharan Africa. Specifically, it focuses on ICTs and library users, ICTs and libraries, and strategies to enhance the adoption of ICTs and provision innovative library and information services to meet the demands of the users.