ABSTRACT

This study on the use of ICT in University of Jos Faculty of Social Science Students show that ICT facilities and that these facilities are used for educational purposes, (research and learning), communication purposes, recreation, entertainment and on-line shopping. The respondents stated that constraints to the use of ICT in university libraries include irregular power supply, lack of ICT skills, high cost of ICT facilities, constant breakdown and poor funding. It was recommended that the government should be approached through advocacy to

make laws and provide funds for ICT development. There should also be adequate

training of staff and students to facilitate effective use.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE

1.1 Background of the study-------------------------------------------------  1

1.3 Research Questions         -------------------------------------------------11

1.5 Significance of the study-----------------------------------------------   12

1.6 Scope of the study-------------------------------------------------------  13

1.7 Definition of the term ---------------------------------------------------   13

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

"T          2.2 The Rate of Information and Communication Technology

                  
2.5 The Consequences Of Information And Communication

CHAPTER THREE

3.1 Introduction  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37              3.2 Location of the study------------------------------------------------------------------------------     37

CHAPTER FOUR

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.0 Introduction  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   57

REFERENCES    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61

QUESTIONNAIRE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 66