This project discusses about the Automation of academic libraries in Imo state, the challenges and gains. A case study of Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri, Library. It discusses mainly on the challenges and gains of automation on various functions of academic libraries as well as its impacts on the library staff.

Twenty five (25) questionnaires were administered and all of them were returned which represent the 100% return.

The study shows that automation has great impacts on academic library and the library staff has received automation positively. There are also recommendations for problems identified during this study at the end of this project.

Title page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Table of contents

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background of the study

1.2 Brief History of case study

1.3 Statement of problems

1.4 Objectives of the study

1.5 Research questions

1.6 Scope and limitation of the study

1.7 Significance of the study

1.8 Definition of terms

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Literature review

2.1 The concept and meaning of automation

2.2 The positive impacts/gains of automation in academic libraries

2.3 The impacts of automation of libraries on the various functions of the academic libraries.

2.4 The Negative impacts/challenges of automated system in academic libraries.

CHAPTER THREE

3.0 Research methodology

3.1 The design adopted

3.2 Population

3.3 Sample

3.4 Instruments fro data collection

3.5 Questionnaire

3.6 Interview

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 Data Analysis

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation

5.1 Finding

5.3 Conclusion

5.4 Recommendation

    Bibliography

    Apendix

    Questionnaire