Strategic Planning for Sustainable Library Services in the Digital Age in Umaru Musa Yar`adua University Library

Usman Haruna Rawayau¹

1. Dept. of Library and Information Science, College of Liberal Studies, Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic.

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.10 , Issue.11 , pp.119-125, Nov-2024

Online published on Nov 30, 2024

Copyright © Usman Haruna Rawayau . This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
 

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Abstract :
This study explores the strategic planning for sustainable library services in the digital age at Umaru Musa Yar`adua University Library (UMYU), focusing on the integration of digital resources and the challenges faced in implementing digital services. The research adopts a mixed-methods approach, using both quantitative and qualitative data collected from 30 librarians and 185 library users through surveys and interviews. The findings reveal that while UMYU Library has made progress in integrating digital resources such as e-books and online journals, significant challenges remain, including inadequate infrastructure, limited staff training, and insufficient user involvement in the planning process. Library users expressed a desire for improved accessibility to digital resources, better support services, and greater communication regarding new resources. The study emphasizes the importance of a more comprehensive strategic plan that addresses infrastructure, training, and user engagement. The paper concludes with recommendations for enhancing digital services at UMYU Library and suggests areas for future research to explore the evolving needs of users and the role of technology in library services.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Strategic planning, sustainable library services, digital resources, library management, Umaru Musa Yar`adua University Library

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