Plateau State University Bokkos, has conducted an in-house training for its library staff in preparation for the automation of the university’s library, facilitated by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund).
The training, which is the third in series was aimed at equipping library staff with the requisite skills in effective utilisation of the automated library system.
This system is to enable library users to access academic information digitally, bridging geographical barriers at the institution.
In his presentation: “Repositioning Plateau State University Library for Effective Service Delivery in the 4th Industrial Revolution Era”, the Librarian, Associate Prof. Shehu Aladeh, emphasised the importance of embracing technological innovations.
He noted that the library has evolved significantly from traditional practices to digital times.
Aladeh assured participants that the university was committed to investing in technological advancements to enhance access to online resources, including journals and seminar presentations.
The Librarian, therefore, urged staff to be adaptable to the changing technological landscape, emphasising the need for human resource development ahead of the automation.
Senior Lecturer in the Department of Library and Information Services, Dr Cletus Audu, commended the Librarian for organising the training.
The training brought together academics among whom were the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Ishaya Dashol, and representative of the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences.
The developments mark a significant step towards the university’s goal of transitioning from analogue to digital practices, enhancing its reputation as a hub for academic excellence.
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