Online Education Development And Delivery: The Role And Functions Of Academic Libraries

International Journal of Economics and Management Studies

© 2019 by SSRG - IJEMS Journal

Volume 6 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2019

Authors : Umar Maiwada

10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V6I6P106

How to Cite?

Umar Maiwada, "Online Education Development And Delivery: The Role And Functions Of Academic Libraries," SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management Studies, vol. 6,  no. 6, pp. 37-40, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V6I6P106

Abstract:

More and relevant information is made available through the web. Search engines insure the accessibility of these materials and groupware allow a synchronous communication between teachers and students worldwide. Academic libraries are therefore at center of global information crises. This paper focuses on the relevance of academic libraries in online learning environment, which its key focus and emphasis is improvement of research, teaching and learning in academic institutions. The paper therefore, discusses the place of academic libraries in online or e-learning environment and highlights how modern academic library provide technology based information anywhere, anytime besides providing resources for innovative lifelong learning. Finally the paper brought forth the role of academic librarians in the delivery of online education in Nigerian institutions towards the enhancement of teaching and learning process for better productivity.

Keywords:

Online Learning, Academic Libraries, Librarians

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