By Ezekiel Dontinna
As part of efforts to enhance service delivery, 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 effectively utilisation of the automated library system.
This system was to enable library users to access to academic information digitally, bridging geographical barriers of the institution.
In his presentation with topic: “Repositioning Plateau State University Library for Effective Service Delivery in the 4th Industrial Revolution Era”, the University’s Librarian, Associate Professor Shehu Aladeh, emphasized the importance of embracing technological innovations in modernizing the library.
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, emphasizing the need for human resource development ahead of the automation.
Also in his remark, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Library and Information Services, Dr Cletus Audu, commended the University Librarian for organizing the training.
The training which brought together academics among whom were the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Professor Ishaya Dashol, and representative of the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences.
The development marks 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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