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Journal of Library Science and Information Management

Peer-Reviewed Academic Journal
Research Article

INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR LIBRARY ENGAGEMENT: THE ROLE OF GAMES IN FUT OWERRI’S LIBRARY SERVICES

Authors & Affiliations
Emeka Chukwu Iwu
Department of Library and Information Science, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
Ngozi Adaobi Onu
Department of Library and Information Science, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
Published: November 12, 2024
Volume 12, Issue 4 (2024)
Article ID: 339
Peer-Reviewed
Open Access
Abstract

Libraries have long been hailed as the vibrant epicenters of academic excellence, poised to positively influence students' academic achievements through the wealth of resources they offer. Neglecting these valuable repositories, on the other hand, can lead to detrimental consequences. In this context, Ngozi (2017) defines a library as not just a repository of knowledge but as a dynamic social institution, a critical resource hub providing trustworthy information and dedicated to the preservation of recorded knowledge for the benefit of humanity. Aina (2004) underscores the library's role in collecting, processing, storing, and disseminating recorded information to facilitate reading, study, research, and consultation. The relentless march of change has ushered in new paradigms in information and knowledge management. This shift has accelerated the transformation of data, information, and knowledge into digital formats. It has witnessed remarkable advances in telecommunication, a deep dive into fiber-optic communication, the proliferation of wireless technology, and the viral growth of software. These developments have provided powerful tools for processing and transmitting information. However, as a consequence of this progress, many scholars have increasingly turned away from traditional libraries, resulting in a decline in the library's patronage and posing a challenge to its fundamental objectives (Abraham and Leavy, 2007).

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