Research Library Development in Nigeria: The Role of Information Communication and Technology (ICT)

The current trend in global research development and library growth is as a result of the introduction of Information Communication and Technology. This paper explains the role and impact of ICT on research library development peculiar to the Nigeria situation. The paper also traces the genealogy of ICT and its introduction into the Library. It further reiterates the need for ICT in Nigerian research libraries, stressing the importance of ICT in research. The concluding part highlighted some challenges facing ICT development and its full adoption in Nigerian research library situation.