Open Access
American Research Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology
ISSN (Online): 2572-2921
DOI: 10.46568/arjcsit
Factors Hindering Development of Library and Information Services in Ethiopian Universities
1Jimma University, Ethiopia
2Medawolabu University, Ethiopia
Workineh Tesema, Yehuwalashet Bekele, “Factors Hindering Development of Library and
Information Services in Ethiopian Universities”. American Research Journal of Computer Science and
Information Technology, Volume 2, 2017; pp:1-7.
Abstract
In Ethiopia University library was providing a traditional way of services. The traditional library
service was backward on effective information disseminations as well as it brings impact on the development of
information centers. The present study focuses on factors hindering the development of library and information
centers in Ethiopia. The questionnaire, observation and interview are used to investigate the underlying
influences that affect library. The key problems addressed were lack of staff training and shortage of necessary
facilities. As the result argued that the library has lack of staff training and shortage of ICT facilities by 88.6%
and 97.2% respectively. For University library, the window of network (Internet) should be recommended to
upgrade their services to allocate updated and current reference services and Internet services.
