Abstract
The study examined the Relationship between Technological Knowledge and the Utilisation
of Integrated Library Management Software (ILMS) among Librarians in University Libraries
in South-South Nigeria. Four research questions guided the study, with one null hypothesis
tested at a 0.05 level of significance. A descriptive survey design of the correlational type
was adopted for the study. The population comprised 269 librarians in federal and state
university libraries in South-South Nigeria. Given the relatively small population size, a total
enumeration sampling method was employed. Data were analysed using frequencies, mean
(x̅), standard deviation, Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r), and linear
regression statistics. The study revealed that librarians in university libraries in South-South
Nigeria possess a generally low level of technological knowledge. Despite the global
availability of various ILMS solutions, only three, KOHA, NewGenLib, and SLAM, are currently
in use in the surveyed university libraries. The findings indicated a considerable level of ILMS
utilisation among librarians, reflecting a shift from traditional library practices to
technology-driven processes. A statistically significant positive relationship (R = 0.955; R² =
0.911) was found between librarians' technological knowledge and their utilisation of ILMS
in university libraries. The regression model is statistically significant (F = 1914.039, p <
0.05), showing that knowledge significantly predicts utilisation. The study therefore
recommends that university libraries should improve librarians' technological knowledge by organising periodic training on digital tools and ILMS operations. This can be achieved
through collaborations with library schools, ICT experts, or ILMS vendors to deliver
workshops, webinars, and online tutorials.
Keywords: Technological knowledge, Utilisation, Integrated Library Management Software
(ILMS), librarians, University Libraries, South-South Nigeria.
Publication Date: 2026-05-03