Abstract
This study investigated the relationship between digital literacy skills and use of cloud
computing technologies by Librarians in university libraries in Anambra State.
Correlational research design was used for the study. Four research questions guided the
study and four hypotheses were tested at 0.05% level of significance. The population of the
study consist of all the 46 librarians working in public universities in Anambra State. No
sampling was done as the population was of manageable and adequate for the study.
Structured questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. The instruments were
validated by three experts in the Faculty of Education. The reliability of the cognitive Test
was ascertained using Kuder-Richardson-20 to obtain coefficient of 0.85 while reliability of
questionnaire was established using Cronbach alpha to obtain a co-efficient of 0.79. Data
collected were analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The
findings of the study revealed that a high positive and significant relationship exist
between information literacy skill and the use of cloud computing technologies by
librarians in university libraries in Anambra State. Additionally, a weak positive and
insignificant relationship exist between media literacy skill and the use of cloud computing
technologies by librarians in university libraries in Anambra State. Based on the finding, it
was recommended among others that Librarians should sustain their investment in the
acquisition of information literacy skills so as to use cloud computing technologies to the
benefit of library patrons.
Keywords: Digital Literacy Skills, Cloud Computing Technologies, Librarians, University
Libraries
Publication Date: 2026-10-31