An Assessment of the Implementation of Digital Library Technologies in Institutions of Higher Learning: A Case Study of Kenyatta University

Advancements in the information and communication technology (ICT) fields have proved to be the most economical way to go if sustainable growth and development is to be achieved. This kind of technological advancements are constantly being adopted at different levels; even locally in different institutions which include institutions of higher learning. These ICT advancements are seen to be a crucial tool for sharing and transferring in institutions of higher learning where the acquisition, preservation and transfer of information are the major mode of achieving their educational and research objectives. Such implementations of ICT technologies include the use of Digital Library Technologies by the institutions of higher learning. In particularly, the university library is a vital organ of the institution since it is at the core through which most of the academic activities evolve. Therefore, this study sought to assess the implementation of Digital Library Technologies in institutions of higher learning. Cross-sectional evaluation survey was used and stratified random sampling technique will be utilized. The data collection tools used were questionnaires and interview schedules to obtain data from primary sources Data analysis was facilitated by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).