Information Communication Technology Training Needs of Academic Staff in Universities in Ekiti State, Nigeria

The use of electronic resources has in recent time been adopted by most higher learning institutions in Nigeria.However the appropriate training for academic staff on how well to integrate it into their research output, learning and teaching process is at a worrisome state.Hence, the aim of this study was to investigate academic staff training needs on the use of information communication technology.The descriptive research design of the survey type was adopted for this study.The population consists of 45 lecturers in the faculty of social sciences in Ekiti state university and Afe Babalola University.A Radom sampling technique was employed in selecting two departments from each faculty.A total of 37 lecturers formed the sample group of the study.Further, a questionnaire was used for data collection.The descriptive statistical tool was used as the basis of analyzing the data.The findings of the study revealed that majority of respondents have limited computer skills, can't use technical computer programs to complement their work and were not formally trained on the use of ICT rather they acquire their skills independently.This study proposed that more frequent training on the use of electronic information devices and resources be made available to lecturers in Nigerian higher learning institutions.Also, librarians are to come to the aids of lecturers by helping them make informed decisions through various platforms of exhibition of the various technologies service available in the library.