Awareness, Accessibility and Impact of Pay TV Services on Professional Practice of Academic Library Personnel in Edo State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated the levels of awareness, accessibility and impact of StarTimes and GOtv services on professional practices of academic library personnel in Edo State, Nigeria. Toted enumeration of library personnel in three university libraries -federal, state and private were carried out using the questionnaire method. Results revealed that the level of awareness was high, accessibility was average. Respondents accessed StarTimes and GOtv services at home using decoders and subscription. Over half of the respondents watch StarTimes and GOtv. Respondents displayed disparate purpose of watching Startimes and GOtv but they mostly access the services for current information and news. Startimes and Gotv impacted on respondents' professional practice as they learn general life's lessons that positively impact on their job performance, get current information to answer reference questions, watch programmes on job ethics, and professional related programmes. The inclusion of more programmes tailored to the educational and professional needs of library personnel can enhance the impact of both Startimes and GOtv in the State.