Technovation Access Tools and Information Resources Accessibility in Libraries

Abstract

This study examined the role of technovation access tools in information resources accessibility in libraries. The 21st century has ushered in a drastic shift in information resources accessibility, driven largely by the deployment of technovation access tools. This study discussed types of technovation access tools like digital learning platforms, Internet of Things (IoT), and Mixed Reality Tools. The study further outlined the roles of technovation access tools in enhancing information resources accessibility to include improving efficiency and accuracy, fostering collaborations through digital platforms and Natural Language Processing (NLP) for discovering insights, among many others. Enhanced search/retrieval capabilities, personalized information retrieval and strategic utilization of each of these tools through automation and knowledge management were highlighted as the advancements in information accessibility. The challenges of technovation access tools noted in the study include digital divide and accessibility inequality, privacy and security concerns, among others. Some of the ways to mitigate these challenges of was the recommendation amongst others that Government and library administrators should invest in information literacy training programmes to enhance access to information, particularly in underserved regions. The study concluded that technovation access tools have revolutionized information in the 21st century, transforming how information resources are accessed, analyzed, and utilized as well as the simplification of complex data retrieval processes, thereby driving advancements in the Library and Information Science field.