Transforming Job Performance through Digital Literacy: Insights from Kaduna State University Library, Nigeria

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the impact of digital literacy skills on job performance among
librarians at Kaduna State University Library, Nigeria. Specifically, it sought to determine if there
is a significant relationship between digital literacy skills and the job performance of library
personnel. The study employed a survey design with a population of 41 academic librarians, using
total enumeration sampling. Data was collected through a self-constructed, validated
questionnaire and analyzed using frequency tables and mean scores. Hypotheses were tested using
the Pearson correlation in SPSS v23. The findings indicated a significant positive relationship
between digital literacy skills and job performance among librarians. The study concluded that
librarians who apply new technologies demonstrate proficiency in information dissemination and
retrieval. It also recommended that librarians should acquire basic digital skills to enhance job
effectiveness, with management support through incentives and training opportunities.