Chukwueke, Chukwuemeka; Chukwuma, Nnadozie ()

This paper examined various technological innovations for the teaching and learning of Library and Information Science (LIS). It clarified the concept of innovation and pointed out the various ways through which technology has engendered changes and improvement in the teaching and learning of LIS. The earliest technologies and methodologies adopted for LIS education were briefly highlighted, with specific reference to chalk-and-talk, lecture notebooks/textbooks, plug-and-play and chalkboards. This was followed by identification and detailed description of the major emergent innovative technologies and approaches in the teaching and learning of LIS. Prominent amongst these technological innovations are: the use of mobile communication devices, mind maps, computers, projectors, interactive boards and multimedia learning processes. Others are the use of social media and social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, e-mails and Skype. Despite the benefits accruing from the deployment of these technologies in LIS education, the constraints associated with them cannot be overlooked. Such challenges majorly bother on high cost of procurement and installation of these technologies, dearth of technical know-how, epileptic power supply, susceptibility to viral attacks and weak Internet infrastructure. Some of the recommendations made for the remediation of these challenges include better funding of LIS education, regular ICT training for lecturers and students of LIS and comprehensive upgrade of Internet bandwidth and connectivity.