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This work focuses on the Application of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Effective Reference Services in academic libraries in Nigeria. It emphasized that the roles of reference Libraries have thus evolved in response to new societal and technological developments. Reference libraries now use these technologies to search for information, to communicate and satisfy patron´s reference and information needs. This work established the extent to which ICT facilities are applied to reference services in Nigerian libraries. It also identified problems like irregular power supply, limited duration of use, inadequate number of facilities etc as inhibitors to efficient utilization of ICT facilities. Possible solutions such as provision of sufficient facilities and extension of duration of use, etc, were equally recommended.

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Ngozi Blessing Ukachi is a Librarian at the University of Lagos and is also presently doing her doctoral program at University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.She has several journal articles to her credit and has had paper presentations during conferences and workshops at local and international levels.

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