Exploring the Role of Digital Literacy in Enhancing Career Mobility among Women Librarians in South-South Nigeria

Puntos clave

• The research aims to investigate how digital literacy affects career mobility among women librarians and the challenges posed by gender inequalities.
• Adopted a descriptive survey design to collect data from women librarians in South-South Nigeria.
• Explored relationships between digital skills and professional development as well as leadership aspirations.
• Assessed barriers based on gender in access to digital technology.
• Findings indicate a positive correlation between digital literacy and career progression in women librarians.
• Gender-based inequalities significantly limit access to digital technologies, impacting professional growth.
• The study highlights various digital skills that contribute to leadership aspirations among women librarians.