The article discusses the challenges faced by Nigerian university libraries in using software from 1990 to 2009. The main goal was to improve information management by connecting online to other institutions for up-to-date information access. The researchers found that many libraries struggled with inadequate software for automation projects, leading to delays in implementing technology. The history of automation efforts in Nigerian university libraries dates back to the 1970s, with varying levels of success due to economic constraints. The importance of using software that can communicate across platforms and programming languages was highlighted for effective library services.