Abstract:
The main objective of this study is to assess and develop a prototype for multimedia digital
library to enhance teaching and learning process in Ethiopian higher education. The study was
conducted on four public universities in Ethiopia two each from formerly established and
recently established. To conduct the assessment, the researcher used both qualitative and
quantitative research method and cross sectional survey was used. The respondents were 385
students and staff sampled through random sampling method and 30 librarians and IT
professional using purposive sampling method. The data were collected by pretested
questionnaire, face-to-face interview and personal observation which were analyzed by
frequency distribution and percentage. Lastly prototype was designed by using Omeka open
source software. The study showed that there were multimedia content in the library, and there
were high need of multimedia content. Most of the users (88.5%) visited multimedia content on
the web. It was found that there are ICT facilities to handle multimedia content and to develop
multimedia digital library, which can enhance teaching and learning process. Thus, it is high
time to develop multimedia digital library in Ethiopian higher learning institutions
