Abstract
Education has been seen as a tool for attaining national growth and development. Hence, the role of libraries as a support service provider to educational institutions and the realization of the importance of education for sustainable development cannot be over-emphasized. Specifically, this paper underscores the contributions of academic libraries and librarians towards achieving quality education for sustainable development in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. It traces old systems of information management with primary focus on the current trends in library and information services; innovative and creative services arising from the evolution of information and communication technology, digitization and development of digital libraries. The opportunities inherent in digital information in support of learning, teaching and research are also discussed. It also identifies the challenges hindering effective digitization services in the new library environment in Nigeria. It concludes that the future of academic libraries lies with the evolution of digital library and innovative services for sustainable development in higher education. It therefore recommends sustained and renewed stakeholders supports for effective development of digital libraries and services in Nigeria.