Awareness and Perceived Availability as Correlate of Electronic Resources Usage in Academic Libraries in Kwara State

Authors

Bilqees Jumai Nallah, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, NigeriaFollow
Abubakar L. Folorunsho Dr., National Institute for Sports, NigeriaFollow
Abdul Ayodeji Hadi, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, NigeriaFollow

Date of this Version

2019

Comments

First to publish

Abstract

Objective- This study investigated the awareness and perceived availability as correlate of electronic resources usage in academic libraries in Kwara State.

Method- The study employed survey research method. A sample size of 377 was drawn from a population of 17,336 students. A self-designed and validated questionnaire was used with a reliability co-efficient of r=0.76 using split-half method. Both descriptive and inferential statistic were used to analyze the data.

Result- Among others it was found that a significant relationship exists between awareness and use and perceived availability and use of EIR. Most student were aware and use e-resources in the following order: Internet, e-journals and e-books. E-databases available in the libraries are not popular and underutilized by the students. Students uses EIR for assignment, research/project work, preparation for examination, compliment lecture notes and personal development. Some of the challenges hindering use are electricity interruption, insufficient ICT skills, slow internet connectivity, difficulty in accessing e-resources off-campus. Recommendation were made based on the findings.