Effects of Information Literacy Skills on the Use of E-Library Resources among Students of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Authors

Abdulwahab Olanrewaju Issa, Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, NigeriaFollow
Amusan Blessing, Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria
Umma Dauda Daura, Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This study investigated the effects of information literacy skills on the use of e-library resources among students of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. A survey was used to collect data from 72 students, and interviews were conducted with some library staff. The study reveals that although a majority (61.11%) claimed awareness of the availability of e-resources, only 25 (34.72%) make use of them.The study recommends that the university adopt information literacy standards and being teaching information literacy.