Awareness and Perceived Availability as Correlate of Electronic Resources Usage in Academic Libraries in Kwara State
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2019
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University of Nebraska
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.
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Nallah, Bilqees Jumai; Folorunsho, Abubakar L. Dr.; and Hadi, Abdul Ayodeji, "Awareness and Perceived Availability as Correlate of Electronic Resources Usage in Academic Libraries in Kwara State" (2019). Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 3610.