Awareness and Perceived Availability as Correlate of Electronic Resources Usage in Academic Libraries in Kwara State
| dc.contributor.author | Bilqees Jumai Nallah | |
| dc.contributor.author | Dr Abubakar L. Folorunsho | |
| dc.contributor.author | Abdul Ayodeji Hadi | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-11-25T12:58:55Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-11-25T12:58:55Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2019 | |
| dc.description.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. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | 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. | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1522-0222 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/2839 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of Nebraska | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | 3610 | |
| dc.title | Awareness and Perceived Availability as Correlate of Electronic Resources Usage in Academic Libraries in Kwara State | |
| dc.type | Article |