Users' Perception and Utilization of Serial Resources in the Academic Library, Kwara State University, Nigeria

Abstract

Investigative research, focused on users' perception and use of serial materials, was conducted in academic libraries at Kwara State University library, Nigeria. The study population consisted of users in the respective faculties. A stratified random sampling method was used to select the sample. A questionnaire dealing with users' perception and use of serial materials was conducted on 4500 users registered in the Kwara State University library. The collected data was analyzed mainly by frequency counts and simple percentages. Study results indicate that university users occasionally use serial materials. The majority of users are somewhat satisfied with the reference materials available in the library. The paper concluded that the serials of materials should be easily accessible to users so that they are well prepared to use them.