Abstract
Purpose: University libraries are investing huge amount of money to provide useful and
accessible information services to users in electronic format to enhance learning and research
activities. In order to justify the investment made on electronic information resources, this study
examined awareness, perceived ease and use of EIR by undergraduate students of private
university in Oyo state, Nigeria.
Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey design with a study population of 2,171
undergraduate students. Multi-stage sampling technique was used for selecting the sampled
respondents for the study. Questionnaire was used for data collection which was analyzed using
descriptive statistics and Pearson product moment correlation.
Findings: The findings revealed that EIR was perceived to be complex, non-flexible and not
easy to use. More so, the use of EIR does not meet the information needs of the students. The
major challenge faced by student when using EIR was found to be frequent power cut with 75%
respondent rate. The finding also revealed a positive relationship between perceived ease and use
of EIR at (p=0.00; p<0.05).
Study Conclusions and policy recommendations: The study concluded that the students
perceived EIR as complex and not flexible to use. Therefore, the study recommended that
libraries should do more by providing technical support and training to ensure optimal use of EI.
accessible information services to users in electronic format to enhance learning and research
activities. In order to justify the investment made on electronic information resources, this study
examined awareness, perceived ease and use of EIR by undergraduate students of private
university in Oyo state, Nigeria.
Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey design with a study population of 2,171
undergraduate students. Multi-stage sampling technique was used for selecting the sampled
respondents for the study. Questionnaire was used for data collection which was analyzed using
descriptive statistics and Pearson product moment correlation.
Findings: The findings revealed that EIR was perceived to be complex, non-flexible and not
easy to use. More so, the use of EIR does not meet the information needs of the students. The
major challenge faced by student when using EIR was found to be frequent power cut with 75%
respondent rate. The finding also revealed a positive relationship between perceived ease and use
of EIR at (p=0.00; p<0.05).
Study Conclusions and policy recommendations: The study concluded that the students
perceived EIR as complex and not flexible to use. Therefore, the study recommended that
libraries should do more by providing technical support and training to ensure optimal use of EI.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 15-28 |
Journal | African Journal of Education and Practice |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 10 Oct 2016 |
Keywords
- information resources
- students