Awareness, Access and Use of Open Educational Resources by Library and Information Science Researchers in Nigeria:- Okoro, C.A
Abstract
This study examined the awareness, access, and
use of open educational resources (OERs) by library and information science
researchers in Nigeria. The objectives were to access level of awareness,
access, extent of use, factors influencing use, and strategies for promoting
Open Educational Resources (OERs among Library and Information Science (LIS)
researchers in Nigeria. It adopted a descriptive survey design. The total
population was 49 postgraduate students of2024/2025 academic session. Census sampling
technique was used to drive a sample size of 49 because ofsmall and manageable
size ofthe population. Data were collected through a self-structured
questionnaire titled: (ACUOERLISRQ). The data collected were analyzed using
mean and standard deviation to respond and answer the research questions. At
the end of the analysis, the study revealed among others that there was a high
level of awareness of OERs, especially regarding their concept, benefits, and
open licensing though institutional training was limited. The study concludes
that enhanced institutional support and capacity-building will promote
sustainable OER adoption among LIS researchers in Nigeria. It therefore
recommend among others that institutions should encourage greater use ofOERs by
integrating them into research activities, training, course development, and
teaching practices.
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MICHAEL, U (2026). Awareness, Access and Use of Open Educational Resources by Library and Information Science Researchers in Nigeria:- Okoro, C.A. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved May 20, 2026, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/awareness-access-and-use-of-open-educational-resources-by-library-and-information-science-researchers-in-nigeria-okoro-ca-7-2
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Awareness, Access and Use of Open Educational Resources by Library and Information Science Researchers in Nigeria:- Okoro, C.A" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 20 May. 2026, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/awareness-access-and-use-of-open-educational-resources-by-library-and-information-science-researchers-in-nigeria-okoro-ca-7-2. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Awareness, Access and Use of Open Educational Resources by Library and Information Science Researchers in Nigeria:- Okoro, C.A". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 20 May. 2026. Web. 20 May. 2026. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/awareness-access-and-use-of-open-educational-resources-by-library-and-information-science-researchers-in-nigeria-okoro-ca-7-2 >.
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Awareness, Access and Use of Open Educational Resources by Library and Information Science Researchers in Nigeria:- Okoro, C.A" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2026). Accessed 20 May. 2026. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/awareness-access-and-use-of-open-educational-resources-by-library-and-information-science-researchers-in-nigeria-okoro-ca-7-2