Awareness And Utilization Of Electronic Information Resources By Students Of College Of Education, Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike:- Nnadozie Chizoba D.
Abstract
The study investigated awareness and
utilization of electronic information resources by undergraduates of College of
Education (COED), Michael Okpara University ofAgriculture, Umudike (MOUAU).Abia
State, Nigeria. The sample size of the study was 395 students, representing 40%
ofthe population of1,975 students. Stratified random sampling technique was
used to select respondentsfrom various departments ofthe College. A
researcher-made 4-point Likert instrument was usedfor data collection. Data
obtainedwere analysed using mean scores and standard deviation. Findings ofthe
study showed high level ofawareness ofthe availability of electronic
information resources in the library and the use of electronic information
resources available in the library.. The study also revealed that the students
use the resources at various frequencies and for different purposes such as
reading, leisure, writing projects, etc. Further analysisrevealed that the
students encountersome challenges in their attempt to use the electronic
information resources, including: lack ofawareness ofavailable electronic
information resources relatedto their disciplines, inadequate guidance on how
to use the available electronic information resources, poor Internet
connection, among others. The study therefore recommends sustained publicity,
provision ofguidance on how to use the electronic information resources,
expansion of Internet bandwidth, among others, to ensure high level ofawareness
and effective utilization of electronic information resources. Keywords:
Electronic Information Resources, Awareness. Utilization,
Students-Undergraduate, University Libraries.
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