Determinants of Utilization of Electronic Information Resources (EIRS) by Undergraduate Students' in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) Library :- Jude-lwuoha, Adaeze U.
Abstract
This
research examined the determinants of utilization of electronic information
resources (El Rs) by undergraduate students in Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) Library. The research was guided by four research
objectives. It took a look at theavailable EIRs in the library under study as
well as the determinants that enhance utilization of EIRs in the library. It
further looked at how these factors enhance utilization of El Rs and the
impacts of El Rs in the academic performances of the students. The research
design was descriptive survey with a population of 195 which consisted of
undergraduate students who visited and used the library within the period of
this research. A complete census was used for the study because the population
was manageable and as such,there was no need for sampling. Furthermore, an
observation checklist and a questionnaire were used as instruments for data
collection. Data was analysed using frequency counts, percentages, mean scores
and standard deviation. The findings from the study showed that a few EIRs are
available in the MOUAU Library. Furthermore, provision of adequate and
functional computers and computer accessories and improved and better funding
for the library were some of the factors that determine the utilization of EIRs
by undergraduate as revealed by tire study. Pro_motion and introduction of
variety to tire information resources available for use by students and
ensuring a more proactive information search and retrieval were also
reveatea +j, the impacts of EI Rs on the academic ili: tic Consequent y, b h uh
1za on. h d ts were also shown y t e study . f, eS of the s ten • performance
+]so given in the area of better funding of the Recommendations were as o· . ti
h t if other relevant EIRs, ensuring hat t e libraru procuremen o . z · ;;' d t
• ,·ts utilization are put zn p ace, amongst factors that tetermne others.
Keywords: Information Resources, Electronic Information Resources, Utilization
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ADAEZE, ( (2024). Determinants of Utilization of Electronic Information Resources (EIRS) by Undergraduate Students' in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) Library :- Jude-lwuoha, Adaeze U.. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 22, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/determinants-of-utilization-of-electronic-information-resources-eirs-by-undergraduate-students-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-mouau-library-jude-lwuoha-adaeze-u-7-2
(, ADAEZE. "Determinants of Utilization of Electronic Information Resources (EIRS) by Undergraduate Students' in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) Library :- Jude-lwuoha, Adaeze U." Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 17 May. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/determinants-of-utilization-of-electronic-information-resources-eirs-by-undergraduate-students-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-mouau-library-jude-lwuoha-adaeze-u-7-2. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
(, ADAEZE. "Determinants of Utilization of Electronic Information Resources (EIRS) by Undergraduate Students' in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) Library :- Jude-lwuoha, Adaeze U.". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 17 May. 2024. Web. 22 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/determinants-of-utilization-of-electronic-information-resources-eirs-by-undergraduate-students-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-mouau-library-jude-lwuoha-adaeze-u-7-2 >.
(, ADAEZE. "Determinants of Utilization of Electronic Information Resources (EIRS) by Undergraduate Students' in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) Library :- Jude-lwuoha, Adaeze U." Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2024). Accessed 22 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/determinants-of-utilization-of-electronic-information-resources-eirs-by-undergraduate-students-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-mouau-library-jude-lwuoha-adaeze-u-7-2