Effect Of Library Instruction On The Utilization Of Library Resources Among Library Users In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike:- Ukandu Gold J
ABSTRACT
The study was aimed at examining the effect
oflibrary instruction on the utilization oflibrary resources among library
users in Michael Okpara University ofAgriculture, Umudike. The study ■was
guided by five specific objectives. The descriptive research survey was adopted
with a population 3, 966 registered usersfrom which a sample size of198
students representing 5% of he studypopulation were selected. A self-structured
questionnaire was used as instrumentfor data collection. The data collected
were analyzed using descriptive statistics mean and frequency counts. The
finding revealed that the methods used in library instruction include:
classroom teaching, library orientation, guided library tour, library guide,
etc. It also revealed that library instruction facilitates to a great extent
the improvement ofability to identify library resources, reading skills,
various bibliographic databases, information literacy skills, among others. The
finding ofthe study also revealed thatperception ofstudents about library
instructions as varying from enhancing access to library resources, retrieval,
location, independentsearch and utilization oflibrary resources. However,
notwithstanding the usefulness oflibrary instructions, the finding revealed
that some challenges inhibits effective library instructions which include:
poor delivery system, inadequate library staff, lack ofplanning, inadequate
time, among others. In the light of the challenges, the finding recommended
some profound measures to include: provision of enabling environment and
delivery system, employment of adequately trained staff, adequate planning, provision
ofICTfacilities, and improvedmanagement commitment to enhancing library
instruction.
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GOLD, J (2025). Effect Of Library Instruction On The Utilization Of Library Resources Among Library Users In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike:- Ukandu Gold J. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved May 31, 2025, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-library-instruction-on-the-utilization-of-library-resources-among-library-users-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-ukandu-gold-j-7-2
J, GOLD. "Effect Of Library Instruction On The Utilization Of Library Resources Among Library Users In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike:- Ukandu Gold J" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 27 May. 2025, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-library-instruction-on-the-utilization-of-library-resources-among-library-users-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-ukandu-gold-j-7-2. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
J, GOLD. "Effect Of Library Instruction On The Utilization Of Library Resources Among Library Users In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike:- Ukandu Gold J". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 27 May. 2025. Web. 31 May. 2025. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-library-instruction-on-the-utilization-of-library-resources-among-library-users-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-ukandu-gold-j-7-2 >.
J, GOLD. "Effect Of Library Instruction On The Utilization Of Library Resources Among Library Users In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike:- Ukandu Gold J" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2025). Accessed 31 May. 2025. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-library-instruction-on-the-utilization-of-library-resources-among-library-users-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-ukandu-gold-j-7-2