Problems and Prospects on the Use of Electronic Information Resources by Academic Library Clientele

Abstract

The study is to investigate the problems and prospects of the use of electronic information resources by Academic Library Clientele in two selected Academic Libraries with a focus on River State University Library and Anambra State College of Health Technology Library. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design using two research questions. The population of the study consisted of six thousand three hundred and forty-four (6,344) Library users, out of which four hundred and fifty-eight (458) were selected as the sample size while three hundred and ninety-two (392) were finally collated for the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled, the problems and prospects of the use of electronic information resources (PPEIR). Data were analyzed using mean rating and standard deviation. The findings revealed that poor maintenance, inadequate power supply, and insufficient computers amongst others as part of the problem while recommendations on adequate staffing, and sufficient ICT facilities amongst others, be provided, to enhance the use of Electronic Information Resources (EIR) in Academic Libraries for posterity.