International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review

Vol. 13(1), pp. 26-33, June 2025

ISSN: 2360-7866

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijarer2025075

 

Full Length Research

 

 

Challenges and Strategies to Enhanced Use of Digital Information Resources in e-Library among University Students: A Case of Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Nigeria

 

1Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and 2Jude Timilehin Olubiyo

 

1University Library, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Nigeria. 2Department of Statistics, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. E-mail: judecrown2013@yahoo.com Tel.+2348069606111

Corresponding author’s E-mail: olubiyopeter@gmail.com Tel.+2348166392038  

Accepted 4 June 2025

Abstract

Abstract: The study was designed to determineChallenges to Use of Digital Information Resources in e-Library among University Students: A Case of Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Nigeria. It ascertained the challenges encountered in the utilization and proffer solutions. Descriptive survey research design was used to guide the study. Out of 100 copies of questionnaire distributed, 80 copies were returned representing 80%. Quota sampling technique was used due to the enormity of the student population. The face validation of the questionnaire was determined by experts in research. The copies of questionnaire was administered through face to face method which involve the researcher and research assistants moving from one department to another. In analyzing the data collected, mean (x ̅) was used as the statistical method. The study revealed the challenges encountered in the utilization; strategies to enhance effective utilization was proffered. The research work recommended for the provision of more facilities, accessibility to the facilities, provision of reliable internet services, and centralization of proposed library building on the campus, training and retraining of library staff on ICT utilization to help students search for information.

 

Key Words: Digital Information Resources, e-Library, University Students, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Nigeria.

Paper type: research