International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review

Vol. 13(1), pp. 1-7, May 2025

ISSN: 2360-7866

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijarer2025055

 

Full Length Research

 

 

Extent of Use of Digital Resources among Physics and Chemistry Final Year Undergraduate Students in 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 25 May 2025

Abstract

Abstract: The study was designed to determine the extent of utilization of digital resources by physics and chemistry final year students in Adeyemi Federal University of Education Library. It ascertained the utilization, challenges encountered in the utilization and proffer recommendations as strategies. Descriptive survey research design was used to guide the study. Out of 100 copies of questionnaire distributed, 80 copies were returned representing 80% .Simple Random 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 of the library to another. In analyzing the data collected, mean (x ̅) was used as the statistical method. The different purposes and extent of utilization were analyzed. The study revealed the challenges encountered in the utilization; strategies to enhance effective utilization were proffered as recommendations such as need 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 Resources, Physics and Chemistry, Final Year Undergraduate Students, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Nigeria

Paper type: research