PREDICTORS FOR THE ADOPTION AND UTILIZATION OF E-RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN

  • Mojisola Omowumi Odewole Osun State University Library, Osogbo
  • Folasade L. Kolawole Lead City University Library, Ibadan
  • Catherine Omolola Odu-Mojoyinola Osun State University Library, Osogbo
Keywords: University Library, EIR Utilization, ICT, Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, Undergraduate Students, University of Ibadan

Abstract

This study examined predictors for the adoption and utilization of electronic information resources by undergraduate students in University of Ibadan. Five research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Population of the study comprised 15158 undergraduate students of 2019/2020 academic session. A sample size of 340 undergraduate students was drawn using multi-stage random sampling technique across the seventeen faculties in University of Ibadan. A self-design questionnaire titled “Questionnaire on Predictors for the Adoption and Utilization of Electronic Information Resources by Undergraduate Students” was used to collect data from the respondents. Out of 340 copies of the questionnaire distributed, 326 copies were filled and returned giving a response rate of 95.9% response rate. Data collected for the five research questions were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages while PPMC and multiple regression were used to test the three null hypotheses of the study. The study found that CD-ROM databases, e-journals, e-books, e-newspaper, e-magazines, e-reference resources, and online databases were the major electronic information resources available for use. The study also found that majority of the respondents had positive perception of the usefulness and ease of use of electronic information resources thus majority of them used these resources regularly. However, inadequate computers in the library, epileptic power supply, poor Internet connectivity, and limited subscribed titles were major challenges undergraduate students encounter while using the electronic information resources. The study established that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use strongly predict the adoption and utilization of electronic information resources among undergraduate students in University of Ibadan. The study recommends that the university management should install adequate networked computers in each department so that students could have access to and use these resources effectively. Equally, the university library management should provide an inverter and battery system to the library to ensure regular power supply.

Published
2022-03-30