Socio-demographic Characteristics and Utilization of Electronic Information Resources Among Nigerian University Students Adeniyi Oloniruha Emmanuel1,**, David Oladokun Bolaji2,*, Kolawole M.O.3,***, Agboola I.O.4,****, Olanike Alabi Adefunke5,*****, Abayomi Owolabi Kehinde6,****** 1University Library, Confluence University of Science and TechnologyOsara, Kogi state. Nigeria 2Department of Library and Information, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State 3Department of Library and Information Science, Adeseun Ogundoyin PolytechnicEruwa, Oyo State 4Nimbe Adedipe Library, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 5University Library, University of Lagos, Lagos 6Nimbe Adedipe Library, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta *Corresponding author Email id: bolaji.oladokun@yahoo.com
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Online Published on 25 January, 2023. Abstract The study investigated the socio-demographic characteristics and use of electronic information resources among university students in Nigeria. The study employed a survey research method. Questionnaires were used as data collection instruments. The population of the study comprised 377 final year undergraduates from three (3) purposively selected universities in Nigeria. The findings of the study revealed that the purpose of conducting research is the main reason for using the EIRs by the students while insufficient skill to retrieve needed information is the major challenge facing the use of EIRs. The study also indicates that gender does not significantly influence the use of electronic information resources by final year undergraduate students in Nigerian universities. It was revealed that there is a significant influence of undergraduate students’ age on their use of electronic information resources. The study recommended, among others, the need for the inclusion of computer training in the university curriculum. Abbreviation: ICT = Information and Communication Technology; EIRs = Electronic Information Resources; CD-ROM = Compact Disc Read Only Memory; FUNAAB = Federal University of Agriculture; UI = University of Ibadan; UNILAG = University of Lagos; DF = Degree of Freedom; St. Dev = Standard Deviation; MS = Mean Square; SS = Sum of Square; P = Probability; E-book = Electronic Book; E-journal = Electronic Journal Top Keywords Electronic information resources, e-journal, e-book, University, Nigeria. Top |