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Research paper thumbnail of Users Perceptions of Resources in an Academic Libraries a Case of University of Education, Winneba

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Feb 22, 2023

Over the years, the academic library has witnessed a great transformation in its collections and ... more Over the years, the academic library has witnessed a great transformation in its collections and services due to the preparedness towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). User's satisfaction with library resources is very cardinal as it plays a pivotal role in determining the growth of the library. The study examined users' perception towards the resources of the academic library amidst COVID-19 at the University of Education, Winneba. The study was based on a survey where a questionnaire was employed to solicit data from 294 sample size. The study found that respondents were not aware of some of the library resources especially the electronic types. The study further found a negative perception and satisfaction towards the provision and available library resources and this sends a signal to library management to be proactive in improving upon its services. These negative perception can be attributed to the challenges that the study unravelled as follows; poor user interface designs of some electronic resources, poor signage, poor communication between users and library about any development in the library, experience error whiles using the computers at the library, lack of frequent training for users in new library services. Given this, it was recommended that the library management should focus on orientation and awareness creation, training of users, and provision of library Infrastructure which should encapsulate both manual and electronic infrastructure.

Research paper thumbnail of Users' Perception of Library Resources in Academic Libraries: A Case of University of Education, Winneba Library

Over the years, the academic library has witnessed a great transformation in its collections an... more Over the years, the academic library has
witnessed a great transformation in its collections and
services due to the preparedness towards the Fourth
Industrial Revolution (4IR). User satisfaction with library
resources is very cardinal as it plays a pivotal role in
determining the growth of the user, the library, and the
institution as a whole. The study examined users'
perception towards the resources of the academic library
at the University of Education, Winneba. The study was
based on a survey where a questionnaire was employed to
solicit data from 294 sample size. The findings revealed
that, majority of the respondents were not aware of some
of the library resources especially the electronic
categories. With regards to the available ICT equipments
to aid research and academic work, the study found out
negative perception especially in connection with
adequate computers, stable internet connectivity, easy
remote access to the academic databases, etc. These
negative perceptions can be attributed to the challenges
that the study unraveled as follows; poor user interface
designs of some electronic resources, poor signage, poor
communication between users and library about any
development in the library, experience error whiles using
the computers at the library, lack of frequent training for
users in new library services. Given this, it was
recommended that the library management should
redesign the periodic orientation for first year students,
continuous awareness creation and training for students,
staff and faculty, and the provision of library
infrastructure which should encapsulate both manual and
electronic infrastructure.

Research paper thumbnail of Users Perceptions of Resources in an Academic Libraries a Case of University of Education, Winneba

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Feb 22, 2023

Over the years, the academic library has witnessed a great transformation in its collections and ... more Over the years, the academic library has witnessed a great transformation in its collections and services due to the preparedness towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). User's satisfaction with library resources is very cardinal as it plays a pivotal role in determining the growth of the library. The study examined users' perception towards the resources of the academic library amidst COVID-19 at the University of Education, Winneba. The study was based on a survey where a questionnaire was employed to solicit data from 294 sample size. The study found that respondents were not aware of some of the library resources especially the electronic types. The study further found a negative perception and satisfaction towards the provision and available library resources and this sends a signal to library management to be proactive in improving upon its services. These negative perception can be attributed to the challenges that the study unravelled as follows; poor user interface designs of some electronic resources, poor signage, poor communication between users and library about any development in the library, experience error whiles using the computers at the library, lack of frequent training for users in new library services. Given this, it was recommended that the library management should focus on orientation and awareness creation, training of users, and provision of library Infrastructure which should encapsulate both manual and electronic infrastructure.

Research paper thumbnail of Users' Perception of Library Resources in Academic Libraries: A Case of University of Education, Winneba Library

Over the years, the academic library has witnessed a great transformation in its collections an... more Over the years, the academic library has
witnessed a great transformation in its collections and
services due to the preparedness towards the Fourth
Industrial Revolution (4IR). User satisfaction with library
resources is very cardinal as it plays a pivotal role in
determining the growth of the user, the library, and the
institution as a whole. The study examined users'
perception towards the resources of the academic library
at the University of Education, Winneba. The study was
based on a survey where a questionnaire was employed to
solicit data from 294 sample size. The findings revealed
that, majority of the respondents were not aware of some
of the library resources especially the electronic
categories. With regards to the available ICT equipments
to aid research and academic work, the study found out
negative perception especially in connection with
adequate computers, stable internet connectivity, easy
remote access to the academic databases, etc. These
negative perceptions can be attributed to the challenges
that the study unraveled as follows; poor user interface
designs of some electronic resources, poor signage, poor
communication between users and library about any
development in the library, experience error whiles using
the computers at the library, lack of frequent training for
users in new library services. Given this, it was
recommended that the library management should
redesign the periodic orientation for first year students,
continuous awareness creation and training for students,
staff and faculty, and the provision of library
infrastructure which should encapsulate both manual and
electronic infrastructure.