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DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2021
The study defined user satisfaction as an evaluation of a service in terms of whether that servi... more The study defined user satisfaction as an evaluation of a
service in terms of whether that service met their needs and
expectations. The aim of the study was to evaluate the services
and information resources provided by the Kwara State University
Library and to see if users are satisfied with them. The library
plays an important supporting role in any university. They
provide the information that users need. The study mainly
focused on the following problem areas; the type of services
requested by users, the adequacy of information resources and
the satisfaction of users with the services they receive. Three
hundred and fifty (350) questionnaires were distributed to
undergraduates and faculty members. Out of (350) questionnaires
issued, (256) were received, resulting in a response rate of
(73%). Microsoft Excel was used to analyze the collected data.
It has been discovered that users benefit greatly from the
library, its services and resources. Here are the main findings:
users visit the library frequently, makes use of books,
satisfaction with library opening hours, registration process
and staff. He drew attention to the fact that there are some
1
areas that need attention such as increasing collections of
books and magazines, including photocopy machine into library
service, improving internet service, increasing library working
hours, and improving services from library staff.
The study therefore recommends: increasing book and magazine
collections, improving internet facility and including
photocopying service, increasing library working hours and
training staff to maintain a high level of user satisfaction.
International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 2021
The study aimed to investigate the challenges and prospects of cataloguing and classification in ... more The study aimed to investigate the challenges and prospects of cataloguing and classification in academic libraries in Kwara State that focus on the Kwara State University Library.The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The study population consists of 50 practicing librarians who attended the Nigerian Library Association Annual Workshop, 2020 held at the State LibraryIlorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. A questionnaire entitled “Cataloguing challenges and prospects and a classification questionnaire containing closed elements was used to collect data for the study. The results revealed insufficient staffing, lack of modern tools, difficulties in cataloguing and classification backlogs, insufficient motivation, etc., as there are some challenges facing the technical departments of the studied academic library. The study also reveals, as an indication of a brighter future or good prospects for the technical divisions in the library studied, the increased advocacy for library automa...
International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 2021
This study investigated utilization of electronic resources by the users in the Kwara State Unive... more This study investigated utilization of electronic resources by the users in the Kwara State University Library, Nigeria. Cross-sectional survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of 3,670 registered users with the library and a sample of 367 was selected using simple random sampling technique.
ABSTRACT This study investigated the use of electronic resources by users in the Kwara State Univ... more ABSTRACT This study investigated the use of electronic resources by users in the Kwara State University Library, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey research design was adopted for the study. The study population consisted of 3670 registered users of the library and a sample of 367 was selected using a simple random sampling technique. The questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. 367 copies of the questionnaire were given while 345 were returned, which were used for the study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of the research questions. The results showed that all types of electronic resources included in the study are available with the e-books that got the highest responses. The study found that there is no significant difference in the extent to which users use electronic programs. The study recommended, among other things, that due to the availability of electronic books in the university library, the university library management should intensify the availability of other types, especially CDs and DVDs, by providing more. Keywords: Electronic Resources, University Library, Users.
Challenges and Prospects for Cataloguing and Classification in Academic Libraries in Kwara Stete: a case study, Jan 28, 2021
The study aimed to investigate the challenges and prospects of cataloguing and classification in ... more The study aimed to investigate the challenges and prospects of cataloguing and classification in academic libraries in Kwara State that focus on the Kwara State University Library. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The study population consists of 50 practicing librarians
International Journal of Science & Engineering Research V.12{3}, March 2021 ISSN: 2229 - 5518, 2021
This study investigated utilization of electronic resources by the users in the Kwara State Unive... more This study investigated utilization of electronic resources by the users in the Kwara State University Library, Nigeria. Cross-sectional survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of 3,670 registered users with the library and a sample of 367 was selected using simple random sampling technique. Questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. 367 copies of the questionnaire were administered while 345 were returned which used for the study. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics for the research questions. The findings showed that all the types of electronic resources listed in the study are available with electronic books having the highest responses. The study found out that there is no significant difference in the extent to which users utilize ERs. The study recommended among others, that since electronic books are available in the university library, the University library management should intensify the ava...
DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2021
The study defined user satisfaction as an evaluation of a service in terms of whether that servi... more The study defined user satisfaction as an evaluation of a
service in terms of whether that service met their needs and
expectations. The aim of the study was to evaluate the services
and information resources provided by the Kwara State University
Library and to see if users are satisfied with them. The library
plays an important supporting role in any university. They
provide the information that users need. The study mainly
focused on the following problem areas; the type of services
requested by users, the adequacy of information resources and
the satisfaction of users with the services they receive. Three
hundred and fifty (350) questionnaires were distributed to
undergraduates and faculty members. Out of (350) questionnaires
issued, (256) were received, resulting in a response rate of
(73%). Microsoft Excel was used to analyze the collected data.
It has been discovered that users benefit greatly from the
library, its services and resources. Here are the main findings:
users visit the library frequently, makes use of books,
satisfaction with library opening hours, registration process
and staff. He drew attention to the fact that there are some
1
areas that need attention such as increasing collections of
books and magazines, including photocopy machine into library
service, improving internet service, increasing library working
hours, and improving services from library staff.
The study therefore recommends: increasing book and magazine
collections, improving internet facility and including
photocopying service, increasing library working hours and
training staff to maintain a high level of user satisfaction.
International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 2021
The study aimed to investigate the challenges and prospects of cataloguing and classification in ... more The study aimed to investigate the challenges and prospects of cataloguing and classification in academic libraries in Kwara State that focus on the Kwara State University Library.The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The study population consists of 50 practicing librarians who attended the Nigerian Library Association Annual Workshop, 2020 held at the State LibraryIlorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. A questionnaire entitled “Cataloguing challenges and prospects and a classification questionnaire containing closed elements was used to collect data for the study. The results revealed insufficient staffing, lack of modern tools, difficulties in cataloguing and classification backlogs, insufficient motivation, etc., as there are some challenges facing the technical departments of the studied academic library. The study also reveals, as an indication of a brighter future or good prospects for the technical divisions in the library studied, the increased advocacy for library automa...
International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 2021
This study investigated utilization of electronic resources by the users in the Kwara State Unive... more This study investigated utilization of electronic resources by the users in the Kwara State University Library, Nigeria. Cross-sectional survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of 3,670 registered users with the library and a sample of 367 was selected using simple random sampling technique.
ABSTRACT This study investigated the use of electronic resources by users in the Kwara State Univ... more ABSTRACT This study investigated the use of electronic resources by users in the Kwara State University Library, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey research design was adopted for the study. The study population consisted of 3670 registered users of the library and a sample of 367 was selected using a simple random sampling technique. The questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. 367 copies of the questionnaire were given while 345 were returned, which were used for the study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of the research questions. The results showed that all types of electronic resources included in the study are available with the e-books that got the highest responses. The study found that there is no significant difference in the extent to which users use electronic programs. The study recommended, among other things, that due to the availability of electronic books in the university library, the university library management should intensify the availability of other types, especially CDs and DVDs, by providing more. Keywords: Electronic Resources, University Library, Users.
Challenges and Prospects for Cataloguing and Classification in Academic Libraries in Kwara Stete: a case study, Jan 28, 2021
The study aimed to investigate the challenges and prospects of cataloguing and classification in ... more The study aimed to investigate the challenges and prospects of cataloguing and classification in academic libraries in Kwara State that focus on the Kwara State University Library. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The study population consists of 50 practicing librarians
International Journal of Science & Engineering Research V.12{3}, March 2021 ISSN: 2229 - 5518, 2021
This study investigated utilization of electronic resources by the users in the Kwara State Unive... more This study investigated utilization of electronic resources by the users in the Kwara State University Library, Nigeria. Cross-sectional survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of 3,670 registered users with the library and a sample of 367 was selected using simple random sampling technique. Questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. 367 copies of the questionnaire were administered while 345 were returned which used for the study. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics for the research questions. The findings showed that all the types of electronic resources listed in the study are available with electronic books having the highest responses. The study found out that there is no significant difference in the extent to which users utilize ERs. The study recommended among others, that since electronic books are available in the university library, the University library management should intensify the ava...