The use of electronic information resources for academic research by postgraduate students at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

Okite-Amughoro, Faith Ashinedu; Makgahlela, Lefose; Bopape, Solomon

doi:10.7553/80-2-1527

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“…The study recommends the introduction of information competency across the curriculum and the introduction of a one-unit course to be taught at all levels. Okite-Amughoro et al (2014) studied the use of ERs for academic research by postgraduate students and revealed that they are aware of the existence of ERs, but the optimal use of them is hampered by limited access due to a lack of information-searching skills, limited space, slow bandwidth and erratic power supply.…”

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“…Another observation is that though the literature is rife with the use of ERs in libraries, the focus has mostly been on the use of these resources by academics and postgraduate students. The research method adopted in most of the studies have been quantitative (Dolo-Ndlwana, 2013; Ingutia-Oyieke and Dick, 2010; Okite-Amughoro et al , 2014; Shuling, 2006). This article adopts a qualitative approach to investigate the use of ERs by undergraduate students in a historically disadvantaged university in South Africa to suggest ways in which the use of these resources may be enhanced at this and other universities in South Africa.…”

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The use of electronic resources by undergraduate students at the University of Venda, South Africa

Tlakula

Fombad

2017

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Purpose This paper aims to establish the level of use of the electronic resources at the University of Venda, which is one of the previously disadvantaged universities in South Africa. It identifies the different electronic resources used at the university, determines the level of awareness and training in the use of these resources and suggests ways in which electronic resources may be enhanced. The rapid changes in the information and communication technology (ICTs) have influenced service delivery in academic libraries in terms of how information is gathered, accessed, retrieved and used. Hence, electronic resources are invaluable research tools in academic libraries in the twenty-first century. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research methodology was adopted, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with each participant to get in-depth information. The target population was all third-year students registered with the School of Human and Social Sciences at the University of Venda. The third year undergraduate students from this particular school where chosen because statistics revealed that these students where ranked among the top in the use of computers. Findings The findings revealed that the level of usage of these resources by undergraduate students is elementary and limited to SABINET and EBSCO host. Undergraduate student’s level of awareness of the different electronic resources is low. They confused electronic resources to Web-based internet sources. It also revealed that the level of awareness and training in the use of these resources is still generic, as training is mostly a once off orientation at the first year. Research limitations/implications This paper focuses on third year undergraduate students who were using computers because the researchers were interested in finding out whether students using computers were also using electronic resources. It excluded other profiles such as age, gender and computer usage behaviour of electronic resources. Practical implications Adequate use and knowledge of electronic resources at universities is instrumental towards realisation of the country’s ICT Strategy and the outcome-based education (OBE) model of teaching movement. Suggestions are made to the university, the university library, university librarians and the Library Association of South Africa on how to enhance the use of electronic resources. Originality/value It establishes the level of use of electronic resources in one of South African historically disadvantaged universities, a point of contact to other previously South African disadvantaged universities and make suggestions on how electronic resources may be enhanced. It adds to the body of knowledge on the use of electronic resources in academic libraries in South African universities.

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The use of electronic resources by undergraduate students at the University of Venda, South Africa

Tlakula

Fombad

2017

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“…Thus, postgraduate students are required to undergo specialized training in the form of course works, practicals, and research in their areas of interests for the award of higher degrees. In the distant past, postgraduate research in tertiary institutions was dominated by the use of printed materials as primary sources of information (Okite-Amughoro, Makgahlela, & Bopape, 2014). This required the students to be physically present either in the libraries or the classrooms to access information and learn.…”

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Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, and Facilitating Conditions as Factors Influencing Smart Phones Use for Mobile Learning by Postgraduate Students of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria

onaolapo

Oyewole

2018

IJELL

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Aim/Purpose: This study examines the influence of Performance Expectancy (PE), Effort Expectancy (EE), and Facilitating Conditions (FC) on the use of smart phones for mobile learning by postgraduate students in University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Background: Due to the low level of mobile learning adoption by students in Nigeria, three base constructs of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model were used as factors to determine smart phone use for mobile learning by the postgraduate students in the University of Ibadan. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey research design of the correlational type, the two-stage random sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 217 respondents, and a questionnaire was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics (frequency counts, percentages, mean, and standard deviation), test of norm, and inferential statistics (correlation and regression analysis) were used to analyze the data collected. Contribution: The study empirically validated the UTAUT model as a model useful in predicting smart phone use for mobile learning by postgraduate students in developing countries. Findings: The study revealed that a significant number of postgraduate students used their smart phones for mobile learning on a weekly basis. Findings also revealed a moderate level of Performance Expectancy (𝑥 =16.97), Effort Expectancy (𝑥 =12.57) and Facilitating Conditions (𝑥 =15.39) towards the use of smart phones for mobile learning. Results showed a significant positive relationship between all the independent variables and use of smart phones for mobile learning (PE, r=.527*; EE, r=.724*; and FCs, r=.514*). Out of the independent variables, PE was the strongest predictor of smart phone use for mobile learning (β =.189). Recommendations for Practitioners: Librarians in the university library should organize periodic workshops for postgraduate students in order to expose them to the various ways of using their smart phones to access electronic databases. Recommendation for Researchers: There is a need for extensive studies on the factors influencing mobile technologies adoption and use in learning in developing countries. Impact on Society: Nowadays, mobile learning is increasingly being adopted over conventional learning systems due to its numerous benefits. Thus, this study provides an insight into the issues influencing the use of smart phones for mobile learning by postgraduate students from developing countries. Future Research: This study utilized the base constructs of the UTAUT model to determine smart phone use for mobile learning by postgraduate students in a Nigerian university. Subsequent research should focus on other theories to ascertain factors influencing Information Technology adoption and usage by students in developing countries.

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“…Increasingly, these technologies are used to improve subscription and access to electronic journals. Basically, libraries use a substantial amount of their annual budgets on subscriptions to electronic resources which provide many advantages over conventional print journals [2][3]. Findings from a study done in USA, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Columbia, Peru, Venezuela, Uruguay, Europe, Asia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Israel show that 71% of their academic institutions subscribe to ejournals.…”

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Marketing and Promotion of E-journal in Academic Libraries in Tanzania

Pessa¹

2019

AJIST

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This paper examines promotion and marketing strategies used by academic libraries in Tanzania to make users aware of the availability of e-resources. To collect data, this study used survey. Data were analyzed using an Independent T-Test and One-Way MANOVA using SPSS Version 16. Documentary review of secondary data related to the study was done. Major findings of the study revealed that e-journals are being used in Universities and Colleges in Tanzania despite the various challenges. Various marketing strategies such as use of OPAC, the Web 2.0 and others were used for informing users about a range of available e-resources in academic libraries and thus promoting their access and use. Finally, the recommendations for enhancing the marketing of e-resources are given.

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The use of electronic information resources for academic research by postgraduate students at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

Cited by 8 publications

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The use of electronic resources by undergraduate students at the University of Venda, South Africa

The use of electronic resources by undergraduate students at the University of Venda, South Africa

Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, and Facilitating Conditions as Factors Influencing Smart Phones Use for Mobile Learning by Postgraduate Students of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Marketing and Promotion of E-journal in Academic Libraries in Tanzania

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