Extent of Use of Print Information Sources in Delta State University Library

This study examined the effective use of print sources of information in Delta state university libraries. The population consisted of 400 users of Delta state university library, Abraka. A structural questionnaire was employed to collect data from 400 users of the university libraries on purposively selected for this study. The research was designed to determine the extent to which print sources of information in the university library were effectively utilized. Three research questions were addressed in this study. Findings reveals among others that users still depend heavily on the print sources of information. Recommendations were proffered such as improving the methods of locating the appropriate information resources and the need to create users’ awareness.

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International Journal of Library and Information Science Studies
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2025-03-15
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https://doi.org/10.37745/ijliss.15/vol11n33036
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Library Collection Development and Digital Resources
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Extent of Use of Print Information Sources in Delta State University Library

Akparobore Daniel Obodo
International Journal of Library and Information Science Studies
Library Collection Development and Digital Resources
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Extent of Use of Print Information Sources in Delta State University Library

Akparobore Daniel Obodo
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Abstract

This study examined the effective use of print sources of information in Delta state university libraries. The population consisted of 400 users of Delta state university library, Abraka. A structural questionnaire was employed to collect data from 400 users of the university libraries on purposively selected for this study. The research was designed to determine the extent to which print sources of information in the university library were effectively utilized. Three research questions were addressed in this study. Findings reveals among others that users still depend heavily on the print sources of information. Recommendations were proffered such as improving the methods of locating the appropriate information resources and the need to create users’ awareness.

International Journal of Library and Information Science StudiesVol. 11(3)
Delta State University (NG)
Openalex Percentile: Top 68%
Library Collection Development and Digital Resources
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