The Roles of Library Consortia in Enhancing Digital Resource Availability and Utilisation in Colleges of Education Libraries in Ogun and Oyo States, Nigeria

This study examined the roles of library consortia in enhancing the availability and utilisation of digital resources in Colleges of Education libraries in Ogun and Oyo States, Nigeria.Using a survey research design, data were collected from 98 students across the Federal College of Education, Oyo, and the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta via structured questionnaires administered through Google Forms.The data were analysed using descriptive statistics including frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviation with SPSS.The findings of the study revealed that although most users were aware of the existence of digital resources provided through library consortia and acknowledged the role of library consortia in providing access to high-quality and up-to-date digital resources, actual usage of such resources remained low due to poor internet connectivity, lack of training, content irrelevance, and limited awareness of available resources.The study concluded that while users have a high level of awareness about digital resources provided through library consortia and the crucial role it plays in improving availability, its impact is hindered by technical barriers and inadequate user training.It recommends that academic libraries conduct regular awareness campaigns and user training, ensure alignment of digital resources with users' needs, and that government and institutions invest in ICT infrastructure and sustainable funding to maximize the benefits of library consortia.