The Utilization of e-resources at Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTech), Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Authors

  • Dauda Joshua University of the Western Cape, SA Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville, 7535, Department of Library and Information Science
  • Lizette King Lecturer/Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Library and Information Science, University of the Western Cape South Africa

Keywords:

E-resources, academics, students, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Ibrahim Babangida Library, ICT, TAM and DoI

Abstract

This article examines the utilization of e-resources Modibbo Adama University of Technology, (MAUTech) Yola under the auspices of the central library, the Ibrahim Babangida Library. Academics and students are primary users of information resources of any library, hence, their responses towards the utilization of e-resources in the institution have been critically considered in this study. A mixed-method research design was adopted for the study. A case study approach was employed. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Diffusion of Innovation (DoI) theories were used to develop the conceptual framework of this paper. Questionnaires were used as data gathering tools. Academics and students acted as participants. Major findings are lack of sufficient Internet access for academics and students and lack of training and awareness campaigns. Conclusion has shown that e-resources did not impact research and teaching of academics in MAUTech, Yola.

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Author Biography

Dauda Joshua, University of the Western Cape, SA Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville, 7535, Department of Library and Information Science

Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria.

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Published

2020-03-31

How to Cite

Joshua, D., & King, L. (2020). The Utilization of e-resources at Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTech), Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria. International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology, 10(1). Retrieved from https://ijkcdt.journals.publicknowledgeproject.org/index.php/ijkcdt/article/view/245

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2020)

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