Perspectives on Availability of, and Accessibility to the use of Non-Book Materials among Undergraduates in University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Authors/Creators
- 1. The Polytechnic Library, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State
- 2. Information and Documentation Department, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), Ibadan, Oyo State
- 3. 3. Department of State Security Service, Ibadan, Oyo State
Description
Library remains an important input for the success of implementation of academic programmes, however, this success can only manifest where the library is readily available and at the same time become accessible to the users. This study examines the perspectives of the ‘stakeholder’ on the availability, accessibility and usage of the library among the undergraduates of the University of Ilorin. The study population was limited to the library staff and the undergraduate students of the University. The study population comprised of 24 staff members of key sections (Circulation, Reference, Serials, Cataloging, Acquisition, Tech/Computer Service/ Digital, outreach service, and Archives) in the library and 40 students who were making use of service within the various department at the time of this study. Specific attention to the usage of non-book materials (CD-ROM, audio visual materials, microfilm, microfiches, database, and e-resources) of the library while availability and accessibility of the same were affirmed. Effects of library resources on effectiveness of learning and studying among others included developing and sustaining the habit of learning and reading and the necessity of making use of libraries for sustainable living. Challenges to availability, accessibility, and use of non- book library information resources include attitudinal, logistic problems, existence of credible alternative recommendations were made as a way of taking care of the challenges noted.