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May 10, 2026Open Access

Accessibility and Utilization of Electronic Information Resources in Library by students of Universities in Yobe State

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This study aims to explore the availability, accessibility, and utilization of electronic information resources by students at a Nigerian federal university.
Descriptive survey research design
Sample of 150 students selected through simple random sampling
Data analyzed using descriptive statistics including frequencies and percentages
E-journals, e-books, and online databases were the most available and utilized EIRs, with mean scores of 3.62, 3.45, and 3.40 respectively.
Poor internet connectivity and power outages were major barriers, with mean scores of 3.72 and 3.65.
Structural deficits in infrastructure significantly constrain student utilization of available EIRs.

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Abstract: Academic libraries in Nigerian federal universities face persistent challenges in providing students with effective access to electronic information resources (EIRs) for research purposes. This study examined the availability, accessibility, and utilization of EIRs by students in Federal University Gashua, Yobe State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with a structured questionnaire administered to a sample of 150 students selected through simple random sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, specifically frequencies, percentages, mean scores, and standard deviation. Findings revealed that e-journals (mean = 3.62), e-books (mean = 3.45), and online databases (mean = 3.40) were the most available and accessible EIRs, while physical digital media recorded very low availability scores. Poor internet connectivity (mean = 3.72) and power outages (mean = 3.65) constituted the most severe barriers to EIR access and utilization. The study concludes that structural infrastructure deficits significantly constrain student utilization of available EIRs. University management must allocate dedicated funding for internet bandwidth, power backup systems, and structured information literacy programs. Keywords: Electronic information resources, availability, accessibility, utilization, academic library. Title: Accessibility and Utilization of Electronic Information Resources in Library by students of Universities in Yobe State Author: Yohanna Yudaunda Waba, Kassim Hassan, Umar Bulama Bizi International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 14, Issue 2, April 2026 - June 2026 Page No: 90-98 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 04-May-2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20021375 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/accessibility-and-utilization-of-electronic-information-resources-in-library-by-students-of-universities-in-yobe-state

Accessibility and Utilization of Electronic Information Resources in Library by students of Universities in Yobe State

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