Academic library is instrumental to supporting the educational system and the research needs of students, particularly in specialized fields. However, there is lack of empirical data on how physiotherapy students utilize library. This study investigated the patterns of usage and satisfaction of physiotherapy students with library resources and services. 143 physiotherapy students, at all levels of training were recruited through convenience sampling technique for the cross-sectional survey study. A self-administered questionnaire, adapted from 3 validated questionnaires, was used to collect data on demographic characteristics, library usage patterns, satisfaction levels, and influencing factors. Data were analyzed using descriptive and Inferential statistics. Only few students visited the library daily. The E-library Unit was the most utilized and considered to be the most helpful section. Satisfaction was high for both the E-library and the Reference Unit. Significant differences were found across the academic levels for library usage. The 400 and 500-level students were using the library more frequently than those in the 100-level. A significant association was observed between age and library usage and between academic levels and satisfaction with journal resources. Key barriers included the library’s distant location from hostels, inadequate electricity and poor internet facilities. In conclusion, most students were not using the library regularly, although, the E-library Unit was the most visited section and it was considered to be very helpful. The students in the higher classes significantly visited the library more than those in the lower classes.
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