Descriptive survey examines the influence of gender on electronic resource use in university undergraduates, suggesting implications for library services.
Key Points
This study aims to investigate the effect of gender on the usage patterns of electronic information resources among undergraduates.
Descriptive cross-sectional survey design
Targeted 4,163 registered library users during the 2025/2026 academic session
Data collected through questionnaires
Gender differences significantly influence the frequency of EIR use
Variations observed in perceived effectiveness based on gender
Overall utilisation rates differ between male and female undergraduates