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This study aims to investigate the effect of gender on the usage patterns of electronic information resources among undergraduates.

June 8, 2026

Influence of gender differences on the use of electronic information resources by undergraduates of university of Ilesa, Osun state, Nigeria

AAAdeolu AdeoluFederal University Lokoja

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

Abstract

The study examined the influence of gender differences on the use of electronic information resources (EIRs) by undergraduates of the University of Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria. The main objective was to determine whether gender differences significantly influence the frequency, perceived effectiveness, and overall utilisation of EIRs among undergraduates. The study employed a descriptive cross sectional survey design, targeting all 4,163 registered library users in the 2025/2026 academic sessi

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