LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICE UTILIZATION BY UNDERGRADUATES AT UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA, NIGERIA

Abstract

The study examined the use of library resources and service utilization by undergraduates at University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in programme affiliation with College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti. It adopted a descriptive survey research method and 653, representing 60% of a total of 1088 400L UNN degree students were sampled based on equal allocation sampling technique. All the 653 copies of questionnaire administered were returned. This was made possible because of the method of administration used. Related literature were reviewed. Data collected were analysed using Simple Percentage. Findings revealed that majority of the 400L students do not use the library regularly. Their main purpose of visiting the library is to consult research materials. They used more internet sources and their major challenge was lack of time. It concluded that stakeholder should double their efforts at making sure that all identified challenges are solved.