Dear Respondent, I am carrying out research on the above topic as a prerequisite for attaining a Bachelor’s degree in the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin. I humbly seek your assistance in providing answers to the questions. Your response will help a lot in ascertaining the social significance of this research. Kindly note that all data you have provided will be kept confidential and used only for this research.
You are very much appreciated as you participate in this research.
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Please select the university where you are currently enrolled
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Choose the level that represents your current academic progress.
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This information is required only for demographic analysis and will remain confidential.
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Select the age bracket you fall into. This helps categorize respondents by age group.
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Instructions: Using response such as ‘Available’ or ‘Not available’, please tick the appropriate from the following to indicate the types of library resources available
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Indicate whether each listed resource is accessible in your institution’s library system.
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Multimedia Resources |
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Instruction: Using this scale as a guide, please, tick the appropriate box to indicate the option which describes our agreement or otherwise. Every time (ET), sometimes (ST), Occasionally (O), Rarely (R), Never (N)
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Choose how frequently you make use of each resource listed.
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Instruction: Please, indicate answer to the following questions using responses such as, SA= Strongly Agree A= Agree, D= Disagree, and SD= Strongly Disagree to indicate your perception on the utilization of Electronic Information Resources
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For each statement, indicate your level of agreement based on your academic experience.
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My use of the library's electronic resources has had a positive impact on my Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). |
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Using high-quality e-resources helps me produce better quality assignments and research projects. |
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I feel more prepared for exams and class discussions when I have used electronic resources for revision and research. |
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I find electronic resources provided by the library to be useful in my academic work. |
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Access to current e-journals and databases keeps my knowledge up-to-date and improves my understanding of course topics. |
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Instruction: Please, indicate answer to the following questions using responses such as, SA= Strongly Agree A= Agree, D= Disagree, and SD= Strongly Disagree to indicate the relationship between the use of EIR and your Academic Performance
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Select how strongly you agree with each statement describing academic benefits of electronic resources.
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Using the library's electronic resources improves my grades/ academic performance. |
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Using electronic resources enables me to complete my assignments faster and more efficiently |
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Electronic resources give me access to information that is crucial for my studies and not available in print. |
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Overall, I find electronic resources provided by the library to be useful in my academic work. |
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I find the library's website or portal for accessing electronic resources clear and easy to navigate. |
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It is easy for me to find the specific articles or information I need using the library's electronic resources. |
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Overall, I find the library's electronic resources easy to use. |
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Instructions: Using response such as SA= Strongly agree, A= Agree, D= Disagree, and SD= Strongly disagree, please tick the appropriate from the following to indicate the challenges in utilizing Electronic Information Resources.
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Indicate the challenges you encounter when trying to use electronic resources at your university.
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Unstable or no internet connectivity in the library or on campus |
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Frequent power outages/irregular electricity supply |
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Inadequate number of functional computers in the library. |
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Lack of knowledge or training on how to search databases effectively. |
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Difficulty in evaluating the quality and credibility of information found online. |
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Not knowing what specific e-resources are available for my field of study. |
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The library does not subscribe to the key journals or databases I need. |
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I prefer using print books and journals over electronic versions. |
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Difficulty accessing resources from off-campus (home, hostel). |
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Thank you for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire. Your support means a lot and greatly contributes to the success of my final-year research project.