MANAGEMENT OF DIGITAL RESOURCES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARY A CASE STUDY OF YUSUF MAITAMA SULE UNIVERSITY

Student: Umar Muhammad Abubakar
Supervisor: Prof Baffa Magaji Abubakar
HOD: Dr Salisu Dahiru
Department of Library and Information Science
Education
Northwest University, Kano, Kano State

Abstract

This study investigated extent of a Management of digital resources in academic library in yumsuk library”. Descriptive research method and stratified sampling technique were used. A total of 312 structured questionnaires out of 374 administered to undergraduates were returned and analysed using simple percentage and mean. Results show that undergraduates of yumsuk library” Kano Library are aware of the availability of the electronic databases. The students however have not been making adequate use of the databases. The authors of this study recommend that academic librarians should do more awareness campaign to increase level of usage. Yumsuk library”Kano Library Management should see to stable internet connection in the library and also ensure regular power supply to the library.

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