UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE DEPARTMENT IN YUSUF MAITAMA SULE UNIVERSITY
Abstract
The traditional library consists of information resources in printed form. Its task has been to collect, process, store and disseminate information for the purpose of reading, teaching and consultation. The information largely in print form has been the most widely accepted format for providing information and library services to satisfy the needs of library users. Today this is being replaced by electronic or digital resources that meet the needs of researchers and information seekers. In this light, Dahi et al. (2006) posited that libraries that cling to traditional service models in an era of new information technology, rising costs and flat budgets cannot thrive. At a time of ever increasing demand for information, libraries must keep abreast of developments in information technology and advanced communication to enable them provide services that today’s society both expect and need. It was in recognition of this that
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