UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF MASS COMMUNICATION IN DR. ALIYU OBAJE LIBRARY PRINCE ABUBAKAR AUDU UNIVERSITY, ANYIGBA

The study examined the utilization of Electronic Library Resources by Undergraduate Students of Mass Communication in Dr. Aliyu Obahe Library, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The total population of the study was 980 Mass Communication Students 100 to 400 levels. Simple Random Sampling Technique was employed using Yamane’s formula (1967) to sample 284 for the study. Structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. The findings of the study revealed that, subscription to academic databases like JSTOR, EBSCO, or Science Direct; internet access for students; internet-enable computers; access to e-books and online journals; and Wi-Fi connectivity are available in the library. The findings of the study also revealed that Mass Communication students rarely make use of the available e-library resources in the library. Challenges such as lack of awareness of availability of E-library resources; insufficient support from library staff on E-library resource usage; and poor internet connectivity in the library. The study further identify strategies such as provision of training opportunity; frequently updating of library websites; prompt assistance from library staff to the students; provision of internet-enabled devices. The study recommended that, there is need for awareness campaign across faculties, there is need for regular workshops and seminars focused on the use of E-library resources for staff and students, staff of the library should always support the students in their information search and the library should regularly upgrade the internet infrastructure to enhance effective and stable network connectivity.