Innovations in the provision of library resources and services 

Authors

  • Daniel Banda kapasa makasa university Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.99999/kmu.jt.1.1.1

Keywords:

Resources, Services

Abstract

This study investigated library resources and services use by part time undergraduates at  Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria. A survey research design of ex-post-facto was adopted. Interviews and a validated questionnaire with a (Cronbach alpha reliability of 0.72) were used to collect data for the study. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 250 part time undergraduate respondents for the study. The questionnaire was administered to 250 part time undergraduates but only 200 copies were returned and found usable. The findings indicated that library resources such as, textbooks, reports, monographs, reference materials and so on were available and accessible to the students. Library services such as book loan services, reference service, Internet services and so on were also available and accessible. However, part time undergraduates considered textbooks, dictionaries and encyclopedia as the most relevant of the library resources. Furthermore, dictionaries, newspapers, magazines and textbooks were found to be the most accessible of all the library resources surveyed. In view of this, an integration of teachable information literacy into academic curricula of part time learners, use of ICT and social media tools and aggressiveness in resources and services provision and functions of the l

Dear Evaluator,

I am pleased to submit my research titled “An Investigation into the Underutilisation of Library Resources and Services among Students in Selected Academic Programmes: A Case Study of Kapasa Makasa University” for your review. This study aims to explore the factors contributing to low student engagement with library resources and proposes strategies for enhancing service delivery. I have made every effort to ensure that the research is thorough, well-structured, and grounded in relevant literature. Your valuable feedback and professional evaluation will be greatly appreciated in further refining the study and enhancing its contribution to the field of library and information science.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Respectfully,
Oliver Nyowani

ibrary and librarians were recommended, amongst othersuggestions. It was concluded that part time learners should have timely and quality access to
scholarly information resources and services.

Author Biography

  • Daniel Banda, kapasa makasa university

    This study investigates the underutilization of library resources and services among students in selected academic programmes at Kapasa Makasa University. Despite the availability of diverse print and electronic resources, student engagement with the library remains low, potentially affecting academic performance and research outcomes. Using a qualitative exploratory design, data were collected through semi-structured questionnaires and interviews from thirty students and five librarians. The study identifies factors contributing to underutilization, including limited awareness of available resources, inadequate digital literacy, and challenges in accessing electronic platforms. Findings reveal that innovative library technologies, when effectively integrated and supported, can enhance resource accessibility and student engagement. The study recommends targeted awareness campaigns, training sessions, and continuous evaluation of library services to bridge the gap between resource availability and usage. These findings contribute to improving library service delivery and promoting a culture of information utilization within higher education institutions

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Published

2026-02-13

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Kapasa Makasa University Multi-Disciplinary Journal

Section

Agricultural and Aquatic Sciences