AVAILABILITY AND UTILISATION OF DIGITAL LIBRARY SYSTEM IN KASHIM IBRAHIM LIBRARY, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA

The study examined the availability and utilisation of digital library system in Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University,,, Zaria. A purposive sampling technique was adopted for this study. A questionnaire was used to collect data from one hundred staff of Kashim Ibrahim Library, Zaria. Using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26, data were analysed descriptively. Different types of digital information services were mentioned in the study. Benefits and problems identified with digital library system were equally mentioned in the study. Conclusively, the researcher studied the availability and utilisation of digital library system in the Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Findings of the study revealed that Online Public Access Catalogues (OPACs) and databases are the major digital library systems available for utilisation in Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. It was observed that poor networking was the major problem being faced while utilising digital library systems in Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The study advocated for librarians to be oriented on the proper use of digital library technology as part of information service provision to clientele for academic and research purposes. Further recommendations were made for the effectiveness of services at the Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.



Journal Title: Journal of Information Resource Management (JIRM)

Category: Library and Information Science

ISSN: 2141-2014

Year of Establishment: 2014

Section: NLA-Niger State Chapter

Volume: 9

Issue: 1

Total Download: 1

ADEJO, Alhaji Augustine . 2025 AVAILABILITY AND UTILISATION OF DIGITAL LIBRARY SYSTEM IN KASHIM IBRAHIM LIBRARY, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA. Journal of Information Resource Management (JIRM). 9 (1). 14-26. https://doi.org/10.61955/NEAUQK

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