International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review

Vol. 12(3), pp. 117-127, June 2024

ISSN: 2360-7866

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijarer2024450

 

Full Length Research

 

 

Electronic Information Resources Literacy and Use by Lecturers in the Universities.

 

1Uche V. Enweani, Ph.D (CLN) and 2Deborah Uzoma Ezekwibe

 

1University Library, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambara State 2University Library, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambara State

*Corresponding author’s Email: gn.okafor.coou.edu.ng, ud.ezekwibe@coou.edu.ng  

Accepted 27 June 2024

Abstract

Abstract: This study investigated the influence of information literacy skills on electronic information resources use by lecturers in private universities in South- East, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The target population for this study comprised 3201 lecturers in fifteen selected private universities in South- East, Nigeria which were established between 1999 and 2007. Out of 3201 study population, the researcher used Taro Yamane (1967) statistical formula to get a sample size of 356. A multistage sampling technique was adopted for the study. Bowley (1926) Proportional Distribution Formula was used to distribute the figure proportionately across the fifteen selected universities to ensure that the universities were proportionally represented. Data were collected with a validated questionnaire. The internal consistency of the instrument was measured using Cronbach’s alpha test which ranged from 0.74 – 0.96. A response rate of 76.2% was recorded. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings from the study revealed that information literacy skills (βeta=0.441, t (275) = 8.156, p = 0.000) has a positive and significant influence on EIR use by lecturers of universities in South- East, Nigeria.

 

Key Words: Information Resources, Skills, Lecturers, Private Universities, Engagement, Use of electronic information resources

Paper type: research