@article{10.11648/j.ajist.20230701.11,
  author = {Bosede Adebimpe Ajiboye and Mausi Ajoviyon Bokoh and Morenikeji Modinat Bello and Adeola Atolani Idowu},
  title = {Influence of Library Resources and Services on Research Activities Among Postgraduate Students of Southwest Federal Universities, Nigeria},
  journal = {American Journal of Information Science and Technology},
  volume = {7},
  number = {1},
  pages = {1-8},
  doi = {10.11648/j.ajist.20230701.11},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajist.20230701.11},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.ajist.20230701.11},
  abstract = {Library resources and services are essential in postgraduate studies to conduct successful research, demonstrate academic scholarship and gain recognition for creative thinking. Hence, this study evaluated the influence of library resources and services on research activities among postgraduate students’ in southwest Federal Universities, Nigeria. A study research design was adopted for the survey. However, a multi-stage sampling procedure was applied to select 378 respondents for the study. Data were assembled with the use of a designed questionnaire on library resources and services influencing postgraduate research activities. Standard deviation, mean, frequency counts and percentages were used to analyse the data. Results reveal that textbooks 2.96), World Wide Web 2.80) and e-books 2.76), 3.12), books 3.61) and e-books 3.35) were the major resources that enhanced postgraduate students research activities by the respondents. Also, reference 2.85) and Wi-Fi services 2.75) Wi-Fi services 3.17), referral services 3.16) and user education 3.10), were library services that promote postgraduate students research activities. Findings further revealed that books 2.72), e-journals 2.68), print journals 2.65) internet 2.61), reference services 2.65) and reprographic services 2.37) were the most influencing library services among postgraduate students. The study concluded that the library provides resources and services that influence the research activities of postgraduate students. However, the use of library resources and services is crucial in postgraduate studies to achieve their academic objectives. The study, therefore recommended that provision and preservation of library resources should be given more attention in the universities, while library services should be improved upon for better service delivery. In addition, the library should make enough internet access points available for students.},
 year = {2023}
}

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TY  - JOUR
T1  - Influence of Library Resources and Services on Research Activities Among Postgraduate Students of Southwest Federal Universities, Nigeria
AU  - Bosede Adebimpe Ajiboye
AU  - Mausi Ajoviyon Bokoh
AU  - Morenikeji Modinat Bello
AU  - Adeola Atolani Idowu
Y1  - 2023/01/09
PY  - 2023
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajist.20230701.11
DO  - 10.11648/j.ajist.20230701.11
T2  - American Journal of Information Science and Technology
JF  - American Journal of Information Science and Technology
JO  - American Journal of Information Science and Technology
SP  - 1
EP  - 8
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2640-0588
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajist.20230701.11
AB  - Library resources and services are essential in postgraduate studies to conduct successful research, demonstrate academic scholarship and gain recognition for creative thinking. Hence, this study evaluated the influence of library resources and services on research activities among postgraduate students’ in southwest Federal Universities, Nigeria. A study research design was adopted for the survey. However, a multi-stage sampling procedure was applied to select 378 respondents for the study. Data were assembled with the use of a designed questionnaire on library resources and services influencing postgraduate research activities. Standard deviation, mean, frequency counts and percentages were used to analyse the data. Results reveal that textbooks 2.96), World Wide Web 2.80) and e-books 2.76), 3.12), books 3.61) and e-books 3.35) were the major resources that enhanced postgraduate students research activities by the respondents. Also, reference 2.85) and Wi-Fi services 2.75) Wi-Fi services 3.17), referral services 3.16) and user education 3.10), were library services that promote postgraduate students research activities. Findings further revealed that books 2.72), e-journals 2.68), print journals 2.65) internet 2.61), reference services 2.65) and reprographic services 2.37) were the most influencing library services among postgraduate students. The study concluded that the library provides resources and services that influence the research activities of postgraduate students. However, the use of library resources and services is crucial in postgraduate studies to achieve their academic objectives. The study, therefore recommended that provision and preservation of library resources should be given more attention in the universities, while library services should be improved upon for better service delivery. In addition, the library should make enough internet access points available for students.
VL  - 7
IS  - 1
ER  - 

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