Effects of e-resources in promoting reading habits: A study of library users of the Nigerian Defense Academy Kaduna, Nigeria

Abstract

The study explores the impact of e-resources on the reading habits of Nigerian Defence Academy Library users. By analysing the attitudes and experiences of cadets, faculty and researchers, this research sheds light on the significance of e-resources in modern –day learning environments. The objectives of the study were to find out the impact of electronic resources on cadets, the types of e-resources users use and the problems they faced when accessing electronic information resources. A case study research method was adopted. The major instruments were questionnaire while interview and observation were used to complement it. The sampling techniques adopted was simple random. The statistical analyses used in analysing the data are percentages and frequency counts. Out of 100 cadets, only 75% cadets are familiar with e-resources. Only 90% of students use e-resources. They use e-resources for learning, reading, teaching, jobs, recreation, news etc. They use different types of e-resources such as e-books, e-journals, e-magazine, e-maps, e-news etc. They prefer mobile phones most to access e-resources. But due to a lack of adequate collection, high speed Internet connection, proper knowledge, and infrastructure, they face many difficulties in using e-resources in the Academy library.