JOURNAL ARTICLE

INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS ON THE USE OF LIBRARY E-RESOURCES AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITIES IN NORTHERN NIGERIA.

  • Published In: Information Technologist, 2025, v. 22, n. 2. P. 206 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Musa, Sani; Lawan, Nura Muhammad 3 of 3

Abstract

The article investigates the influence of information literacy (IL) skills on the use of electronic information resources (EIRs) among undergraduate students in universities across Northern Nigeria. It finds that while libraries provide a variety of e-resources—including e-books, e-journals, open-access platforms, and offline server-based databases—students exhibit moderate IL skills, with strengths in basic information need recognition and keyword searching but notable weaknesses in advanced search techniques, database navigation, accurate citation, and distinguishing peer-reviewed sources. The study recommends embedding structured, continuous IL training within academic curricula and increasing awareness campaigns to improve effective utilization of e-resources, especially given infrastructural challenges like unstable internet connectivity. These measures aim to enhance research quality and evidence-based learning in the region's higher education institutions.

Additional Information

  • Source:Information Technologist. 2025/12, Vol. 22, Issue 2, p206
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Education
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1597-4316
  • Accession Number:190502643
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