Perception and Usage Pattern of e-books among Library and Information Science Students in Selected Universities in Nigeria

  • Adeyinka Tella Department of Information Science, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
  • Oseni O Dare Centre for Learning Resources Technical Services Librarian Landmark University, Kwara State, Nigeria
  • Oguntayo S. Adebisi Centre for Learning Resources Technical Services Librarian Landmark University, Kwara State, Nigeria
  • Akanbi M. Lawal Centre for Learning Resources Technical Services Librarian Landmark University, Kwara State, Nigeria
Keywords: Perception, Usage pattern, E-books, Reading, Attitude, Undergraduates, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the perception and usage pattern of e-book among LIS undergraduate students from selected five universities. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. Five research questions were developed and answered. The findings demonstrate that LIS undergraduate students still use e-books more compare to print books. The results also reveal that LIS undergraduate students have positive perception of e-book as it enhance learning effectiveness, assist to finish course content/outline; makes reading faster; easy to use and with clear graphical illustrations. The usage pattern of e-books among LIS undergraduate students is majorly for research purpose and the majority is highly satisfied with reading e-books. The major problem encountered by the students with e-books is the difficulties reading on the computers or internet, followed by the cost of e-book reader. The study recommended based on these findings that university authority and library of the participating institutions should make e-books readers available in large quantity. Doing so is assumed will increase the use of e-books and further arouse the interest of the students .

Author Biographies

Adeyinka Tella, Department of Information Science, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Dr Tella Adeyinka received his PhD from the Department of Library and Information Studies; University of Botswana, in 2009. Currently working as a senior lecturer in the Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He has published articles in journals and book chapters. His research areas include: e-learning, information literacy, information communication technology, psychology of information, etc.

Oseni O Dare, Centre for Learning Resources Technical Services Librarian Landmark University, Kwara State, Nigeria

Mr Oseni Oluwadamilare Dare graduated from the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Ilorin in Nigeria. He is currently pursing his Masters degree from Library and Information in a Turkish University.

Oguntayo S. Adebisi, Centre for Learning Resources Technical Services Librarian Landmark University, Kwara State, Nigeria

Mr Oguntayo Sunday Adebisi is a Resource officer 1/Technical Services Librarian at the Centre for Learning Resources, Landmark University, Omu Aran, Kwara State.

Akanbi M. Lawal, Centre for Learning Resources Technical Services Librarian Landmark University, Kwara State, Nigeria

Mr Akanbi Muhhamed Lawal is a lecturer in the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Akanbi teaches courses in Archives and Records Management.

Published
2018-03-23
How to Cite
Tella, A., Dare, O., Adebisi, O., & Lawal, A. (2018). Perception and Usage Pattern of e-books among Library and Information Science Students in Selected Universities in Nigeria. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 38(2), 132-140. https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.38.2.11111
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Papers