Self Concepts and Browsing Frequency as Determinants of Virtual Technology Use-Efficiency in Selected Institution in Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated self concepts and browsing frequency as determinants of virtual technology use-efficiency in Nigeria. A survey method was used and questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data from two hundred(200) library user, out of which 180 responded giving a response rate of 90 percent, the study found that the library acquire some selected online databases which include NUC virtual library, SAGE, HINARI, Ebscohost, USPE e-library and open access databases. The study identified different purpose of online searching to include using yahoo and Google search engine and other online databases to do their research work and recommended that the library should create awareness about the database they subscribed to, most students are not aware of the importance of these databases to their academic advancement.

Keywords: self concepts, browsing frequency, virtual technology, use-efficiency