Impact of Electronic Resources and Usage in Academic Libraries in Ghana: Evidence from Koforidua Polytechnic & All Nations University College, Ghana

Abstract

The study investigates the relationship between impact of electronic resources and its usage in academic libraries in Ghana: evidence from Koforidua Polytechnic & All Nations University College, Ghana. The study was a quantitative approach using questionnaire to gather for data and information. A valid response rate of 58.5% was assumed. SPSS computer software helped to analyze the data in respect of  descriptive elements such as correlation, regression among others.All the four contracts (satisfaction level, preferred database, time and frequency, and level of awareness) on impact of electronic resources indicated a significant positive relationship with  usage among the users. The study recommended that intensive marketing strategies should be adopted to increase usage of electronic resources in academic institutions in Ghana.

Keywords: Keywords: Database, Electronic Library, Information Literacy, Tertiary Libraries, West Africa