Availability and Accessibility of ICT in the Provision of Information Resources to Undergraduate Students in Babcock University Library

Abstract

The paper investigated availability and accessibility of ICT in the provision of information resources to undergraduate students in Babcock university library in Ogun State, Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study and the data collection instrument used was the questionnaire, the study adopted survey research method. The findings of the study revealed that most of the ICT facilities in the university library are available and accessible, except scanner, CD-ROM and projector that are not available, accessible and use by the students. The provision and use of ICT is an integral part of student learning and research. Therefore, the study recommends that university libraries should endeavour to put in place ICT facilities that will promote students educational pursuit.

Keywords: Availability, accessibility, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Information resources, Babcock University library, Nigeria