Abstract
International Journal of Advance Research in Multidisciplinary, 2024;2(1):83-88
User awareness study on library automation: A case study of Edo state polytechnic and the national library of Nigeria
Author : E Uduebor, NA Ekoh and BO Uduebor
Abstract
This study investigates essential demographic and perception indicators among library users through a thorough analysis of survey data. The outcome indicate that youngsters make up the majority of those who use library, specifically in the age group of 16-25. This highlights the importance of providing customised library services to meet the needs of this specific demographic. Nevertheless, the presence of a conspicuous gender disparity, characterised by a greater percentage of male users, underscores the significance of implementing measures to promote inclusivity. The distribution of educational levels reveals a significant number of users at the ND 2 level, suggesting that the library can customise its resources and services to cater to users at different academic stages. The extensive familiarity of users with barcodes provides a favourable basis for the implementation of technology-driven services. In addition, the prevailing favourable perception of a recent advancement underscores user contentment, although it is important to address the concerns of the minority who hold an opposing perspective. These findings collectively enhance our understanding of the library's user dynamics, providing valuable insights for strategic planning. The study highlights the significance of addressing demographic disparities, fostering inclusiveness, and utilising favourable perceptions to improve library services and user experiences.
Keywords
Cataloguing, automated library, national library of Nigeria, Edo state polytechnic Usen, library automation, information management