Awareness and ICT Skills as Determinants of Electronic Information Resources Utilization by Undergraduate Medical Students in University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Abstract

This study was conducted on the medical students of the University of Ilorin. Aim: This study investigated the awareness and ICT skills as determinants of electronic information resources utilization by medical students in University of Ilorin. Method: The study adopted a survey method. A total of one hundred and twenty-five (125) medical students were randomly sampled. The simple random sampling technique was used for this study, five (5) research questions guided the study and data were collected using a structured questionnaire. It was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings showed that e-resources are available to the students. Results: The findings also revealed that the averages of the available electronic information resources are utilized frequently. In addition, the study revealed that the respondents are experts in the use of ICT tools. Considerably, the majority of the respondents have a purposely use e-resources. The study recommends that the library needs to make sure the electronic resources are updated ICT tool, the library should provide a conducive environment for its users. Keywords: Awareness, ICT skills, Electronic Information Resources, Utilization, Medical Students, University of Ilorin