Evaluation of User Education Programmes and Resources used by Undergraduates of Two Selected Federal University Libraries in South East, Nigeria

Abstract

This study evaluates user education programmes of two federal university libraries in South East, Nigeria, for enhanced access and use of digital  resources. A population of 6249 undergraduate users was studied using descriptive survey. A sample size of 376 was determined using Taro Yemen’s  formula. Data was obtained via questionnaire and quantitatively examined using mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study reveal provision  of library orientation ( X=3.65), course-related instruction ( X=3.06) individualized instruction (X =2.87) and library tours ( X=2.67) to users of the libraries under study; the grand mean of 2.93 (SD=1.00) indicates that the programmes enhance users’ access and use of digital resources to a high extent. This  notwithstanding, inconsistent power supply and a lack of ICT infrastructure were identified challenges to the success of the programmes in the study  area. However, a supportive environment and creative teaching strategies were suggested for the programmes’ effectiveness.