Nature and level of the use of resources for electronic collection development in three Nigerian universities

Abstract

The study assessed the nature and level of the use of resources for electronic collection development
(ECD) in three Nigerian university libraries. A population of 208, comprising professional librarians and para-professionals was used for the study. Questionnaire, observation checklist and interview schedule were used in collecting data for the study. Data generated were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, means and standard deviations. Different types of resources required for enhancing ECD in Nigerian university libraries such as “Internet”, “Online Public Access
Catalogue”, “Desktop computers”, “CD-ROM”, etc were identified. Available resources for (ECD)
in the three institution libraries were identified. The findings highlighted challenges of (ECD) in
Nigerian university libraries. Strategies that will help in stemming the tide of challenges of
electronic collection development were suggested. Academic libraries in tertiary institutions in
Nigeria and other developing countries will leverage on this study for a robust and efficient
electronic collection development practice.