Influence of electronic information resources on the achievement of sustainable development goals in federal university e-libraries, North-Western Nigeria

Abstract

This paper investigated the followings: influence of electronic information resources on the achievement of sustainable development goals. determine the types of electronic information resources available for the achievement of sustainable development goals in e-libraries of federal universities, North-Western Nigeria; determine users satisfaction with electronic information resources for the achievement of sustainable development goals in e-libraries of federal universities, North-Western Nigeria, survey research method and kenda-tua statistical analysis was used, the findings showed that there was availability of electronic information resources in federal university e-libraries in North-Western Nigeria and there was low level of users satisfaction with electronic information resources in e-libraries of federal universities for sustainable development goal. While the recommendations are There should be provision of sufficient ICT facilities in university libraries by the university management that would be accessible to users for the achievement of sustainable development goal and Federal government should show more commitment to the universities by making grants available for universities, which will allow university libraries to provide relevant and adequate e-resources/facilities, including constant training of staff.