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Interplay of Digital Literacy Skills and Utilization of Electronic Resources among Postgraduate Students of National Open University of Nigeria in North-Western States, Nigeria

DOI: .6a0ecc14b15d3
Pages: 138-152 Volume: Vol. 4 | Issue: No. 1 Published: July 21, 2024

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between digital literacy skills and utilization of electronic resources among postgraduate students at the National Open University of Nigeria\\\'s North-Western Study Centres. The study employed a survey research design. The population of the study comprised 753 postgraduate’s postgraduate students of National Open University of Nigeria in North-Western States study centres. The sample size of the study is 261 postgraduate’s postgraduate students of National Open University of Nigeria in North-Western States study centres. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings reveal a high level of digital literacy among students. The study also found a relatively low extent of electronic resource utilization. The further found that significant challenges such as internet costs, power supply issues, and digital literacy gaps. A significant positive correlation was found between digital literacy and resource utilization, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to enhance electronic resource usage. The study concludes with recommendations for students and university management to leverage digital skills to improve electronic resource utilization and address existing barriers.

Keywords: Digital literacy skills, Library, utilization of electronic resources, Postgradute students
How to Cite:
Umar Musa Yila & Ibrahim Hassana et al. (2024). Interplay of Digital Literacy Skills and Utilization of Electronic Resources among Postgraduate Students of National Open University of Nigeria in North-Western States, Nigeria. FUDMA International Journal of Library Science and Information Management (FIJLSIM), Vol. 4(No. 1), 138-152. https://doi.org/.6a0ecc14b15d3
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