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Availability and Utilization of E-Library Resources within the Department of Community Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria

DOI: https://doi.org/10.57233/fudmajlis.69c9033f17579
Pages: 22-30 Volume: Vol. 5 | Issue: No. 2 Published: March 29, 2026

Abstract

This paper presents an empirical analysis of the availability and utilization of e-library resources within the Department of Community Medicine at the College of Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, framed within the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as its conceptual foundation. The TAM framework suggests that users are more likely to adopt and consistently utilize resources they perceive as beneficial to their academic work and relatively easy to access and navigate. Using a descriptive survey design, quantitative data were collected from academic staff, postgraduate and undergraduate students, and research personnel to examine the availability and utilization of e-library resources. The data, analyzed through descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages, were displayed in tables and charts to highlight availability and usage trends. Findings reveal a strong reliance on core e-library resources, particularly online journals, research databases, and clinical decision-support tools, underscoring their perceived usefulness in enhancing research performance. Despite these positive outcomes, the study identifies critical challenges that limit the full potential of e-library systems. The dominance of research databases, e-journals, and e-books suggests that other valuable resources (e.g., theses and dissertations, conference proceedings, case studies, field reports, and multimedia materials) remain underutilized. From the perspective of TAM, this underutilization may reflect lower perceived usefulness or ease of use of these resources, which discourages adoption despite their availability. This imbalance highlights the need for the Department to diversify e-library collections and implement strategies that enhance awareness, usability, and perceived relevance of less frequently accessed resources

Keywords: E-library Resources; Research Productivity; Community Medicine; Empirical Analysis; Ahmadu Bello University.
How to Cite:
Bashir ABDULAZEEZ et al. (2026). Availability and Utilization of E-Library Resources within the Department of Community Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. FUDMA International Journal of Library Science and Information Management (FIJLSIM), Vol. 5(No. 2), 22-30. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.57233/fudmajlis.69c9033f17579
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