An Assessment of Electronic Information Resources and Services in Kaduna State University Library, Kaduna - Nigeria

Sani Murtala Ridwan

Abstract: The electronic resources offer ease of use, wider access, more rapid updating, cost saving over local maintenance and storage, the librarians are finding it difficult to define issues related to policy of collection development and archiving of electronic resources. The electronic resources require continuing management to a far greater degree than print resources do. However, the primary aim of the electronic information resources and services will be to support the institutions learning, teaching, and research, which might change significantly with number of users. This paper has conducted Assessment of Electronic Information Resources and Services in Kaduna State University Library, Kaduna- Nigeria. Recommendations for functional use of Electronic Information Resources and Services in Kaduna State University Library, Kaduna- Nigeria have also been given.

Keywords: Assessment, Information, Electronic Resources, Services, University Library