Accessibility and use of library resources by part‐time students A case study of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado‐Ekiti, Nigeria

Abstract

Purpose

This study seek to investigate the accessibility and use of the Federal Polytechnic Ado‐Ekiti Library Resources by the part‐time students of the institution.

Design methodology/approach

Data were collected through a questionnaire administered on 210 HND 1, II and III students who all went through the part‐time National Diploma (ND) programme. A total of 190 respondents, representing 90.5 per cent were duly completed, returned and used for this study. Data were analysed using frequencies and percentages.

Findings

The result shows that the library was far away from the satellite campus and, therefore, not accessible to the majority of the part‐time students. Their use of the library resources was also below expectations. Recommendations for improvement were made, as appropriate.

Research limitations/implications

The research was confined to one particular institution; the literature on the subject is not well developed, further underlining the need for greater research in this area.

Practical implications

Part‐time students have particular needs, which are easily ignored and which prevent their optimal use of such facilities; it is hoped that this research will give some insight into how this problem can be dealt with.

Originality/value of paper

This contribution to an under‐researched area should stimulate further work on this topic.

Citation

Oluwadare Busayo, I. (2006), "Accessibility and use of library resources by part‐time students A case study of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado‐Ekiti, Nigeria", Library Review, Vol. 55 No. 2, pp. 148-156. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530610649639