Title: Utilization of Electronic Resources among Undergraduate Students of Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic Bauchi State, Nigeria
Author(s): Abdullahi Abubakar Dewa
Publication Year: 2024; Volume 19, Issue 4, pages 37-48

In today's digital age, tertiary educational institutions worldwide consider the use of electronic resources as essential for achieving their mission and vision related to teaching, learning, and research. This study examined the use of e-resources by students enrolled in degree programs at ATA Polytechnic, Bauchi State, Nigeria to utilize the e-resource provided by the polytechnic library for academic accomplishment. The purpose of this study is to determine the state of e-resource utilization among undergraduate students at ATA Polytechnic Library Bauchi State, Nigeria, to examine the technological proficiency skills of undergraduate students at ATA Polytechnic Library Bauchi State, Nigeria, and to outline the barriers that hinder the successful usage of electronic information among undergraduate student at ATA Polytechnic Library Bauchi State, Nigeria. Therefore, the study adopted the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and utilized a quantitative research approach with a sample of 356 undergraduates selected from a total population of 356 undergraduates where selected using the Taro Yamane formula to determine the sample size. Findings revealed that the majority of the respondents agreed that they regularly use e-resources for reading, assignments, and research work. It also revealed that the students are proficient in internet navigation and using e-resource software. The findings revealed limited access to the internet and erratic power supply hinder the students’ effective usage of e-resources. The study concluded that the students at ATA Polytechnic Library in Bauchi State are actively utilizing e-resources and possess a moderate to high level of technological proficiency. However, systemic barriers, particularly relating to internet access, power supply, infrastructure, and staff training, severely limit the effectiveness of e-resource use. Therefore, the study recommended that the university library management should put more effort in their strategies to upgrade staff and students' digital skills and also ensure the full automation of ATA Polytechnic Library