Title: Impact of Emerging Digital Technologies on Library Information Resource Utilization among Students: A Study on Selected Tertiary Institutions in Jigawa State Nigeria
Author(s): Isa Musa Gumel, Bashir Ahmed Muhammad, Dahiru Aliyu
Publication Year: 2024; Volume 19, Issue 3, pages 73-87

This study investigates the impact of emerging digital technologies on library information resource utilization among students in selected tertiary institutions in Jigawa State Nigeria. Employing a quantitative research design the research aims to ascertain the types of emerging digital technologies utilized by students and examine the extent of library information resource utilization. The hypothesis posits a significant relationship between the use of digital technologies and the utilization of library resources. The population comprises 16972 students from various disciplines across three tertiary institutions with a sample size of 426 respondents selected through stratified random sampling resulting in 400 completed questionnaires. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire ensuring reliability through a pilot test with a Cronbachs alpha of 0.85. The analysis involved descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation PPMC to determine the strength and direction of relationships. Findings revealed that students frequently use e-learning platforms and mobile applications with significant positive correlations identified between digital technology utilization and library resource usage. The study concludes that while students are actively utilizing digital technologies enhanced support from librarians is essential to optimize library resource usage. Recommendations include enhancing librarian training programs increasing access to digital resources and fostering collaborative learning environments between library staff and academic faculty to improve students academic experiences and outcomes.