Influence of Demogaphic Factors on the Use of Digital Library by the Post Graduate Students in Private Universities: a Case Study of Babcock and Convenant University in Ogun State

INFLUENCE OF DEMOGAPHIC FACTORS ON THE USE OF DIGITAL LIBRARY BY THE POST GRADUATE STUDENTS IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES: A CASE STUDY OF BABCOCK AND CONVENANT UNIVERSITY IN OGUN STATE

BY

DIYAOLU AKOREDE MUFUTAU,

OKUNLAYA RIFQAH OLUFUNMILAYO AFOLAKE,

AND

IBRAHIM RASAKI OLUWADAMILARE

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE ABEOKUTA

P.M.B 2240,

ABEOKUTA,

OGUN STATE,

NIGERIA.

Abstract

The advent of technology has influenced the way human activities are being conducted today. The education sector in Nigeria is probably the most influenced due to the rapid growth being witnessed in the sector. Information technology is facilitating virtual delivery of programs and conduct of research. This study using survey research approach is the description of the influence of demographic factor on the use of digital libraries by postgraduate students in private universities in Nigeria. Two of such universities located in Ogun state, Nigeria were selected for the study and copies of structured questionnaire were randomly distributed among respondents to gather data. The study found out that there is a significant difference in the level of income of students from both universities in relation to the use of digital resources. In conclusion, the study recommends that both young and old students should be encouraged and sensitized on the use of digital library and the resources it has.

Definition of terms

Demographics comprises selected characteristics of a population (age and income distribution, marital status, gender, for instance) for purposes of social studies.

Digital Library: An organization, which might be virtual, that comprehensively collects, manages and preserves for the long term rich digital content, and offers to its user communities specialized functionality on that content, of measurable quality

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