Exploring the Benefits of Mobile Device Library services for University Students in Nigeria
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Christopher Agbeniaru Omigie
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5420-1831
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Grace Eseohe Ebunuwele
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria
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https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7273-000X
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https://doi.org/10.65861/glj.v30i3.2Keywords:
Digital Resources, Mobile Device Libraries, Nigeria, University studentsAbstract
This paper is a qualitative research study of literature insights, analysis and observations of mobile device libraries for the benefits of Nigerian university students. Specifically, the paper covered the concept and features of mobile device libraries, the state of University libraries in Nigeria, the role and relevance of mobile device libraries for university students in Nigeria, the challenges of mobile device libraries, and suggestions for the ways forward. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) 1986 by Davis Fred is used to explore the benefits of mobile device libraries as it facilitates students’ beliefs and attitude about the usefulness and ease of use for their genuine utilization of mobile device library facilities. The paper acknowledged the low use of traditional library resources by students in preference for the uniqueness of the dynamic mobile device library resources and services. Several issues challenging the adoption and application of sustainable ICT facilities needed in Nigerian university libraries were discussed including the ways forward.
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