OPAC Awareness as a Factor Affecting OPAC Use by Undergraduates in Two Nigerian Libraries

Abstract

This study examined the extent to which OPAC awareness affected undergraduates in two federal university libraries in South-West, Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design. Multistage and proportionate sampling techniques were used to determine the sample size. The two universities are University of Lagos and Obafemi Awolowo University. Data were collected using questionnaire and semi-structured interview. Though there was significant relationship between OPAC awareness and OPAC use (r = 0.358; P< 0.05), OPAC awareness by undergraduates in both universities was high but their level of OPAC use was low. Studies on OPAC awareness by undergraduates at federal university libraries in Nigeria are few. Researches particularly on OPAC awareness as a factor affecting OPAC use by undergraduates in Nigeria has not been identified. This informed the need for research in this area.