IMPACT OF INTERNET ACCESS ON THE USE OF LAW LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES BY STUDENTS AT AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA

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dc.contributor.authorAliyu Ahmad,
dc.contributor.authorBilkisu Lawal
dc.contributor.authorAbdulhameed L. Gambo
dc.date.accessioned2025-12-24T12:13:02Z
dc.date.available2025-12-24T12:13:02Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionLibrary and Information Management Forum
dc.description.abstractThis study examines the impact of internet access on the utilization of law library information resources by students at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. With the increasing shift toward digital information sources, traditional libraries especially academic law libraries face declining patronage. This study was guided by three research questions which are: Are law students of Ahmadu aware of the library resources in the department, and how often do students visit the library? What are the perception of law students in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria on the differences that exist between resources in the law library and those found online and What challenges do law students in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria encounter in using information resources from the law library? This study employed a qualitative research approach, using exploratory qualitative research design. The study population consisted of all 400-level law students at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from seven finalyear law students who were purposively sampled due to their willingness to participate in the study. A tape recorder was used to collect participants’ opinions. Findings revealed that internet access has significantly influenced students' use of the law library, primarily due to ease of access, lack of awareness of available library resources, and the perception that the library is outdated. This study concludes that to remain relevant, law libraries must adopt digital strategies, improve service delivery, and actively promote their resources. Recommendations include the digitization of library collections, enhanced user education, and improved librarian-user engagement.
dc.identifier.issn1117-7918
dc.identifier.urihttps://kubanni.abu.edu.ng/123456789/13178
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLibrary and Information Management Forum
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVol. 27; No. 1 & 2. 2025
dc.titleIMPACT OF INTERNET ACCESS ON THE USE OF LAW LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES BY STUDENTS AT AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
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