Electronic Resource Librarianship and Digital Information in Open and Distance Learning Universities in Nigeria

Patricia N. Ofodu

Abstract


Electronic resources in digital libraries go a long way in the provision of digital information for the benefits of users; especially distance learners. This study examines Open and distance learning; libraries of Open and Distance Learning – digital library. It also points out electronic resources and its kinds as needs and uses for research, academic pursuit and knowledge acquisition. It further examines the challenges that are associated to the utilization of electronic resources to access information; possible strategies and effective situations for accessibility of electronic resources by distance learners were recommended.


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