Abstract
This research aims to fill this gap by investigating the relationship between digital consciousness
and library use among undergraduate students at Faculty of Science, Federal University Oye-
Ekiti. The study employs the descriptive survey design. The main instrument for data collection
was a questionnaire which was validated with Cronbach's coefficient of 0.7 and above. Data
collected for the study was analyzed with mean, standard deviation, Relative Importance Index,
and correlation. Findings from the study revealed an overall moderate extent of library use
among undergraduates. In addition, it shows that the most utilized library services by
undergraduates were photocopy services, lending services, group study room, reference services,
Internet services and Books. Similarly, the study found a high level of digital consciousness
among the students. The study also revealed that lack of a library map to guide users, inadequate
reading space, library staff's unfriendly attitude, inadequate ventilation, poor internet network,
obsolete materials, and Inadequate sitting space as the major factors militating against library use
in the Faculty of Science, FUOYE. Overall, the study revealed a statistically significant
relationship between digital consciousnesses and library use among undergraduates. The paper
recommended that faculty members should actively engage with undergraduate students through
targeted outreach efforts by organizing workshops, seminars, and information sessions.
Emphasize the value of utilizing physical materials, specialized databases, and personalized
assistance from librarians to complement digital resources.
Keywords: Digital Consciousness, Library Use, Undergraduates
Publication Date: 2024-01-28