Abstract
The paper examined provision of library promotional activities on use of library resources
and services in two public universities in Delta State. The universities are Delta State
University, Abraka and Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba. The research design used for
this study was descriptive survey. The target population was 110 library staff. The sample
size of this study is the entire 94 respondents. The sampling method adopted for this study
was the census method; the entire population was used. This was used because the study
population was small. Hence, no sampling technique. The instrument for data collection
was a questionnaire structured on a 4-point Likert Scale; adapted from Onyeke, Onyeke,
Amuche, & Ibeh, (2023). 110 copies of the questionnaire were administered to the
respondents, and 79 copies (72%) were retrieved and used for the analysis. Mean and
simple percentage were used in data analysis and presentation. Findings revealed that
respondents were conversant with the various forms of library use promotional strategies;
the mostly used promotional strategies are book display, Library events (such as author
talks, workshops, and film screenings), user education programmes, and social media
campaigns amongst others. The study reported the following as challenges library staff
encounter in promotional activities: limited budget and resources; low awareness among
users; unstable Internet connectivity, and uncooperative staff attitudes. Suggestions for
improvement includes constant library exhibitions; engagement with users; and Constant
evaluation and improvement of library resources use via promotional activities.
Keywords: Library promotion strategies, university library, utilization of library
resources, Delta State, Nigeria, Library services
Publication Date: 2026-02-05