Introduction

Literature review

Theoretical framework

Conceptual model

Methodology

Data analysis, presentation of results and discussion

Discussion of findings

Conclusion

References

Abstract

Digital library has the capabilities of storing various electronic information resources which can conveniently be accessed by remote end-users via computer networks and the Internet. In recent times, Universities in Nigeria have embarked on integration of technologies in their operations for improvement, especially with respect to digitisation of academic information resources. However, with the huge investment committed to establishment of digital libraries in Nigerian Universities, less research has been done on their acceptance and usage from the users’ perspective, more especially with respect to the fit of digital library with students’ tasks. This study, therefore, investigated task-technology fit of digital libraries in three Nigerian Universities and identified factors influencing use of digital library by the students. Survey design guided the study and a questionnaire was used to collect data from 402 students. The study found a high usage of digital library among the students. A moderate positive correlation and significant relationship was found between the independent variables (task characteristics, technology characteristics, attitude, computer self-efficacy and task-technology fit) and use of digital library. The study validates the TTF model which posits that for an information system to be utilised, it must be a good fit for the tasks it supports.

Introduction

Digital library (DL) is of increasing significance in recent years, becoming a platform for easy access to electronic resources for a wide community of users. In recent times, Nigerian universities have embarked on integration of technologies in their operations for improvement and development, especially in the aspect of digitisation, dissemination and preservation of academic information resources. The universities libraries are fully involved in this development as they are the heart of the universities where intellectual contents of the institutions are housed. Also as part of mandatory requirements of the Nigeria National Universities Commission, various university libraries in Nigeria have complied and subscribed to DL initiative as a way of complementing and providing access to unlimited data and information resources; hence, DL is a gateway to access electronic resources in many Nigerian universities.