A Survey Of Undergraduates Use Of Online Public Access Catalogue And Academic Functioning: In University Of Lagos, Nigeria

ABSTRACT

This study examined the perceived relationship between undergraduates' use of Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) and academic functioning among University of Lagos students. The objectives were to determine students' knowledge level in using OPAC identify extent of utilization, identify the impact on their academic functioning, elucidate challenges faced. The descriptive survey design was used. The s _ population consisted of 389 final- year students of both 4 and 5-year programme respectively. Purposive sampling technique was adopted to select only those that were registered library users for the 2013/14 academic session. Structured questionnaire used to collect data and analysis was done using frequencies, percentages, me - standard deviation, tables and figures.