Assessment of the problems LIS postgraduate students face in accessing e-resources in Makerere University, Uganda

摘要

Purpose - This paper is part of the study that was conducted to analyse the LIS postgraduate e-resources seeking behaviour in Makerere University,rnUganda. Its purpose is to present and discuss specifically the problems LIS postgraduate students face in accessing e-resources.rnDesign/methodology/approach - Survey research techniques were used in which the data collected using structured questionnaires were carefullyrnhandled and analysed using the Excel computer program to generate the frequencies, percentages and pie charts.rnFindings - The respondents have positive attitudes towards e-resources utilization and they indicated varied problems faced in e-resources utilizationrnand proposed different strategies to improve on e-resources in the University. Among the problems identified are: slow Internet connectivity,rninadequate networked computers, lack of access to low cost printers in the library, using advanced search strategies of most databases and lack ofrnawareness of most of the e-resources.rnOriginality/value - Without knowing exactly what is wrong with a system, it becomes very difficult to plan and execute meaningful strategicrnmeasures to mitigate the problems. This study will help library planners and LIS educators to rethink on how to improve on e-resources access andrnutilization. It will provoke new thinking to revamp the situation in the University library.