E. J. Omwanghe

This study investigated the awareness and use of electronic information resources at Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with data collected from 385 respondents comprising undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and academic staff through structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that 77.40% of respondents were aware of electronic information resources, while 68.57% actually used them. Electronic books and journals had the highest awareness and usage rates. Infrastructure challenges, particularly poor internet connectivity, frequent power outages, and insufficient computer facilities, emerged as major barriers. More than half of respondents had not received training on electronic resources. Hypothesis testing confirmed significant relationships between awareness and usage, and between training frequency and awareness levels. The study recommended improving internet infrastructure, implementing comprehensive training programmes, strengthening multi-channel awareness strategies, and enhancing collaboration with academic staff to promote optimal utilization of electronic information resources.