Cloud Computing and E-Resources Databases: A Study of Librarians’ Adoption and Utilization in University Libraries in The Niger Delta Region, Nigeria.

Abstract

This research explored the adoption and utilization of cloud computing and electronic resources among librarians in university libraries within the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. A descriptive research design was employed, utilizing a 52-item self-structured questionnaire to gather data from a sample of 150 librarians selected through stratified random sampling from three central states (Delta, Bayelsa, and Edo) out of the nine Niger Delta States. The target population consisted of 432 librarians. Six research questions guided the study. The instrument's reliability was ensured with a Cronbach's Alpha Guttman split-half coefficient index of 0.87. The findings indicate a moderate level of cloud computing knowledge and adoption, with varying degrees of e-resources database usage. Key factors influencing adoption include technological infrastructure, training, and institutional support. The study recommends enhanced training programs, infrastructure development, and collaborative efforts to fully harness the potential of cloud computing and e-resources databases in university libraries