Use of Internet Resources and Services as Determinant of Job Performance of Librarians in Kaduna State University (KASU), Kaduna, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigates the use of internet resources and services as determinants of job
performance among librarians at Kaduna State University (KASU), Nigeria. The research
employed a survey research design, with 101 librarians as the target population. Data was
collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics (frequency
distribution, percentages, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (linear and
multiple regression analysis) using SPSS version 23. The results showed that librarians at KASU
are effectively using internet resources, particularly for academic purposes such as accessing
journals and responding to email inquiries. A significant positive relationship between internet
resource usage and job performance was established. Academic resources, databases, and online
training were identified as key factors contributing to enhanced job performance, with academic
resources being the most influential. The study highlights the importance of internet resources in
improving librarian productivity and recommends further investments in infrastructure, training,
and resource access.