Assessing Digital Literacy and Utilization of Library Resources among Undergraduate Students in Bamidele Olumilua University of Education Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti

This study examined the digital literacy skills and utilization of library resources among undergraduate students at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti. In the rapidly digitalizing academic environment, university libraries now provide both physical and electronic resources to support learning and research. Despite these developments, many students still rely heavily on internet search engines and lecture materials, resulting in the underutilization of library resources. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Data were collected from 405 undergraduate students selected through stratified random sampling across faculties and academic levels using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations, were used for data analysis. Findings revealed that 90.4% of students effectively use digital devices for academic tasks, while only 52.6% are comfortable using essential academic software such as word processing applications. The study also found that 71.8% frequently use the internet for academic research, although many students experience information overload. Furthermore, 98.3% regularly visit the library, but concerns persist regarding accessibility and adequacy of resources. Factors such as digital literacy competence, accessibility, and lecturer recommendations significantly influence library resource utilization. The study concludes that gaps in advanced digital literacy skills limit effective utilization of academic resources. It recommends targeted digital literacy training, improved library collections, and stronger integration of library resources into teaching and learning activities