USE OF ONLINE SUBSCRIBED DATABASE BY STUDENTS OF BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO
Abstract
This study investigates the use of online subscribed databases among postgraduate students at Bayero University, Kano, with a focus on the accessibility, challenges, and the effectiveness of these resources in academic research. The research employs a quantitative methodology, utilizing a survey design and structured questionnaires to gather data from a sample of 100 postgraduate students selected through simple random sampling. The study examines various aspects of database usage, including the availability, currency, accessibility, and perceived usefulness of the online subscribed databases, as well as the challenges students face when accessing these resources. The findings reveal key issues such as limited access to databases, lack of training, and connectivity challenges. Based on the data collected, the study also suggests potential remedies to enhance the effective use of these databases, including improved user training, better infrastructure, and increasing the variety and currency of subscribed databases. The results aim to contribute to enhancing digital resource utilization and academic research efficiency among postgraduate students at Bayero University, Kano.
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