THE PERCEPTION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENT ON THE CONCEPT OF ELECTRONIC LIBRARY

The research examined the Perception of Library and Information Science Students on The Concept of Electronic Library in Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State. A case study research design was adopted using questionnaire as the instrument for data exercise. The descriptive statistical method and sample percentage were used for data presentation. Thereby enabling for easy discussion and interpretation of data. Thus, the study concluded shows that Library and Information Science Students are still facing some challenges when making use of the Polytechnic e-library, challenges include: Poor Networking, Irregular Power Supply, Insufficient awareness of e- library to The Students, Lack of understanding the Concept of e-library, Insufficient electronic Resources etc. Appropriate Recommendation is put forward for solving the present situation some of which includes: Effective Telecommunication in Other to Sustain a Good and Effective Local Area Network because there is Poor Telecommunication Facilities in the Polytechnic E-Library.