Abstract:
This study investigated the challenges lecturers and students encounter in the use of audiovisual resources in university libraries in Anambra state. The specific objectives of the study are: to determine the types of audiovisual resources in University libraries in Anambra state; to determine the availability of audiovisual resources in university libraries in Anambra State; to ascertain the benefits of audiovisual resources in university libraries in Anambra state; to determine how audiovisual resources are used in universities in Anambra state; to ascertain the frequency of use of different types of audiovisual resources by users; to determine the challenges users encounter in the use of A/V resources in university libraries and to provide suggestions for improvement in the use of audiovisual resources. The population of the study was eight thousand, three hundred and fifty (8, 350), comprising lecturers and students. The sample size is eight hundred and eighty one (881). Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting the respondents. Data was collected through questionnaire, interview and direct observation. Percentage and statistical mean were used to analyze data. The results revealed that there are different types of audiovisual resources in university libraries in Anambra state, though they are located in different units and that most of these resources are not frequently used. It was discovered that users lack knowledge of audiovisual material availability in the library, there is high cost of audiovisual resources, lack of technical know-how in its use, insufficient power supply, and there are improper management and maintenance of audiovisual resources. Recommendations were made, some of which are that government should provide adequate funding to the library and that NGO’s/ individuals should make donations to support the library.
