Scenarios in Accessing E-Resources in University Libraries: A Case of MMUST University Library, Kakamega, Kenya

Abstract

E-learning, Open University Education, Vision 2030 and Cell phone data transfer has put information managers, learners, educators, scholars and financier’s in institutions of higher learning at crossroads of either sticking with the print media or embracing emedia. 0 Access, management, staffing, user’s skills, funds, licenses and infrastructure are evident challenges faced by all. This paper details scenarios as seen elsewhere and compares with the situation at Masinde Muliro University Library. The research used purposive and snowball methods in an explorative design by indulging in an in-depth face to face interview of respondents drawn from PhD, Masters and Bachelors degree students. 0 Findings are tabulated and evaluated using Moon stats and output presented in tabular / pie chart formats. Probable suggestions and recommendations are given.