Evaluation of students’ awareness and usage of digital learning sources in academic libraries : college of business-King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia

Abstract EN

Information and communication technology (ICT) has become one of the most important components for improving the performance of educational institutions and provide various learning sources in academia.

Unlike conventional hard copy sources of information, electronic (e-) sources use modern technologies to store, process and disseminate information effectively.

However, there is still a lack of awareness about the importance of digitisation and informatics in the academic community, especially in the Arab world.

Therefore, this study explores the importance of ICT and its role in providing e-sources to improve the educational system at King Khalid University (KKU).

Moreover, information awareness is evaluated among the students of the College of Business at KKU.

The issues of e-sources and their impact on the use of ICT to access data are further investigated.

Finally, the factors that limit access to e-sources at KKU are highlighted.