The Effect of Wireless Internet Connectivity: Accessibility and Use of Library Resources among Undergraduate Students Libraries in Nigerian

Abstract

This paper explored the available wireless internet connectivity in the university libraries and the importance of the wireless connectivity to users of the library.rn; researchers defined the concept of internet, wireless connectivity, type of networking to include amongst others; Wireless personal area networks (WPANs), wireless local area network (WEAN), wireless mesh network, Wireless metropolitan area networks (PMAN), Wireless wide area networks (WAN), etc Importance of wireless connectivity in university library was identified namely; low cost, ease of implementation, broadening access to library services, boundless and dynamic. The paper concludes with the factors affecting the use of Wireless Connectivity in University Libraries as follows; poor financing, technical know-how, hardware and software issues and Epileptic Power outage. Recommendations were proffered.