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    A survey of undergraduates' use of online public access catalogue and academic functioning: in University of Lagos, Nigeria
    (Medium Publishing Company and Educational Consult in Collaboration wi~h Options Book Ibadan, Nigeria, 2015) Odunlade, R.O; Ojo, J.O.
    This study examined the perceived relationship between undergraduates' use of Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) and academic functioning among University of Lagos students. The objectives were to determine students' knowledge level in using OPAC identify extent of utilization, identify the impact on their academic functioning, elucidate challenges faced. The descriptive survey design was used. The s _ population consisted of 389 final- year students of both 4 and 5-year proqramm respectively. Purposive sampling technique was adopted to select only those that uien registered library users for the 2013/14 academic session. Structured questionnaire used to collect data and analysis was done using frequencies, percentages, me - standard deviation, tables and figures. Findings from the study revealed that m undergraduate students were not familiar with OPAC and so have little knowledge _- hence the usage was less frequent. Also, the study found that use of OPAC has exerted appreciable level of impact on students academic functioning. Challe highlighted in the study inadequate computer terminals, network failure, lack knowledge on how the OPAC works, not getting what they needed from the 0 _ amongst others. Based on the findings, the study recommended that library ins true to build up students' knowledge level on how to use the OPAC must be made cotnpul in all universities. Adequate computer terminals with constant power supply and in connectivity must be provided in academic libraries. In addition, enabling etunrotirt must be created and library professionals must be ready to provide guidance to use necessary.