INASP and the Association of Commonwealth Universities' Survey on Access and Use of Digital Resources in African Universities

INASP and the Association of Commonwealth Universities are working together to investigate how academic staff and research students access and use digital resources in African universities.

Recent research has demonstrated that the use of e-journals is strongly related to research outputs, in the number of papers published, PhDs awarded and research grants won. Improving access to and use of e-journals is therefore critical to strengthening research.

We would therefore like to hear from the users of e-journals, about their research needs, their access to and use of journals, and any gaps or constraints they experience.

A short survey which should take no more than 20 minutes to complete is available at the link below. All those who leave their name and contact details will be entered into a draw for £100 worth of books in their area of research.

www.acu.ac.uk/libraries/africausersurvey

If you have any queries please contact: Jonathan Harle: J.Harle@acu.ac.uk

Thank you for your help.