Igor, FelixBabafemi, Grace OlabisiAdewara, Janet OluseyiIssa, Abdulwahab Olanrewaju2021-08-102021-08-102020https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/20.500.12484/6217Purpose: This study evaluated the use and misuse of the library by undergraduates at the University of Ilorin. Observations revealed that some library users have in some ways refused to be discipline, exhibiting inappropriate behaviors, constituting gross misuse of the library’s resources, which inhibit the library from rendering dynamic information services effectively. Therefore, this study sought to examine available information resources in the library, use and misuse of such resources as well as to examine measure put in place to guide against further misuse of library resources. Design/Methodology/Approach: The descriptive survey research design was adopted in the study. A total of 394 undergraduate students were drawn from the study population of 43,983 using a stratified sampling technique. Questionnaire and interview were used as the instruments for data collection and 394 copies of questionnaire were administered for this study. A total of 368 copies were retrieved and found usable, indicating a response rate of 93.6%. The data collected were analyzed using frequency count and percentage. Findings: Results from the study indicated that majority of the students were aware of the availability of textbooks, which they consulted primarily for carrying out research and assignment purposes. Findings also shown that underlining/markings of books, writing on library materials, and tearing off page(s) of books are the major forms by which students misuse the library resources. However, it was found that security surveillance, provision of space for photocopying of document and provision of reference services were measures adopted by the university library to curb the constant incidence of misuse of library information materials, and these measures were found to be very effective. Implication: The study concluded that library misuse resulted in the loss of access to information. Originality/Value: This study constitutes one of the most recent researches that sought to proffer solutions on the best way to curb misuse of the library. It presents a highlight of predisposing factors to the misuse of library materials. It also provides insights that would enable library administrators to take necessary and proactive measures in preventing future occurrences of users’ delinquent behavior.enAcademic LibraryLibrary resourcesUse of LibraryMisuseUndergraduateArticle