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Electronic and print resources usages and preferences among undergraduates of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria has been examined. The study population consist of all undergraduates of the University, from which a sample of 250 that is 10 percent of the population was selected. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire. 231 copies of the questionnaire were completed and returned, representing 92.45 per cent response rate. Results from the study revealed that 110 (47.6 %) of the respondents preferred print resources, while interestingly, the same number 110 (47.6 %) preferred electronic resources; 11(4.8 %) of the participants did not provide any response to the question. It therefore implies that both print and electronic resources are complementary in meeting the information needs of undergraduates. However, majority of the respondents indicated that they usually supplement print materials with electronic resources or vice versa. The test of hypotheses revealed that user preferences were influenced by demographic factors such as age, course and level of study. Libraries should maintain hybrid collections, as both resources were found to be relevant sources of information for teaching, learning and research is recommended. Keywords: Electronic resources; Print resources; Academic libraries; Undergraduates; Private universities; Landmark university; Nigeria

This study investigated the use of social network sites among library professionals in University Libraries in Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria. The study population consisted of seventy-eight librarians in four Universities in the state. Questionnaires (which was the instrument for data collection) was administered to the entire population, out of which 55 (representing 70.5% response rate) were filled, returned and analysed for the study. The study revealed that library professionals do make use of social network sites. The most frequently visited social network site was Linkedln (58.2%). The respondents also indicated that they visited social network sites for the purpose of connecting and collaborating with friends and colleagues, carrying out current awareness and reference services to library users etc. Majority of the respondents (94.5%) in the study further revealed that the greatest challenge to the use of social network sites was lack of social media skills. The first hypothesis tested in the study indicated that there was moderate positive significant relationship between device used for internet access and use of social network sites (r=.408**, N= 55, p.05). The study was concluded with recommendations that library professionals should undergo training in social media skills among others.