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The major purpose of this research was to examine the perception of students towards digital library services in the International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM). Survey method was used for the study. A sample size of 164 post-graduate students from the faculty of engineering was selected through random sample. Questionnaire was used to collect data. The analysis of the data revealed high level of awareness and utilization of DC among respondents. The respondents also showed positive attitude towards the IIUM DC. Suggestions aimed at to improving the IIUM digital library services were also provided. Keywords: Digital library services, Students Perceptions, Introduction Traditional libraries in the print based environment were guided by the objective of linking users who needed information to the sources that had the information. Most of their work [...]

Libraries and technology can be said to be intertwined in the 21st century. The application of technologies in libraries and their attendant benefits has pushed libraries to become almost dependent on these technologies in order to achieve their objectives. This accounted for the overwhelming literature bound in the area. However, while libraries are so consumed in their efforts to automate, they seem to neglect users' perception, attitude, and opinions towards these technologies. This study is an assessment of the Self-check system at IIUM Library. A survey of 50 respondents was undertaken and the results revealed that generally, users had positive attitude towards Self-check system; satisfied with the services provided by the Self-check system; and that the Self-check system have been costbeneficial to IIUM Library. The study however found out that users were often frustrated as a result of inadequate self-check stations and malfunction due to old age. Recommendations are provided towards improving the self-check system and the circulation services of IIUM Library in general. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]