Abstract:
This study was initiated with the main aim of finding out the effect of Jimma University
Libraries System usage and contributions to quality education. It used a cross-sectional
research method with both qualitative and quantitative data collection approaches. The
result of this study showed that the available library materials, both hard and soft copies
were underutilized by the instructors and students. The services provided by the library
system were found not meeting the needs of majority of the respondents, being a factor
that impact negatively on quality education in Jimma University. Thus, the study
strongly recommends the use of library to its full potential in order to deliver quality
education. It also, strongly recommends that the library system improves its services,
upgrading the library system’s facilities and transform the library to the 21st century
library and provides all services to its patrons as it is the era where the demand for
information is so high.
