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THE USE OF MYLOFT SOFTWARE IN IMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY OF INFORMATION RESOURCES. A CASE STUDY AT DAR ES SALAAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (DIT).Zena Ramadhani JailosAssociation of College and Research LibrariesInformation Communication TechnologyInternational Federation of Library Associations and InstitutionsInternational Organization StandardInformation TechnologyInternational Standard Book NumberInternational Standard Serial NumberSchool of Library Archives and Documentation StudiesSchool of Library, Archives and Documentation Studies Students OrganizationThis study assessed library users’ awareness and utilization of MyLOFT Software at Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT). The study aimed to establish library users’ awareness of MyLOFT Software, examine users’ perceptions and experiences with MyLOFT Software, identify mechanisms used by the library in promoting MyLOFT Software, and determine challenges and barriers affecting the use of the software. The study employed a case study research design and adopted a mixed research approach. Data were collected from 20 respondents through questionnaires and interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using frequencies and percentages with the aid of Microsoft Excel and presented in tables, while qualitative data were analyzed through thematic analysis and supported by respondents’ quotations. The findings revealed that the majority of respondents were aware of MyLOFT Software, with lecturers and library orientation programmes being the major sources of awareness. The study also found that although many respondents used MyLOFT Software to access electronic resources such as e-books, e-journals, and databases, the level of utilization was not universal among all library users. Furthermore, the findings indicated that users experienced several challenges, including poor internet connectivity, difficulty in navigating the system, lack of adequate skills, and limited awareness among some users. The study concludes that MyLOFT Software has contributed significantly to improving access to electronic information resources at Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology. However, challenges related to internet infrastructure, user skills, and continuous promotion affect its effective utilization. The study recommends that the library should strengthen user training and orientation programmes, improve internet connectivity, provide continuous technical support, and enhance promotional strategies to increase awareness and effective use of MyLOFT Software among library users. School of Library, Archives and Documentation Studies (SLADS)2026TextDissertationapplication/pdfhttps://repository.slads.sc.tz/records/cmssu3dac000cn8c5jj05pd8aenAll rights reservedhttps://repository.slads.sc.tz/api/records/cmssu3dac000cn8c5jj05pd8a/file