Abstract
PurposeThis study aims to examine if students would patronize metaverse academic library (MAL) if it becomes available in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a descriptive survey research design. The population was made up of 1,037 undergraduate in Adeleke University. Descriptive statistic was used to analyse data.FindingsFindings indicated most students have never used virtual reality (VR) equipment, they are eager to use MAL for virtual academic research, library user education, accessing circulation services, reading serials and contacting reference librarians. The study concluded that MAL would be patronised by students if it is made available and therefore recommends that greater effort be made to make VR gear accessible and cheap for developing nations such as Nigeria.Originality/valueThe study is novel as it contributes to scarce research on MAL.
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