<![CDATA[This study aims to examine the level of effectiveness of electronic book applications among students of UIN SMH Banten in meeting their academic information needs. The presence of e-book applications from the UIN SMH Banten Library enables students to access information more quickly and flexibly, eliminating the need to visit the library. Thus, this application has the potential to increase efficiency in the learning process and the preparation of academic assignments. The approach employed was quantitative, utilizing a survey method that involved 30 research samples selected through a purposive sampling technique, specifically, students who had used e-book applications. This sample size was determined based on the limited number of active users and considerations of research efficiency. Data were collected through an online questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis with the help of the SPSS program to determine the relationship between application effectiveness and information utilization. The results showed a significant positive relationship between the effectiveness of e-book applications and the fulfillment of students' information needs (r = 0.803; p < 0.05), indicating a strong relationship category. In this context, this study contributes to the literature by examining the effectiveness of e-book applications using the Uses and Gratification approach in the context of Islamic religious higher education (PTKI), a topic that has been previously discussed in research. These findings suggest that the use of e-book applications can enhance the efficiency of information access, support the learning process, and promote digital learning in higher education environments.]]>
