Information Needs And Information Seeking Behavior Of Undergraduate Students Of Library And Information Science, Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike
Abstract
This study aims to investigate the Information
Needs and Information Seeking Behaviour of Undergraduate Students of Library
and Information Science, Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike. The
study was guided by six specific objectives and six research questions. The
descriptive survey descriptive research design was used for the study. The
study population consisted of 373 undergraduate students of library and
information science department and sampling technique was used for the study. A
sample size of 149(40%) students was drawn for the study. A four point rating
scale questionnaire was used for data collection. A Iota/ of 149 questionnaire
was distributed, of which a total of 117 copies was duly filled, returned and
used for analysis. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics of
mean scores and standard deviation with the use of Statistical Package for
Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. The study found that undergraduate students
of library and information science have varying information needs. The study
also found that there are available and unavailable information materials in
the library and that the students derive satisfaction from the use of these
materials and are not satisfied with the use of others. The study showed that
students employ certain means in meeting their information needs and that there
are factors affecting the information seeking behaviour which include poor
service from library staff, lack of relevant materials, unconducive environment
and inadequate power supply. The study also revealed that adequate power
supply, conducive environment and employment of qualified library staff will
improve the information seeking behaviour of undergraduate students of library
and information science.
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IJEOMA, M (2023). Information Needs And Information Seeking Behavior Of Undergraduate Students Of Library And Information Science, Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Dec 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/information-needs-and-information-seeking-behavior-of-undergraduate-students-of-library-and-information-science-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-7-2
MARYCYNTHIA, IJEOMA. "Information Needs And Information Seeking Behavior Of Undergraduate Students Of Library And Information Science, Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 15 Sep. 2023, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/information-needs-and-information-seeking-behavior-of-undergraduate-students-of-library-and-information-science-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-7-2. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
MARYCYNTHIA, IJEOMA. "Information Needs And Information Seeking Behavior Of Undergraduate Students Of Library And Information Science, Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 15 Sep. 2023. Web. 23 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/information-needs-and-information-seeking-behavior-of-undergraduate-students-of-library-and-information-science-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-7-2 >.
MARYCYNTHIA, IJEOMA. "Information Needs And Information Seeking Behavior Of Undergraduate Students Of Library And Information Science, Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike" Mouau.afribary.org (2023). Accessed 23 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/information-needs-and-information-seeking-behavior-of-undergraduate-students-of-library-and-information-science-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-7-2