Information Needs And Information Seeking Behaviour Of Undergraduate Students Of Library And Information Science, Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike:- Muogbo, Ijeoma M

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 usedfor the study. The study population consisted of 373 undergraduate students of library and information science department and sampling technique was usedfor the study. A sample size of149(40%) students was drawnfor the study. A four point rating scale questionnaire was usedfor data collection. A total of 149 questionnaire was distributed, of which a total of 117 copies was duly filled, returned and usedfor analysis. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics ofmean scores and standard deviation with the use ofStatistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. The studyfound that undergraduate students oflibrary 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 satisfactionfrom the use ofthese 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 ofrelevant materials, unconducive environment and inadequate power supply. The study also revealed that adequate power supply, conducive environment and employment of qualified library staffwill improve the information seeking behaviour ofundergraduate students oflibrary and information science.