User Education and Information Handling Skills as Determinants of Information Resources Use among Undergraduate Students of the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
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2013
Authors
Okiki, O.C
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Abstract
This study set out to find out the impact of user education and information literacy handling on
information resources use among undergraduate students at the University of Lagos as it relate
to use of information resources in library. Two hundred and two questionnaires were randomly
distributed to library users. The data gathered were analyzed using descriptive and inferential
statistics. The result revealed that different responses were given on their mode of skill
acquisition ranging from program organized by librarian, trail and error, friends etc.; and the
information resources used vary from individual respondents. The majority of the respondents
indicated that user education and information handling skills have impacted greatly on their use
of information resources. From the findings, it could be concluded that user education and
information handling skills should be inculcated into the school curriculum. Also, Libraries must
focus on access, not ownership, but more emphasis on information delivery.
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User Education , Information Handling Skills , Information Resources Use
Citation
Olatokunbo, C. (2013). User Education and Information Handling Skills as Determinants of Information Resources Use among Undergraduate Students of the University of Lagos, Nigeria.Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)