ROLE OF INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS ON USE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES BY MEDICAL STUDENTS IN LAGOS STATE

Akpovire, Eunice and Olawoyin, Olajumoke R. and Adebayo, Oyeronke and Esse, Ugwunwa C. (2019) ROLE OF INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS ON USE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES BY MEDICAL STUDENTS IN LAGOS STATE. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). ISSN 1522-0222

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Abstract

Background: This paper investigates the role of information literacy skills on use of information resources by medical students in Lagos state. Objectives: Find out the types of information resources available, level of availability and the skills for accessing them, level of information resources used, is there a significant relationship between information literacy skills and use of information resources. Methods: The study adopted a survey research design. Total enumeration sampling technique was employed. Self-structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics while Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) to test the hypothesis. Results: The study found out that print newspapers, textbooks and e-resources were mostly available to the Medical students. Conclusion: the study concludes that adequate attention should be given to information literacy by ensuring that medical students acquire relevant competencies which are essential for information search.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Information Literacy Skills, Use of Information, University Libraries, Medical Student
Subjects:	Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	01 Oct 2020 12:30
Last Modified:	01 Oct 2020 12:30
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/13626

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