Lawal-Solarin, Esther.O (2013) UNDERSTANDING STUDENTS INFORMATION NEEDS AND ROLE OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: A CASE STUDY OF COVENANT UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, OTA, NIGERIA. Journal of International Resources Management, 3 (2). pp. 26-33.
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Abstract
This study investigates information needs of students and the role of academic libraries, using Covenant University library as a case study. The investigation was based on the data generated through questionnaire, interview and library statistics to elicit information on the frequency of library use, purpose for using the library, means of locating library resources, library resources most consulted, most used library services and the problems encountered in using the services and resources in the library. The result indicated that majority of the students sometimes use the library to read for examination and to up-date knowledge; 58.94% of the students consult Online Public Access to locate library resources. The library resources most consulted by the students are the textbooks, while the most used library service is the lending service. The study recommends regular library orientation for a more effective use of OPAC and e-resources; good staff recruitment, personnel who are highly skilled and knowledgeable to understand information needs of the students; good communication between students and library staff must be encouraged in order to understand their information needs; moreover, the use of suggestion box in the library enables the students to give suggestions on how the library can serve them better. It was concluded that effective academic library information services delivery requires quality service and adequate professional strategic management. Regular survey on users and use studies would show the strengths and weaknesses in the activities of the library and assist in understanding the information needs of the students.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | STUDENTS, INFORMATION NEEDS, ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, COVENANT UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA |
| 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: | 17 Aug 2017 14:50 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Aug 2017 14:50 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/8678 |
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