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Information Needs And Seeking Behaviour Of Library And Information Science Undergraduates During Covid-19 Pandemic In Niger Delta Region Of Nigeria, Lawrence Arumuru

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was hinged on the information needs and seeking behaviour of library and information science undergraduates during the covid-19 pandemic in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Three questions were raised to put the study in the right perspective. The researcher employed the simple random type of sampling technique used to sample 184 respondents who are 200, 300, and 400 level undergraduates from Library and Information Science schools in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. The questionnaire was used as the sole instrument for data collection. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Data collected were …

Social Competence As Correlates Of Social Network Sites (Sns) Use By Library And Information Science Undergraduates., Sobayo John Abiola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT Social competence is the set of skills and behaviours necessary to get along with others and be well-liked in establishing and maintaining satisfactory interpersonal relationships, gain peer acceptance and friendship. Social networking sites are the online platforms that allow users to create a public profile and interact with other users on the website such as Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, Twitter, My Space, Skype etc. The effect of social competence on the use of SNS was the focus of this study. A descriptive research design was adopted while a survey method was employed to elicit information from the respondents for this …

Use Of Library Resources And Services Among Undergraduates In Nigerian Universities, Christy Olabisi Adeeko, Airen Adetimirin

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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University libraries are established to meet the information needs of the university communities of which undergraduates constitute a significant portion. However, literature has shown that the level of use of the university libraries by the undergraduates is relatively low despite all the funds expended on library resources and services. This study, therefore, was designed to evaluate the level of use library resources and services by undergraduates in federal universities in the North-central, Nigeria. The five conventional federal universities in the North-central zone of Nigeria were enumerated while three homogenous faculties and six departments were purposively selected to give a …

Academic Motivation And Attitude Towards Plagiarism By Undergraduates In Faculty Of Education, University Of Ibadan, James Ogielagbega Enamudu, Sharon Oluwapelumi Akonedo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Preliminary investigation revealed that the cause of unethical academic behaviour among students could be as a result of the attitude they have towards plagiarism which could be triggered by a number of factors one of which is academic motivation. Academic motivation is seen to be a psychological dimension which triggers attitude towards an academic phenomenon. However, few studies if any have been seen to investigate academic motivation and attitude towards plagiarism among undergraduates. Also, no identified study has investigated academic motivation and attitude towards plagiarism among undergraduates in Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan. Hence, the study investigated academic motivation …

Effects Of Self-Concept And Use Of Information On Academic Performance Of Accounting Undergraduates In Selected Universities In South-West, Nigeria., Kehinde Omolade, Bolanle Adeleye

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined effects of self-concept and use of information on academic performance of accounting undergraduates in South-west, Nigeria. It was reported that students and individuals often form their self-concept from past experience of success or failure. Some academic libraries have not been adequately stocked with study facilities to improve students’ academic performance with the resultant effects of failure which invariably influence their self-concept academically. The data for the study was collected by the use of questionnaire and statistical package for social science (SPSS) to calculate the mean and standard deviation. Pearson correlation analysis was used to test stated hypotheses. …

Digital Literacy Skills As Correlate Of Electronic Information Resources’ (Eirs) Use By University Undergraduates In South-South, Nigeria, Raphael Ebiefung Cln, Ebere Onah Cln

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Advancement in modern technologies and the consequent proliferation of electronic information resources have made digital literacy skills imperative in the ivory towers. Undergraduates are expected to be effective in their use of electronic information resources during the course of their studies in the university. However, studies have shown that digital literacy skills may influence use of electronic information resources. The main objective of this study was to investigate the influence of digital literacy skills on electronic information resources’ use by undergraduates in two South-south, Nigerian universities. The population considered was 5,693 from two universities in South-South, Nigeria.- University of Uyo …

Influence Of Self-Concept On Undergraduates’ Computer Literacy Skills In Selected Federal Universities In Southwestern Nigeria, Rachael Oyeranti Oyedapo, Samson Oyeniyi Akande Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Computer literacy skills are indispensable to all undergraduates irrespective of their disciplines. Computer technologies influence all facets of human life ranging from education, leisure, and work related activities. Studies have found that the computer literacy skills of the Nigerian undergraduates is inadequate. The study investigated the influence of self-concept on computer literacy skills of undergraduates in federal universities in southwestern Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted for the selection of 300L undergraduates, faculties and departments for the study. Twenty-seven (27) departments were involved in the study. A mixed method was employed for the study which involved quantitative and qualitative methods. …

Influence Of Information Behaviour On Substance Use Of Undergraduates In Universities In Ogun State, Nigeria, Ruth Owolabi, Chinyere Nkechi Ikonne Dr., Adebowale Ifeoluwa Ojo Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Substance use in universities in Nigeria continue to thrive despite the government and non-government effort to create awareness on the risks involved in the use of substance. This could be attributed to the inability to identify relevant information, inability to use to information appropriately to control the use of substances and the inability to determine the risks and health implication of substance use on academic performance. Empirical work exists to support health risks of substance use among undergraduates but it is not apparent that a study in Ogun State, Nigeria has addressed the influence of information behaviour and substance use. …