Awareness, Access and Use of Prints-Based Information Resources by Library and Information Science Students in Kano State Polytechnic

  • Auwalu Dansale Yahaya Bayero University Kano
Keywords: Prints Information Resources, Library and Information Science Students, Kano State Polytechnic

Abstract

The research surveyed the awareness, access and use of print based information resources among Library and Information Science students in Kano State Polytechnic, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Data was collected using questionnaire and was analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistics methods. The study revealed that majority of Library and Information Science students were highly aware of available print information resources in their library, majority indicated low access to the available print information resource in the library, majority rated their use of print information resources low.  Major challenge they encounter when utilizing the print information resources is that the information resources are outdated. The study recommends that the provision of adequate and current print information resources, proper organization of the resources and adequate training on how to use library catalogues will play a significant role in boosting the utilization of print information resources by Library and Information Science students in Kano state polytechnic.

Published
2018-06-15