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Utilization Of Reference Resources By Undergraduate Students Of Library And Information Science For Effective Research In University Libraries In Enugu State
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1.2 Statement of the Problem
While there may be a high grade of
reference and information resources available at the University library,
it is essential that these resources be made available to students on a
regular basis. Given their high prestige, the amount to which reference
and information resources are made available, and the extent to which
students utilize them, is unclear. On the other hand, while the
University library may not be perfect in terms of reference and
information services, it is unlikely that the available materials are
not made available to students within the limits of their availability,
and that students do not make full use of the resources that are
available. However, according to other academics, such as Aguolu (2002)
and Ugah (2008), the availability of information resources does not
always imply accessibility or utilization due to a variety of reasons.
This demonstrates that the availability and utilization of resources
varied significantly. This is equally concerning, as it necessitates
more research into these issues in order to bridge the gap between
availability, accessibility, and consumption. It's also crucial to
determine the degree of sufficiency, accessibility, use, usefulness, and
pleasure received from students' use of resources. As a result, the
study's rationale becomes clear: there is a need to evaluate how
undergraduate library and information science students in Enugu state
use reference materials for productive research in university libraries.
1.3 Objective of the Study
The
objective of the study is to examine the utilization of reference
resources by undergraduate students of library and information science
for effective research in university libraries in Enugu state .
Specifically the study seeks to:
To identify if there is a reference
and information services and resources available to students in Enugu
state University of technology.
To find out the extent the students
use the various bibliographic tools in their search for information in
Enugu state University of technology.
To determine the extent of
accessibility of reference and information services and resources in
Enugu state University of technology.
To determine if there is a
purpose for the utilization of information services and resources by
students of Enugu state University of technology.
1.4 Research Questions
The following research questions were formulated to guide the study
Is there a reference and information services and resources available to students in Enugu state University of technology?
To what extent do the students use the various bibliographic tools in their search for information?
What is the extent of accessibility of information resources and services to students of Enugu state University of technology?
Do students make use of the information resources and services in the Enugu state University of technology libraries?
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study was carried out to examine the utilization of reference resources by undergraduate students of library and information science for effective research in university libraries in Enugu state. Specifically, the study examined if there are reference and information services and resources available to students. The study also find out the extent the students use the various bibliographic tools in their search for information. The study further determine the extent of accessibility of refer ... Continue reading---
