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Indian Journal of Library and Information Science

Volume  12, Issue 3, Sep-Dec 2018, Pages 145-156
 

Original Article

Information Need, Resources Availability and ICT Proficiency: Experience at the Lagos State University Library

Aina Adebowale Japhet, Okunnu Hamed O., Monu John Oluwaseyi, Akalumhe Kareem O.

1System Librarian, E-library Unit, 2Senior Librarian, University Law Library, 3Senior Librarian, Technical Services Department, 4Senior Librarian, Collection Development Department, Lagos State University, (LASU) Ojo - Lagos, Nigeria.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijlis.0973.9548.12318.1

Abstract

  Information needs arise when an individual finds himself in a problem situation, when he or she no longer can manage with the knowledge that he or she possess. Library patrons repeatedly find themselves in situations where information is needed, sought and gathered, organized, retrieved, processed, evaluated, and used. The objectives of this study are to examine the information requirements of students in Lagos State University (LASU); to asses both human  and material resources in the library; to determine the level at which the library satisfies the information needs of the users; and to find out best way(s) to meet these information needs of patrons in this ICT age. A Total of (320) library user (students) from different departments and faculties were used as sample. Data were collected through a 20-item questionnaire which was developed based on objectives adopted. 280 dully completed questionnaires were returned in good condition. Data collected were analyzed using frequencies and percentages of responses. The findings revealed that LASU library patrons are more interested in the information related to, teaching, learning and research activities. The investigation also revealed that the attitudes of the respondents were favorable in the use of LASU Library resources but there is the need for improvement in such areas as library services and provision of adequate space for readers. It was found out that majority of the respondents sought information from journals, textbooks, reference books than other library materials. Major obstacles faced by patrons while seeking information included lack of resource sharing facilities and equipments, lack/inadequate ICT skills. 


Keywords : Information Needs; Information Resources; Library Services; Students; LASU. 
Corresponding Author : Aina Adebowale Japhe, System Librarian, E-library Unit, Lagos State University, (LASU) Ojo - Lagos, Nigeria.