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Title: | Role of Information Literacy Skills on Use of Information Resources by Medical Students in Lagos State |
Authors: | Akpovire, Eunice Olawoyin, Olajumoke R. Adebayo, Oyeronke Esse, Ugwunwa C. |
Keywords: | Information Literacy Skills Use of Information University Libraries Medical Student |
Issue Date: | Jan-2019 |
Publisher: | Library Philosophy and Practice |
Citation: | Akpovire, E., Olawoyin, O. R., Adebayo, O., & Esse, U. C. (2019). Role of Information Literacy Skills on Use of Information Resources by Medical Students in Lagos State. Library Philosophy and Practice, 1-18. |
Abstract: | Background: This paper investigates the role of information literacy skills on use of information resources by medical students in Lagos state. Objectives: Find out the types of information resources available, level of availability and the skills for accessing them, level of information resources used, is there a significant relationship between information literacy skills and use of information resources. Methods: The study adopted a survey research design. Total enumeration sampling technique was employed. Self-structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics while Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) to test the hypothesis. Results: The study found out that print newspapers, textbooks and e-resources were mostly available to the Medical students. Conclusion: the study concludes that adequate attention should be given to information literacy by ensuring that medical students acquire relevant competencies which are essential for information search. |
URI: | https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/2148/ http://repository.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng/jspui/handle/20.500.12398/774 |
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