Availability and Utilization of ICT for Information Retrieval ByUndergraduate Students In Ramat Library, University of Maiduguri: A Case Study.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 5
Abstract
The study determined availability and utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) for information retrieval in Ramat Library University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. The study was guided by four (4) objectives and four research questions, questionnaire was used to survey 400 registered users through convenience sampling technique out of 10,600 registered users for 2016/2017 academic session. Meanwhile, 44 questionnaire were rejected for wrong and incomplete entries and the remaining 356 valid questionnaire was considered acceptable. Descriptive analyses was applied while results were presented in tables of frequency counts and percentages. Findings revealed low level of computer utilization for information retrieval in the library under study, utilization of CD –ROM was very low, low level of Internet utilization. Also, majority of the respondents do not use e-mail for information retrieval in the Library. The study made recommendations for adequate power supply for effective computer utilization, information literacy training and awareness on the availability of CD-ROM and how to use them for effective information retrieval. Also, free access to the Internet as against fee payment which poses great hindrance to utilization of ICT by the library users. Also, strong network and adequate bandwidth to ensure quick information retrieval and downloading in the library.
Authors and Affiliations
Augustine Uzoma Madu, Ibrahim Vandi, Saratu Mada Chagwa
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