The information needs and information seeking behaviour among the students of Ondo State university of science and technology, Okitipupa

Abstract

The study investigated the information needs and information seeking behaviour among the students of Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Nigeria. The sample consisted of 89 students selected from the four existing Departments in their first year (100 Level) and third year (300 Level) of study. However, questionnaire was used to gather relevant data while percentage count and frequencies were used for the presentation and analysis of data. The findings revealed that course work and assignment, examination and Text, General reading, Seminars and Workshops were factors that influence students’ information seeking behavior. The findings further revealed that Internet, Lecture Notes, Test Books, and Handout were the preferred and most used information sources. While complexity and lack of basic understanding of academic database were the major problems associated with the students’ information seeking process in the library. Hence, the study concluded that it would be appropriate for the undergraduate students to take advantage of the services provided by the library to enhance their information seeking behavior in this ever dynamic information technology driven era and recommended that the library should organize user education/workshop at the beginning of every semester or session for all categories of students.