INFORMATION NEEDS AND SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF ACADEMIC STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE MAKURDI
INFORMATION NEEDS AND SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF ACADEMIC STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE MAKURDI
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2015-02-03
Authors
Tsegba, Jacob
Igbashal, Agena Anthony
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Abstract
Information is vital for the overall development of any nation. In an
academic community, lecturers need information to update their
knowledge and acquire new methods of teaching and research. This
study therefore sets to determine the information needs of lecturers in
the University of Agriculture Makurdi and to find out ways through
which they search for information in the University Library viz a viz
whether the resources thereof meet their information needs.
Questionnaire was used in collecting data. Data collected was analyzed
using tables and percentages.
The result of the findings shows, that lecturers in University of
Agriculture, Makurdi need up-to-date information in their subject
areas. The Library catalogue was found to be the most used
information seeking tool when compared to shelf browsing and enquiry
from library staff. Current information was found to be
lacking. Consequently, it was found that the patronage of the Library
was very low.
The study recommends that the University of Agriculture Library,
Makurdi should subscribe to current journals most especially in the
field of science and technology. Provision of Internet services facilities
can be most rewarding.
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INFORMATION,, NEEDS,, SEEKING,, BEHAVIOUR,, ACADEMIC,, STAFF,, AGRICULTURE,