EXAMINING THE EXTENSION SERVICES AND INFORMATION UTILIZATION IN AKWA IBOM STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY
EXAMINING THE EXTENSION SERVICES AND INFORMATION UTILIZATION IN AKWA IBOM STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Date
2025
Authors
INYANG, Comfort Linus.
ABIA, Christiana Okon
INYANG, Eteobong Nyong
UDOH, Imaobong Antony
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Library and Information Management Forum
Abstract
The research investigated the impact of extension services and information utilization in
the Akwa Ibom State Public Library. A descriptive survey research design was used. Three
research questions guided the study. Literature was reviewed. The study population was
85 users of the public library. For the fact that the study population is small, the
researchers adopted a census or total enumeration technique that enabled the adoption of
the entire population as a sample of the study. The instrument used was a questionnaire
titled "Examining Extension Services and Information Utilization Questionnaire"
(EESIUQ). A four-point modified Likert rating scale, known as a checklist, was adopted,
and the data collected was computed using Mean and Standard deviation to answer the
research questions. The findings reveal that extension services influence information
utilization. Additionally, the outreach programme has a significant influence on
information utilisation, as community partnerships substantially enhance information
access in public libraries, particularly through collaborations with other libraries. It was
concluded that library management should focus on creating and implementing targeted
digital inclusion literacy programs in public libraries to meet community demands and
enhance information utilisation. It was recommended that the government should
prioritize the development and implementation of targeted digital inclusion literacy
programmes to address the specific needs of the community and enhance effective
information utilization in the Akwa Ibom State Public Library.
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