The Availability and Utilization of Print Information Resources for Research by Final Year Library and Information Science Students in University of Jos Library

Abstract

This study is aimed at investigating the availability and utilization of print information resources for research by final year library and information science(LIS) students in university of Jos library. The specific objectives of the study are to: investigate the types of print information resources available, determine the frequency of utilization, the adequacy,the level of satisfaction and the challenges encountered by final year LIS students with the availability and utilization of print information resources for research in university of Jos library. The study adopted the survey descriptive method. The research instrument used in data collection was the questionnaire. The population size of final year LIS students was 154. The sample size of 111 respondents was drawn from the population size 154 using Yamane (1976) formula where n=N ̸(1+N(e)2,. .The collected data was analyzed using simple percentage. The major findings revealed that the different types of print information resources available for research by final year LIS student’s utilization was inadequate.LIS students reported that they face challenges of Inadequate print information resources, Outdated or obsolete information print resources, lack of photocopier for me to photocopy pages of my choice from consulted print information resources Books are out of my reach as they are not quickly shelved after students had consulted them, most print information resources are not relevant in my field of study, Some pages of print information materials are mutilated and Uncordial Librarian-Student Relationship. The LIS students were moderately satisfied.