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Impact of Library Resources and the Internet on Undergraduate Students Research

IMPACT OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND THE INTERNET ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS RESEARCH


ABSTRACT

The study was carried out to examine the Impact of Library Resources and the Internet on Undergraduate Students Research. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to determine the types of internet and library services used by Library and Information Science students ascertain the impact of internet and library usage on academic performance of the students in the area under review. Investigation revealed that the internet resources are the recent development in technology and are among the most tools ever invented in human history which are becoming more and more important for academic community. With the advent of internet and library materials such as CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), databases and other printed library materials, information can be stored in one place and be made simultaneously available to all for usage. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing questionnaire method to obtain information from the respondents for this project. A total of 200 (two hundred) respondents were selected for this study to represent the entire population of the study. Primary data were collected from the primary source which questionnaire was used as an instrument of data collection while secondary data were sources from textbooks, journals, newspapers and the internet were employed. The data were presented on a frequency distribution table and analyzed using simple percentage, while hypothesis was tested using chi-square test. The result of this study may be beneficial to the government (policy makers, individuals), universities, library and library users. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the university management in collaboration with the library should subscribe to more electronic resources which would encourage students’ patronage or use in order to boast their academic performance. Also, the library management should regularly carry out an awareness campaign about the existence of library and internet resources and services to inform the students of the availability of Library and Internet resources among others.


CHAPTER ONE

1.1 Introduction

Internet resources are the recent development in technology and are among the most tools ever invented in human history which are becoming more and more important for academic community. School libraries are very essential in tertiary institutional education. They are established and maintained to serve and support the educational activities of the school. As an educational support service, school library adds value to classroom instruction, upgrades the intellectual scope and depth of teachers, and provides enabling environment for students to further their search for knowledge. The International School Library Association (ISLA, 2012), maintains that school libraries are libraries found in tertiary institutions geared towards ensuring the academic growth of these schools (National Policy on Education, NPE, 2014).

As a prelude to other parts of this study, this chapter will discuss the background upon which this study was initiated, the statement of problems that led to this study, the Aim and Objectives of the study. Others are Significance of the study, Scope of work, Research hypothesis and questions, Limitation of the study and Definition of technical terms.


1.2 Background of Study

In recent years the Internet has become a very effective and popular tool used by students for their academic work as well as for other various purposes including entertainment and communication. The Internet provides a collaborative environment for sharing as well as to observe information on a wide, divergent and variety of subjects. Consequently, its use has become very popular among the student community which is used by them to complement their studies. The availability of the Internet and electronic resources may have a negative effect on the use of an institution's library by students, while socio-economic and demographic characteristics of students can also have a significant impact.

Standards for School Libraries (2014), published by the Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria. Assessment of information resources in school libraries for meeting professional standards in South – East, Nigeria entails measuring and appraising the collection of school libraries in relation to the Minimum Standards for School libraries in Nigeria (2014). Library information resources are the information bearing materials that are either in print or non-print format. They include CD-ROM, textbooks, journals, OPAC, online databases, serials, Internet resources among others. In a university, the information resources housed or provided by the university library are meant to support the teaching, learning and research activities of the university, and undergraduates constitute a greater percentage of students in most universities.

Goodall and Pattern (2011), asserted that the performance of students can be considerably improved if the school library is well-stocked. The authors further stressed that a school library does not exist in isolation but exists to serve the objectives of the parent organization. The objective of a good educational system is to equip pupils to be able to play their role in the society effectively. They further maintain that school library attempts to advance the objectives of the school and the aims of a good school library is to become a force for educational excellence.

School library resources, according to the National Minimum standards (2014), should meet the various purposes of the school libraries by acquiring resources that: meet curricular requirements and support teaching and learning; promote voluntary reading for information and pleasure. By way of operational definition, school library resources are the total accumulation of materials of all kinds that are put in place by a school library for its users (students and teachers) such as textbooks, fans, journals, reading tables, reading chairs and others.

The world is fast becoming a global village, provision and use of school library information resources deficiency places the students at a disadvantage position. This is so because most of the information needs in order to keep abreast with one's contemporaries can only be achieved through current and credible information materials such as textbooks, novels/story books, magazines, manuals, etc. which are domiciled in the school libraries. More so, the secondary school stage of any child is fundamentally important to education achievement of a child as well as the nation as a whole. Nonetheless, there have been serious search for the solutions to the poor library usage mostly experienced among tertiary institution students in Nigeria and beyond.

Therefore, in Imo State where the research was carried out, the activities that was conducted is to know the Impact of Library Resources and the Internet on Undergraduate Students Research.


1.3 Statement of Problems

Investigation revealed that the school library is the live-wire of the tertiary institution system. It is very relevant in preparing students for higher education and vocation. However, collection development in school libraries has become very difficult in recent times with increasing prices of books occasioned by the high cost of book production. Moreover, literature appears to indicate that student’ poor academic achievements in schools are connected with the low standards manifest in the school libraries. There are also unacceptable situations ranging from incidences of inadequate resources like books and manpower to total neglect, abandonment, and absence of the libraries in many tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

Most school libraries in Nigeria are stocked with foreign books that are not only obsolete but alien to the experiences and background of the Nigerian students. These are likely to dampen students’ interest and may scare them out of the library. Attention to school libraries by government, school management and stake-holders seem to be inadequate especially when compared with public and academic libraries.


1.4 Aim and Objectives of Study

The aim of the study is to examine the Impact of Library Resources and the Internet on Undergraduate Students Research. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out as follows:

  1. To determine the types of internet and library services used by Library and Information Science students;
  2. To examine the level of satisfaction derived from the usage of internet and library services by students;
  3. To find out the challenges faced by students in using internet and library services;
  4. To ascertain the impact of internet and library usage on academic performance of the students; and
  5. To suggest strategies that could be adopted to overcome the challenges affecting library resource and internet usage in the area under review.

1.5 Research Questions

The study came up with research questions so as to be able to ascertain the above stated objectives. The specific research questions for the study are stated below as follows:

  • Are there challenges faced by students in using internet and library services?
  • What are the types of internet and library services used by Library and Information Science students?
  • What is the impact of internet and library usage on academic performance of the students?
  • What is the level of satisfaction derived from the usage of internet and library services by students?
  • What are the strategies that could be adopted to overcome the challenges affecting library resource and internet usage in the area under review?

1.6 Research Hypothesis

In order to pursue the objective of this study, the following generalized statements have been designed to guide and aids in obtaining the result for the experiment to be conducted. For this work, the null hypothesis will be represented with H0 while the alternative hypothesis will be represented with hypothesis H1.

Hypothesis One

  • H0: There are no significant challenges faced by students in using internet and library services in the area under review
  • H1: There are significant challenges faced by students in using internet and library services in the area under review

Hypothesis Two

  • H0: There is no significant relationship between internet library services and library resources utilization among primary school students
  • H1: There is a significant relationship between internet library services and library resources utilization among primary school students

1.7 Significance of Study

The result of this study may be beneficial to the government (policy makers, individuals), universities, library and library users. It may enable the policy makers to formulate appropriate policies that may enhance the type of information resources to be donated or bought for the library. It may also help government to be aware of current trends in the library sector and work towards achieving its goal and maintaining the standards of the library.

It is equally expected that the result of this study may help the university to provide adequate fund for sustaining library services. It may also increase value, that is, quantity and quality of information resources available to staff, students and individual users, thereby supporting the mission of each institution. This as well may help library users and staff to have knowledge of what is available in academic libraries and what is expected in the libraries. And create more opportunities for library users through user education and other skills development opportunities.


1.8 Scope of Study

The scope of the research is focused on the Impact of Library Resources and the Internet on Undergraduate Students Research using Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri (FPNO) as a case study.


1.9 Limitations of the Study

During the course of this study, many things militated against its completion, some of which are:

  1. Time Constraint: The time frame given to accomplish this project was very short due to school academic calendar and it was carried out under pressure which made the researcher not to implement some necessary features.
  2. Research material: availability of research material is a major setback to the scope of the study.
  3. Frequent power failure: This made the researcher append more money on fuel to ensure sustainable power.
  4. Financial Constraint: Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection (internet, questionnaire and interview).

1.10 Operational Definition of Terms

Library: This is a collection of books and other literary materials which are kept for reading, study and consultation

Choice: This involves mentally making a decision, judging the merits of multiple options and selecting one or more of them.


CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Literature Review

2.1 Introduction

The review of relevant literature is the main topic of this chapter. A literature review covers theoretical and methodological contributions to a certain issue in addition to the state of knowledge at the time of writing. It provides information about the state of the art in relation to the subject you are writing about. It examines the body of work on the chosen subject. The literature evaluation in this study comprises the …


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES


CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION


    • 1.1 Introduction
    • 1.2 Background …

    CHAPTER TWO

    LITERATURE REVIEW

    • 2.1 Introduction
    • 2.2 Conceptual Review
    • 2.3 Theoretical Framework
    • 2.4 Empirical Studies

    CHAPTER THREE

    RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    • 3.1 Introduction
    • 3.2 Research Design
    • 3.3 Population of Study
    • 3.4 Sampling and Sampling Technique
    • 3.5 Validation of Research Instrument
    • 3.6 Method of Data Collection
    • 3.7 Method of Data Analysis
    • 3.8 Questionnaire Administration
    • 3.9 Ethical Consideration
    • 3.10 Statistical Analysis

    CHAPTER FOUR

    DATA ANALYSIS, RESULT AND DISCUSSION

    • 4.1 Introduction
    • 4.2 Presentation and Analysis of Data
    • 4.3 Re-statement of Research Questions
    • 4.4 Test of Hypotheses
    • 4.5 Discussion of Findings

    CHAPTER FIVE

    SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

    • 5.1 Introduction
    • 5.2 Summary of Findings
    • 5.3 Conclusion
    • 5.4 Recommendation
    • 5.5 Suggestion for Further Study

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