Information Seeking Behaviour of Final Year Law Students in South Western Nigerian Universities

作者: Chidinma , Onwuchekwa

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摘要: This study investigates the information seeking behaviour of final year law students in Nigeria. A structured questionnaire and interview methods were used for data gathering 7 Nigerian Universities. The was analysed using frequency distribution, measure central tendency dispersion; Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS) Microsoft Excel as software. transcribed arranged into themes proper analysis. research findings show that respondents use print textbooks Google major resources, Academic Law Libraries Search engines locations while newspaper vendors public libraries are on newspapers. They found to possess computer skills lack skills. Money, MTN (a telecommunication provider Nigeria), Library Information Services (LIS), faculty dress code respect views elders factors respondents. concluded by presenting new (ISB) amongst students. proffers recommendation Faculties way forward.

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