The challenges posed by Information Communication Technologies (ICT) facilities to students of tertiary institutions in Bauchi State

Abstract

This paper examines the problems faced by students using ICT facilities to satisfy their information needs. Survey research method was employed by the researcher where a sample of 900 respondents was drawn from the three institutions of higher learning in Bauchi state. Questionnaire was used throughout to solicit response from the respondents. About 721 (80.11%) of the questionnaire issued was collected and used for analysis. The findings of the research revealed that, about 53.95% (389) of the respondents lack the skills required for utilizing ICT facilities to explore e-resources for their information needs. Other problems such as power supply, cost of maintenance, network problems, etc were also identified. Some suggestions such as provision of uninterrupted power supply, training programmes should be offered to the students.

Keywords: ICT Facilities, Tertiary Institutions, Information Needs, ICT skills, Students