Attitudinal Differences Among Male and Female Library Students Towards the Teaching of Information Literacy Skills in Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State

Abstract

Based on Vellaichamy (2017) stipulations on the aspects of information literacy skills, it was adduced that information literacy skills  aspects are embedded in most library and information science courses offered in polytechnics. Again, gender matters everywhere as has  been considered an important variable for the determination of attitudes. Hence, this study sought to determine the attitudinal differences between male and female library students towards the teaching of information literacy skills in Delta State Polytechnic,  Ogwashi-uku. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to gather data from 75 students in the department of Library and information  science. 71 questionnaires were considered valid, thus were analysed using mean scores, standard deviations, Pearson chisquare and  one way ANOVA with the aid of SPSS version 20. Findings revealed that attitudinal differences exist with male students having a more  positive attitude towards the teaching of information literacy skills. The study concluded information literacy that modalities need to be  put in place to spark female students' interest in information literacy skills.