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Use of periodicals among Library and Information science postgraduate students in university libraries in Nigeria
Abstract
Rationale of Study – This paper investigated the use of periodicals among Library and Information Science (LIS) postgraduate students in university libraries in Nigeria. The objectives were to explore the activities performed (use of periodicals) by postgraduate students in university libraries, ascertain the purposes of using periodicals, and determine the frequency at which postgraduate students use periodicals.
Methodology – The data for the study was gathered through a two-page questionnaire administered to 404 respondents who were accessible in the library and LIS departments. Three hundred eighty-eight (388) questionnaires were retrieved, representing a 96% return rate. The data were analysed statistically.
Findings – The survey results showed that searching for particular information, downloading from open-access databases, locating multiple sources from periodicals, and reading in the library are the activities performed by postgraduate students while using periodicals.
Implications – The findings of this study may be used by the university management and librarians to develop policies that will improve the subscription of searchable databases that encourage the usage of periodicals and other information resources among students within and outside the university libraries.
Originality – Though other studies have dealt with library usage, little, or no study, has been conducted on the activities (interaction) performed by users. This paper is the outcome of original research that has not been submitted elsewhere for publication.
