A Survey of Internet Access and Use by Students of Library and Information Science Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola Library School

Abstract

The study investigated Internet Accessibility and Utilization by Students of Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola Library School. In order to achieve the aim of the research, five objectives were formulated which included: to determine whether the Students of Modibbo Adama University of Technology Library School Yola access and utilize Internet facilities, level of search skills, reasons for use of Internet, level of satisfaction and problems associated with use of Internet by students of Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola Library School Yola. Survey method was used while questionnaire was used as an instrument used for data collection. A total of one hundred and fifty (150) questionnaire that is, thirty (30) from each level of the students (100-500) was administered using stratified random sampling. Data collected for the study was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that the students level of accessing Internet was very high, Internet search skill was very low, the major reasons why students use Internet was for assignments and communications. The students were not satisfied with the information retrieved on the Internet, while lack of adequate search skill, poor network and high charging fees were some of the problems faced by the students. Some recommendations proffered included: University authority should provide a means of enabling students to own personal computers and Internet facilities, the university authority should review its curriculum to include adequate information literacy skills on how to use internet and other ICT resources.