Use of electronic scholarly journals for academic tasks among library and information science undergraduate students in Bayero University, Kano library Department:Library and Information Science By: rainnjazz Project ID: 8600 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study, titled"Use of Electronic Scholarly Journals for Academic Tasks among Library and Information Science Undergraduate Students in Bayero University, Kano Library," investigates the utilization of electronic scholarly journals by Library and Information Science (LIS) undergraduates. It has six objectives: identifying available journal types, determining usage levels, assessing usage frequency, examining influencing factors, identifying challenges, and proposing strategies to overcome these challenges. A descriptive survey research design was employed, targeting a population of 280 LIS students (300 and 400 Levels) at Bayero University, Kano. A sample size of 162 students was selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected via a structured questionnaire titled"Use of Electronic Scholarly Journals for Academic Tasks Questionnaire," featuring closed- and open-ended questions. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, and mean scores, were used for analysis. Findings reveal moderate awareness of journals like*Library Philosophy and Practice* (74.1%) and*Nigerian Libraries* (67.9%), driven by lecturers (58.6%) and library orientation (43.2%), though awareness of international journals is lower (e.g.,*Information Development*, 52.5%). Journals are primarily used for assignments (86.4%) and general reading (71.0%), with less frequent research use (mean 2.21). Internet access (mean 3.31) and lecturer recommendations (mean 3.21) strongly influence usage, but challenges include inadequate connectivity (74.1%), limited access to recent journals (67.9%), and insufficient information literacy skills (52.5%). Proposed strategies, strongly supported by respondents, include improving connectivity (92.6%), increasing journal access (89.5%), and providing literacy training (83.3%). Recommendations include expanding journal subscriptions, enhancing library orientation, integrating journal use into the curriculum, and investing in reliable internet infrastructure to optimize resource utilization and academic outcomes....Preview Download Preview +Other Library and Information Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Staff Motivation in Academic Libraries»The effect of social media on reading culture among students»Effects of poor implementation of collection development policy in academic libraries»Annotated bibliography on information and communication technology»Library catalogue utilization among students in academic libraries - a case study of Federal Polytechnic Idah library»Product marketing: a strategic step for libraries in the information age (a case study of Imo state library board, Owerri)»Awareness and utilization of electronic information resources by library and information science students (a case study of Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka) »Information needs and information seeking behaviour of children in public libraries - a case study of Kwara State library board, Ilorin»Information needs and seeking behaviour of senior non-academic staff of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri»Challenges of ICT applications in law libraries»The availability and utilization of modern information resources in teaching and learning in selected private secondary schools in Owerri metropolis»A study of the information needs of rural health workers in Ebikoro, Owerri north LGA of Imo state»Challenges of the management of staff appraisal programme in the library of Imo state (a case study of Imo state university)»Annotated bibliography on English language»Effects of library on the academic performances of students in tertiary institutions