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Utilization of Library Resources among Students of Government Senior Secondary School Kyan Rikkos, Jos Plateau State, Nigeria Favour Ehi Attah; Shittu Lukman Olayinka; Muhammad Daud
Britain International of Linguistics Arts and Education (BIoLAE) Journal Vol 6 No 3 (2024): Britain International of Linguistics, Arts and Education - November
Publisher : Britain International for Academic Research (BIAR) Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/biolae.v6i3.1195

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This study examined the utilization of library resources among students of Government Senior Secondary School Kyan Rikkos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, addressing three research questions. A descriptive survey research design, specifically a cross-sectional survey, was employed. The study population comprised 314 senior secondary school students, with a sample of 100 students selected through simple random sampling. The sample included 30 students from SS I, 40 students from SS II, and 30 students from SS III. Data collection was conducted using a structured questionnaire titled Questionnaire on Utilization of Library Resources among Students of Government Senior Secondary School (SQULRS). The instrument underwent face and content validation and achieved a reliability coefficient of 0.81. Data were analyzed using simple percentages, frequency counts, and mean methods. Findings revealed that the use of library resources significantly influences students' academic achievements, educational progress, comprehension, overall knowledge, and intellectual capacity. The study also highlighted varied student perceptions of library resources, with some viewing them as essential materials and equipment, while others saw them as tools to enhance learning. The study concluded that the utilization of library resources is affected by various internal and external factors. It recommended that school administrators actively encourage library usage among students and that parents and teachers promote library engagement to support students’ intellectual development.
Impact of Academic Library Resources on Learning and Research among Nursing and Midwifery Students at the University Of Jos Shittu Lukman Olayinka; Favour Ehi Attah; Ardi Alfaris
Britain International of Linguistics Arts and Education (BIoLAE) Journal Vol 6 No 3 (2024): Britain International of Linguistics, Arts and Education - November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/biolae.v6i3.1207

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This study investigated impact of academic library resources on learning and research among nursing and midwifery students at the University of Jos. the study was guided by four objectives and the study also answered four research questions. The population comprised 515 undergraduate students from the Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Jos, during the 2020/2021 academic session, encompassing students from 100 to 500 levels. A sample of 200 students was selected using proportional stratified sampling, ensuring representation from all levels and both genders. The sampling fraction of 0.24% was applied to each stratum to determine the sample size for each level. Data collection was facilitated through a researcher-developed structured questionnaire titled “Students’ Questionnaire on Influence of Academic Library on Learning and Research among Nursing and Midwifery Students” (SQIALLRNMS). The questionnaire underwent expert validation to ensure relevance, accuracy, and adequacy. Reliability was established using the internal consistency form of reliability through split-half method, yielding a coefficient of 0.76. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics via SPSS software. The study revealed among other things that, academic library has significant positive influence on learning of undergraduate nursing and midwifery students in the university of Jos. Also that, academic library significantly influences research writing and development among undergraduate nursing and midwifery students in the university of Jos among others. The study also recommended among other things that, students should be sensitized on the need to use library services and how to judiciously utilize the library to improve their learning and research and that, there should be training and retraining of library staff for their attitude and ways of assisting users to better use the library services among others.