Library Skill as Determinant of Information Literacy Competencies among Nursing Students in South-South Nigeria
Ekoko, O. N.
Abstract
The main objective of the study was to investigate library use skills as determinant of information literacy competencies among undergraduate nursing students in South South, Nigeria. Two research questions were raised and a hypothesis tested. The sample size of the study was 476 nursing students. The results revealed that undergraduate nursing students in South South zone of Nigeria have a high information literacy competency profile. Library use skills of undergraduate nursing students moderately determined their information literacy competencies, while, library use skill were found to determine information literacy competencies of undergraduate nursing students in South South Nigeria, the study recommended that management of academic libraries should ensure the constant provision of current and relevant information sources to further satisfy the needs of the nursing students.
Keyword(s)
Information , Information Literacy , Library Use , Nursing Students, South-South
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