Use Of Information Retrieval Devices For Effective Access Of Information Resources By Undergraduate Students In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to evaluate the use of
information retrieval devices for effective access of information resources by
undergraduate students of College of Education, MOUAU using descriptive survey
design. Four research questions which were formulated from the specific
objectives guided the study. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data
collection which was validated by experts. The data were analysed using the
mean and frequency to answer the research questions. The findings from the study
revealed that the available information retrieval devices in MOUAU are Card
Catalogue, Abstract, Bibliography, Registers, Online Database, Search Engine,
Directories, Kardex Card, Audio Tapes, Computer Hard Disk, Machine Readable
Catalogue and Index. It was concluded from the findings of the study that the
respondents access the retrieval devices to a High Extent (HE). Based on the
findings of the study it was recommended that correct queries should be framed
for each search, MOUAU management team should build an alternative means of
power supply for the library, IRDs should be digitized to conform to the
current standard, Internet connection with adequate bandwidth should be
provided for the university library and Catalogue cards should be filled
correctly and updated regularly.
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EUNICE, E (2023). Use Of Information Retrieval Devices For Effective Access Of Information Resources By Undergraduate Students In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU). Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 22, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/use-of-information-retrieval-devices-for-effective-access-of-information-resources-by-undergraduate-students-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-mouau-7-2
EGONDU, EUNICE. "Use Of Information Retrieval Devices For Effective Access Of Information Resources By Undergraduate Students In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 12 May. 2023, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/use-of-information-retrieval-devices-for-effective-access-of-information-resources-by-undergraduate-students-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-mouau-7-2. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
EGONDU, EUNICE. "Use Of Information Retrieval Devices For Effective Access Of Information Resources By Undergraduate Students In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 12 May. 2023. Web. 22 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/use-of-information-retrieval-devices-for-effective-access-of-information-resources-by-undergraduate-students-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-mouau-7-2 >.
EGONDU, EUNICE. "Use Of Information Retrieval Devices For Effective Access Of Information Resources By Undergraduate Students In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2023). Accessed 22 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/use-of-information-retrieval-devices-for-effective-access-of-information-resources-by-undergraduate-students-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-mouau-7-2