IMPACT OF INFORMATION LITERACY ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE STUDENT OFADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY, AKUNGBA-AKOKO, ONDO STATE.
Abstract
This study examined the impact of information literacy on academic performance in Akungba Akoko University, Ondo state. The specific purpose of the study was to: determine whether there is need for Information Literacy Akungba Akoko University, Ondo State; to ascertain the impacts of Information Literacy on students’ academic performance in Akungba Akoko University, Ondo State; find out the challenges associated with Information Literacy in Akungba Akoko University.
The study adopted descriptive research design of survey type which comprises of all the undergraduates in Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, Ondo State the and a sample of two hundred (200) respondents was randomly selected for the study through the use of simple random sampling technique while structured type of questionnaires was used as the instrument which had two (2) sections and was duly validated. The data collected through the research instruments were analyzed using frequency and simple percentages.
The findings revealed from the data analysis of the respondent there is need for Information Literacy in Akungba Akoko University, Ondo State. Also, the study revealed that information literacy has positive impacts on the students’ performance in Akungba Akoko University, Ondo State. Lastly, the study revealed that challenges associated with information literacy in Akungba Akoko range from insufficient Information literacy Training, lack of information literacy skills, limited ICT facilities, insufficient electronic information resources among many others.
Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that designated centers within the campus should be provided with adequate literacy facilities to enable user’s close access, and librarians should devise means for reaching out to students in order to strengthen the research process for maximum attainment of their academic performance.
Keywords: Information literacy, academic performance, undergraduates, ICT, campus
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