Information Seeking Behaviour and Utilization of Arabic and Islamic Studies Teachers in Nigeria
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2011
Authors
K.T.Omopupa
M.T.Bashorun
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Proceedings of the 49th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Library Association held at the EMMAUS House Complex, Arthur Eze Avenue, Awka, Anambra State
Abstract
The paper examines the information seeking behavior and utilization of Arabic
and Islamic Studies Teachers in Nigeria. Data were collected by using a
structured questionnaire from delegates at National Association of Arabic and
Islamic Teachers in Nigeria (NATAIS) Conference at Oshogbo in July 2009.
One hundred and eighty six respondents were surveyed. The data collected
include types of information sources, Information access tools, use of various
formal, informal and internet sources. The findings revealed that the main
information demands that led Arabic and Islamic teachers into seeking
information include updating of knowledge, research, and preparation for
lecture. The teachers were also found to rely mainly on textbooks with very
little use of other information resources like journals (both print and
electronic). The paper recommends that teachers of Arabic and Islamic
studies should be provided more access to libraries and the electronic
information resources to enable them perform their functions. Incentives and
other motivations such locating access to information sources and resources
at distance not far from their offices and equipped the teachers with skills on
how to utilize them will increase usage and ultimately improve their
teachings.
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Information Services, Information Seeking Behaviour