Predictors of Web Search Effectiveness from the Perspective of Library and Information Science Students
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2021
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Technical University, Kenya
Abstract
Rationale of Study – This study is an empirical analysis of the determinants of library
and information science students’ Web search effectiveness at the University of
Ilorin, Nigeria. Three hypotheses on the correlation between the determinants
were tested to reveal their relationships.
Methodology – A total enumerative method was used where all the 146 third and
fourth undergraduate students of the Department of Library and Information
Science participated in the study. Through a survey approach, a questionnaire was
used to collect data. Collected data was analysed using percentages, correlation
and multiple regression analysis methods.
Findings – The results of the study demonstrate that factors such as Internet and
computer self-efficacy, information literacy skills, use of Boolean operators, and
use of appropriate search terms significantly correlate with and determine Web
search effectiveness among Library and Information Science students at the
University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Implications – The findings in this study imply that without user being Internet and
computer self-efficacious, possessing information literacy skills, using Boolean
operators and appropriate search terms, effective Web search may be a daunting
task and not achievable
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nformation retrieval, Web search, Searching skills, Search terms, Boolean operators
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Tella, A., Oyeniran, S., & Ibironke, E. S. (2021) Predictors of web search effectiveness From the perspective of library and information science students. Regional Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 6(2),36-53. Published by the Technical University, Kenya Available at https://www.ajol.info/index.php/rjikm/issue/view/21961