Information needs and information seeking patterns of medical students at Lautech, Ogbomoso

Abstract

A survey was conducted to investigate the information needs and information seeking patterns of medical students at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (Lautech) Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. 54 questionnaires were sent out to medical students for compilation of data for this survey out of which 53 or 98% were received and analysed. The survey revealed that 70% respondents spent 3–8 hours in the Library to consult books that are relevant to their areas of specialisation, and 68% of this category approach Lautech Library staff for various assistance in the course of searching for books of their choice. All of the sample agreed that the Library staff are always willing to assist. Various suggestions were made by the respondents for the improvement of the Library and staff alike.

Citation

Adedibu, L.O. and Adio, G. (1997), "Information needs and information seeking patterns of medical students at Lautech, Ogbomoso", Aslib Proceedings, Vol. 49 No. 9, pp. 238-242. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb051471