Vol. 3(11), pp. 377-383. December, 2015. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2015090

 

Full Length Research

 

Abstract

Universities are seeking to play a key role in the research and development process. An important element in the research process is the accessibility of information resources and services provided by libraries. Post graduate students are key producers of research in universities, and an important element in their research process is the access to information. This study examines postgraduate students' views on the role of academic library services in facilitating their research and their satisfaction with the sources and services currently provided. Data was collected from 375 randomly post graduate students in four Nigerian public universities. The findings show that the majority (90.1%) of respondents acknowledged the important role of library in facilitating research and 72.5% of the respondents were satisfied with the current role being played by the libraries. However, certain areas needed to be improved such as longer opening hours for physical visits, and availability of the facilities for remote access assistance for supporting students' research. The findings will be useful to academic libraries in providing better services to post graduate students.

 

Keywords: information resources, Post graduate students, Nigerian public universities, Services for Research

 

	Cite This Article As: COLUMBUS, U. (2015). The role of academic libraries in facilitating postgraduate Students research. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 3(11): 377-383.