Vol. 9(4), pp. 192�199. April, 2021. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

DOI: 10.14662/IJALIS2021.155

 

Full Length Research

 

Abstract

Undergraduates' information behaviour is the totality of behaviour (active or passive) that undergraduates engage in to gain access, organize and use the information to meet their information needs. This study explored the information seeking behaviour of female undergraduates in private universities in Osun State. The descriptive survey design was employed in the study. A total of 120 female undergraduates were randomly selected from two priavte universities in Osun State using simple random sampling technique. A structured validated questionnaire was used for data collection. Data analysis involves the use of descriptive statistics. Specifically, data analysis was done using the mean and standard as well as relative importance index. The findings revealed a low level of information need (mean = 1.70), low seeking (mean = 1.93) and low use (mean = 1.92) on the scale of 4 points. Overall, findings from this study revealed a generally low level of information behaviour among female undergraduates in private universities in Osun State. The study concluded that there is a need for more awareness creation both on the part of the parents and the university on the importance of balance information behaviour among the female undergraduate students in the selected private universities in Osun State

 

Keywords: Female, Undergraduates, Information Behaviour, Private Universities, Osun State

 

	Cite This Article As: Yacob, H., Mojisola, A. (2021). Female Undergraduates� Information Behaviour in Private Universities of Osun State. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 9(4): 192-199