Vol. 9(6), pp. 287-295. June, 2021. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

DOI: 10.14662/IJALIS2021.215

 

Full Length Research

 

Abstract

The study investigated how information literacy skills influence the use of library resources by postgraduate students in Adventist University of Central Africa, Kigali, Rwanda. The research adopted a survey research design. A total of 118 postgraduate students participated in this study. Data were collected through questionnaire while descriptive analysis was employed in analysis of the data. Findings revealed that most library resources were minimally used. The findings further revealed that dictionaries, textbooks and journals were frequently used by postgraduate students while, online catalogue (OPAC), atlases and maps were not frequently used by postgraduate students. Students use the library resources for various purposes. The study revealed that information literacy skills influence the use of library resources. Therefore, the study recommended that the administration of the University of Adventist University of Central Africa and of the library should improve information literacy programs for the postgraduate students to use the library resources effectively.

 

Keywords: Use of library resources, Information literacy Skills, Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA)

 

	Cite This Article As: Umuhoza, C., Unegbu, V.E. (2021). Information literacy skills and use of library resources by postgraduate students in Adventist University of central Africa, Kigali, Rwanda. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 9(6): 287-295