Vol. 9(6), pp. 335-342. June, 2021. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

DOI: 10.14662/IJALIS2021.260

 

Full Length Research

 

Abstract

This study investigated the use of search engines by Students Auch Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo state Nigeria. Four (4) specific objectives and four (4) research questions were raised to guide the study. The study employed a descriptive survey method. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The total population for study is seven thousand two and seven eight (7278) students that have registered with the polytechnic library during the period of the study. The researcher determined the proportion that will constitute the sample using Yaro Yemani’s formula for sample size determination. A sample size of three hundred and seventy- nine (379) were therefore selected and used in the study. A proportionate stratified random sampling technique was adopted to ensure that the entire element (stratum) that constituted the population is represented in the study. The study revealed that majority of the students who uses Google and yahoo search on daily basis. The study also revealed that most students acquire their knowledge of search engine use through self-Study, frequent use of internet, trial and error, online training and friends/colleagues. The study recommended that the polytechnic management should ensure that the e-library section of the library is functional with adequate computers and internet connectivity to enable the students access the internet and familiarize themselves with search engines.

 

Keywords: Use, Search Engines, Students, Auchi, polytechnic, Edo state, Nigeria.

 

	Cite This Article As: Oni, O., Eshiemokhai, EC., Momoh, A.U., ( (2021). Use of Search Engines by Students of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State Nigeria. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 9(6): 325-342