The impact of information-seeking behaviour and electronic information resource utilization on academic performance among Nigerian undergraduate students/ Mohammed Bello Ahmed, Wan Nor Haliza Wan Mokhtar and Mohammad Fazli Baharuddin

Ahmed, Mohammed Bello and Wan Mokhtar, Wan Nor Haliza and Baharuddin, Mohammad Fazli (2024) The impact of information-seeking behaviour and electronic information resource utilization on academic performance among Nigerian undergraduate students/ Mohammed Bello Ahmed, Wan Nor Haliza Wan Mokhtar and Mohammad Fazli Baharuddin. Journal of Information and Knowledge Management (JIKM), 14 (2). pp. 117-126. ISSN 2289-5337

Abstract

In today's rapidly changing world, technological innovation has significantly impacted various disciplines including universities libraries. This study investigates the influence of undergraduate students' information-seeking behaviour and the use of electronic information resources (EIRs) on academic performance in Federal Universities in Northeastern of Nigeria research in this aspect has stalled in the region. To address the prevalent and worrying issues among the undergraduate students' low information-seeking and under-utilization of EIRs, an exploratory research approach has been adopted. These issues significantly impact students' information-seeking behaviour on their academic performance by utilizing electronic information resources. Hence, prioritizing undergraduate students in maintaining their individuality by enhancing, maintaining, and nurturing their mindset in utilizing EIRs for academic purposes can be advantageous for academic institutions, faculty, and students. These resources and services are primarily intended to help them complete their academic tasks. The study concludes by revealing mixed and conflicting findings, among the limited information-seeking behavior and under-utilization of electronic information resources.

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Ahmed, Mohammed Bello
UNSPECIFIED
Wan Mokhtar, Wan Nor Haliza
whaliza@uitm.edu.my
Baharuddin, Mohammad Fazli
fazli811@uitm.edu.my
Subjects: Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Library Science. Information Science
Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources (General) > Electronic information resources
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor > Puncak Perdana Campus > Faculty of Information Management
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management (JIKM)
UiTM Journal Collections: Listed > International Journal of Information and Knowledge Management (JIKM)
ISSN: 2289-5337
Volume: 14
Number: 2
Page Range: pp. 117-126
Keywords: information-seeking behaviour, information sciences, electronic information resources, information management, students’ academic performance
Date: October 2024
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/113412
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