EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AMONG LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
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This study was designed to examine the effects of social media on information dissemination among Library and Information Science Students in University of Benin. To achieve the purpose intended for the study, four research questions were raised to guide the study. Descriptive research was used for this study. The population of the study comprised of 412 final students of Library and Information Science Student in Faculty of Education, University of Benin, of Edo State. The sample for the
study consists of 100 Library and Information Science Students. The Simple Random Sampling was used to select the students from the population. The research instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire and was designed by the researcher titled Effects of social media on Information Dissemination Among Library and Information Science Students in
University of Benin. The test-retest method reliability was used to determine the consistency of the opinion of the respondents. The instrument was administered to students in University of Benin and the students which were not part of the study were used for the reliability of the study. The reliability value of 0.76 was obtained using Cronbach Alpha. The data collected were analysed using frequency count, simple percentage, and mean score standard. Findings from the study revealed that the respondents claim they frequently use WhatsApp to share academic information with my classmates. Also, it reveals that the students
use social media to share lecture notes and course materials, it was discovered that respondent made use of social media to enhances quick access to academic information. It was recommended that Department should be encouraged to include dedicated modules on social media literacy. There should be established group that promote use of academic and verified channels for
information sharing.
study consists of 100 Library and Information Science Students. The Simple Random Sampling was used to select the students from the population. The research instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire and was designed by the researcher titled Effects of social media on Information Dissemination Among Library and Information Science Students in
University of Benin. The test-retest method reliability was used to determine the consistency of the opinion of the respondents. The instrument was administered to students in University of Benin and the students which were not part of the study were used for the reliability of the study. The reliability value of 0.76 was obtained using Cronbach Alpha. The data collected were analysed using frequency count, simple percentage, and mean score standard. Findings from the study revealed that the respondents claim they frequently use WhatsApp to share academic information with my classmates. Also, it reveals that the students
use social media to share lecture notes and course materials, it was discovered that respondent made use of social media to enhances quick access to academic information. It was recommended that Department should be encouraged to include dedicated modules on social media literacy. There should be established group that promote use of academic and verified channels for
information sharing.
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