INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF LIBRARY USERS IN BENSON IDAHOSA UNIVERSITY

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This study was carried out to investigate "The impact of information technology in the information seeking behaviour of library users in Benson Idahosa University.Twenty questions This study adopted the descriptive survey design for the study and the major instrument for data collection was the questionnaire.The questionnaire was validated by the project supervisor.Thetargeted population of the study comprise of 335 students of library and information science, Benson Idahosa University, Benin, Edo state. A sample size of 101 respondents was selected using the McMorgan (2005)table for determining sample size. The result from the study shows that the information seeking behaviour of students are changing rapidly due to the emergence of web resources and this has an impact on the information seeking behaviour of library users in Benson Idahosa Univerity, Benin City, Edo state. The Information Technology (IT) has enabled libraries to improve service deliveries to students of Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State. Most current information are recorded in electronic formats and made easily accessible and retrievable for library users in Benson Idahosa University
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IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALLAND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN BENIN CITY

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Information Technology is the study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, and sending information. This study examines the Impact of Information Technology on the Development of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Benin City. Survey research design was employed in the study. Primary data was collected through hand-administration of questionnaires to respondents with a convenience sampling method. The data obtained was gotten from a total of 50 respondents from business owners/managers as well as small and medium scale businesses in Benin City. Furthermore, descriptive and percentage/inferential statistics was used to analyze the data that were collected with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The findings revealed that There is a relationship between Information Technology and business development in Benin City. Based on the findings of this research work, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Benin City have the potential to increase its productive capacity through the efficient use of Information Technology. Recommendations is made on Modern Technologies, communicating with key stakeholders such as Producers, Manufacturers and Suppliers in order to foster a better working relationship.
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