Abstract:
This study investigated the information seeking behavior and use of information by Bingham
University humanities, social and management science students. A structured questionnaire was
used for data gathering in the University. The questionnaire data was analyzed using frequency, bar
chart, pie chart and percentage for easy interpretation.
The research findings show that the respondents use goggle, print textbooks, library materials and
social media as major research engines. Non availability of current information resources,
inaccessibility of information resources, unavailability of internet access, were found as barriers to
information seeking behaviour of the respondents. The following were recommended in line with
the findings of the study:
Provision of information materials to meet the information needs of students. Creation of awareness
programme that will enlighten the students in getting adequate information needed in the library
such as asking a librarian, the use of Online public access(OPAC) and E-granary to get the adequate
information they need, The library should acquire relevant books that will meet the information
needs of users, The librarians and the other officers of the library should be trained properly for
them to be able to meet the information needs of the students.
