KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE
FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Dear Respondent,
We are final-year students conducting a research project titled: "Influence of Digital Literacy
on Information Retrieval Skills among Library and Information Science Students in
Kwara State University" This study is in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award
of a Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science.
Please be assured that all information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used
only for academic purposes. Your honest responses will greatly contribute to the success of this
study.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Researcher
Funmilola Ayodeji Adedokun
SECTION A: Demographic Information of Respondents
Instruction: Please, tick in the spaces provided as applicable
1. Gender: Male Female
2. Age range: 16 – 20 years 21 – 26 years 26 – 30 years 31 – 40 years
3. Student Levels: 100-level 200-Level 300-Level 400-Level
SECTION B
Research Question One: What is the level of Digital Literacy among LIS student at Kwasu?
Kindly tick the best option suitable for level of digital literacy tools in Kwasu library.
S/No STATEMENTS Very High High Moderate Low
I can perform basic tasks like typing,
1.
browsing, or opening apps
Able to use search engines and
2.
databases.
I am confident in using (digital tools)
3. (evaluating sources) and (accessing
academic repositories).
I can teach and guide others on the use
4. of advanced research tools and
critically assess digital information
Research question two: What are the information retrieval skills of LIS student at Kwasu?
Kindly indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statement
by ticking [√] one of the four keys. “Strongly agree”, “Agree”, “Disagree”, “Strongly Disagree”.
S/No STATEMENTS SA A D SD
I can identify keywords and topics when
1.
searching for information.
I can use library databases and academic search
2.
engines like Google Scholar.
I can evaluate the reliability and credibility of
3.
information sources.
I can search for information using Boolean
4. Operators (AND, OR, NOT) to refine search
results.
5. I can cite information correctly.
Research question three: What are the factors influencing digital Literacy among LIS
student at Kwasu.
Kindly indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statement
by ticking [√] one of the four keys. “Strongly agree”, “Agree”, “Disagree”, “Strongly Disagree”.
S/N STATEMENTS SA A D SD
Regular access to a personal computer or smart
1.
device.
Financial background affecting ability to use
2.
digital tools or buy data.
Previous school provide training on computer or
3.
digital tools.
Poor electricity or internet connectivity affect how
4.
you use digital tools.
Support or guidance from your department on
5.
using digital resources.
Research Question Four: What strategies can be developed to improve digital literacy and
information retrieval skills among LIS student in Kwasu?
Kindly indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statement
by ticking [√] one of the four keys. “Strongly agree”, “Agree”, “Disagree”, “Strongly Disagree”.
Strategies to Improve Digital Literacy and Information
S/No SA A D SD
Retrieval Skills
Digital literacy should be included in course curriculum for
1.
better understanding.
Workshops or hands-on training help improve your
2.
information retrieval skills.
Awareness should be created about digital tools and online
3.
database.
Group projects or peer learning can improve your digital
4.
literacy skills.
Internet access and computer facilities help retrieve
5.
academic content.
