Influence of Internet Information Sources and Utilization on Library and Information Science Diploma Students on Academic Achievement in Kaduna State

Abstract

This study investigated the influence of Internet information sources and utilization on Library and
Information Science (LIS) diploma students for academic achievement in Kaduna State. Four
research questions were raised. Survey research design was adopted. The population of the study
consists of all tertiary institutions offering diploma in LIS programme in Kaduna State with eight
hundred and seventy-two (872) diploma students and lecturers. Questionnaires were the instrument
administered on a sample size of eight hundred and seventy-two (872) diploma two students and
their lecturers while only seven hundred and five (705) copies were returned using a purposive
sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using simple percentages and frequency table.
Results of the finding explain the frequency of information sources and access to internet
information for their academics’ goals as indicated in table ii, with 416(99.0%) of the respondents
while 16 (2.3%) Connect the internet to making friendship was the last by diploma students and
their lecturers. Recommendations were made, as more ideas should be put in place to provide the
LIS, diploma students and their lecturers with internet services since it gives quick access to the
needed educational formation without any impediment.