Evaluating the Information Access Skills of Students of a College of Education in Ghana
Evaluating the Information Access Skills of Students of a College of Education in Ghana
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2020
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Owusu-Ansah Mfum, Christopher
Adjoa Yebowaah, Franklina
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Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice
Abstract
Access to relevant information determines the quality of life of an individual in society and the academe. Academic institutions
have established information literacy programmes to enhance students’ access to information. With the elevation of colleges
of education to tertiary status in Ghana, pre-service teachers are now required to conduct research to improve their reflective
thinking in order to be certified. However, the information access skills of students in colleges of education in Ghana are
uncertain. This study draws empirical evidence from students in the Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya College of Education, Wa, Ghana
on their information access skills. Primary data were collected from 303 respondents from the college using a stratified sampling
procedure. The data were collected using a questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics. The results indicate that
information is available to students through different sources such as the Internet, libraries, and contact with friends and
authorities. However, students were limited in respect to access to relevant online resources for their academic activities due to
inadequate information access skills. Potential solutions are discussed.
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Yebowaah, F. A., & Owusu-Ansah, C. M. (2020). Evaluating the information access skills of students of a college of education in Ghana. Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice, 8(2), 45-54.