INFORMATION NEEDS AND SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF STUDENT OF CENDASNER IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA.

Abstract

The study determined information needs and information seeking behavior of students of CENDASNER in Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka. Four research questions guided the research the study adopted case study research design. The population of the study was made up of 50 students with disabilities in CENDASNER in Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka, no sampling technique was adopted for the study because the number was manageable. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire, data was analyzed using descriptive statistics percentage and mean scores. The findings of the study revealed the information needs of students of CENDASNER were physical accessibility of resources, availability of materials, educational and among others. The information seeking behavior of students of CENDASNER were that they prefer to seek academic-related information from university websites or online portals, among others. The challenges that hinder information needs and information seeking behavior of students of CENDASNER in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka were that they struggle to find learning materials or university resources in accessible formats among others. The solutions to the challenges that hinder information seeking behavior of students of CENDASNER is that the university should provide learning materials in multiple accessible formats among others. The study recommended the university should establish a dedicated disability resource center that provides easy access to essential learning materials.