Determinants of Web Search Effectiveness From the Perspective of Library and Information Science Students

Adeyinka Tella, Saheed Oyeniran, Ebenezer Ibironke

OAI: oai:igi-global.com:280359 • DOI: 10.4018/IJLIS.20210701.oa13

This study examined an empirical analysis of the determinants of library and information science students’ web search effectiveness at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. A total enumerative method was used where the entire 146 year three and four undergraduate students of the Department of Library and Information Science represent the sample. Through a survey approach, a questionnaire was developed and used for the collection of data. Three research questions were developed to guide the study. The results demonstrate that determinants such as internet and computer self-efficacy, information literacy skills, use of Boolean operators and use of appropriate search terms significantly correlate with and determine web search effectiveness.

Library Science Library and Information Science Library Science