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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Use of Reference Sources and Services by Postgraduates’ in Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Use of

Reference Sources and Services by


Postgraduates’ in Kenneth Dike Library,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Summary

The study begins by acknowledging the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on various
sectors, including education. It highlights the lockdowns and reforms in response to the virus,
affecting the operations of libraries. Emphasis is placed on the crucial role of libraries in
supporting teaching, learning, and research. The discussion then delves into the significance of
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the context of library reference services. It
stresses the importance of postgraduate students' access to quality information and the
challenges posed by the pandemic. The study aims to explore the impact of COVID-19 on
postgraduate students' use of reference sources and services in the Kenneth Dike Library at the
University of Ibadan, addressing the evolving role of reference services in a post-pandemic
world.

Objectives:

The study aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on postgraduates' use of
reference sources and services at the Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan. Specific
objectives include identifying the types of reference sources and services used, determining the
frequency of their use, and understanding the overall impact of the pandemic.

Research Questions:

The research questions focus on the types and frequency of reference sources and services
used by postgraduate students during the COVID-19 era and the overall impact of the pandemic
on their utilization of these resources at the Kenneth Dike Library.

Literature Review:

The literature review outlines the types of reference services and sources available to
postgraduate students, emphasizing the significance of interpersonal communication and the
transition towards digital resources. It also explores the frequency of use of reference sources,
highlighting demographic factors and the impact of technological changes on library
preferences. The review acknowledges the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic,
emphasizing the shift towards virtual reference services and e-learning.

Methodology:

The study adopts a survey research design, utilizing an online questionnaire distributed to
postgraduate students in the Faculties of Education, Law, and Social Sciences at the University
of Ibadan. The survey assesses information related to demographics, types, and frequency of
reference service use, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results:

Preliminary data analysis reveals a higher participation of male respondents (62.8%) and a
majority within the age range of 26-30 years (51.6%). The Faculty of Education has the highest
representation (44.0%), while most respondents are master's students (61.0%). These
demographics provide insights into the participant characteristics for the study.

The study aims to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on postgraduates' use of reference services
at the Kenneth Dike Library in the University of Ibadan, with specific objectives focused on types
of reference sources, frequency of use, and the overall pandemic impact.

Research questions search into the specifics of postgraduate students' utilization of reference
services during the COVID-19 era at the mentioned library.
The literature review highlights the diversity of reference services available to postgraduates,
emphasizing the role of interpersonal communication and the shift toward digital resources. It
acknowledges the challenges posed by the pandemic, emphasizing the adoption of virtual
reference services and e-learning.

The survey methodology involves an online questionnaire distributed to postgraduate students


in specific faculties, gathering data on demographics, types and frequency of reference service
use, and the pandemic's impact.

Initial results reveal higher male participation, a predominant age range of 26-30, and a majority
of master's students. The Faculty of Education has the highest representation among
respondents. These demographics provide a foundational understanding of the study
participants.

Reaction

The study shows the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on postgraduate students use of
reference services at the Kenneth Dike Library. It effectively acknowledges the global changes
of the pandemic on education and emphasizes the importance of the role of libraries in adapting
to these changes. The study shows the importance of ICT and the challenges faced by post
graduate students during the pandemic. The objectives and research questions are clearly
defined, providing a solution for the study. The literature review shows also key concepts
showing the changes of reference services particularly in the use of digital resources and virtual
resources. The methodology and result of the data analysis are perfectly evaluated the impact
of the pandemic on postgraduates. The acceptance of this challenges brought by the pandemic
shows the current reality faced by the academic institutions.

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