Students’ information literacy skills and use of polytechnic libraries in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria

This study examined students' information literacy skills and use of polytechnic libraries in Nigeria. The survey research design was used in the study with a population of 9,531 students from six Federal and State Polytechnics across Delta and Edo States. The sample size is 336using simple random sampling technique. Questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data, which were analysed with percentages, mean and standard deviation as well as regression. The study found that there is high extent of information literacy skills among the students and this enhanced the high use of the polytechnic library resources. The study further revealed that students' information literacy skills significantly predict their use of library resources in the polytechnics. Consequently, the study recommended that management of polytechnic libraries should continue to foster information literacy among students through targeted programmes and workshops, placing emphasis on enhancing their skills, which are critical for effective utilization of library resources among others.