Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate digital information resource needs, uses and
seeking behaviours of mechanical engineering students at Bayero University, Kano. The
objectives of the study include: to determine digital information resources needs, usage and
information seeking behaviour among Mechanical Engineering Students of Bayero
University, Kano and to assess various challenges associated with digital information
resources needs, usage and information seeking behaviour among Mechanical Engineering
students of Bayero University, Kano. This study was premised on the Digital Information
Resources Literacy in Four Dimensions Models (DLFD). The study adopted descriptive
research design. Simple random sampling in probability sampling techniques was used for
this study and the sample size of the study was 169. The findings from the study showed that
participants in the research appreciate digital information resources in enhancing learning,
research and information needs. The study concluded that though not all the students in
public higher institutions in Kano State participated in this study, the use digital information
resources among undergraduate Mechanical Engineering students enhances research, current
and up-to-date information. The study recommended that there is the need for the university
as a matter of policy to strengthen digital information resources needs, usage and information
seeking behaviour among Mechanical Engineering students of Bayero University, Kano, for
more proactive research and learning capabilities.
Key Words: Digital resources, Information Needs, Information Use, Seeking Behaviour,
Students, University Libraries
Publication Date: 2024-01-28