Abstract
The research assessed the perceptions of information literacy skills of librarians in university
libraries in Benue state Nigeria. It also sought to determine challenges to effective information
literacy skills acquisition and services in these universities. Questionnaire was used to collect
data. Questionnaires were distributed to librarians in 5 universities in Benue state Nigeria. A total
of 67 usable copies of the questionnaire were returned. Results showed that generally
respondents have a positive view of librarians' roles and capabilities in information literacy
services. Respondents scored their skills highest on locating skills in the use of library
catalogues, encyclopedias, indexes, and abstracts to find information. However, respondents
rated their skills lowest on ability to carry out search using Boolean operators and ability to use
appropriate presentation software to present information. Non provision of facilities needed to
apply information literacy skills and regulatory bodies on library and information science do not
regulate curriculum on information literacy are some of the major challenges that inhibits
Information literacy skills acquisition and programme development in the institutions. The study
concludes that there is a need for IL standards that will guide information literacy development
in university libraries in Benue State, Nigeria.
Keywords: Information, Literacy Skills, perception, university libraries
Publication Date: 2025-05-01