Digital literacy skills and competencies for effective research activities by library and information science postgraduate students in public universities in South-East, Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorNwaogu Humphrey Oguchinalu
dc.contributor.authorNgwuchukwu M. N.
dc.date.accessioned2026-10-27T11:19:18Z
dc.date.available2026-10-27T11:19:18Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractThis study investigated the digital literacy skills and research competencies required for effective research activities among library and information science (LIS) postgraduate students in public universities in South-East, Nigeria. Adopting a descriptive survey research design, the study covered 319 postgraduate LIS students across federal and state universities in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo states. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire and analysed using frequencies, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Findings revealed that while basic digital facilities such as internet access, email applications, and productivity tools were available and used to a high extent, advanced research tools like reference managers, data analysis software, digital collaboration platforms, and content creation tools were poorly utilised. Major challenges identified include lack of funding, inadequate ICT training, inconsistent internet connectivity, low motivation, and limited institutional support. Furthermore, students showed moderate proficiency in information retrieval and basic digital operations but lacked competence in managing academic databases, using research support technologies, and adapting to emerging digital environments. The study concludes that while LIS postgraduate students in public universities in South-East, Nigeria have access to basic digital tools and possess foundational digital skills, their proficiency in advanced research competencies remains low. The study recommended integrated digital literacy programmes within LIS curricula; funding and support, awareness and motivation, 24/7 digital access and policy implementation; ultimately, fostering digital competencies among LIS students is crucial for enhancing research quality and ensuring readiness for a digital academic landscape.
dc.identifier.citationNwaogu, H. O., and Ngwuchukwu, M. N. (2025). Digital literacy skills and competencies for effective research activities by library and information science postgraduate students in public universities in South-East, Nigeria. Library and Information Perspectives and Research. Vol. 7(3). 128-146.
dc.identifier.issn2672-5894
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.crawforduniversity.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1452
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLibrary and Information Perspectives and Research
dc.relation.ispartofseries7; 3
dc.titleDigital literacy skills and competencies for effective research activities by library and information science postgraduate students in public universities in South-East, Nigeria
dc.typeArticle
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