Access to Library Resources By Sandwich Diploma Students In the University of Ghana

Abstract

A survey was conducted in July 2011 to determine the library use and needs of sandwich diploma students of the College of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon. Three hundred and twelve of the 362 students who enrolled for the programme, completed the questionnaires used in the analysis. The data was analysed using the SPSS version 16. The findings showed that about 74% of the students used campus library facilities when on campus. Majority (70.7%) used the college library more than any other library on campus. The main reason for using the library was to find a quiet place to study. This was followed by the use of the internet. The results also revealed that the students did not receive any library orientation or user education. As a result majority (59%) found it difficult using the library. With regard to improving services they received, they stated provision of more computers, provision of user education, acquisition of more current books, and extension of opening hours in the evening of the libraries during the inter-semester breaks when the sandwich programme is in session.