nformation Seeking Behaviour Of Computer Science Students In Kenya: Case Of Chuka University.

Abstract

Information centers such as libraries and research centers offer various services to their clients. This calls for a shift by information professionals from common daily activities and focus on the information needs of their clients. Computer scientists are very resourceful and contribute to the sustainability of the society. The computer scientist creates networks where people can acquire, use and manage Information Technology through innovations and social networks. This is an indication that Computer scientists have potentials, which can provide the drive needed for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The objectives of the study were: 1) Determine the information needs of computer science students at Chuka University. 2) Identify the information sources they consult 3).Find out problems the students face while seeking information. Descriptive design was used for the study. Stratified random sampling was used to select 50 students studying computer Science at Chuka University. A questionnaire was used for data collection. Data analysis was carried out using the statistical packages for social science (SPSS). They sought information mainly for preparing for examinations and assignments. Among the main information sources used were the Internet, friends, lecturers and books. Few used journal articles. Some of the challenges they highlighted include difficulty accessing some websites and failed connections to databases. The library should make more effort to reach out to the computer science students to encourage them to ask for help while seeking for information.