Title: Use of Social Media among Students of Tertiary Institutions as Source of Information Retrieval in Plateau State Polytechnic Library Barkin Ladi
Author(s): Mwangwok Davou Gandung; Philip Daze Longdas; Plangnan Danjuma Kumbak; Wumbuet Ruth Kutlat; Motunrayo Comfort Anjorin
Publication Year: 2022; Volume 17, Issue 1, pages 116-130

AbstractrnThe study investigated social media as a source of information retrieval by students of PlateaurnState Polytechnic Barkin Ladi. In this study we looked into what social media means to tertiaryrnstudents what information they get from it how it affects their academic performance and thernbenefits and drawbacks of using it. The study used a survey research design. The surveyrnsampled 528 users or 5 of the population from the Plateau State Polytechnic library on bothrncampuses. A total of 528 questionnaires were distributed to registered Polytechnic libraryrnusers 521 of which were retrieved and declared valid for analysis. The results were presentedrnin tables and charts using descriptive statistics. This study found that Plateaus StaternPolytechnic students have the knowledge in using social media to retrieve information. Asidernfrom Facebook students at Plateaus State Polytechnic use social media to get information.rnThird Plateau State Polytechnic students regularly retrieve images music videos and textsrnfrom social media. Fourth the information Plateaus State Polytechnic students obtain fromrnsocial media helps them write assignments prepare for exams and broaden their horizons.rnFinally the effects of social media on student academic achievement are as follows: obtainingrninformation quickly and accurately More information can be acquired simply but employingrnall the same information can be costly as students frequently copy and paste. Students time isrnspent chatting and sharing images which influences their grades. The studys findings led tornthe following suggestions. That the right use of social media should be included in the libraryrncourse outline to support students in their academic pursuits Students who copy and pasternshould be punished as an example to other those and students who use mobile phones duringrnlectures should also be punished.