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    Information needs, seeking behaviour and use for sustainable development by market women in Lagos state, Nigeria
    (2009) Adetimirin, A.; Adeniyi, L.
    This study investigated the information needs, seeking behaviour and the sources used by market women in Lagos State for development. Random sampling method was used to select 120 market women from a population of 1200 while data was collected using questionnaire and interview methods. The women needed information mostly on finance, health and economic aspects and sought information primarily from informal sources such as friends, and colleagues, in the two markets (40%) covered to improve their welbeing. Friends, colleagues, radio and television were used daily for sourcing information. Over 87% of the respondents in both markets agreed that language of information source was the major barrier to their use of various sources. The needs of these women could be met through repackaging of information from information centres tailored to suit their needs and improve their life and society.
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    Information literacy skills of primary school teachers in Lagos Mainland Local Government Area, Lagos state, Nigeria
    (Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Library Association, 2019) Adetimirin, A.; Badmus, R.
    The study investigated the Information Literacy Skills (ILS) of4 76 teachers in 5 7primary schools in Lagos Mainland Local Government using a descriptive survey. A stratified random sampling was used to select a sample of 173 teachers and a questionnaire was used to collect data which was analysed using frequency distribution. The findings revealed the major information needs oj primary school teachers as academic (71.1%) and economic (67.6%). The ILS of the teachers was high (Mean — 37.6) and the major methods of ILS acquisition were: training programmes (86.1 %), library user education (81.6%), use of school library’ media centre (73.9%) and engaging in information search process (72.3%). Primary school teachers possessed high ILS and this can be improved upon through user education by school librarians and professional development.