Artificial Intelligence Competence and Use of Electronic Databases by Post Graduate Students in Two Library Schools in Ibadan, Nigeria
Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The study investigated the artificial intelligence capacity and use of electronic databases by post graduate students in two library schools in Ibadan, Nigeria. Adopting a descriptive survey research design, the population of the study was all the Master's and PhD postgraduate students of the University of Ibadan (160) and Lead City University (68), with a total population of 228. As it was a manageable number, the total enumeration method was adopted, and so all the 228 students were respondents. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that elicited facts regarding AI competency and database use. Results revealed a significant and positive relationship between AI competency and utilisation of electronic databases (r = .813; p < 0.01), indicating that higher AI competency of postgraduate students is associated with higher and more effective use of electronic databases. The study highlights the need for scaling up AI literacy programs, continuing professional training, and institutional support structures to enhance postgraduate students' potential for AI-assisted information searching and research. The study recommends provision of ethical AI usage guidelines, as well as university–library–industry partnerships to facilitate sustainable integration of AI in higher education research environments.
Author: FADEYI, Victoria Olubola
Language: English
Subfield: Library and Information Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220111297