THE ROLE OF LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES IN PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND SKILL ACQUISITION AMONG STUDENTS IN POLYTECHNIC IN BENUE STATE
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The study examined the role of library information resources and services for promoting entrepreneurship education for skill acquisition. The study was carried out on students in polytechnics in Benue state. The study adopted a survey design, the total sample size of three hundred (300) questionnaires out of which 285 duly were completed and returned. A purposive sampling technique was used to select final-year students from each institution. Data was collected through structured questionnaires. Responses were recorded on a four-point Likert scale (Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree). The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (percentages and frequency distributions). A mean score of 2.5 serve as the benchmark for interpreting responses scores above, 2.5 indicate agreement, while those below 2.5 indicate disagreement. Descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation was used to analyze results. The findings shows that while polytechnic libraries offer a variety of relevant information resources, challenges such as obsolete information resources, inadequate funding, limited technology, and poor services hinder their full potential of the library. The study therefore recommends increasing library funding, investing in technology, expanding library space, enhancing staff training for effective services delivery and regularly updating entrepreneurship-related resources
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