Information needs and Information-seeking behaviour of auto mechanics in Siwdu, Cape Coast, Ghana

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  • Paulina Afful Arthur Deputy Librarian, Sam Jonah Library, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
  • Christopher Kwame Filson The Main Library University of Cape Coast Cape Coast Ghana

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Information needs, information-seeking behaviour, Siwdu, Auto mechanics, Artisans, Human Resources.

Abstract

The main objective of the study is to find out the level of information-seeking behaviour of auto mechanics working at Siwdu and its impact on the work they do. The respondents were registered members of Siwdu Auto Mechanic Association and the total number of sixty respondents used represented 20% of total number of members. Quantitative data obtained mainly from the questionnaire were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 20. Responses for the interview were analysed thematically. Some of the major findings are as follows: The majority of the respondents did not know how to get information from the library; some of the respondents preferred consulting their “Masters” for help; majority of the respondents had Android phones but did not know how to access relevant information; respondents were aware of the benefits of authentic information; and respondents recommended that Management of libraries should organise seminars and workshops for auto mechanics to enable them know how and where to access information. Knowing the level of information-seeking behaviour of people in every manner of job is essential in the nation’s human resource development.

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2019-03-31

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Arthur, P. A., & Filson, C. K. (2019). Information needs and Information-seeking behaviour of auto mechanics in Siwdu, Cape Coast, Ghana. International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology, 9(1). Retrieved from https://ijkcdt.journals.publicknowledgeproject.org/index.php/ijkcdt/article/view/162

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