Information Seeking Behavour and Uatilization of Information Resources by National Legislators in Nigeria

Abstract

The study was to identify the information seeking behavior and utilization of resources by national legislators in Nigeria. Thirty six (36) copies of questionnaires and ninety (90) copies were distributed to the Senate and the Members respectively. Seventy five (75) out of the total of 126 (60%) were returned and found usable. The findings revealed that legislators have a high demand of information in preparing for parliamentary speeches debates and preparing bills, planning, and decision making. Suggestions were offered on how the national assembly library could render adequate information services to legislators.

Keywords: Information, Information resources, Information Needs, Legislators