Information literacy skills and utilization of e-resources of students

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine which domain of information literacy skills significantly influence the utilization of e-resources of students. Descriptive non experimental quantitative research design utilizing correlational technique was used. Statistical tools used are mean, pearson-r, and regression analysis. The were 258 students as respondents using random sampling technique. The researcher used the information literacy skills questionnaire and utilization of e-resources questionnaire. The study revealed a high level of information literacy skills in terms of identifying, evaluating and selecting finding tools, demonstrating knowledge of general search strategies, evaluating and selecting sources, and demonstrating knowledge of legal and ethical practices. The level of utilization of e-resource is high in terms of use of electronic resources, attitude towards the use of library electronic resources, computer self-efficacy, and problems of accessibility of electronic information resources. Moreover, it shows a significant relationship between information literacy skills and utilization of e-resources of students. Likewise, it was noted that among the indicators of information literacy skill, demonstrating knowledge of general search strategies best influence on the utilization of e resources. Keywords : information literacy, utilization, e-resources, students, Philippines