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Newspaper use among undergraduate students at a college library at the University of Education, Winneba. Ghana
ISSN: 2026 - 6480Publisher: author   
Newspaper use among undergraduate students at a college library at the University of Education, Winneba. Ghana
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Publisher: Koforidua Technical University
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Abstract
Newspapers are among the information resources found in all types of libraries because they constitute an important source of information for users. The CODeL Library, recognising newspapers as an important source of information, subscribes to the newspapers in the print format. Visitors to the library use the newspapers to advance their knowledge. In light of that it is essential to examine the use of newspapers among undergraduate students. Therefore, the study sought to examine the use of newspapers by undergraduate students who patronise the library. The main instrument for data collection was questionnaires which included both open and closedended. A sample size of 437 was selected through a simple random technique and was used for the study. The students who were involved were from different faculties at the north campus were asked to respond to the questionnaire after the purpose of the study was duly explained to them. The ana...