International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR)
  Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 11 | Page No.: 1-9
Assessment of Library Anxiety among Law Students in Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria Download PDF
Allison, Goodluck Okwudiri (Ph.D) and Itsekor, Victoria O.

Abstract:
Library as a powerhouse of information in the university helps law students in research and learning, but library anxiety is observed in the lives of many students instead. The study investigated the library anxiety among law students in Babcock University. Structured questionnaire to collect data and survey research design were used for the study. Findings revealed that psychological barriers, inability to stay longer in the library, lacking desire to read inside and feeling no need of library because of personal textbooks added to library anxiety of law students. The study discovered that adequate library services were rendered at law library. The study finally revealed that positive approach of teachers and librarians were remedies attributed to library anxiety in law library of Babcock University. The study therefore concluded that university management and librarians should motivate and appeal to the negative emotions of the law students to eradicate their library anxieties.