AN ASSESSMENT OF THE AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC MEDICAL DATABASES AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS IN BAYELSA STATE

The purpose of the study is to investigate the Niger Delta University, Amassoma undergraduate students of Library and Information Science perceptions of the role of the library in their studies. The study employed a descriptive survey method to collect data 100-400 level students of Library and Information Science, Niger Delta University, Ammasoma on the perceptions of the role of the library in their studies. The study found that the LIS students visit the library to read and study with my personal notes, use library based materials within the library, Search library databases, print / photocopy services, and access Internet. The study also revealed that the LIS students agree and strongly agree that the library provides premises and spaces to study, provides books and reading materials, provides current reading materials for keeping them abreast of their field of study, provides them with the platform to verify information from lecturers, encourages them to develop the habit of self-education, helps to enhance their intellectual development and output, having great value on their education and it has impacted on their academic pursuits, and has improved their academic performance. The results also show that the LIS students of NDU are satisfied with the library collection to be current and relevant, the library has good interlibrary loan services, reading tables in the library are enough, reading space is big and comfortable, with photocopy services provided in the library, the library staff effective and helpful, the reference services in the library is good, and they are satisfied with the Internet connections and access provided by the library is good. The study recommended that the library should establish a platform where students will constantly leave their comments. This will help the library to detect early signs of dissatisfaction and changes in the perceptions of students.