Social media proficiency, digital information accessibility and information sharing behaviors among library and information science students

This study examines social media proficiency, digital information accessibility, and information-sharing behaviors among Library and Information Science students at the University of Maiduguri, Borno State. Guided by three research objectives and two hypotheses, the study surveyed 649 out of 742 undergraduate students using an online questionnaire. Data were analyzed using mean scores and standard deviations for descriptive statistics, with regression analysis for inferences. Findings indicate moderate digital literacy skills for academic activities (mean = 3.01, SD = 1.489), with average competencies in locating and evaluating quality online sources and using digital tools. Social media usage was moderately frequent (mean = 2.97, SD = 1.48), and collaborative digital learning behaviors were moderately high (mean = 3.68, SD = 1.435). The study concludes that students engage in online collaboration and communication via social media for educational purposes but exhibit deficiencies in evaluating online authenticity and managing distractions effectively.