IMPACT OF INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS ON THE JOB PERFORMANCE AMONG LEGAL PRACTITIONERS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

Abstract

This research investigated the information literacy skills and job performance among legal practitioners in Northern Nigeria. The study was guided by two research objectives and two research questions. The study adopted survey research design. The population comprises of 2,150 legal practitioners across 20 Northern States of Nigeria including Abuja. A multi-stage sampling technique was applied, resulting in a sample size of 362 participants. Structured questionnaire served as the data collection instrument. 362 copies of questionnaire were distributed and 346 copies were completed, returned, and found usable. Analysis of the collected data involved descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. The findings revealed a commendable level of information literacy skills possessed by legal practitioners in Northern Nigeria. Additionally, the results underscored several levels of factors exerting a substantial impact on the job performance of legal practitioners in Northern Nigeria. Conclusion was drawn, and recommendations were provided.

Key: Information literacy skill; Job performance; Legal practitioner; Northern Nigeria