Law Reports and Users’ Satisfaction in Universities of Uyo and Calabar Libraries

Global Journal of Academic Research Forum 1 (1).

Abstract

The study investigated the relationship between the Relevance of Law Report.s and users’ satisfaction with them in Universities of Uyo and Calabar libraries. Ex-post facto research design was used for the study. The sample consisted of 285 users comprising (194 year 5 law undergraduate students, 39 postgraduate students and 52 law teachers) of the two institutions during the 2009/2010 academic session. Data was obtained using questionnaire titled “Relevance of Law Reports and Users’ Satisfaction Questionnaire (RLRUSTQ) The data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis using percentage, weighted mean scores and Pearson Product Moment Correlation ( PPM C). The null hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The result revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between. relevance of law reports and users’ satisfaction with them. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that law librarians should endeavour to acquire relevant law reports which are in high demand as this would ensure the satisfaction of users.