The information-seeking experience of users in the reference section of the Rowan University library
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| Title: | The information-seeking experience of users in the reference section of the Rowan University library |
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| Authors: | Robinson, Faye E. |
| Committee Members: | Willett, Holly G. |
| Summary: | The purpose of this study was to learn about the information-seeking experience of users of the Rowan University library. The data were collected by way of a self-administered questionnaire. One hundred and five library users participated in the study; the average respondents were male undergraduates 18-22 years old. The data were analyzed by examining the percentages of responses. One major finding of the study is that 92% of the respondents did not think they needed the help of the librarian to use electronic resources. Another relevant finding was that users found one-on-one assistance from a librarian was more effective than bibliographic instruction in learning to conduct research independently. This study revealed some shared characteristics and patterns of the experiences of the respondents. |
| URL: | https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1738 |
| Database: | OpenDissertations |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to learn about the information-seeking experience of users of the Rowan University library. The data were collected by way of a self-administered questionnaire. One hundred and five library users participated in the study; the average respondents were male undergraduates 18-22 years old. The data were analyzed by examining the percentages of responses. One major finding of the study is that 92% of the respondents did not think they needed the help of the librarian to use electronic resources. Another relevant finding was that users found one-on-one assistance from a librarian was more effective than bibliographic instruction in learning to conduct research independently. This study revealed some shared characteristics and patterns of the experiences of the respondents. |
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