Facebook as an Informal Tool for Learning: Exploring Perceptions of Greek LIS Undergraduate Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Evgenia Vassilakaki ◽  
Emmanouel Garoufallou
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Facebook Use ◽  
Educational Potential ◽  
Insight Into

Facebook use in higher education has been explored from different perspectives (i.e. academic institutions, teachers, students). This research aimed to investigate Greek Library and Information Science undergraduate students perceptions of Facebook use for educational purposes. A questionnaire was distributed online during the first two weeks of June 2015 to 278 undergraduate students studying Library and Information Science in Greece. 135 questionnaires were collected with an overall response rate 48.6%. It was found that students employ Facebook mainly for social interaction and communicate though they do recognize the educational potential of social networking sites. Academic institutions and teachers need to stay up-to-dated with the emergence of new Web 2.0 tools and use them when appropriate to meet their goals. This research contributes in providing a further insight into the way students employ social networking sites and thus, assist academic institutions in formulating their strategy and teachers in incorporating Facebook in delivering their courses.

Social Networking among Library and Information Science Undergraduate Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 90-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Onome Norah Alakpodia
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
State University ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Almost All

The purpose of this study was to examine social networking use among Library and Information Science students of the Delta State University, Abraka. In this study, students completed a questionnaire which assessed their familiarity with social networking sites, the purpose for which they use social networking site and their most preferred sites to use. Furthermore the study tested two hypotheses. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test and chi square tests of significance. Results indicated that almost all of the sampled students were familiar with social networking and their most used site is Facebook. Findings also revealed that there is no significant difference in the usage of social networking sites by male and female LIS students and that there is significant relationship between the age of the students and social networking sites that they use.

Identifying the uses of mobile technology among Library and Information Science undergraduate students

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 417-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evgenia Vassilakaki ◽  
Valentini Moniarou-Papaconstantinou ◽  
Emmanouel Garoufallou
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Library Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Desktop Computers

Purpose Mobile technology has redefined the way people communicate and interact. In education, the number of academic institutions developing and offering mobile information services is growing steadily. The purpose of this paper is to identify the use of mobile technology by the Library Science and Information Systems undergraduate students in Greece. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was developed drawing from the relevant literature and sent to undergraduate students studying Library and Information Science during the 2014-2015 academic year. Findings It was found that students employed mobile phones for entertainment purposes whereas laptops and desktop computers for performing education-related tasks. Laptops and desktop computers were again mostly used to access library services, namely the OPAC, reference books, journals. Research limitations/implications Academic institutions need to offer services and adopt online learning platforms supported in mobile devices. Students from other disciplines and their acceptance of mobile technology should be explored. Originality/value This study identifies the specific mobile devices that students use to perform a variety of activities, educational and social, as well as the reasons for doing so.

Academic social networking sites

2017 ◽  
Vol 118 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 298-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raj Kumar Bhardwaj
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Text Display ◽  
Privacy Settings

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to compare four popular academic social networking sites (ASNSs), namely, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Mendeley and Zotero. Design/methodology/approach Evaluation method has been used with the help of checklist covering various features of ASNSs. A structured checklist has been prepared to compare four popular ASNSs, comprising 198 dichotomous questions divided into 12 broad categories. Findings The study found that performance of ASNSs using the latest features and services is not up to the mark, and none of the site is rated as “Excellent”. The sites lack in incorporation of session filters; output features; privacy settings and text display; and search and browsing fields. Availability of bibilographic features and general features is poor in these sites. Further, altmetrics and analytics features are not incorporated properly. User interface of the sites need to improve to draw researchers to use them. The study report reveals that ResearchGate scored the highest, 61.1 per cent points, and was ranked “above average”, followed by Academia.edu with 48.0 per cent and Mendeley with 43.9 per cent are ranked “average”. However, the Zotero (38.9 per cent) was ranked “below average”. Practical implications Accreditation agencies can identify suitable sites in the evaluation of institutions’ research output. Further, students and faculty members can choose the site suiting their needs. Library and information science professionals can use the checklist to impart training to the academic community which can help fostering research and development activities. Originality/value The study identifies features that ought to be available in a model ASNS. These features are categorized into 12 broad categories. The findings can also be used by developers of the sites to enhance functionalities. Institutions can choose suitable sites while collaborating with other institutions.

scholarly journals LIS professionals and role of Facebook

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Madansing Dhondiram Golwal ◽  
Datta T. Kalbande ◽  
Shashank S. Sonwane
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Online Collaboration ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Time Investment ◽  
Facebook Use ◽  
Study Circle

Current research focuses on examining how much, why and how LIS Professionals use Facebook, one of the most popular social networking site, and understanding its impact on education and social interaction. The aim of this study is to examine the purposes of Facebook use in Library and Information Science (LIS) Professionals sample and explore time investment of the professionals to Facebook social network site. And the study was focus on to explore social networking site (SNS), Facebook to work as an effective tool for imparting information or knowledge and prove helpful in making awareness among LIS Professionals of Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle (MLOSC) Group as most important aspect of Facebook as its emphasis on online collaboration and sharing because it has social networking, user centric characteristics. Data was collected by means of a questionnaire that was circulated among the LIS Professionals of MLOSC Group randomly. Present article reports the survey of social networking site, Facebook in making awareness among LIS Professionals. Analysis will help the LIS professionals in deriving the benefits of SNS, Facebook.

scholarly journals Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing via Facebook Groups: Analysis of Postings of Library and Information Science Community

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kshirod Das ◽  
R.K. Mahapatra
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Participation Level ◽  
The World ◽  
Science Community ◽  
Group Post

<p>Social networking sites are visibly the latest trend and have changed the way the 21st century communicates each other. Its usage becomes more and more in the world of information, its presence in the library and information science becomes challenging and exciting. The aim of this study was to know the trend of posting, sharing, commenting and like a Facebook post, to understand the participation level and response against Facebook group post, and also to explore the type of content generated by LIS community through Facebook Group. Group postings/contents of four different Facebook Group Pages (“LIS Group, LIS-XPRESS, S.M.I.T. Library Students, Students of LIS”), operating and use by LIS Community during the period February 2012 to February 2015 are collected, read and analyzed. The analysis of those contents found that sharing photos, links and statuses are major types of group posts in every group and members hardly posting videos and create events for the community.</p>

scholarly journals The relationship between Facebook attachment and obsessive-compulsive disorder severity

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Soon-Li Lee ◽  
Miriam Sang-Ah Park ◽  
Cai-Lian Tam
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Facebook Use ◽  
Site Use

Despite the widespread use of social networking sites (SNS) such as Facebook, an adequate understanding of their impact on the users’ mental health is still lacking. The present study intends to expand on the current understanding of the linkage between social networking site use and mental health. Our study explored how Facebook use may be associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), with the inclusion of obsessive-compulsive beliefs as a mediator. One hundred and fifty-six undergraduate students completed the questionnaire given. Overall, Facebook use contributed to OCD severity through obsessive-compulsive beliefs as the mediator. The present study also yielded other relevant results for cyberpsychology that may help pave the way for future studies.

Awareness on Social Media among the LIS Professionals in the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka: A Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 62-66
Author(s):  
Shilpa Uplaonkar ◽  
Kalikadevi G. Badiger
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Online Collaboration ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Agricultural Sciences ◽  
User Centric ◽  
The University

The present paper focuses on the explore of social media such as Face book, Twitter, Whatsapp, etc. to work as an effective tool for imparting information or knowledge and prove helpful in making awareness among Library and Information Science (LIS) Professionals of University Libraries of University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad as most important aspect of social mediaas its emphasis on online collaboration and sharing because it has social networking, user centric characteristics. Data was collected by means of a questionnaire that was circulated among the LIS Professionals of University Libraries of University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad randomly. Present article reports the survey of social media, in making awareness among LIS Professionals. Analysis will help the LIS professionals in deriving the benefits of Social media.

Optimizing transparency for users in social networking sites

Info ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 8-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen Wauters ◽  
Verónica Donoso ◽  
Eva Lievens
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Information Provision ◽  
Visual Design ◽  
Cognitive Differences ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Legal Documents ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose – This article aims to reflect on possible ways to optimise current ways to deliver information provision to make it more transparent to users. In particular, this article will refer to the benefits (and challenges) of using more user-centred approaches to inform users in a more transparent way. Design/methodology/approach – In this paper we analyse individual, as well as contextual factors (e.g. cognitive differences, time constraints, specific features of social networking sites [SNS] platforms) which may have an impact on the way users deal with Terms of Use, privacy policies and other types of information provision typically made available on SNS platforms. In addition, possible ways of improving current practices in the field are discussed. In particular, the benefits (and challenges) of a user-centred approach have been referred to when it comes to informing users in a way that is more meaningful to them. Finally, it is discussed how user-centred approaches can act as mechanisms to increase transparency in SNS environments and how (alternative) forms of regulation could benefit from such an approach. Findings – The authors believe that it is necessary to start focussing on users/consumers’ needs, expectations and values to develop visualisation tools that can help make law (more) meaningful to users/consumers by giving them a better insight into their rights and obligations and by guiding them in making truly informed decisions regarding their online choices and behaviour. Originality/value – By looking at different techniques such as visual design and the timing of information, the article contributes to the discussion on how people can be made more aware of legal documents and actually read them.

Perception and Uses of Social Networking Sites by Undergraduate Students in Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
Posigha Bassil Ebiwolate ◽  
Ojohwoh Rose
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Social Relation ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Impact

This study investigates the perception and use of social networking sites among undergraduate students in Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The main purpose of the study is ascertained the popularly used SNS, the purpose of using the SNSs, the perception of students towards SNSs and identity the impact of the use of SNSs by the undergraduate students. The study adopted descriptive research. The population of the study is 300 registered undergraduate students of Niger Delta University Library. Questionnaire was used to collected data. The result shows that Facebook, Google and WhatsApp are the popularly used social networking sites. Social relation, academic learning activities, sharing of information, etc. are the purpose of using social networking sites. The findings also revealed positive perception towards the use of social networking sites and, positive impact of using social networking sites. Arising from the findings some recommendations were made.

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