Determinants of Web Search Effectiveness from the Perspective of Library and Information Science Students

This study examined an empirical analysis of the determinants of library and information science students’ web search effectiveness at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. A total enumerative method was used where the entire 146 year three and four undergraduate students of the Department of Library and Information Science represent the sample. Through a survey approach, a questionnaire was developed and used for the collection of data. Three research questions were developed to guide the study. The results demonstrate that determinants such as internet and computer self-efficacy, information literacy skills, use of Boolean operators and use of appropriate search terms significantly correlate with and determine web search effectiveness.

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Assessment of Digital Information Literacy Skills among the Library and Information Science Students of the University of Delhi

Library Progress (International) ◽

10.5958/2320-317x.2021.00001.5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Ravi Shukla ◽

Faizul Nisha ◽

Manoj Kumar Verma

Keyword(s):

Information Literacy ◽

Information Science ◽

Literacy Skills ◽

Library And Information Science ◽

Digital Information ◽

Science Students ◽

Information Literacy Skills ◽

The University

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Health Information behaviour during COVID-19 outbreak among Egyptian library and information science undergraduate students

Information Development ◽

10.1177/0266666920976181 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 026666692097618

Author(s):

Ahmed Shehata

Keyword(s):

Health Information ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Information Literacy ◽

Information Science ◽

Literacy Skills ◽

The Internet ◽

Library And Information Science ◽

Information Behaviour ◽

Study Results ◽

Information Literacy Skills

Health information shared on the Internet has the potential to improve people’s quality of life. However, the level of health information literacy and informational skills determines the individuals’ ability to obtain credible health information useful for them. This study investigates the Egyptian LIS undergraduates’ health information behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study has adopted a quantitative approach using a questionnaire to explore library and information science undergraduates’ health information behaviour. A sample of 161 students answered a questionnaire. The data were analysed using SPSS software. The study results show that official health websites, social media, and family and friends are the primary sources for health information for the participants. The findings also revealed that the sample has adequate health information skills, though many of the participants still need to raise their information literacy skills. Information credibility and personal beliefs were found to affect the participants’ decision to share health information on the Internet. One of the limitations of the study is that the sample selected in this study was LIS students who are trained to find reliable information as part of their education. Findings may be different for the “average” student. Furthermore, the questionnaire was distributed in one university, which means that the results cannot be generalised in other LIS departments using different courses. Therefore, more studies need to be conducted in other LIS departments with different course plans as they may produce different results. This study explores the health information behaviour of LIS undergraduates during the COVID-19 pandemic. The current study results may help develop the course plan in many LIS departments in Egypt and the Middle East, which would help improve the students’ health information literacy.

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Measuring Students’ Information Literacy Skills through Abstracting: Case Study from a Library & Information Science Perspective

College & Research Libraries ◽

10.5860/crl.69.2.132 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 69 (2) ◽

pp. 132-154 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Maria Pinto ◽

Andrés Fernández-Ramos ◽

Anne-Vinciane Doucet

Keyword(s):

Information Literacy ◽

Information Science ◽

Literacy Skills ◽

Library And Information Science ◽

Skill Levels ◽

Analysis And Synthesis ◽

Information Literacy Skills ◽

The University ◽

New Education

New education models based essentially on competencies and skills are gradually displacing the old systems based on teacher instruction and passive and memory-based learning in students, as these new competencies allow the student to learn actively with better levels of performance. We consider abstracting as a transcendent learning tool to analyze the basic role of information analysis and synthesis skills within the learning processes and their relation to the abstracting processes. Using an action-research methodology, we analyze the abstracting skill of students on the first and final courses of the Faculty of Library and Information Science at the University of Granada (Spain). Based on postulates from information literacy, analysis and synthesis competencies are studied through the students' modus operandi at the different abstracting stages. Similarities and differences between the two groups of students are perceived and displayed, with reference to the relation between the learned subjects and the levels of competence and skill. In the light of these results, meaningful patterns and recommendations for improving students' skill levels are proposed.

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Information Literacy Skills among Library and Information Science Professionals: a forecaster of Research Support Services

Library Hi Tech ◽

10.1108/lht-05-2021-0157 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Sakhawat Ali ◽

Shamshad Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Information Literacy ◽

Support Services ◽

Professional Growth ◽

Information Science ◽

Literacy Skills ◽

Library And Information Science ◽

Research Support ◽

Content Type ◽

Information Literacy Skills ◽

The University

PurposeThe present research aims to gauge the Information Literacy Skills (ILSs) of the University Library and Information Science Professionals (LISPs) of Pakistan and consider it as a forecaster of improved Research Support Services (RSSs).Design/methodology/approachThe purposive sampling method through a questionnaire was applied and administered (online and offline) to assemble data from LISPs of 219 universities of Pakistan. The questionnaire covered the eight factors of ILSs and four of RSSs.FindingsThe regression model illustrates that the predicted variation of ILSs in RSSs is statistically significant. The coefficient of determination (R2) indicates that ILSs predict 70% variance in RSSs. Furthermore, the beta coefficient demonstrates that the input value of “managing findings” toward improved RSSs is moderately high as compared to other factors of ILSs. Therefore, the study concludes that ILSs of LISPs are a prerequisite for their professional growth to improve their RSSs.Originality/valueThe research has discovered the whole levels of ILSs and RSSs of the university LISPs of Pakistan. The study recommends raising the ILSs of LISPs to provide more efficient RSSs.

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Information Literacy among Undergraduate Students in Nigeria

Professional Development and Workplace Learning ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-8632-8.ch071 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 1314-1327

Author(s):

Stella E. Igun ◽

Jessa Precious Odafe

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Information Literacy ◽

Information Science ◽

Survey Design ◽

Literacy Skills ◽

Digital Information ◽

State University ◽

Statistical Tool ◽

Needed Information ◽

Information Literacy Skills

This paper examined information literacy skills among undergraduate students in Nigeria. The scope of the study covered two departments in Delta State University, Abraka namely: Library and Information Science and Guidance and Counselling. The study was limited to final year students of the two departments. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study and the population was 517. 103 or 20% of the population of 517 were sampled for the study. 97 questionnaires were retrieved and used for the study. Simple percentage and frequency count statistical tool was used to analyze the data. The study found out that ability to use information effectively to accomplish a task, ability to recognize the needed information, ability to access the needed information effectively and efficiently and ability to evaluate information critically are the information literacy skills possessed by some of the undergraduate students in Nigeria. The study recommended that information literacy education and electronic/digital information skills should be included in the curriculum of the undergraduate students in the universities.

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Usage of Facebook by Library and Information Science Female Undergraduate Students in Selected Nigerian Universities

Advances in Library and Information Science - Social Media Strategies for Dynamic Library Service Development ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-7415-8.ch012 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 230-249

Author(s):

Justina B. Babatunde ◽

Adeyinka Tella

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Power Supply ◽

Information Science ◽

Daily Basis ◽

Female Students ◽

Library And Information Science ◽

Science Students ◽

Female Undergraduate ◽

Research Questions ◽

Survey Approach

The chapter examines Facebook usage among female undergraduate students of library and information science. Through a survey approach, the study drew on 154 female undergraduate Library and Information Science students from four universities. Questionnaire was used to gather data. Four research questions were developed and answered. The results revealed that the majority of the respondents (female undergraduates) use Facebook on a daily basis. Female undergraduates use Facebook to socialize, connect, and chat with friends, making it the highest purpose of using Facebook. While majority of female students use Facebook on a daily basis, the negative aspects of it were also revealed, including consumption of ones' precious time; the time they should use for other productive academic work is being channeled to Facebook, thereby making Facebook time consuming. Finally, erratic power supply was identified as the major problem of using Facebook by female LIS undergraduate students.

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Information Literacy Competencies: A Conceptual Analysis

10.31229/osf.io/bsza6 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Chinwe Veronica Anunobi ◽

Obiora Kingsley Udem

Keyword(s):

Information Literacy ◽

Conceptual Analysis ◽

Information Science ◽

Literacy Skills ◽

Library And Information Science ◽

Exploratory Approach ◽

Information Literacy Skills ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Information Competency ◽

Information Literacy Competencies

Purpose: This paper reviewed literature as they relate to Information Literacy Competency. The review is necessary so as to guide students as well as scholars of Library and Information Science who may want to be exposed to the concepts and elements of Information Literacy.Design/Methodology: The exploratory approach was used for this study; first a conceptual framework was examined so as to identify the components of Information Literacy Competency which is combination of Knowledge, Skills and Attitude. This was followed by review of elements of three models of Information Literacy as well as review of views of scholars on Information Literacy Competencies. Finally position was taken on Information Literacy Competency.Findings: The paper found out that the term Information Literacy Competency and Information Literacy skills though often used interchangeably are not the same. Information literacy competency is a combination of knowledge, skills and attitudes towards recognizing when and why information is needed, where to find it, how to evaluate, manage and apply it, synthesize, use and communicate it ethically and legally. On the other hand, skill is a component of competency which includes other components (knowledge and attitude).Originality/Value: The value of this paper lies in its identification and discussion on review of the views and position on the concepts of information competency and literacy. It also brings together scholars and schools of thought ideology on information literacy competency which is expected to aid those in quest for knowledge.

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Information Literacy Among Undergraduate Students in Nigeria

International Journal of Digital Literacy and Digital Competence ◽

10.4018/ijdldc.2014070101 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 1-14 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Stella E. Igun ◽

Jessa Precious Odafe

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Information Literacy ◽

Information Science ◽

Survey Design ◽

Literacy Skills ◽

Digital Information ◽

Statistical Tool ◽

Needed Information ◽

Information Literacy Skills ◽

Descriptive Survey

This paper examined information literacy skills among undergraduate students in Nigeria. The scope of the study covered two departments in Delta State University, Abraka namely: Library and Information Science and Guidance and Counselling. The study was limited to final year students of the two departments. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study and the population was 517. 103 or 20% of the population of 517 were sampled for the study. 97 questionnaires were retrieved and used for the study. Simple percentage and frequency count statistical tool was used to analyze the data. The study found out that ability to use information effectively to accomplish a task, ability to recognize the needed information, ability to access the needed information effectively and efficiently and ability to evaluate information critically are the information literacy skills possessed by some of the undergraduate students in Nigeria. The study recommended that information literacy education and electronic/digital information skills should be included in the curriculum of the undergraduate students in the universities.

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Information Literacy Skills Among the Undergraduate Students at the University of Livingstonia, Malawi

International Journal of Library and Information Services ◽

10.4018/ijlis.2018070104 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 43-56 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Donald Flywel ◽

Boemo N. Jorosi

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Information Literacy ◽

Information Search ◽

Information Sources ◽

Literacy Skills ◽

Special Focus ◽

Awareness Campaigns ◽

Information Literacy Skills ◽

Second Year ◽

The University

The aim of the article was to assess Information Literacy (IL) skills among the undergraduate students at the University of Livingstonia in Malawi with special focus on second year students. A cross-section descriptive survey design was employed whose population included Second year undergraduate students. Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyse data. The sampled students showed high level of awareness of types of information sources but had problems in identifying diverse information resources and their usage. Besides, participants demonstrated lack of skills in information search and Web retrieval techniques. With respect to evaluation of information, the sampled students did not know the various methods of evaluating information sources. The article concludes that the majority of students at the University of Livingstonia did not demonstrate adequate information literacy skills. Therefore, among others, the study recommends advocacy and awareness campaigns for information search techniques and designing of a formal IL curriculum

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