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The public library and students' information needs
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It is evident from the research that students do not bypass the physical library and it is also evident that the use of physical libraries and digital resources complement each other.Abstract:
Purpose – The paper analyses students' use of public libraries for study purposes and discusses the public library as a substitute or a complement for educational or academic libraries. The paper also investigates which segments of students rely heavily on public libraries as services for study purposes.Design/methodology/approach – The research is based on a comprehensive survey of Danish students from both universities and other higher institutions of education. The data collection was carried out by an online survey and the sample consists of students from all over the country covering a multitude of different institutions and subject areas.Findings – It is evident from the research that students do not bypass the physical library and it is also evident that the use of physical libraries and digital resources complement each other. The place of Google in the students' information behaviour is prominent and positively correlated to use of traditional library resources. Nearly 60 per cent of all students...read more
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Fast surfing, broad scanning and deep diving: The influence of personality and study approach on students' information‐seeking behavior
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Information Seeking and Students Studying for Professional Careers: The Cases of Engineering and Law Students in Ireland.
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University Students' Perceptions of the Internet: An Exploratory Study
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