The Role of Perceived Self-Efficacy in the Information Seeking Behavior of Library and Information Science Students

This study investigated the self-efficacy perceptions of Israeli library and information science students regarding their information seeking behavior. That is, it examined the judgments that participants make of their searching abilities. The study was based on Bandura's four sources of self-efficacy information: past performance or mastery experiences, vicarious experiences of observing the experiences of others, social feedback and affective states. An online survey presenting the Information Seeking Self-Perception Scale (IRSPS) was distributed and 205 students completed the questionnaire anonymously. Findings show that participants reported a high level of self-efficacy and that three of the four sources of self-efficacy information were significant in constructing their self-efficacy beliefs. Correlations between self-efficacy percepts and several socio-demographic variables revealed no gender-based differences. A significant correlation was found between age and degree and the sources with more influence. Older postgraduate students reported being more impacted by their mastery experiences, their affective states and social feedback. The implementation of the Information Seeking Self-Perception Scale (IRSPS) can be valuable when designing and implementing LIS academic programs for different groups of students.     

Distance Learners' Self-efficacy and Information Literacy Skills

This study investigates distance learners' information literacy skills in using digital library resources and the factors (online learning and information manipulation) that correlate with learners' information seeking self-efficacy. In addition, distance learners' preferences with regard to digital resources selection and interests of developing information seeking skills were examined. 3517 students enrolled in one or more distance education courses were invited to participate in the online survey; 219 students completed the survey, for a response rate of 6.2%. The results revealed that distance learners who have higher self-efficacy for information seeking and proficiency in information manipulation exhibited higher self-efficacy for online learning. Moreover, students with high self-efficacy demonstrated superior knowledge of digital resources selection. Students who have low self-efficacy with regard to information seeking were more likely to express interest in learning how to use the library resources, although learning techniques for database searching was the exception.     

Where Students Start and What They Do When They Get Stuck: A Qualitative Inquiry into Academic Information-Seeking and Help-Seeking Practices

This study investigates two questions key to academic library resources and services: Which sources are students most likely to use to begin their academic work? Whom do students tend to consult for research assistance? In-depth interviews conducted with 15 undergraduate and graduate students were thematically analyzed through a three-step process. The findings indicate that students are most likely to consult faculty and peers for assistance and are largely unaware of librarians' roles, while they tend to begin research using library databases and do not necessarily start with Google. In addition, student use of small study groups as learning networks and reliance upon alternate sites to conduct research emerged as unanticipated themes.     

学业压力情景下硕士研究生心理健康信息搜寻行为研究

［目的/意义］ 通过实证研究,对学业压力情景下硕士研究生心理健康信息搜寻行为过程及影响因素进行揭示,为探究硕士研究生心理健康状况以及研究生培养管理提供支持。［方法/过程］ 采用半结构访谈法收集数据,再采用扎根理论方法对学业压力情景下的心理健康信息搜寻行为进行探索性研究。［结果/结论］ 发现在学业压力情景下,硕士研究生的心理健康信息搜寻行为过程主要包括开始、执行、获取、评估四个阶段。心理健康信息搜寻动机主要包括外部驱动和内部驱动。问题解决型信息是硕士研究生心理健康信息搜寻的主要内容; 影响硕士研究生心理健康信息搜寻行为的因素包括个人因素、客观条件因素、信息因素和保密性因素。其中,信息因素是影响其心理健康信息搜寻的主要因素。     

Patently Obvious: The place for patents in information literacy in the sciences

Patents are an underutilized source of scientific information, particularly in the life and health sciences. Patents and patent applications usually contain the first disclosure of new technologies and processes and serve to link theory with practice, providing ‘real world’ examples of the application of scientific research. Increasingly, scientific discoveries are reported first in the patent literature, rather than in academic journals. To ensure that science students have the skills that match the information resources they will use as professionals, patent searching must become part of their information literacy instruction. This article will discuss how valuable the patent literature can be to students, and how to incorporate patent searching into library instruction. By way of illustration, a case study will document how students in one class, Biochemistry 561, were introduced to patents.     

Information searching behavior in the Internet age: A users’ study of Aligarh Muslim University

This study reports the results of a survey conducted at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to determine the extent to which Internet users are aware and make use of the Internet resources and services. The study examines the information searching behavior of Internet users. A questionnaire and follow-up interviews with the postgraduate students, research scholars and academic staff were conducted to collect data. A total of 489 questionnaires were distributed to the selected sample of eight faculties; 405 valid samples were collected. The data were analyzed according to the background of Internet users, Internet information searching behavior, use of Internet resources and services, quality of Internet information, problems of the Internet access and need for Internet literacy. The study found that the majority of respondents had a 5 year history of Internet access. The academic staff spent more time on the Internet than the students and research scholars. Although Internet search engines were the preferred information searching tool, other methods such as databases, gateways and World Wide Web (WWW) were also used. Online journals and databases were the preferred information sources among the Internet users. Respondents chose e-mail, WWW and search engines as important Internet services. About 60% of respondents believed that the good quality of information on the Internet made it a useful tool for education and research. Slow speed, lack of training and information overload were indicated as some of the factors affecting Internet usage. Further, recommendations are made to improve the use of Internet, including a well-planned Internet literacy program and preparation of subject gateways.     

大学生休闲阅读调查分析与图书馆导读工作探讨

文章以高等教育环境下学生非目标性英语课外阅读作为研究对象,探讨和分析以休闲娱乐为目的的阅读行为与导向,及由此带来的信息行为能力的提高;并针对高校图书馆开展导读服务存在的困难和障碍,简略提出了开展英语课外阅读的措施方法。参考文献5。     

高校图书馆信息共享空间用户交互学习行为分析

本文通过扩展TAM技术接受模型,探索高校图书馆信息共享空间中用户交互学习行为的影响因素。在结合高校图书馆信息共享空间具体环境的基础上,运用结构方程模型方法进行研究。研究发现:感知有用性、感知易用性和感知激励是用户交互学习行为的直接影响因素;感知易用性和感知激励显著影响感知有用性;用户特质、社会身份和服务内容显著影响感知激励和感知易用性,并通过它们影响用户交互学习行为;服务能力通过感知激励影响用户交互学习行为。图2。表6。参考文献62。     

学术图书馆的数字馆藏发展

论文阐述了许可资源、数字化馆藏资源、OA资源、Web搜索引擎、学术主题网关、隐形Web资源、机构知识库、Blog和Wiki等在学术图书馆数字化馆藏发展中的作用和意义，并希望它们能得到学术图书馆的重视。     

论高校图书馆对大学生实施信息素养教育的原则与策略

文章指出了高校图书馆对大学生实施信息素养教育的四个基本原则:主动性原则、开放性原则、实践性原则、差异性原则,在此基础上提出了图书馆对大学生进行信息素养教育的若干策略。     

又“文献检索与利用”到“信息素质教育”——观念与内容的变化

经过二十多年的“文献检索与利用”教育，高校图书馆在提高了学生查找和利用文献的能力的同时，还培养了一批参考咨询骨干。现在该课程正在经历向“信息素质教育”过渡的阶段。本文在总结了信息素质教育概念的同时，提出了对高校实施信息素质教育需要注意的几个问题和解决方案。     

An evaluation study of the navigation and search systems on two academic websites and Google

Organizing information on a Website is vital to retrieve information from Websites and the Internet. This study investigates the establishing of navigation and search systems needed to organize information on academic Websites, and addresses key questions in relation to information access and to the use of these systems. This is achieved through the evaluation of two Websites (Dhofar in Oman and Monash in Australia) and their comparison with Google, using standard criteria identified in the literature. The outcomes will support designers of academic Websites and will support students in accessing and retrieving information. The main findings of this research is that Google and Monash University Websites have established search and navigation systems that support Website accessibility, which enhance site usability while Dhofar University Website uses navigation systems only because of content reasons.     

基于卢因行为模型的社交网络学术信息交流行为影响因素研究——以苏州地区高校科研人员为例

分析高校科研人员社交网络学术信息交流行为影响因素,有助于提高高校科研人员社交网络学术信息交流行为活跃度,拓宽群体知识面,实现组织内部工作模式创新。文章首先借鉴卢因行为理论构建高校科研人员社交网络学术信息交流行为影响因素模型,结合理性行为理论、顾客感知价值理论等提出八个假设,并采用问卷调查方法收集数据;然后对测量指标进行信度和效度检验,借助结构方程模型分析影响因素并验证假设;最后根据分析结论提出相应建议。通过分析得出行为意向、机会和激励对学术信息交流行为具有正向影响,并从学术社交平台建设、组织内部支持、加强个体学术信息交流意识等方面提出建议。     

高校图书馆与医学本科生信息素养教育模式研究

高校图书馆作为高校文献信息中心,具备开展信息素养教育的物质基础。本文从医学学生信息素养现状出发,分析了高校图书馆在医学学生信息素养教育中的优势,并对高校图书馆对医学学生信息素养教育模式进行了探讨。     

科研用户网络学术信息搜寻行为有限理性实验研究:基于任务情境分析视角

[目的/意义]网络学术信息资源在科研工作者科学研究过程中发挥着越来越重要的作用。通过对不同任务情境下科研用户网络信息搜寻过程中认知理性和行为特征、学术信息的评判标准和影响因素的研究,为科研用户信息行为的深入研究奠定基础。[方法/过程]运用发声思维研究方法,从不同任务情境视角对科研用户信息搜寻过程中网络学术信息评判与影响因素进行对比分析,在此基础上,讨论与分析科研用户网络学术信息搜寻行为理性与其根源。[结果/结论]在不同任务情境下科研用户网络学术信息资源的选择与评判是多侧面维度、多方面因素综合作用的结果,存在共性与差异;任务情境是科研用户心智模式塑造和网络学术信息意义建构过程中的关键条件变量;网络环境中的科研用户网络学术信息搜寻行为与搜寻过程是有限理性的,任务情境是有限理性行为的关键驱动因素。     

高校图书馆信息资源共享保障机制探析

文章阐述了信息资源共享的内涵,分析了影响高校图书馆信息资源共享的障碍,并从政策法规、组织协调、人力资源、经费、利益平衡等方面构建高校图书馆信息资源共享保障机制,以期为高校图书馆信息资源共享的理论研究与实践活动提供借鉴。参考文献4。     

Perceptions of Information Literacy Skills among Undergraduate Students in the Social Media Environment

This study assessed information literacy perceptions of undergraduate students at Sultan Qaboos University in their use of social media. A quantitative approach was used to collect data from undergraduate students. The study consisted of 1,142 completed questionnaires by randomly selected participants. The results demonstrated overall moderate levels of perceptions toward the evaluation of information, information ethics, legal issues, and privacy issues. In evaluation of information, credibility of information was considered as an important factor to decide whether to use information for academic purposes. This study signifies the importance of understanding perceptions of information literacy among undergraduate students in a specific socio-cultural context. The results can also be generalized to similar academic institutions worldwide. It is also hoped that the study's findings will assist in developing contextual training programs or information literacy quizzes to promote information literacy in the social media environment.     

Multilingual Information Access (MLIA) Tools on Google and WorldCat: Bi/Multilingual University Students’ Experience and Perceptions

Abstract

This article reports on the results of an exploratory user-centered study that examined how technological advancements in natural language processing (NLP) such as the availability of multilingual information access (MLIA) tools impact the information searching behavior of bi/multilingual academic users. Thirty-one bi/multilingual students participated in a controlled lab-based user experiment in which they carried out two assigned tasks each on Google and WorldCat for a total of four tasks, and then completed a post experiment questionnaire. The captures from the experiment showed 86.7% of the participants using multilingual information access tools. Further analyses of the captures also showed that participants were more likely to use MLIA tools when the instructions for the task were stated in their native language. An independent samples t-test revealed that participants spent less time on their searches when they used MLIA tools. The study revealed considerable diversity in the information searching behavior of the participants, even within the same pair of languages, and even for the same user. Diversity was noted for instance, on which tasks MLIA tools were used and in how these tools were used. User-centered designed, personalized multilingual information retrieval (PMLIR) models could hold promise for best representing the information searching behavior of bi/multilingual users.     

A Comparative Study of Information Literacy Skill Performance of Students in Agricultural Sciences

The aim was to assess the information literacy (IL) of 310 first- and second-year students enrolled in nine different study programs at the School of Agriculture (Faculty of Agriculture), Novi Sad, Serbia, using an adapted version of a validated IL test (ILT) in an e-environment. Because the school does not provide systematic IL education, another purpose was to raise awareness of the importance of such instruction. ILT results were assessed according to five ACRL (Association of College & Research Libraries) standards, as well as three cognitive levels adapted from Bloom's taxonomy. The mean ILT score was 46.35%. Students were most successful in information evaluation and information need identification, and least successful in legal/ethical issues and information use. As expected, IL skills increase from the first to second year of study. Cognitive skills also increase, except for the highest level (applying knowledge), where all student groups are weak. Different study programs attract students with disparate knowledge/skill levels gained during secondary education, where some groups of first-year students may outperform second-year students in both IL and cognitive abilities. It is thus important to offer IL education to all students in order to provide a basis for more balanced academic progress.     

版权的争取、让渡与公众信息权利保障

学术资源的开放存取,是作者在商业出版者垄断学术出版市场背景下主体意识的觉醒。通过对版权的争取、让渡而保留部分版权来促进学术交流,结果会在一定程度上保障公众的学术信息权利。参考文献7。