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Information-Seeking Behavior of Andrews University's Distance Learners

Authors :
Oliveira, Silas M.
Carroll, Laura B.
Greenidge, Norma
Source :
portal: Libraries and the Academy. Apr 2022 22(2):421-451.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The main purposes of this study are to determine the extent to which the James White Library at Andrews University serves the information needs of graduate students enrolled in distance learning programs and to examine their information-seeking behavior to ascertain how they access material for their online courses. A 14-part questionnaire was developed to collect information for this quantitative, nonexperimental design research. The data showed that although some off-campus students were satisfied with the services and resources delivered, the library might realign its offerings to better meet students' academic needs and devise promotional strategies to increase their awareness of the services it provides.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1531-2542
Volume :
22
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
portal: Libraries and the Academy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1343279
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1353/pla.2022.0024