Web Information Seeking Behaviour of Undergraduate Students of Library and Information Studies at the University of Zululand
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2022
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University of Idaho Library
Abstract
Background: In the 21st century, higher institutions of learning have completely
transformed their teaching and learning by adopting the web and it related
technologies due to the change of scenery in terms of information searching. Notably
the new generation of students is highly dependent on the internet for their academic
and personal activities. However, the internet contains a vast array of information,
some of this information is not suitable for scholarly use. Thus it is crucial for new
undergraduates to have necessary competences that will allow them to efficiently
search and retrieve information online. Therefore, this transformation encouraged the
examination of Web Information Seeking Behaviour of Undergraduate Students of
Library and Information Studies at the University of Zululand. This research project
aimed to enlighten curriculum designers about the importance of including more IT
related modules on the first year students’ curriculum, furthermore it aimed at assisting
academic libraries to realise challenges facing undergrads regarding using their
services on the web.
Methodology: The study employed a quantitative research approach using closeended questionnaire as a data collection tools.
Results/findings: The study found that the web is the major source of information
amongst library and information studies undergraduates’ students. The study also
found that the web is used by students for academic purposes like: assignment
completion, research and study purposes. Further findings indicate that the Google
search engine was found to be the most used tool for information searching.
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Web Information Seeking Behaviour of Undergraduate Students of Library and Information Studies at the University of Zululand
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Mnguni, K.M. and Kekana, M.D., 2022. Web Information Seeking Behaviour of Undergraduate Students of Library and Information Studies at the University of Zululand. Library Philosophy & Practice.