Information Seeking Behaviour of Law Students in the Changing Digital Environment

Kadli, Jayadev H.; Hanchinal, Veeresh B.

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“…Our findings indicated that law students display poor skills while finding legal information on digital platforms. This conclusion is consistent with the findings of Kadli and Hanchinal's (2015) study, which found that students exhibited poor judgment in their use of internet resources while seeking to obtain solutions.…”

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“…Elliot and Kling (1997) also reported similar findings that law students prefer face-toface assistance from class fellow, colleagues, and friends. However, a study conducted by Kadli and Hanchinal (2015) reported quite the opposite results to these findings, they reported that law students like to study and work independently to develop their skills. Most of the law students developed their skills through solo practice and initiatives.…”

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“…In their study, they also suggested that the librarian should play a leading role in imparting knowledge to law students regarding the usage of information technology. Kadli and Hanchinal (2015) performed research on the information-seeking behaviour of Indian law students. They discovered that most law students prefer physical books to internet resources when looking for knowledge.…”

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“…Cohen (1969) established that when dealing with a new issue, lawyers may operate in several ways: inspect the files and notes of previous cases they have dealt with that are relevant to the issue in question, seek the advice of their peers, transfer the case to another lawyer (for example, due to the case requiring different legal expertise), perform independent legal research using various sources of information, or, in the case of a lawyer in a large firm, delegate the required legal research to a junior associate. Following Cohen's study, the research on this topic developed, one can list today studies on the information-seeking behavior of a wide range of legal practitioners, including judges (Mansour and Ghuloum, 2016), practising lawyers (Otike, 1999;Wilkinson, 2001;Solomon and Bronstein, 2015;Fagbemi, 2017;Jamshed, 2020), legal academics and teaching faculty (Khan and Bhatti, 2012;Makri et al, 2008), as well as law students (Kerins et al, 2004;Makri et al, 2006;Kadli and Hanchinal, 2015).…”

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Exploring the information practices of lawyers

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PurposeThis study examines the information practices of Israeli lawyers highlighting the central role that information plays in professional communities of practice. Examining the information practices of lawyers characterizes the information behavior of this community of practice.Design/methodology/approachInformation practices are those recurrent practices related to actively seeking information for a variety of sources socially and contextually situated within members of a professional community. Twenty semi-structured interviews were carried out with lawyers in Israel that investigated the different ways by which lawyers interact with information in their professional work. Data collected in the interviews were analyzed using a grounded theory approach.FindingsFindings from the content analysis of the interviews revealed three main themes: information assimilation, networking and self-promotion and content creation that encompass a wide variety of information practices related to seeking information related to a case, preparing and presenting a case, providing support for the client, collaborating with other members of the professional community and promoting their professional practice.Originality/valueThis study provides an innovating perspective of the ways by which an information-rich community of practice engages with information, solves problems, build social connections and creates new content.

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“…These students tend to lean towards libraries that provide technology and devices conducive to their analytical work. On a similar note, law students prioritise access to collections and resources, as revealed by studies conducted by Kadli & Hanchinal (2015) and Wu (2005). Their research findings revealed that law students frequently engage with collections, specifically seeking legal and historical articles and resources within the library space.…”

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Exploring Academic Blended Libraries: A Study of Student Experiences

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The academic library is an essential service provided by the university to support the learning of its students. Libraries nowadays offer more than print collections and often emphasise the resources that can be accessed online to cater to diverse users' needs. Previous studies have highlighted the advantages of combining physical and digital libraries - the emergence of the "blended library". The blended library is a ubiquitous environment that supports users' needs, which in this study are undergraduate students, by combining physical and digital elements homogeneously to create an environment in which reality and virtuality do not compete, but rather merge in a user-friendly way. A well-designed academic library that suits students' learning needs can genuinely become a transcendent learning space that can support students' learning needs. Indeed, the library has always been more than a warehouse for recorded knowledge, rather, it provides a place for contemplation, integration, and creation of new ideas or knowledge.Existing research about the blended library has mainly focused on the library and librarians' view and perceptions and are mostly conceptual studies. There are not many empirical studies on the academic blended library, focusing on the students' perception, and previous studies have emphasised the need to verify the impact of a blended library on students' learning experience because extant literature lacks empirical evidence and understanding of this aspect. This study addressed the gaps in literature by providing empirical evidence through an investigation of the student experience of the blended library and how its design affects their learning experience.The study employed a qualitative research design. The research draws on Benyon's blended space theory, which has found application in various domains but remains relatively unexplored in the library context. By adopting a qualitative approach, the study examined how students perceive and engage with the University of Auckland blended libraries. Data were collected through document analysis, interviews, observations and focus group discussions, providing insights into the barriers and enablers influencing students' use and learning experiences within these environments.The findings reveal that the design of blended libraries significantly affects students' learning experience and their use of the library. Libraries that prioritise accessibility, customisability, and ease of use for both physical and digital spaces create an environment that encourages students to utilise library learning resources and support services. Furthermore, involving students in the planning and development of library spaces fosters a sense of ownership and ensures that library designs align with their needs and expectations.The study also highlights the need for libraries to enhance support for students who bring their own devices (BYOD) to the library. Robust Wi-Fi connections, an adequate number of power outlets, and versatile library applications are found to be essential to accommodate the increasing use of personal devices in library spaces.Additionally, it underscores the importance of adapting theoretical frameworks in library context, such as Benyon's blended space theory, to address the unique challenges and opportunities presented by academic blended libraries in the digital age.In conclusion, this research contributes to the understanding of academic blended libraries and their impact on student experiences and learning outcomes. It offers valuable recommendations for library practitioners and designers to enhance the blended library environment and better support students in their academic pursuits.

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Information Seeking Behaviour of Law Students in the Changing Digital Environment

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